“My journey is probably a lot different to a lot of people,” admitted Hume. “I missed out on going across the water at 16 years of age. I didn’t get picked by a lot of… Sunderland: Two paths, one dream – how one can attain the Premier League

Sir Dave Brailsford is to scale back his involvement with Manchester United. While Brailsford will remain on the football club board, he will concentrate his energies in his wider role as director of sport at… Manchester United: Sir Dave Brailsford to cut back involvement at Previous Trafford

There have, of course, been many high-profile footballers who have made the move to Saudi Arabia in recent years. Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo is perhaps the most famous of them, but there’s also… Ivan Toney: Will England striker flourish for nation after recall?

Chelsea have completed the signing of Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap for a £30m fee. The Blues met a release clause in the 22-year-old’s contract that was activated following Ipswich’s relegation from the Premier League.… Liam Delap switch: Chelsea signal Ipswich City striker in £30m deal

Finland women’s manager Outi Saarinen has apologised after accidentally naming a 51-year-old former player in the squad for their match against Serbia. When naming the line-up, she mistakenly selected the long-retired Stina Ruuskanen instead of… Finland by accident call-up 51-year-old for ladies’s match in opposition to Serbia

Footballing journeyman Jefferson Louis has called time on his long career after 28 years and 51 transfers. The 46-year-old debuted for Risborough Rangers in 1996 at the age of 17, marking the start of a… Jefferson Louis: Footballing journeyman retires from taking part in

The former Aston Villa star joined City in 2021 for a then-British record fee of £100m and was a key part of Pep Guardiola’s Treble-winning side in 2022-23. In total, Grealish has won three Premier… Jack Grealish: Manchester Metropolis winger anticipated to be unnoticed of Membership World Cup squad