Welcome to The Sportsman's LIVE football blog, where we will be bringing you all the latest updates and quirky stories throughout the day. There will be plenty of reaction to last night's European action, and Manchester United could be edging closer to announcing Ralf Rangnick as their new interim head coach. Plus there will be plenty of Premier League press conferences throughout the day, so there is plenty to keep an eye on.
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Liverpool boss has said that the Premier League is great because there is quality outside the top three teams.
You can watch the World Cup play-off draw LIVE through YouTube.
Scotland, Wales, Portugal and Italy are all involved as nations battle for a place at #Qatar2022
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Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has issued an update on the fitness of striker Romelu Lukaku as he looks to make a return to Premier League action this weekend.
Manchester United have agreed a deal in principle with Lokomotiv Moscow for the services of Ralf Rangnick, as per Fabrizio Romano
Ralf Rangnick already has an agreement to join as interim manager and then with ‘consultancy' role starting from June 2022.
Eric Bailly is the only Fantasy Premier League player with minus points (-2) so far this season, after his own goal against Manchester City...
Not the finest start to his FPL campaign for Eric...
Pep Guardiola reveals he doesn't know much about Ralf Rangnick but praises the work he's done in Germany
“I hope Rangnick will stay there as manager longer than just next summer”.
AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli has extended his stay with the club until 2023, with the option of a further year.
Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell is facing at least six weeks out of action after suffering an ACL injury against Juventus in midweek, Thomas Tuchel has confirmed.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has made the bold claim that Barca will beat Bayern Munich in the Champions League when the two sides meet in Munich.
With Ralph Rangnick edging closer to being announced as Manchester United's new interim boss, we delve into what this means for the club. Check out our article below
Sarina on @Mdawg1bright 💪
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has accused the opponents of the biennial World Cup proposal of being scared of losing their elevated status in the game.
Benfica boss Jorge Jesus is set to take charge of his 600th game as a manager this weekend.
Barcelona boss Xavi has expressed his desire to tie Ousmane Dembele down to a new contract.
“It depends on him and his environment. He tells me that he is happy, so hopefully he renews. It's his choice”. #Dembele
Shocking news released by Leicestershire Police following an incident last night.
Dave Vos has been appointed at Giovanni van Bronckhorst's assistant manager at Rangers. He leave his position as the under-18s Ajax manager to join the Ibrox backroom staff.
All the best in Glasgow, coach! 👏
Jurgen Klopp gives his thoughts on Ralf Rangnick's imminent arrival at #MUFC. 💭
Manchester City are said to be confident in Raheem Sterling signing a contract extension with the club.
Antonio Conte says he needs players that 'deserve to play for Tottenham' if they are going to turn the team around
According to reports in the Netherlands, Birmingham City are taking an interest in Groningen left-back Bjorn Meijer.
Reported incoming Manchester United boss Ralph Rangnick made a very interesting comment about Luke Shaw last season.
This is one of the finest strikes of a football you will ever see.
According to reports, Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has signed a £650million deal to take over West Ham United as part of his purchase of his current 27% stake in the club.
According to reports, Tottenham Hotspur boss Antonio Conte is targeting Manchester United defender Eric Bailly as his first signing.
Following last night's trouble from Legia Warsaw fans inside King Power Stadium, Leicestershire police have confirmed eight arrests were made.
Allan McGregor made an incredible double save as Rangers beat Sparta Prague and booked their place in the round of 16 of the Europa League.
The Rangers No.1 made a heroic double save to seal a huge 2-0 win to send them through to the Europa League knockout stage.
#UEL
Newcastle has confirmed that Eddie Howe will take charge of his first game from the dugout on Saturday as he tests negative for Covid.
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane reacted to his side's loss against NS Mura on Thursday.
Harry Kane gives his verdict after Tottenham's dramatic Europa Conference League defeat to Mura.
🎙️: @archiert1
#UECL
The great Eric Cantona joined Manchester United on this day in 1992. He is viewed as a legend 29 years on. Read below as to how he made the Red Devils a dominant force.
Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Jamie O'Hara blasted the club following their defeat against NS Mura.
🗣️ "Some of them should not wear a Spurs shirt again"
@Mrjamieohara1 was not holding back after watching Spurs lose to Mura in the Europa Conference
It was a great night at Ibrox Stadium as not only new manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst won his first game in charge, but he guided the club to the Europa League knockout stages. They defeated Sparta Prague 2-0. Read our reaction below.
Ange Postecoglou's Celtic suffered a 3-2 defeat away at Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday which eliminated them from the Europa League. Read our reaction below.
On Thursday evening, Tottenham Hotspur suffered a 2-1 away defeat against Slovenian side NS Mura, reminding Antonio Conte of the great task ahead of him.
But this was another one for the Peter Drury collection of poetic commentary 🔥
#UECL
