Revealed: The huge sum Man United would earn by qualifying for the Champions League - as Ruben Amorim's side gear up for huge Europa League second leg against Lyon

After being eliminated from both cups and with qualification through the league all but impossible, United have just one route to secure European football for next season.

Olympics gender-row boxer Imane Khelif reveals body transformation plans to fight at the next Games - with eyes on another gold medal

Khelif was at the centre of a bitter storm during last year's Olympics, with controversy over the 25-year-old and Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting 's participation at the Games.

Ally McCoist leads the praise of 'monumental' Declan Rice after superb Real Madrid display - as Rio Ferdinand says he 'ran the show' over both legs

The England international was everywhere at the Bernabeu and helped to ensure that Real never threatened a comeback in the tie as the Gunners cruised through.

Thibaut Courtois launches stunning attack on his 'too individual' Real Madrid team-mates - and singles out Kylian Mbappe for dig as he pines for a star they sold - after Arsenal humbling

Thibaut Courtois has launched a stunning attack on his Real Madrid team-mates after they were dumped out of the Champions League by Arsenal on Wednesday night.

Aussie Olympics discus star Matthew Denny is hit with bizarre accusations about how he broke world record

Matthew Denny was competing at the very blustery Oklahoma Throws Series in Ramona this weekend when he threw the discus further than anyone else in history.

Rajagopal hopes Malaysia Cup final will be a thriller

He believes Sri Pahang are well-prepared to take on the reigning champions, the Southern Tigers, as they aim to lift the prestigious trophy at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium.

On thin ice: Why this legendary Dutch skating race may never happen again

In the 20th century, the Elfstedentocht could be expected to take place every four to five years. View on euronews

Arne Slot breaks silence on Virgil van Dijk signing new two-year Liverpool deal - and delivers Trent Alexander-Arnold fitness update as he nears Real Madrid move

Arne Slot 's believes that Virgil van Dijk 's decision to commit to Liverpool for another two years proves the ambition of the Anfield club.

Revealed: The damning statistics that shame Man United AND Tottenham as Ruben Amorim and Ange Postecoglou bid to turn the tide... but which manager is doing worse?

Tottenham and Manchester United face season-defining Europa League ties on Thursday night after both enduring awful seasons by their high standards.

Lawson denies confidence collapse after Red Bull drop

Lawson remains adamant he didn't have enough time to succeed at Red Bull

Chelsea stance on Moises Caicedo transfer revealed after Al-Nassr interest

Chelsea have no intention of selling Moises Caicedo this summer following interest from Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr. The Ecuador international turned down a move to Liverpool in order to join Chelsea in a £115 million deal from Brighton in 2023. Caicedo struggled in his first season at Chelsea but under Enzo Maresca this term, the 23-year-old ha...

Ian Wright says Arsenal star has silenced 'disrespectful' critics with Madrid displays

'Nobody can ever question him.'

Revealed: Virgil van Dijk is still not the world's highest-paid defender after signing his lucrative Liverpool deal - with an ex-Premier League star raking in more than £150,000 extra per week

Virgil van Dijk put pen to paper on a new two-year deal to remain at Liverpool and is set to earn around £400,000 per week, making him the highest-paid defender in Europe.

Harry Redknapp makes bold Harry Maguire claim after Man Utd star's heroics against Lyon

Harry Redknapp says Harry Maguire would provide a greater goalscoring threat than Rasmus Hojlund if deployed as a makeshift striker for the rest of the season. In need of a miracle after falling 6-4 down on aggregate in extra-time against Lyon, Ruben Amorim through Maguire up front to try and salvage Manchester United’s Europa League campaign. And ...

In Bahrain, the York royal family makes a splash on the circuit

The Bahrain Grand Prix took on a royal air on April 13, 2025. Among the privileged spectators at the Sakhir circuit, several members of the British royal family were spotted, attracting the attention of the cameras as much as that of Formula 1 fans. A family reunion under the Sakhir sun Princess Beatrice […]

Mark Selby's message to Ronnie O'Sullivan as he relates to rival's struggles

'Knowing how I was you can sort of see it in people now and pick it up.'

