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Sport Daily Mail 03/03/2026 04:50:09 PM Why the penalty area nonsense is borderline illegal, how weak referees have allowed the set piece chaos to dominate - and what it all means for the World Cup, writes IAN LADYMAN Paul Scholes names his 'perfect' next Man United manager and why there are question marks about Michael Carrick's Old Trafford future despite superb start Man United's top 25 players of the Premier League era: Who comes out on top? Where does Bruno Fernandes rank after joining exclusive club? And which star names miss out? share Man United's top 25 PL players: How high does Bruno Fernandes rank? Man United star suffers worrying injury after being struck by the ball just SECONDS into Under 21s match as Michael Carrick watches on NATHAN SALT AT LEIGH SPORTS VILLAGE: The 18-year-old Denmark youth international was starting against Chelsea for Manchester United's Under-21s share Man United star suffers worrying injury in youth team match Leclerc reveals all about his wedding to influencer Your browser does not support the video tag.Olympic star Dujardin in new horse treatment controversy Lionesses star pregnant with footballing boyfriend Your browser does not support the video tag.Cristiano Ronaldo misses his 35th career penalty Aston Villa captain Ezri Konsa lashes out at his OWN FANS Leclerc reveals all about his wedding to influencer Your browser does not support the video tag.Olympic star Dujardin in new horse treatment controversy Lionesses star pregnant with footballing boyfriend Your browser does not support the video tag.Cristiano Ronaldo misses his 35th career penalty Aston Villa captain Ezri Konsa lashes out at his OWN FANS Leclerc reveals all about his wedding to influencer Your browser does not support the video tag.Olympic star Dujardin in new horse treatment controversy Lionesses star pregnant with footballing boyfriend Your browser does not support the video tag.Cristiano Ronaldo misses his 35th career penalty Aston Villa captain Ezri Konsa lashes out at his OWN FANS Title odds: Lando Norris a 10/1 outsider with Sky Bet to retain his F1 crown - as the 2026 season gets underway at the Australian Grand Prix this week Reigning world champion Lando Norris heads into the new Formula One season in the unfamiliar position of being priced as a 10/1 outsider with Sky Bet to retain his crown. share Lando Norris a 10/1 outsider with Sky Bet to retain his F1 crown Boris Becker opens up on cheating scandal while his wife was giving birth in hospital, Diddy's infamous parties lasting 'days' and his 's*** time' in jail in tell-all Louis Theroux interview Tennis icon Becker admitted to infidelity in regards to his first wife, Barbara Feltus, which eventually led to the couple's divorce before he went onto marry twice more. share Boris Becker opens up on cheating scandal while his wife in hospital Michail Antonio completes move to Qatari club 15 months after car crash - as ex-West Ham star admits he had to 'swallow his ego' after Premier League teams refused to look at him Antonio had trained and held talks with Brentford and Leicester over proposed contracts, but deals failed to materialise. He was then in talks to join Charlton Athletic on a short-term deal. share Michail Antonio completes move to Qatari club 15 months after crash Predictor review: Find out how our experts fared in gameweek 24 with £1,000 up for grabs each week How did you get on against our experts in Daily Mail Sport's Predictor challenge in gameweek 24 of the Premier League? share Predictor review: Find out how our experts fared in gameweek 24 'Scared' Rio and Kate Ferdinand stuck in Covid-like lockdown in Dubai as Man United legend breaks silence on 'terrifying' explosions amid Iran's missile blitz in response to US attacks SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Abolishing promotion and relegation goes against every fibre of my being - but here's why I'm now convinced it's the right call It is quite clear the international game - which is the big driver of revenue - is in rude health. But below that, things aren't quite so rosy. share SIR CLIVE: Why I've changed my mind on abolishing relegation Liam Rosenior threatens to AXE Chelsea stars who can't keep their discipline - and names two players he subbed off against Arsenal because of fears of a SECOND red card Pedro Neto was given his marching orders in the second-half as Chelsea lost to Arsenal 2-1 at the weekend, marking a ninth red card in all competitions for the Blues so far this season. share Liam Rosenior threatens to AXE Chelsea stars who can't keep discipline 'The Premier League is not a joy to watch': Liverpool boss Arne Slot takes aim at English football's set piece obsession and how 'you can almost hit a keeper in the face' Set-pieces have become more important than ever in the top flight, with leaders Arsenal having utilised them as a key weapon this season. 29 shares Liverpool boss Arne Slot takes aim at football's set piece obsession Mr and Mrs Leclerc! Formula One star Charles reveals all about his wedding to influencer Alexandra Saint Mleux - which saw them drive away in £9m vintage Ferrari in Monaco share Formula One star Charles Leclerc reveals all about his wedding Italy will be smelling blood after England's unprecedented backline overhaul - here's where it could backfire on Steve Borthwick in a game he cannot lose, writes ALEX BYWATER Such was the disappointment of England's last two displays that Borthwick had to make changes. But a mass mid-Championship shift is a surprise from a conservative coach. share Why England's backline overhaul will have Italy smelling blood OLIVER HOLT: 'There's something deep-lying that we need to get to the bottom of,' Rosenior said. 