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David Luiz believes in Maurizio Sarri’s footballing philosophy (John Walton/PA)

Luiz: We all believe in Sarri’s vision for Chelsea

Chelsea defender David Luiz has stressed that he and his team-mates trust in boss Maurizio Sarri’s philosophy and that “everybody is with” the Italian.

Marcus Rashford’s performances have drawn the admiration of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (Martin Rickett/PA)

Football

Solskjaer believes Rashford can become top-class player

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes ever-improving Marcus Rashford can become “absolutely top class” thanks to the Manchester United forward’s never-say-die attitude and...

Lionel Messi was Barcelona’s saviour (Nick Potts/PA)

Football

Messi magic helps Barcelona overcome plucky Leganes

Lionel Messi came off the bench to inspire Barcelona to a 3-1 victory over plucky Leganes at the Nou Camp.

England manager Gareth Southgate is presented with the Football Writers� Association Tribute Award at The Savoy hotel, London.

Football

It’s a hugely exciting time to be England manager, says boss Southgate

Gareth Southgate has been linked to the Manchester United job, but is loving life...

Martin Warhurst was mistaken for football manager Jan Siewert at the Huddersfield v Manchester City game on Sunday (Eorl Crabtree/PA).

Premier League

‘I’m not the next Huddersfield manager, I’m Martin from Wakefield’

Lifelong Manchester City fan Martin Warhurst saw the lighter side as a case...

Pep Guardiola said he expected better after Manchester City’s 3-0 win at Huddersfield (Martin Rickett/PA)

Premier League

Unhappy Guardiola calls on players to improve after laboured display

Pep Guardiola claimed his Manchester City team would need to improve after...

Massimiliano Allegri has warned his Juventus team to expect a tough test against Chievo (Antonio Calanni/AP)

Football

Juventus boss Allegri wary of reinvigorated Chievo

Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri has warned the runaway Serie A leaders to beware resurgent Chievo as they resume their bid for an eighth successive league...

Leroy Sane celebrates scoring Manchester City’s third goal at Huddersfield (Martin Rickett/PA)

Premier League

City keep pressure on Liverpool with routine win at Huddersfield

Manchester City kept the pressure on Premier League leaders Liverpool with a...

General view outside Huddersfield’s John Smith’s Stadium (Richard Sellers/PA)

Premier League

Excuse me, are you Jan Siewert?

There was an awkward case of mistaken identity in the Huddersfield directors’ box on Sunday.

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Moment car bomb explodes outside Londonderry court house. Credit: PSNI

Police arrest further two men in connection with Londonderry car bomb attack Northern Ireland

Police and Army Bomb Disposal teams during an operation in Poleglass area of west Belfast on January 20th 2019 (Photo by Kevin Scott for Belfast Telegraph)

Quantity of ammunition found during police search in west Belfast Northern Ireland

SDLP MLA John Dallat

SDLP MLA clarifies 'Brits' social media post after Londonderry bombing Northern Ireland

The Metro 4A bus was hijacked in the Ballybeen area on Saturday night.

Translink bus hijacked and passengers ordered off 'by man with knife' Northern Ireland

Police have appealed for the driver of this car to come forward. Credit: PSNI

Police call on driver who drove away after scraping brand new vehicle to 'own... Northern Ireland

The scene outside Derry Court House on Bishop Street following a bomb explosion. Picture by Press Eye / Lorcan Doherty

Car bomb explodes outside Londonderry courthouse

The scene of a major crash on the M1 at Junction 11 outside Craigavon where a lorry has shed its load on January 17th 2019 (Photo by Kevin Scott / Belfast Telegraph)

Video: Cars scattered across M1 after crash

Jonathan Rea with Janine Brolly, the partner of William Dunlop and William's mother, Louise. William, who lost his life in a crash at the Skerries 100 in July.
PICTURE BY STEPHEN DAVISON

Cornmarket Motorbike Awards 2019 [photos]

Video: Jonathan Rea on donating his leathers for the Dunlops

Premier League

Premier League

Tottenham Hotspur’s Dele Alli receives medical treatment during the Premier League match at Craven Cottage, London.

‘It doesn’t look great’ – Pochettino worried by extent of Alli injury

Gonzalo Higuain will not be considered for AC Milan#s match against Genoa (Martin Rickett)

Gonzalo Higuain dropped by AC Milan amid Chelsea ‘rumours’

Gonzalo Higuain has been left out of AC...

Diogo Jota (right) celebrates his first goal against Leicester on Saturday. (Mike Egerton/PA)

Jota basks in the joy of Wolves’ first top-flight treble for 42 years

Diogo Jota hailed his special treble after...

Marcos Alonso (centre) is keen to use the display against Arsenal as motivation (Nick Potts/PA)

Chelsea must use Arsenal defeat as motivation – Marcos Alonso

Marcos Alonso insists Chelsea must use...

