ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the opening day at Chester-le-StreetGeorge Dobell, Jarrod Kimber and Brydon Coverdale09-Aug-2013Contra
'An apology is needed!' – Mother of Roberto Mancini slams Italy over coach's exit as former Man City boss reveals 'regret' over leaving
Roberto Mancini's mother Marianna has weighed in on the debate surrounding Italy's new men's head coach, claiming her son deserves an a
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's Wrexham reportedly targeting CF Montreal forward Sunusi Ibrahim after earning Championship promotion
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Darwin Nunez tempted by 'lucrative' Saudi transfer as Liverpool striker weighs up Napoli offer
Darwin Nunez has been tempted by an offer from the Saudi Pro League, though the Liverpool striker is also open to joining Napoli this summer.Article c
Five of his best
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Marcus Rashford & Man Utd brutally trolled by Jamie Carragher as Liverpool legend claims forward was 'used to' hearing Europa League anthem amid Aston Villa gaffe
Marcus Rashford and Manchester United have been trolled for being "used to" the Europa League anthem after it was mistakenly played at Villa Park.Arti
'Signing off with some more Sarge love' – Norwich City fans serenade USMNT's Josh Sargent after dramatic game-winner against West Bromwich Albion
The USMNT striker scored his ninth goal in 11 appearances to help Canaries walk away with all three pointsSargent scores in the 90+2 minute to clinch
Tough at the top
Ireland's crushing innings-and-146-run victory in the Intercontinental Cup against Bermuda brought the curtain on an eventful season for Irish cricket
'He reminds me of a young Xabi Alonso' – Bayern Munich president full of praise for promising youngster
Bayern president Herbert Hainer compared Aleksandar Pavlovic to Xabi Alonso on the eve of the club's 125th anniversary.Article continues belowArt
WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo produces surprising gesture in response to Lionel Messi chants during Al-Nassr's Saudi Pro League clash
Cristiano Ronaldo reacted with good humour as fans chanted the name of Lionel Messi during Al-Nassr's clash with Al-Taawoun on Friday evening.Art