Saturday’s gossip: Haaland, Messi, Osimhen, Crouch, Townsend, Mitchell
Manchester City are aware Norway striker Erling Haaland has ambitions to play for Real Madrid but want to start talks about extending his contract, with the 23-year-old’s current deal running until June 2027. (ESPN)external-link Barcelona are contemplating a move to bring Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 36, back to his boyhood team on loan in January […]
Scotland need ‘one of their best’ against Ireland, says Gregor Townsend after Romania win
Darcy Graham was the star on the night for Scotland, scoring four tries and making 211m with ball in hand Scotland will require one of their “best ever performances” if they are to beat Ireland and reach the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup, says head coach Gregor Townsend. Scotland scored 12 tries to hammer […]
Burnley: Andros Townsend says he broke down in tears after move to Clarets collapsed
Andros Townsend played the full 90 minutes of a friendly against Benfica and featured in friendlies against Real Betis and Genk during his trial Andros Townsend says he broke down in tears after a free transfer move to Burnley collapsed over the summer. The former England winger had agreed terms after a successful trial but […]
Scotland 45-17 Tonga: Gregor Townsend scathing of TMO bunker system
Afusipa Taumoepeau was shown a yellow card for a challenge on Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie Hosts: France Dates: 8 September to 28 October Coverage: Full commentary of every game across BBC Radio 5 Live, Radio 5 Live Sports Extra and Radio Scotland, plus text commentary on the BBC Sport website and app. Scotland head coach […]