Mikel Arteta leaves Paul Merson 'flabbergasted' with Chelsea comment - after Arsenal boss analysed Blues having beaten them 1-0

The Gunners beat the Blues - their London rivals - 1-0 in Premier League action, with Mikel Merino heading in the only goal of the game from a corner in the first half of the fixture in the capital.

Manchester United's VIP dugout club! Fans to be forced out of their seats to make way for premium hospitality area

CHRIS WHEELER: The move was among a number of changes announced by the club on Monday which saw United raise the cost of season tickets by five per cent for the third year in a row.

Atletico Madrid 2-4 Barcelona: Lamine Yamal inspires sensational comeback in six-goal thriller at the top of LaLiga... as Diego Simeone's side give up two-goal lead for the FIRST time during his 14 years at the club

Atletico Madrid relinquished a two-goal lead in its 4-2 loss to Barcelona on Sunday in another setback for the club after it was eliminated by Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Mercato – Van Dijk, an astronomical offer from PSG announced!

The 2025 summer mercato isn’t open yet, of course, but it’s already gearing up, so rumors surrounding Paris Saint-Germain still arrive from time to time. This time, it’s Anfield Watch that assures PSG have launched a huge bid for Virgil Van Dijk, the 33-year-old central defender from the Netherlands who is at the end of his contract at Liverpool (whom he joined in 2017). “Van Dijk’s initial offer was 100 million euros. “Van Dijk is a prime...

Carlo Ancelotti FUMES with LaLiga scheduling after Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Villarreal - and threatens to BOYCOTT future matches ahead of Champions League showdown with Arsenal next month

The Italian specialist appeared clearly frustrated that Los Blancos were forced to feature at Benito Villamarin despite playing a 120-minute clash against rivals Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

Man United star preparing to leave for free this summer as 27-game star reveals 'I haven't heard anything from the club'

The 33-year-old star is out of contract at Old Trafford in June and after silence from the club about their plans for the future he is preparing to seek a new challenge abroad.

Rasmus Hojlund reveals truth behind goal drought nightmare after £72m Man United star finally ended rut lasting over 22 HOURS with strike at Leicester

The £72million striker scored his first goal in 22 hours and 19 minutes in Sunday's 3-0 win at Leicester - a barren run that stretched back 22 games and three months to mid-December.

Arsenal 'set to open contract talks with Bukayo Saka' with Gunners keen to ward off suitors for THREE of their top stars as they enter the final two years of their deals

Saka has become one of the leading right wingers in world football, and is the Gunners' brightest star who has led their charge to challenge for the Premier League three years in a row.

The 20 greatest African footballers of all time – ranked

Paul Scholes claims Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Man United's owners are 'BEGGING' for financing to build new £2bn stadium as club legend warns fans not to be 'gullible'

Man United announced plans last week to build a brand new £2bn, 100,000-seater stadium to bring the club into the future, with a new ground having long been discussed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

France 35-16 Scotland: Les Bleus survive Scottish scare to pip England to the Six Nations title with bonus-point win in Paris

France survived a scare from Scotland to get their crowning moment and pip England to the 2025 Six Nations title, sealing their triumph with a bonus-point win in front of a ravenous Paris crowd.

Aussie teen Gout Gout clocks under 20 seconds for 200m run

Australian teenager Gout Gout ran the 200 metres in a wind-assisted 19.98 seconds at the Queensland state championships on Sunday (March 16). The breeze of 3.6 metres per second means his dip under the 20-second barrier will not be entered into the record books. WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

15 star footballers whose careers took a nosedive after leaving the Premier League

Lando Norris hopes newfound confidence can help fire him to his first Formula One title after ending Max Verstappen's remarkable run

Lando Norris has admitted he lacked confidence last season but hopes a new-found self-belief will fire him to world championship glory.

Awkward moment football team is forced to apologise after holding a minute of silence for former star who is not dead

A Bulgarian football club has been forced into an embarrassing apology after holding a minute's silence for a former player who was not actually dead.

Steve Borthwick hails England's progress after Wales thrashing

Steve Borthwick hails England's progress after their 68-14 Six Nations win over Wales, praising their commitment. Maro Itoje highlights standout performances from Ben and Henry, calling them key contributors.

