Rory McIlroy finishes hot to open play at 2024 Irish Open with 68 at Royal County Down

As the summer transfer window nears, Arsenal's pursuit of a marquee striker is hindered by Newcastle's £150 million valuation of Alexander Isak, despite his impressive performance and potential chemistry with Martin Ødegaard. Instead of focusing on Isak, Arsenal is exploring alternatives like Benjamin Šeško, Victor Gyökeres, and Victor Osimhen, with Šeško's €60 million fee appealing for long-term development, Gyökeres being a versatile option with a €100 million release clause, and Osimhen potentially available at a...

Aitana Bonmatí emphasized the positive rivalry between Barcelona and Chelsea as they prepare to face off in the semi-final first leg of the Women’s Champions League on Sunday, marking their third consecutive meeting in this stage of the competition. The 2023 and 2024 Ballon d’Or winner praised Chelsea, acknowledging their strength despite the fact that they have never eliminated Barcelona from the tournament. Barcelona, the Spanish holders, are aiming for their fourth European title in...

Report: Liverpool handed green light for £80m summer move as striker hunt heats upLiverpool's pursuit of a reliable centre-forward has intensified, with Eintracht Frankfurt reportedly allowing the club to pursue Hugo Ekitike for £80 million. The 21-year-old striker, previously a PSG prospect, has excelled in the Bundesliga, making him an appealing target as Liverpool seeks to address inconsistent performances from current forwards Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota. While Ekitike may not have the star power...

Juventus' interest in Sandro Tonali for the summer is gaining traction, with reports indicating that they, along with Barcelona, may have an advantage over Manchester City in securing the player. Newcastle United is keen to retain Tonali for the 2025-26 season but could be persuaded to sell for around €80 million, preferring to deal with foreign clubs rather than domestic rivals like City. Tonali has had a strong season at Newcastle, contributing significantly with five...

Sonia Bompastor faces a significant challenge as Chelsea aims to end Barcelona's reign as European champions in their upcoming semi-final clash. This matchup is particularly noteworthy as it marks the third consecutive year the two clubs have met at this stage, with the first and second legs scheduled for April 20 and April 27, mirroring last season's dates. Chelsea, seeking to complete a historic quadruple, views this encounter with Barcelona, who have won three of...