Potter admits Brighton 'didn't want to sell' Cucurella
The Spanish full-back is heading to Chelsea after just one season
Thomas Tuchel hopes referee Anthony Taylor doesn’t referee Chelsea matches in future and was furious after a feeling refereeing decisions cost his side a win at home to Tottenham. Harry Kane’s late equaliser consigned the Blues to a 2-2 draw but Tuchel didn’t believe either that or Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s early goal should have stood due to fouls before they were given. Immediately after the match, Tuchel was sent off after his spat with Spurs manager Antonio Conte but seemed more angry at the referee than his counterpart when he met the media.
The former Ajax coach took responsibility for the loss but also called on his players to show greater confidence and present a more united front
SAINTS Women completed their pre-season schedule with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Super League outfit Leicester City.
Rovers have plenty to consider in their defensive ranks as injuries continue to build up.
After their struggles over the last few months, it turns out the demise of the All Blacks has been greatly exaggerated. New Zealand halted a miserable run of three straight defeats with a stunning 35-23 victory over the world champion Springboks at Ellis Park.
Santner took 3-15 as New Zealand took an unassailable 2-0 series lead against the West Indies
Barcelona registered all their new signings this summer just one day before the league season starts, with the exception of the France international Jules Kounde, after selling a further €100 million of future revenues, taking the total sold this year to around €700 million.
Forest have already brought 14 players to the City Ground this summer
Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte took a fresh swipe at Chelsea rival Thomas Tuchel by joking on Instagram he would have tripped him up during his over-exuberant celebrations following Reece James’ goal at Stamford Bridge, had he seen him charging down the touchline.
The world number three fought back from 4-1 down in the final as Price attempted to avenge his defeat to the Green Machine from last month's World Matchplay in Blackpool. Van Gerwen missed 10 consecutive shots at double before eventually finding his range to level the match 4-4.
Arsenal beat Leicester at home to make it two wins from two in the Prem and Mikel Arteta reacted by lauding Gabriel Jesus, as well as sending a message to Gunners supporters.
Thomas Frank, meanwhile, has given some of the Premier League’s biggest teams a run for their money, particularly at the Gtech Community Stadium. A difficult place to go against a side well-versed in exactly what their coach wants, the home team will not be fearful of this incarnation of Manchester United. TV channel: Today’s match will be televised live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event, with coverage starting at 5pm BST ahead of a 5:30pm kick-off.
One was David De Gea, but his rating was still very generous. Elsewhere, Youri Tielemans chose a wrong day to have a bad game...
Barcelona begin their La Liga campaign in just a few hours’ time amid a backdrop of financial uncertainty. The club’s lavish summer spending despite reportedly owing wages to a number of their current players has dominated headlines over the last few months, while there has even been a doubt as to whether or not the likes of Robert Lewandowski could be registered. Expected to challenge Real Madrid for the title this season, it is Rayo Vallecano up first at the Camp Nou as Barca look to block out the noise.
Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte have both given their take on a fiery London derby that saw both men sent off in a 2-2 draw between Chelsea and Tottenham. The first flare-up came after Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s shot from long range put Spurs level early in the second half, which earned both coaches and a couple of assistants yellow cards. At full time, following Tottenham’s second equaliser via Harry Kane, Tuchel and Conte were again sent off after the Chelsea boss took exception to the manner of his counterpart’s handshake.
Wesley Fofana could break a huge transfer record if Leicester accept Chelsea's third offer for him.
England defender Fikayo Tomori committed his future to Milan on the eve of the Serie A season.
Qatar will host the 2022 Fifa World Cup later this year; the first to be hosted by an Arab country and the second held entirely in Asia. It is the 22nd edition of the quadrennial tournament, which began way back in 1930.
Josh McDaniels was taken aback by the atmosphere inside Allegiant Stadium, saying it trumps any preseason game from his 22 years in the NFL.
King's performance was not only historic, but it also propelled the Trent Rockets to a comfortable victory over the Manchester Originals. Fresh from winning a gold medal in the Commonwealth Games with Australia, King enjoyed a near-perfect day with the bat, ball and in the field.