MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Jose Mourinho was revisiting his decision around Paul Pogba and the captaincy. He said it took him weeks to figure out he wasn't a captain.

Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka almost came to blows during a heated argument in the bitter aftermath of the United States' resounding Ryder Cup defeat to Europe over the weekend.

Captain Fantastic looked something less than that when he spoke to a small huddle of journalists at Le Golf National yesterday morning. 

Corine Remande travelled to France from Egypt with husband Raphael to watch the showdown between Europe and the US, held at Le Golf National club in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines just outside Paris.

Westwood had previously expressed a desire to captain Europe at Whistling Straits in 2020, but now says he will 'wait until Rome' hosts the biennial contest in 2022 to make his bid for the role.

Tommy Fleetwood blamed a 'nightmare' day on the greens after seeing his chances of victory blown off course on day two of the British Masters.

DEREK LAWRENSON - WORLD OF GOLF: Jacklin should have been knighted years ago for his immense contribution to British sporting life. He is the architect of the modern Ryder Cup.

DEREK LAWRENSON - WORLD OF GOLF: For all its reputation as a pampered man’s sport, golf has been a rich source for tales of success that go way beyond the territory of the unexpected.

United States Ryder Cup captain Steve Stricker has no intention of following opposite number Padraig Harrington and changing his number of wild cards.

One day after ridiculing the idea that odds of 100-1 represented any sort of value on him winning the Irish Open, Padraig Harrington opened with a marvellous 63 for a one-stroke lead.

DEREK LAWRENSON AT ROYAL PORTRUSH: Less than two hours after setting foot in Northern Ireland for the first time, Tiger Woods had checked into his rental home, and was on the first tee.

One of the Duke's flunkies last week contacted the exclusive Real Club Valderrama in Sotogrande, one of the best-known golf clubs in Europe, to make arrangements.

The Ryder Cup winner, a Danish national, was arrested on July 29 after a flight from Nashville to London.

WORLD OF GOLD EXCLUSIVE BY DEREK LAWRENSON: Nathaniel, 57, arrives with a clutch of great stories about his father and the natural bonhomie that was the preserve of his old man.

American Danielle Kang has stirred the pot nicely with some provocative remarks about wanting to 'crush' the Europeans and make the home supporters cry at Gleneagles.

DEREK LAWRENSON AT GLENAGLES: They used to say that the Solheim Cup was like the 'Ryder Cup with lipstick.' These days, 'with stilettos' might be a better fit.

Golfer appeared at Isleworth Crown Court to deny sexual touching and assault after police arrested him at Heathrow Airport. He attended court with a woman who is believed to be his partner.

Ahead of his return to Made In Chelsea on Monday night, Ollie Locke has shared with MailOnline what fans can expect from him in the show's 19th season.

Made In Chelsea's series 19 cast list was unveiled earlier this month with a notable couple missing from the line-up. 

Sophie Habboo was left VERY unimpressed as boyfriend Jamie Laing stripped down in front of her to try spicing things up in the bedroom amid lockdown boredom on Tuesday.

She is nearing the end of her pregnancy with her first child and has been keeping fans updated on Instagram. 

The former Made In Chelsea star, 30, displayed her growing bump in a pretty pink frilled bikini as she enjoyed the sunshine in her garden during the coronavirus lockdown.

The former Made In Chelsea star, 30, took to Instagram on Saturday to share a bump update as she posed for a mirror selfie in a pink gingham bikini.

The Made In Chelsea star shared a collection of photos to her Instagram wearing a sequined gold mini dress that featured long sleeves and a chunky black satin buckle around her neck.

Their wedding day was pushed back amid the coronavirus pandemic.  Yet Proudlock and Emma ensured they marked the occasion as they held a romantic picnic in their garden.

The former Made In Chelsea star, 30, looked radiant as she showed off her baby bump in a flowing fuchsia dress before enjoying dinner with her beau.

The former Made In Chelsea star, 30, flaunted her ripped frame in a stylish bandeau bikini, while filling up her inflatable paddling pool.

The former Made In Chelsea star, 30, shared more images from her outdoor relaxing session on Instagram on Tuesday.

Looking radiant as ever, Kimberley, 29, let her blonde locks fall loose down her shoulders as she showed off one of her latest designs.

With Made In Chelsea series 19 reduced to only six episodes thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, the next six weeks sees old episodes being re-watched by remaining cast members.

The Made in Chelsea star, 29, posed in the light pink satin effect two piece to the delight of her 1.4 million followers.

Courtney Lawes makes his 84th appearance for England in their Six Nations clash against Ireland at Twickenham but looks like he has been in a dust-up already.

Anthony Watson has yet to make an appearance in the Championship because of a calf problem but his presence in the group attending a three-day camp in Oxford points to his improving fitness.

Prop Vunipola had returned with injured brother Billy to Tonga for a family emergency, but was on Monday included in a 34-man group for the Welsh match. Vunipola's return is a timely boost.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Mako Vunipola's unavailability for the rest of the Six Nations leaves me shaking my head at what goes on in the England camp sometimes.

England prop Mako Vunipola is set to miss the rest of the Six Nations after going into self-isolation because of coronavirus fears. 

Mako Vunipola has been cleared to train with Saracens despite being stood down by England due to fears surrounding the coronavirus. 

England are coming to terms with the premature end to their Six Nations campaign but Ford admitted the postponement of matches is insignificant in context of the coronavirus crisis.

Mako Vunipola has been named in the Saracens starting side to face Leicester Tigers this weekend despite being stood down from England duty over coronavirus fears.

EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: England are likely to face a seven-month wait to finish their Six Nations campaign - with plans taking shape for the postponed match against Italy in Rome.

Heartfelt tributes have been paid to Cardiff City legend Peter Whittingham after he tragically passed away at the age of 35.

Free agent striker Nicky Ajose is weighing up a number of offers after attracting interest from Blackpool, Exeter City and Lincoln City following his release by Charlton.

Josh Peck and Drake Bell have officially smoothed things over. The former Drake & Josh co-stars had a falling out back in June, when Josh failed to invite his 31-year-old friend to his wedding.

MTV Video Music Awards are reported to have upped the amount of security at the event in case Nicki Minaj and Safaree Samuels confront each other during their appearance at the awards.

Jennifer Lopez's Video Vanguard performance set pulses racing before she took to the stage to gush over her twins and call her beau Alex Rodriguez her 'twin soul' at the 2018 VMA Awards.

Logic turned the VMAs stage into a protest against Trump's immigration policy on Monday, including dozens of families wearing 'We Are All Human Beings' shirts in his performance.

Sophie Kasaei, 28, stayed close to her roots as she attended the annual Video Music awards hosted by the television channel on Monday evening.

The 35-year-old Barbie Dreams rapper was caught on camera saying 'I am the new Harriet Tubman' just hours after tweeting about her in the run up to the awards on Monday night.

Olivia Munn enjoyed a fashion double-whammy as she hit Jennifer Lopez's MTV Video Music Awards afterparty at Beauty & Essex in New York on Monday night after the ceremony.

Ariana Grande saved Nicki Minaj from a major wardrobe malfunction during the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards on Monday. The Chun-Li rapper then praised Ariana in her acceptance speech.