Former England winger could face a prison term next month and his career collapse raises many questionsIn another world, where careers broke in different directions, Raheem Sterling would be in this England squad now, playing...
Read MoreOn the day Andy Burnham spoke of the wrong turn Britain took under Thatcher, football was facing a day of reckoning over its own story of corporate acquisitionIt was somehow fitting that Tuesday’s damning ruling against...
Read MoreThere’s no ignoring the holders but what of the hosts, the All Blacks, France and even England? Here’s a rundown of all 24 teams taking part in Australia in 2027Beaten by Australia last weekend but the manner in which they came...
Read MoreGuardiola’s success at Manchester City was underpinned by financial cheating. Now he can only double down on his adherence to the owners“Do you know the question that you are asking me? Today, do you honestly think it is my job...
Read MoreManchester City have come out fighting against the guilty verdict but the Premier League faces questions of its ownNothing is over, nothing is done. Or at least not judging by the bravura, balls-out confidence of Manchester...
Read MoreTen years ago, the San Francisco 49ers quarterback refused to stand for the national anthem. He was accused of disrespecting the flag, the game, and America. In a rare interview, he talks about inspiring a global gesture of...
Read MoreFriday’s verdict against Manchester City will change everything we understood about their Premier League title triumphsWelcome, then, to the age of asterisk. Whatever punishment Manchester City and their owners receive at the...
Read MoreToshisuke Kanazawa has won 19 national crowns and insists there are more to comeToshisuke Kanazawa is reminiscing about his long and illustrious career when he pauses and makes an unusual offer: “Shall I take my top off now?”He...
Read MoreOur cartoonist on Manchester United’s billionaire joint-owner showing a startling lack of self-awarenessBuy a cartoon | Some of David’s favourite worksAnd his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue...
Read MoreHis on-pitch triumphs (and off-pitch scandals), her turn as Wagatha Christie … for years, the football power couple have made headlines, despite efforts to keep their lives private. So why are they now about to reveal all on...
Read MoreWinger was one of the first big-money academy transfers, part of a child labour market that has barely been questioned“What’s your name?”“Raheem.” Continue...
Read MoreKansas are taking on Arizona State in the Union Jack Classic, with 60,000 and noisy fans expected at WembleyBy No Helmets RequiredFollow No Helmets Required on Facebook Continue...
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