Mikel: Abramovich 'offered to SEND people' when father was kidnapped

John Obi Mikel reveals ex-Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich offered to ‘SEND people’ when his dad was kidnapped in 2018… before telling Luis Diaz ‘I know what you’re going through’ as he awaits his father’s return John Obi Mikel has opened up on his dad’s horrifying kidnap saga in 2018   Ex-Chelsea

John McGinn challenges Aston Villa to claim silverware this season

John McGinn challenges Aston Villa ‘break the spell’ and claim silverware this season… with the Villans’ trophy drought stretching back to the League Cup in 1996 McGinn claimed Aston Villa have three chances to end their drought this season  Unai Emery’s side are seen as one of the Europa Conference League

Aaronson doesn't 'give a s***' about anti-American sentiment at Leeds

USA star Brenden Aaronson ‘doesn’t give a s***’ if Leeds fans turned against the Americans in the team when they were relegated from the Premier League last year: ‘It’s just noise’ Brenden Aaronson was part of a sizable American contingent at Leeds last year  He was relegated alongside USA teammates

Manchester United are looking at cheap buys or loan deals in January

Man United face going for cheap deals or loans again in January… but have FOUR defenders, all playing in different leagues, on list of stars they like – while facing missing out on £100m Ivan Toney race FFP limitations and ownership uncertainty will restrict their January spending  Ivan Toney is

Can Newcastle qualify? All NINE permutations in the 'Group of Death'

Newcastle’s Champions League hopes were given a huge lifeline after Milan’s 2-1 win over PSG – but what do the Magpies still need to stay in Europe? Mail Sport takes a look at all NINE permutations in the ‘Group of Death’ Newcastle suffered a 2-0 defeat by Borussia Dortmund in

Premier League managers demand MAJOR changes to how VAR is used

Premier League managers demand MAJOR changes to VAR and are lobbying for video assistants to be permanently assigned to refereeing teams The League Managers Association are demanding major changes to VAR  It comes after the video review system has been called into question this week  CHRIS SUTTON: Arsenal manager Mikel

Phil Neville insists Portland Timbers job is a ‘dream’ amid fan criticism

Phil Neville has previously been in charge of Inter Miami and England’s Lionesses Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Thanks for signing up to the Football email Phil Neville has described his

Former Manchester United academy graduate appointed Afghanistan boss

Man United academy graduate is hired as manager of AFGHANISTAN – and faces a tough job ahead with players already planning on boycotting their next World Cup qualifier Afghanistan will have a new manager for their upcoming game against Qatar  It comes amid unrest within the squad who are upset

Paul Scholes’ Man Utd prediction is telling before do-or-die fixture

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has ominously predicted that Erik ten Hag’s side will not qualify from their Champions League group. The Red Devils have already suffered two European defeats this season, making their task of reaching the last-16 incredibly tough. United are currently third in Group A after a

Newcastle discover brutal truth – it’s so much harder in the Champions League

There is a contrast between their fortunes in England and Europe. Edin Terzic had studied the statistics. “We manged to win twice against Newcastle, their only two defeats in 13 matches, every time with a clean sheet,” noted the Dortmund manager. Only Manchester City and Brighton have shut Newcastle out