Gary Lineker drops major next role hint after Match of the Day exit as Sidemen clue spotted

​ Draw tonight  ©TM/IMAGO The new Champions League format will be introduced this season with the draw for the 2024/25 league phase taking place this evening – 5pm UK time. The most prestigious club tournament has been restructured with a new 36-team league format replacing the group stages, featuring 32 teams.  All participating clubs have been…

​Latest Chelsea transfer news and gossip with an update on the Blues’ reported interest in Borussia Dortmund star Jamie Gittens 

​ Expert Italian insight  ©TM/IMAGO There’s an increasing dearth of top quality left-sided defenders but Patrick Dorgu remains one of the most fascinating options across Europe. Despite Leece’s struggles in Serie A this season, Dorgu has flourished and cemented his reputation as one of the best talented and versatile prospects in Italy. Dorgu is naturally a left-back and…

​I don’t know how many points Chelsea FC (CFC) will need to secure UEFA Champions League football next season – a must do surely not least for financial reasons though our SDs can always sell some of our best young prospects (I see the media have sugg… 

​ Just six points between top four  ©TM/IMAGO Goalscorers often take all the plaudits in football and sometimes rightly so. The feeling of scoring a goal is a moment to savour for players, teams and fans – even if it has been somewhat watered down by the introduction of VAR. For strikers, winning a golden…

​Latest Tottenham news before the Europa League final against Manchester United with Rubin Amorim making some surprise decisions