August 24th, 2026
Why Celtic, Rangers, Hearts, Hibs, Motherwell face a make-or-break week
All five of Scotland’s European representatives are still standing as we prepare for the second legs of the play-off rounds, but only Celtic are guaranteed UEFA league phase action.
Could Balde be on his way to Man Utd?
Sky Sports News takes you through the back pages of the morning papers, including possible ins and outs at Manchester United.
Alvarez booed by Atletico fans amid Arsenal interest – so will he leave?
Julian Alvarez was booed by Atletico Madrid supporters on Sunday after all the transfer window noise around him – does that mean a move to Barcelona or Arsenal is any closer?
What will it take to stop the England hangovers?
Yet again, England are dealing with a player involved in a late-night incident. Only strong action will ensure there are no more, writes Stephan Shemilt.
Arbeloa v Alonso: Benitez on his former players turned managers
Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez on his former players Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa who face each other as managers on Monday when Fulham host Chelsea.
Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball sells for £2.5m
The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous ‘hand of God’ goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auction.
Boks drop Feinberg-Mngomezulu to bench for All Blacks rematch
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu pays for an indifferent showing in South Africa’s series opener against New Zealand, as the fly-half drops to the Springbok bench.
Fans suffer firework burns and eye injuries in Eredivisie
Dutch side SC Cambuur says fans were left with “burns, hearing damage and eye injuries” after Feyenoord supporters threw fireworks during Sunday’s Eredivisie match.