The Latest Breaking News from Martin Rickett

Kevin De Bruyne’s trophy-laden spell at Manchester City to end this summer

The 33-year-old has won 16 trophies with City including six Premier League titles and the Champions League.

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025

Ruben Amorim is in a rush to get Manchester United challenging at the top again

The United boss feels he will not get three or four years to win something like Sir Alex Ferguson did when he took charge of the club.

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025

Jack Grealish determined to play a key role in Man City’s Champions League push

Grealish ended his Premier League goal drought in the comfortable win over Leicester on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025

Pep Guardiola rates own performance as ‘really poor’ after disappointing season

Manchester City have failed to live up to expectations, including exiting the Champions League before the last 16.

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2025

Leeds’ Championship title chances dented by late equaliser and Burnley close the gap

Swansea snatched a last-gasp equaliser to stop Leeds returning to the top of the Championship table, while third-placed Burnley kept up the pressure with a narrow win

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2025

Molly Caudery fired up to defend World Indoor title after ‘grieving’ for Paris Olympics

Interview: Molly Caudery arrives in China this weekend determined to channel her Olympic pain into winning another gold medal at the World Athletics Indoor Championships

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025

Influx of big-money track competitions ‘better late than never’ for Amber Anning

Athlos is returning for a second edition in October, while Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track premieres next month.

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025

Ruben Amorim: Rasmus Hojlund ending Man Utd goal drought was really important

Hojlund scored his first goal since December 12 before Alejandro Garnacho ended his 24-game scoreless streak in the 3-0 win away at Leicester.

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2025

Omar Marmoush believes Manchester City ‘will be good’ in the battle for Europe

The champions remain outside the Premier League top four after twice surrendering the lead in a 2-2 draw with fellow European contenders Brighton.

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2025

Sunday’s briefing: Man City slip up and Dele Alli sees red on football return

Pep Guardiola’s side twice let a lead slip in Saturday’s draw with Brighton, while Dele Alli was sent off less than 10 minutes into his Como debut.

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2025