'It's not about the punishment. It's about finding the reason why.' I can tell him the reason. share Chelsea's entire culture breeds arrogance and indiscipline Chelsea add ex-Leeds and Brighton star to Liam Rosenior's backroom staff as coach recovers from surgery KIERAN GILL: The Dane is set to help train Robert Sanchez and Co on the grass until the end of the 2025-26 season as cover for a member of staff who is currently recovering from surgery. share Chelsea hire former Leeds and Brighton star as goalkeeping coach Ruben Amorim's camp break their silence on Man United sacking - as assistant pins blame on players 'not implementing ideas' Ruben Amorim's right-hand man has broken his silence to take a swipe at Manchester United's players for not implementing their tactics. 22 shares Ruben Amorim's camp break their silence on Man United sacking British triple Olympic dressage gold medallist Charlotte Dujardin in new horse treatment video controversy - two years after she quit Paris Games over 'excessive whipping' clip Tottenham fans handed Champions League suspended BAN over Nazi salutes at their match in Germany Tottenham Hotspur have been hit with a suspended ban on selling tickets to a European away match after fans were found to have made Nazi salutes. share Tottenham fans handed Champions League BAN over 'Nazi salutes' Iran look set to pull out of 'inappropriate' World Cup in America - just 101 days before it starts - after the US attacked Iran The Islamic Republic's national team have been drawn in Group G of the tournament alongside New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt, but the prospect of their participation is growing more uncertain. share Iran look set to pull out of 'inappropriate' World Cup in America F1 chiefs say safety is priority amid Middle East conflict, as '2000 staffers are forced to find alternative travel' ahead of Australian Grand Prix Formula One chiefs have promised to make 'safety and wellbeing' a priority as sport's rulers grapple with the fall-out from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. share Safety is priority amid Middle East war, say F1 chiefs Gary Neville names the 'vulnerable' team who will miss out on the Champions League in the Premier League's giant top-five fight The Premier League look poised to secure a fifth spot in the Champions League next season, owning to the performances of English clubs in Europe during the campaign. share Neville names the team who will miss out on the Champions League share AARON WAN-BISSAKA on his lonely 'lowest point' at Man United share We should celebrate Arsenal for gunning for glory while breaking even DAVE BASSETT: Set-piece wrestling is spoiling the game for fans and if football doesn't do something about it, we will all die of boredom - here's three ways to fix it share DAVE BASSETT: Here's three ways to fix the set-piece wrestling Nobody can tell me Arsenal are playing good football. The club once of Dennis Bergkamp and Co now has Declan Rice playing a Jonny Wilkinson role for their corner scrums, writes DOMINIC KING 24 shares Nobody can tell me Arsenal are playing good football: DOMINIC KING Man United star Diogo Dalot tells his team-mates: Don't take European football for granted again share Man United star tells team-mates: Don't take Europe for granted Supermodel Claudia Schiffer's film-maker husband doubles stake in Brentford to hand high-flying Premier League club major windfall The high-flying Bees, currently seventh in the Premier League, have announced investment from philanthropist Gary Lubner and the acclaimed filmmaker Sir Matthew Vaughn. share Claudia Schiffer's film-maker husband gives Brentford major windfall Michael Carrick has instilled steel into this Man United team... the comeback against Crystal Palace was more proof that they can win ugly when they need to, writes NATHAN SALT Michael Carrick has always scoffed when, after matches, it was put to him that he is making management look easy. share Carrick has instilled steel into United... they can win ugly now How 'unchained' Jess Park has become Man United's undroppable force - and why she's giving Sarina Wiegman a huge selection headache TARA ANSON-WALSH: Jess Park's introduction to the Euros last summer came in their last group game against Wales, with the Lionesses already 4-0 up and a quarter-final spot all but confirmed. share How 'unchained' Jess Park has become Man United's undroppable force Mykhailo Mudryk returns to training at a surprising club amid silence over his doping ban at Chelsea share Mykhailo Mudryk returns to train at surprising club amid ban silence Ian Wright reveals why he is 'worried' about 'jittery' Arsenal in the title race after repeatedly spotting the same problem from his club share Ian Wright reveals why he's 'worried' about 'jittery' Arsenal Cristiano Ronaldo to undergo 'urgent tests' after picking up worrying injury ahead of World Cup The 41-year-old, who missed a penalty during the match, was forced off with less than 10 minutes to go after signalling to the bench that he had picked up a