BAYERN MUNICH "briefly discussed" signing Cristiano Ronaldo over the summer, claims club chief Oliver Kahn. The Portuguese forward made his desire to leave Old Trafford clear and missed the Red Devils' pre-season tour due to "personal reasons". Ronaldo, 37, ended up staying at United after a viable transfer failed to materialise – although the Bundesliga could have been a possibility. […]

CONOR BENN's fight with Chris Eubank J has been 'PROHIBITED' by the British Boxing Board of Control. However, Benn's promoter Eddie Hearn says he is challenging this decision plus both Benn and Eubank Jr have broken their silences and both say they want the fight to go ahead. In a plot twist, both fighters are now out for their public […]

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“Not only is that impossible, but it’s untrue. Benn is in the best shape of his career, so Eubank needs to be careful what he comes out with.” Eubank Jr will be cutting three pounds more than usual for Saturday’s 157lbs catchweight contest against Benn, who is moving up two weight classes. The pair’s fathers engaged in one of the […]

Offbeat news from the world of sport We have more newsletters Darts star Daryl Gurney said he was 'furious' with Rob Cross as he thought his opponent was for looking for a 'sad story' at the World Grand Prix. The 2017 champion earned his first win in the tournament in four years after beating Cross 2-1 on Tuesday night in […]

JAMES MADDISON enjoyed a night at the darts a day after inspiring Leicester to a crucial victory in the Premier League. The attacking midfielder has been in stunning form this season, adding two goals and an assist during his side's 4-0 demolition of Nottingham Forest on Monday. Last night the 25-year-old toasted the win by going to watch the World […]

ARSENAL could include Albert Sambi Lokonga in a swap deal for Manuel Locatelli, according to reports. The Juventus star is set to be available in January, having failed to fully convince boss Massimiliano Allegri he should be part of his long-term plans. Arsenal hold a long-term interest in the midfielder, having tried to sign him last year only to be […]

ITALIAN football legend Francesco Totti has made his new relationship public following his split from his ex Ilary Blasi. Roma icon Totti, 46, is now dating Noemi Bocchi but he was married to Italian model and TV presenter Blasi for 17 years – before parting ways in July. The couple had three children together but their marriage fell apart when […]

PERFECTIONIST Pep Guardiola was still not completely satisfied with his Manchester City players despite their derby day demolition on Sunday. Guardiola's men thrashed their fiercest rivals 6-3, but the Spaniard still wants more from side. Despite dominating Manchester United in every department, Guardiola has urged his team to stop being so cheap in possession. And ahead of City's Champions League […]

A HORSE has had a win taken away – after testing positive for a potent HAIR LOSS medication. Presenting Pete was disqualified in bizarre fashion after a prohibited substance was discovered in his post-race sample after he won at Southwell on June 20. The John Mackie-trained five-year-old had minoxidil in his system – commonly used in treating alopecia. He was […]