A LEAKED WhatsApp message has provided a unique insight into the passion and character of Bruno Fernandes. The Manchester United ace proves he's a vocal dressing room figure in the messages, which emerged earlier this year after being sent to team-mates while back at Sporting Lisbon. Fernandes railed against bad attitudes – and complained of colleagues who 'don't want to be […]

FORMER Tottenham starlet Nya Kirby has joined Crystal Palace after his dream move to Chelsea collapsed. The Eagles midfielder, 17, says he is 'honoured and excited' by the opportunity, while thanking Spurs' staff for all of their guidance down the years, in a post on Instagram. Kirby wrote: "A new challenge starts! Honoured and excited to sign @official_cpfc. Source: Read […]

DECLAN RICE revealed how a phone call from Chelsea legend John Terry during his darkest moment helped turn him into one of the best midfielders in the Premier League. The West Ham star, 22, has put himself back on the Blues' radar with a string of impressive performances at the London Stadium – which have also earned him international recognition. […]

ADAMA TRAORE has opened up about the baby oil trick that’s left opponents baffled on the pitch. SunSport revealed the Wolves winger lathers up his arms to slip away from defenders. Traore, 24, was pictured applying baby oil to his guns before August’s Europa League win over Olympiakos. The novel idea was created as a way of preventing Traore from […]

MANCHESTER UNITED star Axel Tuanzebe is on the verge of joining Napoli on loan. The centre-back, 24, is set to move to the Serie A club until the end of the season. He has completed a medical and Napoli hope to register him as a player by Saturday so that he can play against Sampdoria next Wednesday. Tuanzebe is currently […]

FROM Classic winner to Classic hope for Tom Marquand and Joseph O’Brien at Doncaster today as the Leger heroes reunite in what has recently proved the key 2000 Guineas trial. The jockey/trainer combination team up with State Of Rest in the feature Group 1 Vertem Futurity, a race which over the last few years has thrown up Guineas heroes Saxon […]

OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER says he has brought the best out of Marcus Rashford, Paul Pogba and Victor Lindelof with a series of confidence-boosting chats about their development. The Manchester United boss focused on creating a positive atmosphere at Old Trafford and planning for the future rather than dwelling on the past when he replaced Jose Mourinho in December. His first […]

CRISTIANO RONALDO has revealed his namesakes Ronaldo and Ronaldinho were his idols growing up – but he's aimed a sly dig at the pair. Like many, the Manchester United legend watched the Brazilian samba stars shine on the global stage as a teenager and had dreams of emulating them. Emulate the pair Ronaldo did as his goalscoring exploits for United […]

CONOR McGREGOR appeared to confirm his return to UFC after referencing "my own fight preparations" in an Instagram post. The Irishman, 30, took to social media with his message of support for compatriot Katie Taylor. The undefeated lightweight world champion takes on Delfine Persoon on the Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr undercard tomorrow night. But in wishing her all […]

CRICKET chiefs have launched a probe into the boozy all-night party that seems certain to spell the end for head coach Chris Silverwood. Captain Joe Root and veteran fast bowler Jimmy Anderson were among those drinking with Aussie players at 6.30am – less than nine hours after being thrashed in the Fifth Test. Police said they received a complaint about […]