Donny Afroni

Real Madrid and England superstar Jude Bellingham has made a surprise move into the business side of professional sport by becoming a minority shareholder in cricket's Hundred franchise Birmingham Phoenix. The 22-year-old midfielder, who remains a hero in the West Midlands after his breakout years at Birmingham City, joins the ownership group ahead of the 2026 cricket season.

Wrexham have surged back into the Championship playoff positions following a gritty 1-0 victory over Oxford United, reigniting hopes of a historic fourth consecutive promotion. Josh Windass proved to be the hero once again, netting the only goal of the game to keep the Hollywood-backed club firmly in the hunt for a place in the Premier League.

Gary Lineker has jumped to the defence of Arsenal following their 2-1 defeat to Manchester City, insisting he will not listen to claims that the Gunners have "choked" in the Premier League title race. Despite Erling Haaland’s winner putting City just three points behind Arsenal with a game in hand, Lineker believes there is still reason for optimism for Mikel Arteta's side.

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has thrown his support behind Michael Carrick to become the club’s next permanent manager following an impressive interim spell. The former winger also believes that the club should not turn their back on Rasmus Hojlund, who is set to return from a loan spell at Napoli this summer.

The clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyonnais lived up to expectations, but the tension didn't subside after the final whistle. Achraf Hakimi was less than impressed by the uninhibited attitude of the young Brazilian prodigy Endrick, who celebrated in front of PSG fans after scoring the opener in Lyon's 2-1 victory.

Arsenal's Premier League title hopes have taken a significant blow following a defeat to Manchester City, but the post-match fallout has focused on individual failings. Former Watford forward Troy Deeney has led the criticism, identifying six key players who failed to meet expectations in the high-stakes encounter, including his "friend" Declan Rice.

Erling Haaland has admitted that his long-term partner, Isabel Haugseng Johansen, is often left unimpressed by the physical toll of his Premier League battles. The Manchester City striker was involved in a bruising encounter with Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes during Sunday's' pivotal 2-1 victory at the Etihad. The individual duel has become one of the Premier League's most captivating rivalries in recent years.

Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon is reportedly "open" to swapping the Premier League for the Bundesliga as Bayern Munich step up their pursuit of the England international. The 25-year-old has emerged as a primary target for the Bavarian side, who are looking to bolster their attacking options this summer with high-level European experience.

Frank Lampard has been named EFL Championship Manager of the Season following his role in guiding Coventry City to promotion. The award serves as validation for a campaign that saw Coventry consistently defy expectations and outpace traditional heavyweights in the division. By winning the title, the former Chelsea midfielder has brought to an end a painful 25-year exile from the top flight of English football.

Gabriel Jesus was involved in a heated confrontation with Manchester City supporters after being labelled a "Judas" during Arsenal’s Premier League trip to the Etihad Stadium. While warming up on the touchline in the 2-1 loss for Gunners, the Brazilian turned and spoke to fans who were targeting him with negative chants.

The rivalry between Manchester City and Arsenal has reached a boiling point both on and off the pitch, with supporters finding increasingly creative ways to needle their title rivals. After a weekend that saw the momentum swing back towards the Etihad, one fan's viral celebration has become the symbol of Arsenal's mounting anxiety.

Cristiano Ronaldo proved that he remains immune to provocation as he guided Al-Nassr into the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League Two. Despite facing a barrage of taunts from the stands, the Portuguese superstar delivered on the pitch and made sure his detractors were left in no doubt about who was in control.

Wayne Rooney is set to return to the United States this summer as part of the BBC’s broadcast team for the 2026 World Cup. However, despite the Manchester United legend preparing for a major career milestone, reports suggest that his wife Coleen is looking forward to some distance between them following a turbulent period in their marriage.

As the United States prepares to host the 2026 World Cup, the spotlight is firmly fixed on Christian Pulisic. Former USMNT international turned analyst Taylor Twellman has raised concerns over Pulisic’s form as the tournament approaches on home soil. While the AC Milan forward remains the talisman for his country, a dip in production has sparked debate over whether the USMNT can rely on their superstar when it matters most.

Roberto De Zerbi has made a staggering claim that his Tottenham side are capable of winning all five of their remaining Premier League fixtures to avoid a historic relegation. The north London club's precarious position in the Premier League table took another turn for the worse on Saturday as a last-minute equaliser from Georginio Rutter denied De Zerbi his first victory since taking charge.

Harry Kane is currently enjoying the most prolific season of his illustrious career, and former team-mate Fernando Llorente believes the Bayern Munich star would be the ideal fit for any elite club across the globe. Despite a history of injury issues, the England captain’s relentless scoring form in Germany has reignited discussions about his suitability for the very top level, including a potential fit at Real Madrid.

Liverpool legend Steve Nicol has thrown a curveball into the conversation regarding who should succeed Arne Slot at Anfield, suggesting that Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola could be the ideal candidate. While Xabi Alonso has long been the frontrunner to take over on Merseyside, Nicol has expressed reservations following the Spaniard's difficult tenure in La Liga.

Despite being a leading figure at Santiago Bernabeu, Vinicius Jr is reportedly missing a vital ingredient required to join the pantheon of footballing greats. Former Brazil and Atletico Madrid defender Joao Miranda has offered a stinging appraisal of the Brazilian winger’s standing in the global game. The Real Madrid star has been told he is still a long way off reaching the legendary heights of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.