The Latest Breaking News from Martin Rickett

Lee Carsley ‘delighted’ for Liam Delap despite England Under-21 absence

Chelsea’s new signing Delap will go to the Club World Cup rather than the European Under-21 Championship.

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025

From full-back to front row, the battles that will decide Challenge Cup final

Last year’s beaten finalists Warrington take on Super League leaders Hull KR at Wembley on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025

Matt Dufty bans mum from Warrington cup final because she has never seen him win

Dufty’s dad Glenn is planning to jet in from Australia but mum Leonie is under strict instructions to stay at home.

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025

Napoli president on Kevin De Bruyne move: ‘He’s already bought a villa’

Aurelio De Laurentiis has suggested a move for Manchester City’s out-of-contract playmaker is close

The Independent UK · May 26, 2025

Monday’s briefing: Aston Villa file complaint as Champions League places decided

Villa had a goal controversially disallowed as defeat to Manchester United left them sixth in the table.

The Independent UK · May 26, 2025

Aston Villa file complaint over choice of referee for Man Utd clash

Thomas Bramall controversially disallowed a Morgan Rogers goal, contributing to Villa missing out on the Champions League.

The Independent UK · May 25, 2025

Ruben Amorim vows to turn around Man Utd after ‘disaster season’

Amorim promised fans ‘the good days are coming’ in an end-of-season address at Old Trafford.

The Independent UK · May 25, 2025

Manchester United controversially end Aston Villa’s Champions League hopes

Morgan Rogers’ goal was wrongly disallowed before Amad Diallo and Christian Eriksen scored for United.

The Independent UK · May 25, 2025

Pep Guardiola promises to take care of ‘baby boy’ Phil Foden

Foden spoke this week of the difficulties he has experienced this season with ‘a lot of things going on off the pitch mentally’.

The Independent UK · May 23, 2025

I’ll quit if Man City squad gets too large – Pep Guardiola

Injuries have hampered City’s season but their manager will stand by his principles of working with a streamlined group.

The Independent UK · May 20, 2025