PSG star Ousmane Dembele refuses MOTM award after Aston Villa scare

Van Dijk signs new Liverpool contract

Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk has officially extended his stay at Anfield until 2027, putting an end to months of speculation over his future. The announcement was made by the Premier League club on Thursday (April 17), ending a protracted saga that had dragged on for several months. WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

The truth behind Rory McIlroy's '£3.1m Masters prize money donation' as charity make statement

McIlroy had previously worked closely with the charity, that supports those with learning disabilities, through his own charitable organisation, the Rory Foundation.

F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Norris leads McLaren 1-2 as Tsunoda crashes for Red Bull in FP2

McLaren returned to the top of the leaderboard in Jeddah, while Tsunoda crashed late on in FP2

PSG/Le Havre broadcast – Time and channel to watch the match

The match between Paris Saint-Germain and Le Havre has a 5pm broadcast this Saturday. It will be at the Parc des Princes as part of the 30th day of Ligue 1 2024-2025. Here’s all the information you need to watch PSG/Le Havre. PSG are already champions, so there’s no particular pressure. But there’s no question of giving away and waiting for time to pass. That wouldn’t be what coach Luis Enrique wants. In any case, the top level doesn’t leave you...

Champions League – Team of the week, PSG is there

The return quarter-finals of the Champions League 2024-2025 were played this week. UEFA then organized a series of fan votes. Paris Saint-Germain, who lost but qualified at Villa Park on Tuesday against Aston Villa (3-2, 4-5 on aggregate), has 2 players selected in UEFA’s Team of the Week. Gianluigi Donnarumma (26-year-old goalkeeper) and Nuno Mendes (22-year-old left-back) would appear to be logical additions to the team. The former made...

Rio Ferdinand says he's 'never seen ANYTHING like' Man United's incredible win over Lyon - as Paul Scholes names the famous comeback that it reminds him of

Rio Ferdinand hailed Man United after their miraculous comeback against Lyon in the Europa League.

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Doctor offers troubling explanation as Trump's hand bruise returns

The sprawling bruise was clearly visible as President Donald Trump, 78, presented the Commander-in-Chief trophy to the Navy Midshipmen football team on Tuesday.

Verstappen responds to Red Bull exit fears

After Helmut Marko expressed concern that Max Verstappen might leave Red Bull, the Dutchman plays it down: "We care about the team"

Mercato – Optimism reigns for the extension of this PSG player !

Gianluigi Donnarumma, the 25-year-old goalkeeper who arrived at Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 with a contract running until 2026 (following the end of his own at AC Milan), is regularly called into question by fans and observers alike. Even so, an extension is under discussion, but it’s proving rather difficult. His agent even spoke of a situation on “stand-by” for some time. However, RMC Sport claims that his latest performances, which have been...

Clip of Travis Kelce reading his negative NFL Draft profile goes viral after resurfacing online

Kelce was at the University of Cincinnati for five seasons. However, he only played three and redshirted his freshman year. He was also suspended for a year in 2010.

'One club men': The 20 most loyal players in football history

Ruben Amorim willing to take major 'risk' with Man Utd after remarkable Lyon win

'We have to be tough on that and the fans have to understand.'

Singapore makes history as Lion City Sailors triumph against Sydney FC — but where can they play the final?

SINGAPORE, April 17 — Singapore Premier League side Lion City Sailors FC made national history yesterday by becoming the...

Ange Postecoglou confident Tottenham can beat Frankfurt without Son Heung-min

Tottenham captain Son Heung-min has been ruled out of Thursday's Europa League quarter-final at Eintracht Frankfurt, but Ange Postecoglou backed his players to seize a great opportunity despite having "no idea" about his own future. Spurs are back in the last-chance saloon with the second leg in Germany another make-or-break fixture in a poor season, which could result in a lowest-ever Premier League finish.

Nissan: 'GT-R Will Be Back, Without a Doubt'

And Nissan says it needs to beat the Porsche 911 where it matters most—on the Nürburgring.

Lionel Messi delivers 2026 World Cup decision as Argentina captain, 37, addresses speculation over his international future

In 2022 the 37-year-old led Argentina to glory in Qatar, finally capturing that most prestigious of trophies that had eluded him throughout his career.