The model pro destined for Wimbledon glory: How Indian Wells winner Jack Draper became heir to Andy Murray's throne - combined with his cover-star looks - and the REAL reason he stays single amid Emma Raducanu links

Jack Draper's career ascended to new heights on Sunday night as he won his maiden Masters title at Indian Wells.

How worried should F1 rivals be over McLaren's Melbourne dominance?

If it hadn't been for Oscar Piastri's late spin in tricky conditions, McLaren would have clinched a comfortable 1-2 to kick off its Formula 1 title defence. After such a dominant display, the focus now turns to whether the team's advantage can be reeled in

Footballers who are brothers, but played for different countries

Newcastle end their wait for a trophy with Wembley win over Liverpool

Dan Burn and Alexander Isak ended 70 years of hurt as they fired Newcastle to Carabao Cup final victory over Liverpool. Local boy Burn headed the Magpies into the lead on the stroke of half-time, and Isak's 23rd goal of the season seven minutes after the restart secured a first domestic trophy since the 1955 FA Cup despite substitute Federico Chiesa's late strike.

Ruben Amorim heaps praise on Rasmus Hojlund after goal-shy striker ends scoring drought with tidy finish against Leicester... and admits it's a 'shame' momentum is forced to stop due to the international break

CHRIS WHEELER: Ruben Amorim paid tribute to Rasmus Hojlund after the Manchester United striker ended his marathon goal drought in the win at Leicester on Sunday night.

Empowered women, empowered lives: Fitness as a stepping stone to success

Navinder is among the women who have broken barriers in competitive sports and corporate leadership with fitness, championing the transformative power of prioritising health and well-being.

Fabian Hürzeler: 'We proved we can compete with any team'

Brighton boss Fabian Hürzeler reflects on his team's 2-2 draw against Man City, praising their style and effort. He believes they were the better team in the second half but is disappointed not to secure all three points.

Heartbreak for Mary Fowler in League Cup final as Sam Kerr mystery continues for Chelsea

Mary Fowler's dream of a first trophy with Manchester City have been dashed as Chelsea won their Women's League Cup final duel 2-1.

Scotland 'disappointed' with their performance in Six Nations

The Six Nations is a gruelling, exhausting competition that offers those in the midst of it little respite. It will become even tougher next year when the second fallow week is removed from the calendar.

The 25 most exciting Premier League footballers in history – ranked

Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea: Mikel Merino's sixth goal of the season helps Mikel Arteta's Gunners extend their unbeaten record against London rivals

KIERAN GILL AT THE EMIRATES STADIUM: Beaten 5-0 the last time they visited Arsenal, Chelsea 's players seemingly decided they would not be bullied. Therein lied the problem

Training With The Worlds Strongest Bodybuilder

What does it take to train like the strongest bodybuilder on the planet? I stepped into the gym with a massive strength legend to push my limits and see if I could survive his brutal, record-breaking workout. From heavy lifts to endurance tests, this session was beyond anything I expected. Can I keep up, or will I get crushed under the weights? Watch to find out!

Time for 'Terminator Shah' to be country's main hope - Hannah

Hannah Yeoh is confident that Shah Firdaus has what it takes to take over the responsibility from Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang as the country's number one track cyclist.

Newcastle chief tells club to resist ANY offers for star Alexander Isak after Barcelona watched Swedish striker in win at West Ham

CRAIG HOPE: The governor of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment fund, the club's majority owners, was at Wembley to see the Magpies lift their first domestic trophy in 70 years.

Ferrari must "understand what went wrong" after Australian GP strategy blunder

Ferrari was a top-five contender in Melbourne until both Leclerc and Hamilton lost crucial time with a slick-tyre gamble - and team boss Vasseur admits his squad got it wrong

Ruben Amorim: Rasmus Hojlund ending Man Utd goal drought was really important

Ruben Amorim was delighted for Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho after the Manchester United duo ended goal droughts in Sunday's morale-boosting victory at struggling Leicester. The Red Devils moved up to 13th with just their 10th Premier League win of a challenging season as they made light work of Ruud van Nistelrooy's seemingly Sky Bet Championship-bound Foxes. Hojlund fired United into a deserved first-half lead as he ended a 21-game scoreless streak, with Garnacho then ending a 24-match run without a goal before standout skipper Bruno Fernandes wrapped up a convincing 3-0 win at the King Power Stadium.

