ma MARTIN SAMUEL: Proper leaders wouldn't allow these wage disputes to fester By Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 16:00:47 +0100 MARTIN SAMUEL: It is a familiar trope that there are not many great captains in football these days. Never will that be more keenly felt than at the top of the Premier League on Friday. Full Article
ma Pretty uneasy meeting when new ECB chairman Ian Watmore sits down with Sky Sports By Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 00:01:11 +0100 MARTIN SAMUEL- CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: For we now know Watmore spent the final months of his tenure at the Football League attempting to replace broadcasters Sky Sports behind their backs. Full Article
ma MARTIN SAMUEL COLUMN: Why there are still a million problems with football's return By Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:40:31 +0100 MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Here is the problem with football's return. To make golf work, the PGA Tour are hopeful of securing a million tests for Covid-19. Full Article
ma MARTIN SAMUEL: Newcastle's honeymoon will last until the elite feel threatened By Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 10:58:16 +0100 MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Until Newcaslte become a threat to some large vested interests is the best estimate. Then, watch attitudes change. The same happened to City. Full Article
ma MARTIN SAMUEL: World Rugby election presents chance to stop shameless plundering of the Pacific By Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 01:42:19 +0100 COMMENT BY MARTIN SAMUEL: It's known as the Brawn Drain. The depressingly predictable exit of the best rugby talent from the Pacific Islands to the biggest, richest nations. Full Article
ma MARTIN SAMUEL: Tahnoon Nimer is taking Charlton the same way as Bury... EFL must change rules By Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:22:23 +0100 MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: There is a very straightforward way to prove you have the funds for any transaction. Pay up. Write the cheque, hand over the cash. Full Article
ma MARTIN SAMUEL: Sneering Gordon Taylor has played his hand so poorly… it's time to go By Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:09:09 +0100 MARTIN SAMUEL - COMMENT: Amid a global pandemic, PFA chief Gordon Taylor is responsible for professional footballers becoming the easiest target. Full Article
ma MARTIN SAMUEL: The battle lines have been drawn between the Premier League's top and bottom teams By Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 10:38:03 +0100 MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: At Friday's Premier League meeting the differences were made very clear. Top clubs want resumption based on contractual needs. Full Article
ma MARTIN SAMUEL: Players could end up being washed away by Premier League greed By Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 16:26:49 +0100 MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Premier League players are fit, young men, quite probably coronavirus will be mild for them. And yet, there is always one. Full Article
ma MARTIN SAMUEL: Rick Parry is the cause of - and solution to - all life's problems! By Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 22:31:00 +0100 MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Owners have been immersed for too long in the fight to reach the Premier League. They've lived in a world of extreme, desperate expenditure. Full Article
ma MARTIN SAMUEL: Football does not need to be lectured on coronavirus by you, constable Roberts By Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:30:04 +0100 MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Playing the only grown-up in the village is fashionable right now. As is demanding consideration of the bigger picture, as if we are all oblivious to this crisis. Full Article
ma 'I dodged the bullets faster than Usain Bolt': One of the heroes of Normandy recounts his story By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:45:26 GMT Trevor Stacey, 98, reminisced with his Royal Marine counterparts yesterday and discussed losing friends 75 years ago amid the chaos of the Normandy landings. Full Article
ma The US team are a bunch of brash, taunting prima donnas - but these winners also walk the talk By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 03 Jul 2019 16:06:34 GMT When Alex Morgan mercilessly lampooned tea drinkers after scoring against England, it hurt us badly. And initially, I hated her for it. But when I woke up this morning, I felt rather differently. Full Article
ma World's fastest man Christian Coleman 'has missed THREE drugs tests' By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2019 10:19:13 GMT EXCLUSIVE - MATT LAWTON: Christian Coleman, the world's fastest man for the last three years, is fighting for his reputation over an alleged series of missed drugs tests. Full Article
ma Athletics news: Sport will fear the worst after Christian Coleman's alleged missed tests By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2019 21:31:21 GMT RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: He was long scripted as the heir to Usain Bolt but as of Thursday it was rather more difficult to predict the line of succession to which Christian Coleman will eventually belong. Full Article
ma Athletics news: Christian Coleman battles to save his reputation after he 'misses three drugs test' By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2019 21:35:06 GMT EXCLUSIVE BY MATT LAWTON: Christian Coleman, the world's fastest man for the last three years, is fighting for his reputation over an alleged series of missed drugs tests. Full Article
