Xabi Alonso is back at Anfield - this is how close he really came to taking the Liverpool job (twice), and why he chose Chelsea instead

Daily Mail - Oct 27, 2026

When Jurgen Klopp announced his exit in 2024, many expected Alonso to be the next man in. He was the bookies' favourite and the popular choice with the fans.

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Chelsea vs Manchester United highlights and reaction as Martinez sent off in another defeat

Oct 31, 2026

Chelsea vs Manchester United highlights and reaction as Martinez sent off in another defeat

Man United were beaten by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge as Lisandro Martinez saw red.

HYROX athlete who sparked outrage by continuing after soiling herself mid-race wins on return - after apologising and revealing 'traumatic' abuse

Oct 31, 2026

HYROX athlete who sparked outrage by continuing after soiling herself mid-race wins on return - after apologising and revealing 'traumatic' abuse

The HYROX athlete who sparked outrage for choosing to continue competing despite soiling herself mid-race has returned with victory in the first event of the new season in Hamburg.

Sports magnate, 23, charmed his way to the top of the NFL and into the most exclusive celebrity circles. Then he was found dead in a swimming pool after an ominous warning... and the truth about his millions came spilling out

Oct 31, 2026

Sports magnate, 23, charmed his way to the top of the NFL and into the most exclusive celebrity circles. Then he was found dead in a swimming pool after an ominous warning... and the truth about his millions came spilling out

On July 31, an Uber driver pulled up to a house in New York and opened the trunk of his SUV. It contained a suitcase that was empty except for two watches and a signed soccer cleat.

Michael Carrick shouldn't be punished for the ridiculous behaviour of one Man United player vs Chelsea

Oct 31, 2026

Michael Carrick shouldn't be punished for the ridiculous behaviour of one Man United player vs Chelsea

Man Utd were beaten 2-0 by Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday after Lisandro Martinez's sending-off in the second half.

Chelsea 2-0 Manchester United PLAYER RATINGS: Who was 'sloppy' in possession? Which £70m star 'came up short'? And who is 'coming of age'?

Oct 31, 2026

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KIERAN GILL AND CHRIS WHEELER AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Manchester United are now winless in nine games as Chelsea get back on track. Here is how the two sides rated.

Simon Harmer Shines As South Africa Win 3rd Test Against Australia To Claim Series

Oct 31, 2026

Simon Harmer Shines As South Africa Win 3rd Test Against Australia To Claim Series

Simon Harmer picked a career-best 6-16 as South Africa bowled out Australia for 111 to win the third test by 176 runs and clinch the three-match series 2-1 on Saturday

Manchester United player ratings vs Chelsea with a 2/10 as Reds left to rue shocking finishing

Oct 31, 2026

Manchester United player ratings vs Chelsea with a 2/10 as Reds left to rue shocking finishing

Man United lost 2-0 to Chelsea in the Premier League and this is how the players rated at Stamford Bridge.

WTC points table after BAN vs WI 1st Test: India move up to fourth as Bangladesh drop to fifth after eight-wicket defeat

Oct 31, 2026

WTC points table after BAN vs WI 1st Test: India move up to fourth as Bangladesh drop to fifth after eight-wicket defeat

WTC points table after BAN vs WI 1st Test: Another Bangladesh loss would push them further down and solidify India’s fourth place heading into the next phase of the championship.

East Bengal Women Eye Maiden AFC Women's Champions League Knockout Berth In Historic Home Campaign

Oct 31, 2026

East Bengal Women Eye Maiden AFC Women's Champions League Knockout Berth In Historic Home Campaign

East Bengal will look to make history by becoming the first Indian club to reach the quarter-finals of the AFC Women's Champions League when they begin their Group B campaign against Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City

Man United boss Michael Carrick appears to ignore Lisandro Martinez after defender sent off for deliberately elbowing Wesley Fofana

Oct 31, 2026

Man United boss Michael Carrick appears to ignore Lisandro Martinez after defender sent off for deliberately elbowing Wesley Fofana

A VAR review was recommended and Martinez, who was in the headlines earlier this month for calling out the United hierarchy, was shown a second yellow card.

WWE Brings Back UFC Star With Special Assignment For Next Week's NXT Match

Oct 31, 2026

WWE Brings Back UFC Star With Special Assignment For Next Week's NXT Match

Michael Chandler is officially returning to WWE next week. The 40-year-old UFC fighter will serve as the special enforcer for Dion Lennox and Cruz Montana's unsanctioned match after Robert Stone accepted his proposal.

"You Can Send Him Home": India Team Advised Alternate '1st-Class Cricket' Plan For Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Oct 31, 2026

"You Can Send Him Home": India Team Advised Alternate '1st-Class Cricket' Plan For Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Former India opener Aakash Chopra has given his take on the team management's the decision to drop Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for the fourth T20I against New Zealand after Ishan Kishan regained fitness

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