Plus: Real Madrid has filed a protest against a LaLiga referee for allegedly ignoring racial abuse received by Vinicius Jr; Sky Bet Championship play-off final will be moved seven days to June 2 if Coventry reach the FA Cup final.
Despite England’s defensive crisis, head coach Gareth Southgate intended to give injured Trent Alexander-Arnold a major midfield tryout in games against Brazil and Belgium, but his injury has derailed those plans.
If Coventry City qualify for the most profitable game in football while also reaching the FA Cup final, the Championship play-off final will be rescheduled for Sunday, June 2nd.
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s upcoming international friendly double-header owing to an ailment.
Manu Tuilagi appears to have played his final game for England, having signed a two-year contract with French club Bayonne.
The sun
Gabriel, an Arsenal player, has withdrawn from the Brazil squad as a precaution.
Carney Chukwuemeka is confident that his “big brother” Raheem Sterling will silence Chelsea’s haters.
The Guardian
Wycombe have put intentions to acquire Reading’s training field on hold, citing “apparent planning limitations allowing only Reading FC to use the training grounds.”
DAILY STAR
Manchester United is in talks with HMRC over an outstanding tax debt on arrangements with players and agents, which could impact the club’s transfer plans.
Swansea City’s chef delivered a spirited team talk before defeating rivals Cardiff City.
Kaveh Solhekol discusses why Nottingham Forest were deducted just four points, not six, in the Premier League for their infraction of the Profitability and Sustainability Rules.
DAILY MIRROR
Antony was enraged after Erik ten Hag urged him to play left-back for Manchester United before Marcus Rashford was involved.
Borussia Dortmund would like to make Jadon Sancho’s return from Manchester United permanent, but not for more than half of the £73 million they received from the Premier League club in 2021.
Eden Hazard has confirmed that he will return to Stamford Bridge for Soccer Aid this summer, playing for the World XI led by current Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Kaveh Solhekol discusses why Nottingham Forest were deducted just four points, not six, in the Premier League for their infraction of the Profitability and Sustainability Rules.
DAILY MIRROR
Daily Express
Jordan Henderson is set to join England this week despite missing Ajax’s final Eredivisie match on Sunday due to a muscular ailment.
The Times
Broadcasters may encounter difficulties if the FA Cup final becomes another Manchester derby, since the Met Police rescheduled last year’s game to a 3pm kickoff due to probable transportation challenges. ITV has already committed to airing the rugby union Champions Cup final on the same day, with a 2.45pm kick-off at Tottenham Stadium.
Danny Care is eager to stay at Harlequins for another season, but is getting interest from clubs in France if he is unable to clinch fresh terms at Twickenham.
Daily Telegraph
As many as four England players might travel 20,000 miles round trip to Australia with Arsenal in May, barely a week before two critical Women’s Euro 2025 qualifying matches against France.
LIV rebels Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton have already received suspensions and fines on the DP World Tour, making it extra more important that the Ryder Cup eligibility rules be altered if the pair wants to compete in next year’s tournament.
MCC president Mark Nicholas is set to become the club’s next chairman after being chosen by the committee to go before the membership for approval.
Nottingham Forest may have avoided the Premier League’s four-point fine if they had been able to negotiate a contract to
Daily Telegraph
As many as four England players might travel 20,000 miles round trip to Australia with Arsenal in May, barely a week before two critical Women’s Euro 2025 qualifying matches against France.
LIV rebels Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton have already received suspensions and fines on the DP World Tour, making it extra more important that the Ryder Cup eligibility rules be altered if the pair wants to compete in next year’s tournament.
MCC president Mark Nicholas is set to become the club’s next chairman after being chosen by the committee to go before the membership for approval.
Nottingham Forest may have avoided the Premier League’s four-point fine if they had been able to negotiate a contract to
Jordan Henderson is set to join England this week despite missing Ajax’s final Eredivisie match on Sunday due to a muscular ailment.
Jordan Henderson is set to join England this week despite missing Ajax’s final Eredivisie match on Sunday due to a muscular ailment.