ma The beers are on Bolt! Former Jamaican sprinter celebrates Oktoberfest with friends in Munich By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2019 11:04:01 GMT Usain Bolt is continuing to enjoy his retirement after being spotted drinking a stein of beer at an Oktoberfest party in Munich alongside his former doctor, Hans Wilhelm Mueller-Wohlfahrt. Full Article
ma The London home reggae legend Bob Marley fled to after being shot earns a blue plaque By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 07:55:21 GMT A blue plaque has been unveiled on a handsome house in Chelsea in honour of its former resident, Jamaican musician Bob Marley. Full Article
ma Moment Usain Bolt and pals are caught up in a mass brawl By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 12 Oct 2019 13:08:57 GMT The Jamaican athlete, 33, and five friends clashed with another group while partying alongside Love Island stars at Soho's Toy Room in London on Friday night. Full Article
ma Usain Bolt hints he may have a Melbourne business venture in the works By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2019 12:06:14 GMT Usain Bolt visited Melbourne to attend Oaks Day last week. Full Article
ma MARTIN SAMUEL: Fleet-footed Tyson Fury broke the mould... just like Usain Bolt, he is an outlier By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 08:34:21 GMT MARTIN SAMUEL: Tyson Fury is an outlier, a mould breaker, just as Usain Bolt was. And not only in terms of his antics, his charisma. And like Bolt, once he enters the vicinity it is hard to take your eyes off him. Full Article
ma Liverpool star Sadio Mane dealt African Cup of Nations blow after picking up suspension By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 16 Jun 2019 00:03:45 GMT Liverpool superstar Sadio Mane has been dealt an African Cup of Nations blow after picking up a suspension ahead of Senegal's opening match. Full Article
ma DR Congo 0-2 Uganda: Patrick Kaddu and Emmanuel Okwi headers give Uganda victory By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 22 Jun 2019 16:51:28 GMT DR CONGO 0-2 UGANDA: Headers from Patrick Kaddu and Emmanuel Okwi gave Uganda a 2-0 victory against DR Congo in their opening group game at the Africa Cup of Nations. Full Article
ma Guinea 2-2 Madagascar: Zebus score first ever Africa Cup of Nations goals By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 22 Jun 2019 23:05:56 GMT Francois Kamano struck from the spot after Anicet Andrianantenaina and Carolus Andriamatsinoro goals early in the second half had put the debutants ahead. Full Article
ma Mali 4-1 Mauritiana: Adama Traore seals comfortable victory with brace By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 22:14:37 GMT Mali opened their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a resounding 4-1 triumph over Mauritania at the Suez Stadium. Full Article
ma Sadio Mane would swap Liverpool Champions League win for Africa Cup of Nations glory with Senegal By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 09:25:31 GMT Sadio Mane has admitted he would swap the Champions League win with Liverpool to claim AFCON glory with his beloved Senegal. Full Article
ma Fans love it after Adama Traore replaces Adama Traore and both find the net for Mali in AFCON clash By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2019 10:49:47 GMT Mali took the cliche of a 'like for like' substitution to a whole new level on Monday night after two Adama Traore's found the net after one replaced the other from the bench. Full Article
ma Uganda 1-1 Zimbabwe: Khama Billiat equalises for the Warriors after Emmanuel Okwi's opener By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2019 12:15:20 GMT Uganda and Zimbabwe played out a 1-1 draw at the Africa Cup of Nations, but both teams will walk away very disappointed not to take all three points. Full Article
ma Egypt 2-0 DR Congo: Salah and Elmohamady net in first half to seal hosts' last-16 spot at AFCON By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2019 11:29:04 GMT Ahmed Elmohamady and Mohamed Salah fired Egypt into the last-16 of the Africa Cup of Nations with a goal each in a 2-0 win against DR Congo in Cairo on Wednesday. Full Article
ma Tunisia stage comeback against Mali to keep Africa Cup of Nations hope alive By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2019 22:13:42 GMT Tunisia came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw against Mali in the Africa Cup of Nations Group E. Full Article
ma Senegal 3-0 Kenya: Sadio Mane bags brace after missing a penalty By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 23:31:57 GMT Liverpool forward Sadio Mane scored twice after missing a penalty as Senegal reached the last 16 at the Africans Cup of Nations with a 3-0 win over Kenya. Full Article
ma Algeria 3-0 Tanzania: Adam Ounas and Islam Slimani shine as Greens maintain perfect start By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 23:35:41 GMT Adam Ounas and Islam Slimani inspired Algeria to a comfortable 3-0 win over Tanzania as they completed a 100 per cent Group C record in the Africa Cup of Nations. Full Article
ma Newcastle winger Christian Atsu ruled out of remainder of AFCON with hamstring tear By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 13:39:00 GMT Christian Atsu has been ruled out of the rest of the Africa Cup of Nations with a hamstring tear, officials said on Tuesday. Full Article
ma Algeria 3-0 Guinea: Riyad Mahrez scores fine effort in last-16 win By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 07 Jul 2019 22:36:53 GMT Riyad Mahrez scored a wonderful goal as Algeria underlined their status as one of the favourites for the Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-0 win over Guinea which booked their place in the quarter-finals. Full Article