Premier League

Harry Winks scored a last-gasp winner for Tottenham (Adam Davy/PA)

Fulham thwarted as Harry Winks plunders late Tottenham winner

Local Football

Cliftonville

Cliftonville manager Barry Gray

Cliftonville sack Barry Gray after falling to defeat at Dungannon Swifts

Family pride: Rory (left) and Ronan Hale gunning for Blues

Grandad the big inspiration for Crusader's Hale boys

Crusaders new boys Rory and Ronan Hale are hoping their grandfather...

Support: Paddy McLaughlin

McLaughlin tips Gallagher to get over nightmare

Institute manager Paddy McLaughlin is hoping that goalkeeper...

On mission: Rory Hale is relishing his first chance to shoot down Linfield

Hale keen to prove he's man for the big occasion

Crusaders new boy Rory Hale says he's relishing his first real heavyweight...

Irish League

Kris Lindsay

Frontmen can strike it rich and move us further away from drop zone: Lindsay

Scottish

Scottish

Unclear future: Callum McGregor is keen for Celtic skipper Scott Brown to stay

McGregor: we'd all be worse off if Brown exits

Scott Brown

Australian club closing in on signing of Celtic captain Scott Brown, says chief

The A-League's new team Western Melbourne...

In demand: Brendan Rodgers is on the Premier League radar

Rodgers plays down Leicester links, insisting his focus remains on...

Brendan Rodgers stressed his focus remains on...

Going nowhere: Nottingham Forest have missed their chance to recall Joe Worrall from Ibrox loan

Gerrard: No chance of Worrall departing Gers early

Steven Gerrard insists Joe Worrall will be...

Rangers

Central Park, Cowdenbeath. Jeff Holmes/PA Wire.

Rangers' Scottish Cup Cowdenbeath tie postponed due to frozen pitch

International

International

Paul Smyth.

Paul Smyth hails Steve McClaren as Northern Ireland star pens new QPR deal

Kiko Casilla (left)'s arrival at Leeds United has put Bailey Peacock-Farrell's position under threat.

Northern Ireland face goalkeeping headache after new Leeds signing...

Northern Ireland could face a goalkeeping...

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill and captain Steven Davis.

Michael O'Neill: Steven Davis could be Rangers' key to winning...

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill...

Martin O’Neill has returned to the City Ground to manage Nottingham Forest (Tim Goode/PA)

Martin O'Neill named Nottingham Forest's new manager with Keane...

Nottingham Forest have announced the...

International

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy will send his side into friendly battle with Bulgaria and New Zealand (Brian Lawless/PA)

Ireland arrange friendly clashes with Bulgaria and New Zealand

FA Cup

FA and League Cups

Close call: Joselu celebrates scoring for Newcastle

Newcastle leave it late to sink Rovers

Kept out: Aleksandar Mitrovic failed to net against Oldham

Ranieri happy for Mitrovic to stay on spot-kick duty after costly miss

Claudio Ranieri has backed

Wolves’ Ruben Neves celebrates his goal against Liverpool (Nick Potts/PA)

Watch: Ruben Neves' long range smasher knocks Liverpool out of the FA...

Ruben Neves fired Wolves into the...

Arsenal's Alex Iwobi (left) and Manchester United's Diogo Dalot.

FA Cup fourth round draw in full: Manchester United travel to Arsenal in...

Manchester United will travel to the...

FA and League Cups

Step up: Jamie Robinson, Philippe Sandler and Pep Guardiola

How Irish League referee ended up as fourth official for Manchester City's FA Cup tie against Rotherham

The Park

RHI Scandal

Timothy Johnston is the DUP’s CEO

RHI: No attempt by party to keep me out of RHI furore, claims DUP's chief executive Johnston

The day's only female competitor, Lennon McKeeman of Dalriada, battles with Lurgan Junior High School's Lewis Kennedy in the Intermediate U14 Plate clash

Schoolkids' final flourish adds up to a top class day

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Up for the cup: Warrenpoint players celebrate after winning the Mid-Ulster Cup for the first time following a thrilling finish

Late drama as Warrenpoint claim their first title

Matthew Tipton led Warrenpoint Town to their first ever Mid-...

Newly-crowned Division 1C champions, Downshire YM

Downshire hopeful their title win is just the start of the good times

Downshire YM manager Dan Thornton is...

The Park

NISFA Minor U12 Plate
Abbey Community College v Ballyclare Secondary
Ballyclare Secondary winner of the NISFA Minor U12 Plate during the NISFA Finals Day at Ballymena Showgrounds
Picture by Brian Little/PressEye

NISFA Finals: Schoolkids' final flourish adds up to a top class day [Photos]