Skinner: It's a credit to her!

Play was brought to a standstill during Austria’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Cyprus after a sinkhole suddenly appeared on the pitch late in the second half. The bizarre incident occurred around the 75th minute, when Danish referee Jakob Kehlet halted the match after noticing the gaping hole near Austria keeper Alexander Schlager’s box at…

United dominated early proceedings in possession and territory and regularly sought to expose a high Brighton line through pacey wingers Mantato and Lusale. The visitors, however, were well-organised and prevented many clear-cut chances. A Lusale pull-back was deflected over the crossbar, Kukonki’s header from a left-sided corner was saved, a James Overy pull-back was blocked…

Liverpool saw off a second-half fightback to earn a 2-1 win over Wolves that moved them seven points clear at the top of the Premier League. The Reds looked set for a straightforward afternoon when they carved out a two-goal, first-half lead thanks to a bunded Luis Diaz finish and Mohamed Salah’s penalty – his…

Lyon midfielder and former Manchester United enforcer Nemanja Matic had the last laugh in his personal feud with Andre Onana after the Red Devils goalkeeper was at fault for both goals in Thursday’s 2-2 draw. The French hosts took a 25th-minute lead in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-final after Onana allowed Thiago…

Chelsea’s preparations for this summer’s Club World Cup have been rocked by FIFA’s decision to remove one of their scheduled opponents, Mexican side Club Leon, from the tournament. The Blues head to the United States this summer among the favourites to enjoy a deep run in the tournament, initially drawn in Group D alongside Leon,…

How do we do that? By prefabrication. By using the network of Manchester Ship Canal. Bringing it back to a new life. Shipping in components, 160 of them, Meccano-like. And then we rebuild the Old Trafford station and that becomes the pivot, the processional way to the stadium, welcoming and at the heart of a…