SPORTS

Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn expects Deontay Wilder to retain his WBC heavyweight title against Luis Ortiz.

Federer had to miss the second half of the 2016 season due to a knee injury, but has returned to take over the top ranking in men's singles.

Manchester United, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are believed to be interested in signing Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic after the end of this season.

Zverev made his way to fourth in the ATP rankings earlier this year but has failed to translate his ascendancy on the courts.

Dillian Whyte has given the edge to his domestic rival Anthony Joshua in his upcoming title unification fight against Joseph Parker.

Neymar is rumoured to be unsettled at Paris Saint-Germain and has been linked with a return to Spain just six months after he left Barcelona.

Arsenal are currently under siege following their loss to Manchester City in the final of the Carabao Cup.

Arsene Wenger has come under renewed fire from pundits and Arsenal fans after the Gunners crashed to a 3-0 defeat against Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final.

Eden Hazard and his Chelsea and Belgium teammate Thibaut Courtois are linked with a move to Real Madrid after the end of the 2017/18 season.

Neymar was stretchered off during Paris Saint-Germain's 3-0 win over Marseille on Sunday (25 February).

Arsene Wenger's future at the club is under threat after Arsenal's Carabao Cup final loss with the club looking at potential replacements.

Federer has started 2018 in the same way he did in 2017, winning the Australian Open for the sixth time in his career.

Zidane believes that current Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata is wrong to think that he didn't play a big role in Real Madrid's double-winning campaign.

Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic believes the club's future is bright with Angel Gomes and Thaith Chong both making positive impressions.

The Tottenham chairman says no players will be sold without manager Mauricio Pochettino's prior approval.

Emre Can has told Juventus to wait until the end of the season to finalise a move to Italy so he can focus on Liverpool's campaign.

Crystal Palace defender James Tomkins' late substitution during the defeat to Tottenham was due to cramp, with Roy Hosgson optimistic that he will be fit to face Manchester United.

Chelsea were reportedly interested in signing Lascelles in the summer, but Newcastle are comforted by the fact their captain signed a new six-year deal in October.

Barcelona star Luis Suarez will miss the weekend's clash with Atletico Madrid if he picks up a yellow card against Las Palmas.

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has seemingly left the door open to a potential future exit from Lazio, who sporting director Igli Tare claims have not received any calls from Real Madrid.

Tottenham believe they are ahead of Manchester United in the race for Sessegnon's signature, but much will depend on whether Fulham achieve promotion to the Premier League.

South African side Mamelodi Sundowns have hinted sprint legend Usain Bolt will be unveiled as their new player on Tuesday.

Neville, a key part of United's defence during Sir Alex Ferguson's tenure, wants to see Mourinho's current stars come to the fore and help knit a vastly talented squad together.

Zinedine Zidane says that he wants Neymar to be fit when Paris Saint-Germain take on Real Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League last 16.

Former Newcastle United star Alan Shearer says Romelu Lukaku has struggled at Manchester United due to a lack of forward passing from midfield.

Feliciano Lopez will be the world number two's first opponent since he withdrew from the Australian Open.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winning pair are tantalisingly close to further etching their name in football history.

Manchester United beat Chelsea 2-1 to climb back above Liverpool into second in the Premier League table.

Nelson Semedo is set to miss the crucial visits of Atletico Madrid and Chesea after suffering a hamstring injury during Barcelona' win over Girona.