in KEOWN TALKS TACTICS: Liverpool could learn from Arsenal in 2002 By Published On :: Sat, 07 Mar 2020 07:56:39 +0000 KEOWN TALKS TACTICS: Liverpool have lost back-to-back games but can learn from Arsenal in 2002 who went on to become the Invincibles in 2003-04. Full Article
in MARTIN KEOWN: Jose Mourinho must prove he's still special and turn the tide at stale Spurs By Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 21:00:09 +0000 MARTIN KEOWN: Mauricio Pochettino was sacked after things went stale and Jose Mourinho was brought in to win trophies. But it feels as if Mourinho is setting his side up to be passive. Full Article
in MARTIN KEOWN: Football must work out how it will return from the coronavirus By Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 22:18:26 +0000 COMMENT: Life without football is not important as life itself and the Premier League have done the right thing by suspending play. That was the first step and a very important one. Full Article
in MARTIN KEOWN: Marvelling at Kevin Keegan as a kid in 1974... How I fell in love with football By Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 22:30:04 +0000 MARTIN KEOWN: I watched every minute of it, from the build-up, to the players walking out in front of 100,000 at Wembley, to Keegan scoring twice for Liverpool in a very one-sided 3-0 win. Full Article
in Martin Keown pays tribute to David Rocastle, who had a gift for bamboozling defenders By Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 09:48:48 +0100 MARTIN KEOWN: I was 15 when I first met David Rocastle. He joined Arsenal's academy in 1982, a year after me, with both of us brought in by scout Terry Murphy. Full Article
in MARTIN KEOWN: Players must not send the wrong message under lockdown By Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:44:21 +0100 When public figures such as Premier League players are seen to be flouting the rules, by not staying at home or respecting social distancing, it sends the wrong message. Full Article
in Martin Keown and old team-mate Ray Parlour agree Arsene Wenger should get a statue at Arsenal By Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 00:49:07 +0100 Former Arsenal team-mates Martin Keown and Ray Parlour discuss in an interview with Sportsmail why Arsene Wenger deserves a statue at the club. Full Article
in Giggs gives his blessing to Daniel James' £17m Manchester United move By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 07 Jun 2019 14:52:09 GMT Wales boss Ryan Giggs insists Daniel James' move to Manchester United has not disrupted preparations for their Euro 2020 qualifier against Croatia, and has given the winger his blessing. Full Article
in Turkey 2-0 France: World champions fail to register a single shot on target in defeat By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 08 Jun 2019 22:15:20 GMT Kaan Ayhan headed the opener in for Turkey and Roma winger Cengiz Under, an influential presence from both set-pieces and open play, gave the hosts a 2-0 lead which they protected. Full Article
in Didier Deschamps admits France took a slap in the face in Turkey defeat By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 09 Jun 2019 10:13:51 GMT First-half goals from Kaan Ayhan and the impressive Cengiz Under were enough to earn Turkey a first ever win over France and a three-point lead as the visitors failed to have a shot on target. Full Article
in David Brooks in contention to start for Wales in crunch Euro 2020 qualifier against Hungary By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 09 Jun 2019 21:36:36 GMT Giggs is expected to make changes to his Wales team for the crunch qualifier against Hungary, with Brooks in contention to start after coming off the bench in defeat to score against Croatia. Full Article
in Gunter backs James to cope with life-changing move to Manchester United By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 12:53:55 GMT Manchester United have agreed a deal worth £18million for Swansea's 21-year-old winger, who will join one of the world's biggest clubs after only one full season of senior football. Full Article
in Ryan Giggs not focusing on racism as Wales prepare to face Hungary in Euro 2020 qualifier By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 16:47:05 GMT Ryan Giggs has brushed aside fears that his Wales players could be the target for racism during their Euro 2020 qualifier against Hungary. Full Article
in Ryan Giggs backs Gareth Bale to put aside Real Madrid woes and inspire Wales By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 22:18:23 GMT Ryan Giggs believes that Gareth Bale will shake off his Real Madrid rustiness in time for Wales' vital Euro qualifier against Hungary in Budapest today as the squad look to bounce back from defeat in Croatia. Full Article
in Belgium 3-0 Scotland - Euro 2020 qualifier: Lukaku hits brace in victory By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2019 20:56:53 GMT Steve Clarke will look to build on his opening win as Scotland manager as he takes the Tartan Army to face Belgium. Follow all the action from Brussels right here with Sportsmail. Full Article
in Ben Davies defends Wales boss Ryan Giggs after Euro 2020 qualifying defeat in Hungary By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 22:07:02 GMT Ryan Giggs' Wales side now trail Group E leaders Hungary by six points after defeat in Budapest, albeit with a game in hand, and are three adrift of Slovakia and Croatia in the race for a top-two spot. Full Article
in Chelsea news: Ethan Ampadu spotted in Leipzig as nears loan move By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 20 Jul 2019 12:22:26 GMT Chelsea teenager Ethan Ampadu has been spotted in and around Leipzig as the Welsh international midfielder edgers closer to joining the Bundesliga club on a season-long loan this summer. Full Article
