Former Premier League referee David Coote has been sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court after he pleaded guilty to making an indecent image of a child following a police investigation

Tottenham have issued a Martin Chivers statement announcing his death and that a tribute will be paid to their club legend

Harvey Barnes scored in the 12th minute of second-half stoppage time as Newcastle overcame trailing thrice at home to Leeds United in a 4-3 win at St. James’ Park on Wednesday.

Manchester United couldn’t make the most of a soft landing spot for caretaker manager Darren Fletcher, drawing Burnley 2-2 at Turf Moor on Wednesday in the first match since the firing of Ruben Amorim.

Lionel Messi revealed ownership dreams over a coaching desire, as the Inter Miami star extended his contract through 2028.

Brazil forward Neymar signed an extension with his boyhood club Santos amid FIFA Men’s World Cup hopes and injury recovery.

BBC Match of the Day presenter Gabby Logan was forced to leave the show mid-broadcast due to a family emergency, with Mark Chapman stepping in to complete the programme

Arsenal are set to be in line for a transfer windfall this January, as a former defender could be set to leave his current club, while the Gunners are also looking to the future and a big move

Spurs captain Cristian Romero appears to take aim at clubs hierarchy in now-edited social media post; the defender had posted after Wednesdays 3-2 loss at Bournemouth: They only show up when things are going well, to tell a few lies; Tottenham currently sit 14th in the Premier League

Awkward incident has done little for under-fire coach’s worsening relationship with frustrated Tottenham fans

The pundit has opened up Antoine Semenyo, with the Bournemouth star expected to leave the club

Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven was involved in a heated argument with Spurs fans following their late defeat to Bournemouth, with Thomas Frank weighing in

MATT BARLOW AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: Virtually his last kick of the ball after two years in Bournemouth colours was a goal in the 95th minute to clinch a 3-2 win against Spurs on his 26th birthday.

With Manchester City’s crucial month beginning badly, Pep Guardiola is left to hope that their campaign is not derailing in similar fashion to last season.

The former Blackburn midfielder said that he would have substituted Sesko at half-time ‘never to wear a Manchester United shirt again’

Premier League champions have bragging rights over the title favourites

With reigning Premier League champions Liverpool looking lost this season, Arne Slot’s side is going to need a miracle to avoid being annihilated by Arsenal at the Emirates on Thursday night

Santos left-back is a target for Spurs in what is expected to be a busy window

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe sent Kevin Keegan his best wishes after watching his side put on the kind of performance in which he revelled during his time at St James’ Park.

Villans drew level with Pep Guardiola’s men but Gunners pulling away with a game in hand

JAMES SHARPE AT GTECH COMMUNITY STADIUM: Many fine Brazilians have graced the Premier League over the years.

The youngster, 20, was brought in to start by Pep Guardiola after injuries suffered by Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol. He was player of the year for the Under-21s last season.

The Bournemouth winger is expected to undergo a medical on Thursday.

Club Brugge – who humbled Rangers 9-1 in the UCL qualifiers – now want to sign one of their regular starters

Villa shared a goalless draw at Crystal Palace.

Rangers have roared back into a title race under head coach Danny Rohl, with prowess from set-pieces a key factor in their resurgence.

Lionel Messi has big plans to take p

Liam Rosenior to watch west London derby from the stands at Craven Cottage

ANALYSIS: GB News sports editor Jack Otway takes a look at the candidates who could replace the 51-year-old at the London Stadium

Championship beckons if Hammers can’t turn around dreadful form

The 42-year-old signed for Everton in 2003 after winning the Scottish PFA Young Player of the Year in 2003, before later spells at English teams including Birmingham City, and Sunderland.

The Sir Alex Ferguson shadow cast over Manchester United shows no sign of shifting.

As Liam Rosenior watched his new side for the first time, Chelsea fans made their feelings clear towards the Blues’ ownership.

Inter Milan moved four points at the top of Serie A as they beat Parma.

The midfielder represented Leeds during his playing days

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The United States’ attack on Venezuela has shifted focus on the 2026 World Cup hosts, writes Miguel Delaney, with Fifa left conflicted by its allegiance with Trump

Africa Cup of Nations last eight almost upon us in Morocco

Wolves are open to selling striker Jorgen Strand Larsen this month, amid interest from Nottingham Forest.

Liam Rosenior was sacked by Hull City owner Acun Ilicali at the end of the 2023/24 season, but the Turkish businessman believes his possession-based style is perfectly suited to the Premier League

OLIVER HOLT AT THE LONDON STADIUM: The walk from Stratford tube station across the winter wasteland of the Olympic Park, to the unloved bowl of the London Stadium, had rarely felt bleaker.

Rosenior faces the perilous task of planting his feet at Chelsea after becoming the latest to make the jump from ‘feeder club’ Strasbourg

Liverpool’s head of physiotherapy has appeared to drop a major hint over Hugo Ekitike’s availability for the game against Arsenal on Thursday.

Neymar extends his Santos deal until the end of 2026 as Brazil’s all-time leading goalscorer seeks to earn a World Cup call-up.

Rangers have made a “statement” by moving to within three points of Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts – but head coach Danny Rohl says moving above Celtic into second place is “still not what we want”.

Red Devils embark on new dawn at Turf Moor

Adil Boulbina scores a 119th-minute winner as Algeria beat DR Congo to reach the quarter-finals at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Under-pressure Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank has insisted the key figures at the club are “completely aligned” about the future

Ryan Mason is sacked as head coach of West Bromwich Albion following Monday’s Championship defeat by Leicester City.