Soccer

Yan Osadchyi made his competitive debut for Redditch United in a 3-0 win at Stourbridge on Monday and was voted man of the match by the travelling fans Yan Osadchyi had no plans to appear in this season’s FA Cup and in many ways he wishes he was not preparing to play for non-league Redditch United in the first qualifying …

Erling Haaland, the brilliant 22-year-old striker from Norway, was already locked in as one of the Premier League’s most impressive newcomers this year. His performance for Manchester City on Saturday continued a hot start for the young star. City got an early scare from Crystal Palace at the Etihad, surrendering a John Stones own goal in the fourth minute, and a header …

Wiegman says England won’t be complacent Venue: Stadion Wiener Neustadt Date: Saturday, 3 September Kick-off: 16:30 BST Coverage: Live text commentary and report on the BBC Sport website Sarina Wiegman says England’s players have stopped partying and are ready to move on from their Euro 2022 triumph and qualify for the 2023 World Cup. Thirty-four days after being crowned champions …

As complex as it has become, with its set-piece coaches and analytics teams and intricate tacticians within every team around the globe, soccer can sometimes be a simple game. For example, when you take one of the best young strikers since the turn of the century and put him in a team that creates goalscoring opportunities better than any other, …

Morecambe have reached League One under Bond Group’s ownership, the highest level in their history Morecambe owner Bond Group Investments has put the League One club up for sale, with Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring stepping down from the board. Whittingham and Goldring also own financially troubled Premiership rugby union side Worcester Warriors. Warriors have been served a winding-up petition …

Manchester United’s long-winded pursuit of Antony has come to its conclusion, making the Ajax star the most expensive Eredivisie player in the Dutch league’s history. According to ESPN, the two sides have agreed to a €95 million ($94.8 million) with €5 million in add-ons, with the 22-year-old signing a five-year contract at Old Trafford. Man United confirmed the transfer on …

Gary Neville played with Ryan Giggs at Manchester United Pundit Gary Neville is to be referred to the Attorney General for a social media post he made during his ex-Manchester United team-mate Ryan Giggs’ domestic violence trial. The judge in the case, Hilary Manley, has referred it as a possible case of contempt of court. The jury in Giggs’ trial …

Arthur Melo has won 22 caps for Brazil but only two of those came in the past three years Touted as one of Brazil’s great prospects, Arthur Melo has since lost some of his “magic”, but a move to Liverpool could kickstart his career and solve the Reds’ midfield dilemma. Manager Jurgen Klopp hoped to bring in a new midfielder …

Manchester United are unbeaten in 119 Premier League games when leading at half time since losing 5-3 at Leicester in September 2014 Manchester United reeled off their third successive Premier League win under new manager Erik ten Hag to ensure Leicester City’s troubled start to the season continued at King Power Stadium. Jadon Sancho’s smooth finish from Marcus Rashford’s pass …

Manchester United are unbeaten in 119 Premier League games when leading at half time since losing 5-3 at Leicester in September 2014 Manchester United reeled off their third successive Premier League win under new manager Erik ten Hag to ensure Leicester City’s troubled start to the season continued at King Power Stadium. Jadon Sancho’s smooth finish from Marcus Rashford’s pass …