in Gareth Bale on verge of sealing move to Jiangsu Suning as he gets set to earn more than £1m per week By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2019 23:12:26 GMT Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has entered the closing stages of negotiations with the Chinese Super League club and his protracted exit is close to being finalised. Full Article
in Real Madrid's Gareth Bale backed to succeed in China by former Tottenham team-mate Mousa Dembele By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 27 Jul 2019 15:17:33 GMT Wales international Bale is on the brink of moving to the Chinese Super League from Spanish giants Real Madrid in a stunning deal which could be worth in-excess of £1million-per-week. Full Article
in Xi Jinping makes Gareth Bale his £1m-a-week king By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 28 Jul 2019 13:30:07 GMT Gareth Bale had been expected to sign a three-year deal worth a reported £1million a week but reports from Spain indicated Real Madrid have pulled the plug on the deal. Full Article
in Bournemouth news: Club facing injury crisis with winger Brooks 'facing ankle surgery' By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 17:48:22 GMT The Welsh winger was one of the club's most consistent performers last season but looks set to miss the start of the 2019-20 campaign following ankle surgery, according to the Sun. Full Article
in Wales 13-6 England: George North condemns the Red Rose to defeat in Cardiff By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 17 Aug 2019 19:35:09 GMT NIK SIMON AT THE PRINCIPALITY STADIUM: Someone delivered a pot of fool's gold to Cardiff and Eddie Jones brought along a giant spoon to stir it up. Full Article
in Ryan Giggs leaves Ashley Williams out of Wales squad to face Azerbaijan in Euro 2020 qualifier By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 12:35:42 GMT Wales manager Ryan Giggs says captain Ashley Williams was left out of the squad for next month's crunch Euro 2020 qualifier against Azerbaijan because he has not had a pre-season. Full Article
in SPORTS AGENDA: Drinks are on Howard Webb thanks to Wikipedia By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 25 Aug 2019 23:02:09 GMT SPORTS AGENDA BY MIKE KEEGAN: Howard Webb is used to enforcing the law but even the former referee appeared to be caught out when confronted with the rules on gaining access to a bar. Full Article
in Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey to miss Wales' Euro 2020 qualifier against Azerbaijan By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2019 18:28:50 GMT Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey will miss Wales' forthcoming international fixtures against Azerbaijan and Belarus. It is believed that Ramsey's absence may be due to his lacking of match fitness. Full Article
in Mick McCarthy labels Switzerland qualifier as biggest game of his second stint as Ireland manager By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 11:42:45 GMT The Republic head into the clash with the Group D favourites sitting top of the pile with 10 points from a possible 12, but knowing they face their sternest test yet at the Aviva Stadium. Full Article
in Republic of Ireland 1-1 Switzerland: David McGoldrick strikes five minutes from time for draw By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2019 22:14:07 GMT It is seldom pretty with Ireland but Mick McCarthy won't care about aesthetics after David McGoldrick's late header salvaged a point to leave them three clear at the top of Group D. Full Article
in Ryan Giggs insists Wales will not be 'stupid' over fitness of Gareth Bale ahead of Belarus friendly By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 08 Sep 2019 17:25:06 GMT Wales manager Ryan Giggs will consult star man Gareth Bale to see if he can play in Monday's friendly against Belarus, insisting he will not be 'stupid' regarding the forward's fitness. Full Article
in Wales 1-0 Belarus: Daniel James curls home winner in friendly By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 20:56:48 GMT James has been in outstanding scoring form since his summer switch from Swansea to Manchester United, and the 21-year-old winger was on target again after 17 minutes. Full Article
in Ryan Giggs hails Daniel James after winger's display in win over Belarus By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 23:48:21 GMT James - who has scored three goals in four games for United since his summer switch from Swansea - curled home a superb 17th-minute winner from 18 yards. Full Article
in Euro 2020 news: Wales could play qualifier with Slovakia behind closed doors By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 22 Sep 2019 22:10:49 GMT The Slovak FA released a statement on Sunday saying that UEFA had punished them for their supporters' misbehaviour during the 2-1 win in Hungary on September 9. Full Article
in Wales to play Euro 2020 qualifier against Slovakia behind closed doors By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2019 15:35:46 GMT UEFA has confirmed that Slovakia's next competitive home fixture, the Group E clash against Wales at the Stadion Antona Malatinskeho in Trnava on October 10, must be played without spectators. Full Article
in Tom Lawrence named in Wales squad for upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:46:53 GMT The Derby forward, who was charged with drink driving last month, has retained his place in Ryan Giggs' squad after returning to action for his club on Wednesday in their 2-2 draw at Barnsley. Full Article
