'I'm sorry' – Pochettino apologises to Mike Dean as he accepts FA charge

The Tottenham manager will not contest his improper conduct case following his rant at the referee during the defeat to Burnley Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed he will accept his Football Association charge for improper conduct following an extraordinary rant at Mike Dean. The Tottenham boss was furious as his side were beaten 2-1 at Burnley …

Sarri yet to make selection call on Kepa but insists Chelsea 'don't want to kill' Spanish keeper

The Blues boss has not decided whether a man who ignored his instructions to leave the field in the Carabao Cup final will figure against Tottenham Maurizio Sarri is yet to decide if Kepa Arrizabalaga will start Chelsea’s midweek Premier League clash with Tottenham, but insists the club “don’t want to kill” their goalkeeper following …

Best FIFA 19 players: Global Series ranks best pro esports gamers

Goal outlines all you need to know about FIFA 19’s Global Series as well as the full global rankings of the best esports gamers With last season’s edition of FIFA Global Series being a success, players and fans will now be able to monitor the progress of the world’s top competitive FIFA players throughout the …

Solari avoids Bale controversy as agent claims Real Madrid star is ignoring 'rubbish'

The Welshman’s non-celebration at Levante has been a hot topic in Spain this week, but his manager says he is focused on Clasico dates with Barcelona Santiago Solari has refused to allow discussion of Gareth Bale to distract from Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against rivals Barcelona. Bale scored Madrid’s winning goal …

'Thank you Eric' – Neville and Beckham's emotional tribute to mentor Harrison ahead of funeral

The former Manchester United stars remember their former Class of 92 coach ahead of his funeral on Tuesday Gary Neville and David Beckham have paid emotional tributes to Eric Harrison on the day of their former Manchester United mentor’s funeral. Harrison, famed for guiding and nurturing the club’s Class of 92 which included the likes …

Newcastle vs Burnley: TV channel, live stream, squad news & preview

With neither side free of relegation worries, this match represents an excellent opportunity for both to kick decisively clear of the drop zone Newcastle play host to Burnley at St James’ Park on Tuesday as both clubs seek to give themselves greater breathing space in the relegation battle. Rafael Benitez’s side picked up a critical …

Cardiff vs Everton: TV channel, live stream, squad news & preview

Neil Warnock’s men will attempt to lift themselves clear of the bottom three against opponents who have been on the slide of late Cardiff City will aim to improve their chances of Premier League survival on Tuesday, when they play host to an out-of-form Everton side. Neil Warnock’s men suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat by …

Kepa farce raises more accusations that player power is out of control at Chelsea

The goalkeeper refused to be substituted in the League Cup final but Maurizio Sarri is not the first Blues boss to have his authority undermined Heavy defeats, chants of ‘F*** Sarriball’ and now what is being described as Kepa Arrizabalaga’s ‘mutiny’ have made Chelsea’s season even more eventful than years gone by, but the same …

Kepa defiance 'not helpful' but Chelsea legend hoping to avoid 'witch hunt'

The Spanish keeper refused to be substituted during the Carabao Cup final, but Pat Nevin is backing the Blues to move on from an unfortunate episode Chelsea are being backed to move on swiftly from Kepa Arrizabalaga’s act of defiance in the Carabao Cup final, with Pat Nevin admitting that the club are eager to …