REVEALED: Pep Guardiola crowned football's most influential manager above Jurgen Klopp ahead of Man City's match against Liverpool

PSG boss Luis Enrique insists 'this is football, not basketball' after controversial handball VAR decision against Newcastle - and calls it 'like the script of a horror movie' Ronnie O'Sullivan says he 'went out every night for six years' and needed drink and drugs 'to be confident'... And on Sunday fans will take the opportunity to send a clear message to the game’s authorities when they host Manchester United in Sky Sports’ live afternoon game.Neymar splits from girlfriend Bruna Biancardi a month after welcoming their first child together amid claims... A spokesman told i: “We believe now, as the 1878s, we’ve now actually got a united football club for the first time in many years. We have been blown away by the support and donations and our job is to make sure we use it in the right way. We’ll fight this to the end because we believe the points deduction is just wrong. Erling Haaland hails Cristiano Ronaldo's 'incredible' goalscoring and admits he used to 'always watch' the superstar to help him improve as a kid Now FISHING bans transgender anglers from competing for England Women - after half the team quit in a protest over male-born team-mate's call-up

Liverpool starlet Harvey Elliott insists he's not concerned by the 'healthy competition' at Anfield, after Reds' summer spending HILARIOUS footage shows former Man United defender Rio Ferdinand being pinned down by a UFC star... just a month before his Las Vegas headliner The ECHO has approached Merseyside Police to ask whether reports of any incidents or safety fears had been shared with the force. It is understood the organisations are in liaison with each other but the force has not yet confirmed whether it received any formal complaints from the club. Thousands of Everton supporters stayed inside Goodison Park to stage a protest against the running of the club - with some frustration later spilling onto the streets.EXCLUSIVE: Everton's 10-point punishment has DELAYED contract extension talks with boss Sean Dyche as Toffees chiefs hope he'll lead them into new era after stadium move Klitschko demands Russia and Belarus athletes are BANNED from Paris 2024 as he condemns murders of 'over 250 Ukrainian athletes' during the war Harry Kane explains why he left Tottenham as he targets trophies with Bayern Munich AND England... while Joe Cole says he's the best striker in the world

Gary Lineker slams 'most ridiculous penalty decision' against England as Rico Lewis is controversially penalised for foul in North Macedonia clash Even forgetting the motto that is quoted on that banner for a second, that's unacceptable. It's disgraceful.England's footballers do their own Great British Bake Off but can you figure out which Three Lions legends their gingerbread men are meant to look like? Italy reach Euro 2024 in controversial style as Ukraine are denied a late penalty... just days after UEFA chief said it would be a 'disaster' if holders didn't qualify Brazil vs Argentina timeline: How one of world football's fiercest rivalries descended into chaos with fighting between fans and police TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Manchester United target FOUR January signings as Erik ten Hag plans major overhaul.... but Aaron Ramsdale will remain at Arsenal in January and Liverpool want Borussia Dortmund winger Donyell Malen

Marcus Rashford dedicates his goal against Everton to his late cousin after breaking his eight-match drought That should have happened a long time ago, however. The Blues should not be in the position they currently find themselves, injuries or not. Everton fans are familiar with pre-match protests having had them last season against the ownership and running of the club - and they are set to mobilise again on Sunday. SIYA KOLISI opens up on suffering childhood hunger and violence in moving first interview since clinching World Cup glory Pictures show emotional tributes laid and fans congregated outside Nottingham Motorpoint Arena for Adam Johnson memorial game

How much will Australia earn for winning the ODI World Cup? And what was England's total prize money after their poor title defence in India? Brazil's World Cup qualifier against Argentina is delayed after mass brawl erupts - as fans hit each other with seats and clash with Rio police An Everton fan group flew a banner over the Etihad Stadium protesting the 10-point deduction the club have been handed for breaching financial rules during Manchester City's Premier League game against Liverpool on Saturday. Any more donated will go towards making Goodison Park atmosphere as hostile and electric as it can be at a pivotal time for Everton Football Club. We won't take this lying down. F**k the Premier League.”