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Two decades of failure have turned Italy into a laughing stock: they have now missed THREE World Cups in a row, the sport has been left behind by cricket, rugby and baseball – and here’s the cultural phenomenon holding back Azzurri’s talent factory
The most surprising aspect of Italy's decline is that anybody is still surprised by it. Gianluigi…
The decision that blew up in Thomas Tuchel’s face, the two ‘luxury’ stars sweating over their World Cup place and why England look a dream to play against after 90 minutes from hell, writes IAN LADYMAN
IAN LADYMAN: Fast, devastatingly clinical and easy on the eye. This was a great night for…
Eddie Howe’s Newcastle future in doubt ahead of turbulent summer – and club could sell Sandro Tonali or Anthony Gordon to raise funds if they don’t make Champions League
CRAIG HOPE: Eddie Howe's long-term future at Newcastle is in doubt as the club enters a…
Myles Lewis-Skelly needs to take a step back to move forward – but here’s how he’s going the right way about getting his career back on track, writes NATHAN SALT
NATHAN SALT: Progress and success are not always linear. Lewis-Skelly has had to take a step…
MARC ALBRIGHTON EXCLUSIVE: I’d love to help out Leicester – as would all my title-winning team-mates… but the club have never been in touch
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY TOM COLLOMOSSE: Winger Albrighton made 38 appearances in Leicester's title-winning season. Like most…
Thomas Tuchel’s comments about Harry Maguire were extraordinary – here’s why it would be outrageous if he doesn’t take Man United defender to the World Cup, writes CRAIG HOPE
In the 97th minute at Wembley, Harry Maguire made a goalmouth block to protect what was…
England’s key questions ANSWERED after Uruguay draw: Ian Ladyman reveals which stars have boosted their World Cup claim, who is too much of a risk, and the lesson Thomas Tuchel must learn
IAN LADYMAN AT WEMBLEY: This week Daily Mail Sport set out some of the questions Thomas…
The two decades of failure that turned Italy from world champions to laughing stock: Left behind by cricket, rugby and baseball, cultural phenomenon holding back Azzurri’s talent factory and the heroes of 2006’s grand plan to bring back the glory days
The most surprising aspect of Italy's decline is that anybody is still surprised by it. Gianluigi…
Harry Maguire reveals where it went wrong for Ruben Amorim at Man United, his rejuvenation under Michael Carrick – and the emotional call with his mum after receiving England call up
INTERVIEW BY CRAIG HOPE: For now, he is competing with an established four of John Stones,…
Harry Maguire close to Man United contract breakthrough: Defender, 33, on the verge of agreeing new one-year deal – but issues one key demand to Old Trafford bosses
CRAIG HOPE: The 33-year-old's current deal expires this summer and talks have taken place in recent…
Man United 2-3 Bayern Munich: Pernille Harder returns to haunt Marc Skinner’s side as Reds face daunting return trip to Germany in Women’s Champions League quarter-final
TARA ANSON-WALSH AT OLD TRAFFORD: Pernille Harder's brace - and a third from Momoko Tanikawa in…
Why Mo Salah and Liverpool broke up: LEWIS STEELE reveals the key turning points and fallouts that ended Egyptian King’s reign, his most likely next move and why fans want Michael Olise in next
LEWIS STEELE: No sooner had the ink dried on Mohamed Salah's farewell statement did the debate…
Man United Confidential: Revealed – the THREE midfielders on new transfer wishlist, why Benjamin Sesko has joined up with Slovenia squad, the REAL reason for Michael Carrick’s anger at Bournemouth and the manager’s latest match-day trick
Manchester United have cut their short-list of midfield targets to replace Casemiro this summer down to…
Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea: Gunners in driver’s seat as Chloe Kelly and Co take two-goal advantage against Sonia Bompastor’s side in Women’s Champions League quarter-final
TARA ANSON-WALSH AT EMIRATES STADIUM: Just outside Arsenal tube station there is a poster depicting Alessia…
Under-fire Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior insists his players are still behind him despite losing fourth game in a row
Liam Rosenior has rejected suggestions that Chelsea's players aren't putting in enough effort for him after…
Brighton 2-1 Liverpool: Reds out-played, out-run and out-fought AGAIN in worrying glimpse into the future, writes LEWIS STEELE – as Danny Welbeck amplifies England World Cup claim
LEWIS STEELE AT THE AMEX: A better song might have been: 'Hey, Danny Welbeck… I wanna…
Graeme Souness tells Mohamed Salah he should LEAVE Liverpool and ‘is the single biggest reason’ behind their shocking Premier League title defence – and reveals why he would have laughed in Liam Rosenior’s FACE
TARA ANSON-WALSH: If you're harbouring any doubts over whether Mohamed Salah could ever return to his…
Sunderland legend KEVIN PHILLIPS: ‘You can’t escape the Tyne-Wear derby… I’ve been chased out of a Chinese restaurant, called a “Mackem t**t” in the streets, abused by old ladies – but they can’t take away my goal in the rain’
JAMES SHARPE: This week, more than most, Kevin Phillips is unable to escape it. Whether he's…
Thomas Tuchel makes huge Harry Maguire call in his penultimate England squad before the World Cup
Thomas Tuchel has been giving strong consideration to a first call up under him for the…