problem. share Cristiano Ronaldo to undergo 'urgent tests' after picking up injury Tottenham must already be thinking about sacking Igor Tudor & Gianluigi Donnarumma and Senne Lammens don't make my top three goalkeepers of the season: IAN LADYMAN on My Premier League Weekend share Tottenham must already be thinking about sacking Igor Tudor The unseen moment that gave Man City a vital win at Leeds as they chase down Arsenal, the star berated by Pep Guardiola and why his young players must heed his 'hectic' warning, writes JACK GAUGHAN share One key moment from Cherki showed how Man City can topple Arsenal JONATHAN MCEVOY: Drive to Survive has converted a once ear-splittingly loud sport mostly for blokes, into a modern phenomenon for all ages, classes and sexes. share Horner rejected chance to star in spin-off series with his wife

The Telegraph 04/02/2026 04:10:16 AM Why Jacquet joined Liverpool in deal worth £60m and not Chelsea for £70m football Palace sign Strand Larsen but face Mateta dilemma after Milan move collapses Transfer deadline day Grieving Itoje backed to give England a lift from the bench against Wales Rugby union ExclusiveAlonso expected to be on three-man shortlist to succeed Guardiola Football No coach, no problem for ‘super aggressive’ Raducanu Tennis Tony Pigott’s last interview‘Cats have nine lives – I’m into my teens’ Cricket FootballRomero calls Spurs squad depth ‘disgraceful’ in new dig at board FootballRonaldo on collision course with Saudis after missing match RacingAamilah Aswat victorious for the Queen as first black female winner F1Wolff hits out at ‘moaning’ rivals as engine row escalates Borthwick throws out conservatism for frightening dynamism with Arundell return Comment The 30 greatest players in Six Nations history Ranked Maro Itoje’s grief will give England team-mates extra motivation Comment Six Nations 2026 fantasy rugby: Cheat sheet with the best tips Six Nations Joe Marler‘I enjoy dressing up as a princess’ Interview Rugby World Cup 2027England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales match details Fixtures England have centres galore – this is who they should pick Six Nations I won Celebrity Mastermind because there were three people even thicker than me Stuart Pearce interview Newcastle mascot abandoned by players before Liverpool defeat Premier League Fifa president sorry for ‘cheap joke’ about British football fans World Cup Sesko the latest United player redeemed since Amorim’s departure Manchester United 3 Fulham 2 Solanke scorpion kick delivers sting in tail for City Tottenham Hotspur 2 Manchester City 2 The best scorpion kicks in football history Ranked Brook: I lied about my night out in Wellington England Brook has been failed by McCullum and the England management Comment Sussex hit with points deductions amid fears of £800,000 losses County Championship Pakistan boycott T20 World Cup match against India T20 WORLD CUP If Captain Brook survives it is because England are leaderless Comment Why is Root not in T20 World Cup squad? England Football clubs are killing football pubs Save our pubs Let’s force a U-turn on Labour’s trail-hunting ban Racing Geoff ShreevesMy most difficult interview? Arteta Interview Daniel Levy’s toughest transfer could be selling £1bn stake in Tottenham Comment Charlie MorganI went on a pilgrimage to meet my late dad’s rugby hero Feature Inside Marcus Rashford’s new life in Barcelona La Liga Mark EdmondsonI spent a week cleaning windows, then won Australian Open Interview Horse racing tips: Tuesday February 3 – Wolverhampton Dublin Racing Festival tips: Monday February 2 – Leopardstown

Daily Mirror 03/03/2026 04:50:10 PM Snooker star 'cries himself to sleep' after losing £150k in heartbreaking fashion Ad FeatureCelebrate Lunar New Year with food and a fold-it-yourself fire horse Team GB gold medallist holds back tears live on BBC at Winter Olympics - 'I'm in shock' BBC icon struggles to fight back tears as Lindsey Vonn lies motionless in the snow Every country to withdraw from World Cup as Iran 'ready' to boycott USA 2026 Man Utd news: Marcus Rashford agreement reached as Michael Carrick makes Ruben Amorim change Bruno Fernandes reveals Benjamin Sesko is 'not happy' as Man Utd star scores again Casemiro tells Man Utd to sign Premier League star as his replacement Rio Ferdinand admits he's scared as he describes 'missiles and big bombs' in Dubai Winter Olympics food and drinks prices revealed as supporters left in shock Winter Olympics hit by power cut just 10 minutes into action Lewis Hamilton 'splits from closest professional partner' amid Kim Kardashian rumours Champion jockey ‘nearly killed on the spot’ after pelvis crushed when horse fell on top of her Carlos Alcaraz smashes Rafael Nadal record in stunning Australian Open win vs Novak Djokovic Ex-England star who postponed wedding to play for his country dies suddenly aged 67 Volatile tennis icon John McEnroe tells young fan 'go f*** yourself' in airport rant Luke Humphries makes incredible Luke Littler claim after star's latest title Former star jockey remanded in custody facing three charges of armed robbery Novak Djokovic drops retirement hint after Carlos Alcaraz denies him history at Australian Open Michael Schumacher major health update as F1 icon 'no longer bed bound' Justin Rose dreaming of career Grand Slam after smashing Tiger Woods record

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