Mourinho close to succeeding Lage at Benfica
Jose Mourinho is close to a return to management with Benfica, replacing Bruno Lage who was sacked after the Champions League defeat against Qarabag.
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What will be Levy’s legacy as his Spurs era ends?
Tottenham's success off the field under chairman Daniel Levy will always be overshadowed by failures on it, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Sabalenka has machine-like consistency – but she’s no ‘robot’
Aryna Sabalenka's consistency at the Grand Slams is unrivalled in the women's game but, going into the US Open semi-finals, her three titles feels below par.
The art of the free transfer – and why Real Madrid are masters of it
When it comes to acquiring world-class free transfers, Real Madrid are in a league of their own.
Abject England given brutal reality check by South Africa
England are bundled out for just 131 as South Africa hand out bruising reality check to new captain Harry Brook.
Isak joins Liverpool in £125m British record deal
Liverpool sign striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United for a British record transfer fee of £125m.
Liverpool agree £125m Isak deal with Newcastle
It appears the summer transfer saga involving Alexander Isak, Liverpool and Newcastle will come to an end after a £125m deal was reached.
‘The most sterile game there is’ – another controversial day for VAR
Burnley manager Scott Parker says VAR decisions are threatening to turn football into "the most sterile game there is" after his side lose to a controversial late penalty at Manchester United.
Newcastle sign Woltemade in club record £69m deal
Newcastle United complete the club record signing of Germany striker Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart.