ma Madagascar 2-2 DR Congo, AET (4-2 on pens): Yannick Bolasie misses in shootout defear By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 00:53:25 GMT Yannick Bolasie missed from the spot as Africa Cup of Nations debutants Madagascar beat DR Congo in a dramatic penalty shootout to reach the quarter-finals. Full Article
ma Liverpool star Sadio Mane will stop taking penalties for Senegal By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 14:21:19 GMT Liverpool's Sadio Mane has stepped down from taking Senegal's penalties at the Africa Cup of Nations after missing twice from the spot in the tournament. Full Article
ma Mali 0-1 Ivory Coast: Arsenal target Zaha books quarter-final against Algeria By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 09 Jul 2019 00:58:26 GMT Wilfried Zaha showed no signs of being distracted by transfer speculation as he stepped up when it counted to send Ivory Coast into the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Full Article
ma Victor Wanyama poised to collect British passport with Tottenham open to offers for the midfielder By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 13 Jul 2019 20:20:32 GMT Victor Wanyama is poised to collect his British passport over the coming weeks. The 28-year-old Tottenham midfielder put off a proposed move abroad last year to ensure he qualified. Full Article
ma Algeria 2-1 Nigeria: Riyad Mahrez's last-gasp free-kick sends Desert Foxes into AFCON final By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 14 Jul 2019 23:10:22 GMT The game had looked to be heading to extra time as the two teams battled for the right to play Senegal in Friday's showpiece, but Man City midfielder Mahrez won it for Algeria late on. Full Article
ma Africa Cup of Nations: It is Man City v Liverpool (again!) as Mahrez takes on Mane in final By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 12:38:19 GMT Sportsmail looks at both sides, the Manchester City v Liverpool rivalry in this game, how each team got to the final and why Kalidou Koulibaly's suspension could come back to haunt Senegal. Full Article
ma Barcelona news: Patrick Kluivert confirmed as head of La Masia academy By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2019 11:09:01 GMT The Dutch legend has been confirmed as the club's new head of La Masia academy after he was sacked as Cameroon assistant manager after a poor AFCON campaign. Full Article
ma Liverpool news: Jurgen Klopp confirms Sadio Mane will miss Community Shield By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2019 18:48:55 GMT The Senegalese forward will return to the club on Monday after a 16-day break following his exertions at the African Cup of Nations - late calls will be made on Mo Salah and Roberto Firmino. Full Article
ma Former £28million man Wilfried Bony training with LEAGUE TWO Newport County after Swansea release By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 20:43:16 GMT Ivory Coast international Wilfried Bony, who cost Manchester City £28million as recently as 2015, spent the latter half of last season on loan from Swansea at Al-Arabi in Qatar. Full Article
ma Liverpool star Sadio Mane backed to win the Ballon d'Or by Chelsea legend Didier Drogba By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2019 16:17:13 GMT Didier Drogba has backed Sadio Mane to be a front-runner for the Ballon d'Or and hopes the Senegalese winger can become only the second African to win the award - after George Weah in 1995. Full Article
ma Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez pulls-out of Algeria squad because of a 'personal problem' By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 16 Nov 2019 15:19:41 GMT Riyad Mahrez has pulled-out of the Algeria squad ahead of their African Cup of Nations clash with Botswana on Monday. He assisted in the 5-0 thrashing of Zambia, has not travelled to Botswana Full Article
ma Samir Nasri says he'd pick Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez over Liverpool star Mohamed Salah By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 26 Dec 2019 10:43:51 GMT Instantly naming Mahrez as the best current Arab player in the world, former City midfielder Nasri admitted he had reached his verdict 'because (Mahrez) is Algerian and I like his style of play.' Full Article
ma Liverpool face losing Mo Salah and Sadio Mane for a chunk of next season with AFCON plans By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 14:55:07 GMT The tournament was moved to the summer months following a decision by their executive committee in 2017. However, a decision has been made to reverse that call on Wednesday. Full Article
ma MARTIN SAMUEL: Africa has Nations Cup back where it belongs... and Jurgen Klopp asked for it By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 07:37:04 GMT MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: An entertaining reaction can be expected now the Africa Cup of Nations will be reverting to its previous place in the calendar from 2021. Full Article
ma Jurgen Klopp says moving AFCON to January will make clubs think twice about signing African stars By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 18 Jan 2020 14:02:09 GMT Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has warned that the decision to move the African Cup of Nations back to a January slot will have an impact on the club's transfer policy. Full Article
ma BUMBLE AT THE TEST: Jofra Archer made everyone sit up and take notice By Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 12:01:25 +0100 BUMBLE AT THE TEST: Jofra Archer was at the centre of it all again as he picked up three more scalps as the Ashes tide started to turn as England drew the second Test with Australia. Full Article