FOOTBALL players and fans alike are obsessed with the boots worn on the field. From Jack Grealish's record-breaking boot sponsorship deal with Puma to the arms race between Nike and Adidas that has spanned decades, football boots are no laughing matter. In fact, it is estimated the global industry for football boots will be worth almost £20billion by 2028, with

JULIAN ALVAREZ is the subject of transfer interest from Barcelona reports suggest. The Manchester City star has enjoyed an electric start to the season, scoring six goals and adding five assists. However, Pep Guardiola may soon come under pressure to keep the 23-year-old. According to Spanish outlet Sport, Barcelona are looking at Julian Alvarez as a long-term replacement for Robert

NEWCASTLE are reportedly lining up a January swoop for Manchester City outcast Kalvin Phillips. The Toon are keen to bolster their midfield ranks with Sandro Tonali. potentially facing a ban for betting. The Italian is being investigated by authorities in his home country over alleged illegal betting, including on old club AC Milan while there. In Italy players can receive

EDDIE HEARN has branded Tommy Fury a "terrible fighter" following his snoozefest with KSI. Former Love Islander Fury locked horns with the YouTuber-turned-influencer-boxer in a Misfits Manchester melee last Saturday. Professional boxer Fury – the brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson – put himself under immense pressure to stop KSI in the weeks leading up to the bout. But the

KARIM Benzema has been accused of spreading "terrorist propaganda" by a French politician. The former France and Real Madrid forward, who now plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-lttihad, took to Twitter to express his anger about the war in the Middle East. Benzema wrote: "All our prayers for the habitants of Gaza, once again victims of these unjust bombings

HOLLIE DOYLE admits her 'huge mistake' could rule her out of her key ride aboard Bradsell in the Breeders' Cup. The superstar jockey picked up a seven-day careless riding ban while aboard Rose Light at Kempton on Monday night. Doyle was earlier this month given a suspended one-month ban after testing positive for a banned substance. If the careless riding

Bookmark Offbeat news from the world of sport Thank you for subscribing! Offbeat news from the world of sport We have more newsletters It's been almost five years since Rob Cross won the PDC World Darts Championship on debut – and only now does he feel like he's fully adjusted. Voltage went to Alexandra Palace as the 20th seed with

Chelsea cut £80m deal to buy the homes of 100 military veterans next to Stamford Bridge, despite residents fuming at being forced out, in a major boost to £2bn plans to redevelop their stadium Chelsea are looking to invest £2bn to redevelop their Stamford Bridge stadium Military veterans living next to the stadium had opposed the redevelopment Listen to the

00:45 Oliver Browning | 1697551402 Sir Keir Starmer has praised Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta for building the “best squad” he has seen in a “very long time”. The Labour leader spoke to Arsenal Fan TV about his passion for the Gunners and explained why he thinks it is better to have a team without a “single star”. “He has created

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Thanks for signing up to the Sport email England manager Gareth Southgate accepts the Football Association would have been “criticised in one way or another” for its response to the