Former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has pleaded guilty in connection with the death of his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins. Hoskins, 31, was struck by a vehicle driven by Dennis outside their Adelaide home on 30 December 2023, and later died in hospital. Dennis, who was initially charged with dangerous driving causing death and driving without due care, admitted to a lesser charge of aggravated dangerous driving, creating the…

Uefa has played down concerns over potential scheduling conflicts between the 2025 Women’s European Championship and the expanded FIFA Men’s Club World Cup. The men’s tournament, taking place from 15 June to 13 July 2025 in the United States, will feature 32 teams, including Chelsea and Manchester City. Meanwhile, Euro 2025 is set to run from 2 to 27 July in Switzerland, meaning that some matches could overlap. Despite this,…

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has expressed concerns about the demanding schedule his team faces, with a grueling 16-hour round trip to Kazakhstan followed by a Premier League match just days later. The Blues will travel to Almaty for their UEFA Conference League clash with Astana on Thursday. Due to ongoing stadium renovations in Kazakhstan’s capital, the team must make the 3,700-mile journey, which includes an eight-hour flight each way. The…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has announced that he will not manage another club after his time with the Premier League champions comes to an end. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday ahead of their Champions League clash against Juventus, Guardiola confirmed his decision, emphasizing his commitment to City. The Spaniard, who joined Manchester City in 2016, extended his tenure with a new two-year contract in November. Having previously managed Barcelona…

Four Manchester City stars feature in the 2024 Fifpro Men’s World XI, highlighting their dominance during another stellar season. The team includes Ederson, Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland, and Ballon d’Or winner Rodri, all of whom were instrumental in City’s fourth consecutive Premier League triumph. Joining them is Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk, the sole representative outside Real Madrid and City. Real’s players include Jude Bellingham, who topped the overall voting,…

Guinea midfielder Naby Keita is set to join Hungarian champions Ferencvaros on loan from Werder Bremen in January, with an option for a permanent transfer. Keita, 29, has been sidelined at Bremen since his suspension in April for refusing to travel with the team for a match against Bayer Leverkusen. Bremen’s sporting director, Clemens Fritz, confirmed the decision, stating, “It was clear Naby would not play for Werder again. This…

West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek dedicated his goal in a vital 2-1 victory over Wolves to teammate Michail Antonio, who remains hospitalized following a car accident on Saturday. The 34-year-old forward, West Ham’s all-time Premier League top scorer, underwent surgery for a lower limb fracture on Sunday and is recovering under medical care. Speaking after the match, Soucek revealed the team had a video call with Antonio before the game.…

Just months after a promising revamp, Juventus finds itself mired in familiar struggles, sparking questions about whether the club’s bold overhaul has truly delivered. Sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli promised a fresh start this season, ushering in young talent and a new coach, Thiago Motta, to reinvigorate the Old Lady. An aggressive transfer window saw nearly €200m spent on midfield talents like Teun Koopmeiners and Douglas Luiz. Early results were encouraging,…

Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero has publicly criticized the club’s board for insufficient investment in the squad following a 4-3 defeat to Chelsea, a match in which Spurs squandered a 2-0 lead. The loss, their latest in a challenging season, leaves Tottenham in 11th place in the Premier League after 15 games. Speaking to Telemundo Deportes, the Argentine World Cup winner did not hold back in assessing the club’s shortcomings.…

Marcus Rashford is fighting to save his Manchester United career after Telegraph Sport learnt the club were open to selling him last summer and remain receptive to bids being made. United are said to be concerned about Rashford’s lifestyle off the pitch and there are fears he is no longer as focused on his football as he could be. Sources have said he is dealing with a number of off-field…

Five England stars have been included in the FIFPRO Women’s World XI, highlighting the growing global recognition of the Lionesses’ talent. Chelsea defender Lucy Bronze makes history by earning her seventh selection, equaling the record held by France’s Wendie Renard. Bronze’s move from Barcelona to Chelsea last summer has solidified her reputation as one of the best defenders in women’s football. Joining Bronze in the prestigious XI are Alex Greenwood…

David Coote, a 42-year-old Premier League referee, has been dismissed by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) after a comprehensive investigation into allegations surrounding his conduct. Coote, who first officiated in the Premier League in 2018, was suspended on November 11 following the emergence of a video allegedly showing him making derogatory comments about Liverpool FC and their former manager Jürgen Klopp. This video referred to a contentious match…