From Ipoh to Cardiff: Malaysian-born weightlifting champion Chung Kum Weng remembered in Wales

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — A Malaysian athlete who made Wales his home received a heartfelt final tribute as people lined...

Man United youngster Ayden Heaven, 18, forced off on a stretcher after suffering injury on his first Premier League start against Leicester

Heaven, who joined the club from Arsenal in a deal worth £1million in January, saw an impressive display at the King Power cut short after he tangled with Leicester forward Patson Daka.

The stats that show Bruno Fernandes is one of the Premier League's greatest EVER playmakers as he continues to carry Man United

After Bruno Fernandes put the gloss on yet another superb individual display for Manchester United in the 3-0 win at Leicester, the 3,000-strong away section serenaded him.

Newcastle fans celebrate first-half and then victory

Newcastle fans celebrated wildly after their team took the lead against Liverpool in the first half of the EFL Cup final. The Newcastle Fan Zone erupted with cheers as hopes rose for a potential victory.

Jamie Carragher insists Arne Slot needs to sign 'five or six' players in the summer - as Liverpool legend claims there are 'so many areas to improve'

The Reds suffered their latest setback on Sunday afternoon after losing the Carabao Cup final 2-1 to Newcastle, which came days after their shootout defeat by PSG.

More women shaping the future of Malaysian sports

Their roles are now increasingly recognised, no longer mere figures in the background but key drivers of the nation’s sports landscape.

Arsenal 'open talks with Nico Williams' camp' over summer transfer - but face strong competition from European heavyweights for Athletic Bilbao star

Arsenal have reportedly made contact with Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams' representatives over a potential transfer in what could be one of the coups of the summer.

Michael Olise opens up on his pride at playing for France and his multicultural upbringing after Bayern Munich star chose Les Bleus over England

Olise was eligible to play for the Three Lions and Les Blues, having been born in London to a Nigerian father and French-Algerian mother.

Liverpool 1-2 Newcastle: Magpies end 70-YEAR wait for domestic silverware with stunning Carabao Cup triumph after goals from Alexander Isak and Dan Burn at Wembley

OLIVER HOLT AT WEMBLEY: Local hero Dan Burn broke the deadlock with a towering header on the stroke of half-time before Alexander Isak stroked home the second goal.

It's easy to mock Jordan Henderson's England recall but he may offer Thomas Tuchel a style of leadership Harry Kane does not, writes MATT BARLOW

MATT BARLOW: Amid the gnashing of teeth about the recall of Jordan Henderson by England, it's worth noting he is a dressing-room leader at a time of desperate shortage of that ilk of player.

Alisha Lehmann, the Swiss footballer who is setting social media alight!

Alisha Lehmann, born on January 21, 1999, in Tägertschi, Switzerland, is not only a talented soccer player, she is a true icon of the new sporting generation. At 26, this explosive striker has established herself as a star of women's soccer while captivating a massive audience on social media. Between her exploits on the […]

Bangladeshi men posing as cricketers nabbed at KLIA

The group attempted to deceive the authorities by wearing cricket jerseys and presenting a fake tournament invitation letter.

How 32,000 Newcastle fans took over Wembley to inspire Eddie Howe's side to Carabao Cup final triumph over Liverpool

It was Newcastle who came out on top to end their 70-year wait for a domestic trophy, with goals from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak sealing a 2-1 victory.

The all-time goalscorer from each UEFA member country

Cole Palmer is too good for Chelsea but he will struggle to leave the club, insists Jamie Carragher, as Paul Scholes agrees the England star 'needs challenging more' amid Blues slump

Palmer joined the Blues at the start of the 2023-24 campaign, and has gone on to become the west London side's best and most important players with 39 goals and 21 assists in 78 games.

Morgan Gibbs-White earns late England call-up ahead of Thomas Tuchel's first Three Lions game... amid doubts over Cole Palmer's fitness

Morgan Gibbs-White was on Sunday night added to the England squad due to doubts over the fitness of Cole Palmer, who was unable to play for Chelsea yesterday.

Is Mohamed Salah out of the race? The 10 favourites for the 2025 Ballon d'Or

Female referee shows off INSANE fitness levels needed for top-level officiating... so, can you match her rigorous workout routine?

Taking to social media , Sophie Dennington - who is a national refereeing manager with the Football Association - shared a week-long insight into her fitness regime.