in Ryan Giggs insists it was difficult to call up Tom Lawrence amid drink-driving controversy By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2019 21:30:46 GMT Ryan Giggs says Tom Lawrence should be able to 'get on with his career' while he awaits his fate in his drink-drive case. Lawrence has been selected for Wales' European qualifiers. Full Article
in Aaron Ramsey to undergo fitness check for Wales after suffering minor twinge for Juventus By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2019 10:26:35 GMT Wales will check on Aaron Ramsey's fitness when the Juventus midfielder joins up with Ryan Giggs' squad ahead of the Euro 2020 qualifier against Slovakia. Full Article
in Italy release stunning GREEN 'renaissance' kit inspired by the shirt they wore once back in 1954 By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2019 17:38:03 GMT The fresh design of the 'renaissance' kit, created by Puma, is inspired by a jersey the Azzurri once wore all the way back in 1954, when the side of old managed to beat Argentina 2-0. Full Article
in Wales sweating on Aaron Ramsey fitness ahead of Euro 2020 qualifiers depending on thigh injury scan By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2019 23:01:49 GMT Aaron Ramsey will learn on Tuesday if he will be involved in Wales' Euro 2020 qualifiers against Slovakia and Croatia after he had a scan on a thigh injury. Full Article
in 10 stars with a point to prove during the international break By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 08:58:43 GMT As an exciting club football season is pushed to one side for a fortnight, the international fixtures are set to come to the fore. Here, Sportsmail takes a look at 10 players with a point to prove... Full Article
in Football news: Gareth Bale will play with emotion when Wales take on Slovakia in Euro 2020 qualifier By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 21:55:07 GMT Gareth Bale appeared to be heading for the exit in the summer - with a £1m a week contract with Jiangsu Suning on the table - after his relationship with Zinedine Zidane hit rock bottom. Full Article
in Belgium can qualify for the Euro 2020 finals TONIGHT... but who else is on track? By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 20:08:18 GMT With Euro 2020 being held across Europe, there are no automatic qualifying berths and every side at next summer's tournament will have had to earn their spot. Here, we take a look at who's on track... Full Article
in Holland 3-1 Northern Ireland, RESULT - Latest European Championship qualifying scores and updates By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 21:02:17 GMT Holland left it late to turn the game around against Northern Ireland and run out winners in Rotterdam. Wales secured a well earned point in Slovakia while Scotland crashed to a heavy defeat in Russia. Full Article
in Aaron Ramsey to undergo late fitness test ahead of Wales' Euro 2020 qualifying clash with Croatia By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 12 Oct 2019 15:31:17 GMT Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey faces a late fitness test ahead of their Euro 2020 qualifier against Croatia on Sunday. Ramsey suffered a thigh injury during Juventus' win over Inter Milan last week. Full Article
in Gareth Bale and Luka Modric will resume their hunt for international glory By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 12 Oct 2019 21:19:37 GMT TOM COLLOMOSSE: They have shared 15 trophies with Real Madrid, yet on Sunday Gareth Bale and Luka Modric will resume their hunt for the prize they crave just as much. Full Article
in Italy 2-0 Greece: Azzurri book place at Euro 2020 finals after second-half strikes from Jorginho By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 12 Oct 2019 23:29:03 GMT Italy maintained their perfect record in Euro 2020 qualifying to book their place in next summer's finals. Full Article
in Aaron Ramsey declared UNFIT for Wales' crunch Euro 2020 qualifier against Croatia By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 13 Oct 2019 15:52:36 GMT The news comes as a big blow to Ryan Giggs - who was hoping the 28-year-old would regain match fitness after not featuring in the national side for 11 months. Full Article
in Scotland vs San Marino, LIVE: Follow all the action before Wales face Croatia in Euro 2020 qualifer By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 13 Oct 2019 20:59:49 GMT Wales fought to a creditable draw at home against Croatia but qualification for Euro 2020 is now out of their hands. Full Article
in Wales 1-1 Croatia: Gareth Bale salvages point as hosts fight back By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 13 Oct 2019 22:00:35 GMT TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE CARDIFF CITY STADIUM: Gareth Bale had Wales daring to dream of a Euro 2020 place, on a night when Daniel James suffered a sickening blow to the head. Full Article
in Didier Deschamps insists France's focus is on securing Euro 2020 qualification against Turkey By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 07:27:33 GMT France coach Didier Deschamps has shrugged off talk of revenge ahead of his side's potentially crucial Euro 2020 qualifier against Group H rivals Turkey. Full Article
in EURO 2020: Wales boss Ryan Giggs claims Daniel James was 'acting' and wasn't knocked out By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 09:01:55 GMT Ryan Giggs has claimed Daniel James was 'acting' despite TV cameras appearing to show the winger knocked unconscious against Croatia on Sunday night. Full Article
in Sergio Ramos not slowing down, Giroud main man for France: 7 things we learned from Euro 2020 By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 11:51:29 GMT We've had several days of international games, with a few shocks, lots of goals, and plenty of action to digest. Sportsmail runs you through everything we learned this week. Full Article