Troy Deeney names four Tottenham players that need to be AXED for the club to bounce back next season - as he pinpoints the type of player Spurs are 'missing'

Deeney insisted that the overriding issue for Spurs is a lack of leaders in the dressing room resulting in a lack of identity from the club as a whole.

Ex-Man United stars left 'struggling' after club axed £40,000-a-year support donation

A dinner headlined by Andy Cole may provide a lifeline to the charity for former Reds.

Champions League – All the semi-final qualifiers

This week saw the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, with Paris Saint-Germain qualifying against Aston Villa despite losing 3-2 (4-5 on aggregate). Here are the match results. We now know the semi-finals (April 29-30 and May 6-7). Quarter-finals, first leg – Tuesday April 8 – Wednesday, April 9 – Quarter-final returns – Tuesday, April 15 – Wednesday, April 16 – The semi-finals – PSG/Arsenal (Paris will host the return leg). Inter...

Roman Reigns confirms WWE retirement plans just days before WrestleMania 41

The Tribal Chief has laid out his retirement timeline.

Aston Villa/PSG – The best Parisian player is elected!

On Tuesday at Villa Park, Paris Saint-Germain qualified for the second leg of the Champions League 2024-2025 quarter-finals (3-1 first leg, 4-5 aggregate) against Aston Villa despite losing 3-2 (Aston Villa/PSG video highlights). We then asked our readers, as they do after every match from now on, to vote for the best Parisian of the match. Gianluigi Donnarumma (26-year-old goalkeeper) came out on top. A logical success, since the Parisians...

Rasmus Hojlund's crude 10-word Instagram post after Man United's stunning Old Trafford turnaround to reach Europa League semi-finals

Hojlund joined Man United's jubilant celebrations after the Red Devils scored twice in the final minute of stoppage time to reach the last four, before toasting the win with a social media post.

Champions League – Tuesday’s finest goals

This week sees the return quarter-finals of the Champions League 2024-2025. UEFA is organizing a series of fan votes. These include the most beautiful goals of the week. For this Tuesday, the nominees are Nuno Mendes (22-year-old Paris Saint-Germain left-back), Ezri Konsa (27-year-old Aston Villa defender) and Serhou Guirassy (29-year-old Borussia Dortmund striker).

Revealed: Carlo Ancelotti 'has just DAYS left in Real Madrid job' after Arsenal humiliation - but could already have new role lined up 'with suitors visiting him specially at the Bernabeu'

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is expected to leave the club in the coming days, with reports suggesting he could be named Brazil boss before the end of the season.

Theo Walcott names 'favourite' to win Champions League after Arsenal beat Real Madrid

Theo Walcott has named the ‘favourite’ to win the Champions League after the four semi-finalists were confirmed. One of Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona or Inter Milan will be crowned European champions this season after the four clubs booked their place in the semi-finals. Premier League runners-up Arsenal produced two sensational performan...

Joe Cole tells Chelsea to sign 'perfect' Premier League star on a free transfer

Joe Cole believes Kevin De Bruyne would be the ‘perfect’ signing for Chelsea this summer when he leaves Manchester City on a free transfer. Earlier this month, De Bruyne announced that he will be leaving City at the end of the season, marking an end to a successful 10-year stint with the Premier League champions. The 33-year-old has started just 14...

Proud Emery targets Champions League return after Aston Villa's valiant PSG fightback loss

A rousing response saw Unai Emery's men hit back through Youri Tielemans, John McGinn and Ezri Konsa to earn a 3-2 win on the night, but they fell to a 5-4 aggregate loss.

Ronnie O'Sullivan confirms decision over World Snooker Championship involvement

The Rocket has been absent for much of the season.

Ranked: the 25 greatest NFL players of all time

Ranking the dirtiest players in NBA history

Arsenal urged to make two key transfer moves after famous Real Madrid victory

It was a night to remember for Arsenal in Madrid.

Premier League stars try to pronounce the names of Aussie towns with hilarious results - but one of them is right on the money

Channel 9 reporter Tom Morris reported on Wednesday that League One side Wrexham are now due to tour Australia in July.