Wayne Rooney s first MLS hat-trick helped DC United thrash Real Salt Lake 5-0 on Saturday, as Seattle Sounders held off a Chicago Fire fightback to continue their 100 per cent start to the season.
Former Manchester United, Everton and England star Rooney had the hosts 2-0 ahead by half-time at Audi Field, with his second goal, a delicate lift over opposition goalkeeper Nick Rimando, the pick of his trio of strikes, completed with a tap-in in the 65th minute.
Rooney then turned provider, his delivery picking out Lucas Rodriguez to smash home a stunning fourth from just outside the area, before Ulises Segura capped off the rout with 10 minutes to go.
Real Salt Lake s cause was fatally undermined by the dismissal of Jefferson Savarino for a dangerous high boot in fi…
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson is in a stable condition and having tests in hospital after being taken ill during training on Thursday, the Premier League club have confirmed.
The 76-year-old was due to speak at a scheduled press conference at 1.30pm to preview Monday’s Premier League game against Everton, but members of the media waiting outside the club’s New Beckenham training ground were informed the briefing would not take place.
According to reports, Palace are set to sack Hodgson, with ex-Eintracht Frankfurt boss Oliver Glasner a strong favourite to take the job.
Following news that Roy Hodgson was taken ill during today’s training session, we can confirm that he is now stable and is currently undergoing tests in hospital.
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According to a recent report from The Independent, Rafa Benitez is a possible option to become Leicester City’s caretaker manager.
Now that Brendan Rodgers has left the club, Leicester’s search for a new boss has begun. The belief is that Thomas Frank and Graham Potter are long term choices once the season is over but for now, the priority is bringing someone in who can ensure the Foxes’ survival in the Premier League.
Martin O’Neill, who won the League Cup twice with the club, is one option in mind. However, he hasn’t held a role since leaving Nottingham Forest in summer 2019.
On the other hand, Rafa Benitez could be available after he was sacked by Everton in January of last year.
There’s no denying that the former Liverpool gaffer has a lo…
Freddie Ljungberg admitted he cannot spend months and months as Arsenal s interim head coach without adequate support staff.
The Swede will oversee a fifth match when the Gunners host Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday.
Arsenal sacked Unai Emery on November 29 and though they have reportedly been receptive to the idea of Ljungberg seeing out the season, he has not been allowed to strengthen the coaching team.
Academy manager Per Mertesacker continues to serve as a makeshift assistant.
The club have said I have to wait until they make a decision, so yeah, I can t do anything at the moment, Ljungberg said.
I have Per but, at the same time, he is academy manager. But he is helping me with coaching. The club has said when they make a de…
An incredible chip shot on the 16th green at Augusta helped Tiger Woods to secure a memorable Masters triumph on April 10, 2005.
Woods earned his fourth Masters title in dramatic fashion on this day 15 years ago, while it is also a date in the sporting calendar that has produced some significant recent drama.
It will also go down in NBA history after the events of 2019, while Barcelona will not remember the date fondly as they fell victim to a major Champions League shock two years ago.
We look back at the standout sporting moments that occurred on April 10 through the years.
2005 – Woods adds to Masters legacy
Prior to his stunning victory in 2019, Woods previous Masters success had come back in 2005. That was when he moved on to f…
With the Premier League making its return throughout Saturday, we have what could be a season-defining fixture list on the cards this weekend.
Although Manchester City might welcome Arsenal to the Etihad on Sunday afternoon, the likes of Newcastle and Chelsea will steal most of the headlines.
So, for those of you who are looking to stick on a Saturday flutter, we have found a pair of intriguing Premier League betting markets.
12:30 Newcastle vs West Ham
Although Newcastle might have made real history last season as they secured a famous Champions League ticket, the Magpies have struggled to find a similar level this time around. Heading into March’s international break with a routine 2-0 loss at the hands of Manchester City as their FA Cup adventure …
Tottenham boss Antonio Conte says the club s qualification for the Champions League is like winning a trophy.
Spurs claimed a fourth-placed finish in this season s Premier League after a resounding 5-0 win over bottom club Norwich City on Sunday.
The win was secured through Harry Kane s header and braces from Dejan Kulusevski and Son Heung-min.
Son s double saw him claim the Premier League Golden Boot alongside Liverpool s Mohamed Salah after the pair finished with 23 goals each.
Conte has overseen an impressive turnaround since he took over from Nuno Espirito Santo in November.
Spurs were eighth in the table then, yet a fine second half of the campaign saw them finish with 71 points – a tally that have only bettered in three previous Prem…
Romelu Lukaku reflected on a great moment after reaching 20 Serie A goals for a second successive season, further vindicating his decision to join Inter.
Having initially seen his header turned onto the crossbar by goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia, Lukaku was able to tap home the rebound while stood on the line to secure Inter a 1-0 win at Bologna on Saturday.
The result – coupled with city rivals Milan only managing a draw at home to Sampdoria earlier in the day – means the Nerazzurri have moved eight points clear at the Serie A summit.
Lukaku s scoring feats have played a crucial role in helping Inter seize control of the title race, with the Belgian becoming only the seventh player to make it to 20 goals in back-to-back league campaigns in the club s hist…
Zinedine Zidane is baffled by Karim Benzema s continued absence from the France squad after the striker scored twice to help Real Madrid record a 3-1 win over Celta Vigo on Saturday.
The Frenchman managed a brace inside the opening 30 minutes to put Los Blancos 2-0 up, then turned provider for Marco Asensio s late third after Santi Mina had pulled one back for the hosts.
Benzema has scored in each of his last six games in all competitions (nine goals), equalling his best scoring streak for Madrid (also six games between January and February 2016).
It was his fifth LaLiga brace of the season, just one behind the six he achieved in 2011-12.
Benzema has not represented his country since 2015 after being investigated in relation to an allege…
Atletico Madrid are not negotiating with Barcelona over a permanent move for Antoine Griezmann, according to the club s chief executive Enrique Cerezo.
Speculation mounted on Tuesday that Atleti were in talks with Barca to sign the forward permanently.
Griezmann re-joined Atleti on loan from Barca last year, after spending two largely forgettable seasons at Camp Nou following a €120million move in 2019.
The France international featured 26 times in LaLiga last season, making 21 starts and scoring three goals.
He has not started any of Atleti s six games across all competitions this term, playing just 165 minutes, with Diego Simeone suggesting finances are a factor.
Atleti will reportedly owe Barca €40m if Griezmann plays over 50 per cent of…