Alvarez's 'two-touch' penalty and Atleti 'curse' explained. Plus: Club World Cup sides battling for the best training bases.

Sports Mole previews Monday's Serie A clash between Lazio and Udinese, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Four days after Pedro's last-gasp penalty sent top-four rivals AC ...

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White T-shirts get a lot of attention, but let’s not forget their equally versatile counterpart: the exceedingly wearable, deceptively simple black T-shirt. It’s a staple you can wear to work ...

Report and free match highlights as Aston Villa beat Brentford in the Premier League; Ollie Watkins scores against former club for the sixth time in six games since leaving in 2020; Morgan Rogers ...

Ollie Watkins scored against his former club Brentford again to boost Aston Villa's European hopes with a gritty 1-0 victory. Watkins struck his sixth goal in seven games against Brentford since ...

Lecce will host AC Milan after another disappointing week for the Rossoneri, including a home defeat against Lazio, one that likely marked the end for their top four chances. While manager Sergio ...

Inter and Napoli look like the favorites to win the league on paper, but teams like Atalanta and Lazio hope to spoil the party in what is turning out to be another thrilling campaign.

Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Marco Baroni Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Kosta Runjaic ...

Manchester United welcome Real Sociedad to Old Trafford in the second leg of the Europa League last 16 tie this evening.

After the defeat against France, the Italian rugby team challenges England at Twickenham with 6 changes in the starting XV.