Future of controversial HS2 spur which could affect 'thousands of homes' still up in the air despite major opposition

Sky News reported that the FIFA-backed tournament would involve Europe's biggest football clubs and "reshape the sport's global landscape".

straight to your inbox every day, freeEverton will be without star forward Richarlison for their Premier League game against Manchester United on November 7.The Brazilian was given a straight red card during the Merseyside derby against Liverpool following a late challenge on Thiago Alcantara.

straight to your inbox every day, free Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes helped advise Adrien Silva on his exit from Leicester in the summer transfer window. Silva only joined The Foxes two years ago but left to join Sampdoria on a permanent deal this summer after two loan spells away with AS Monaco.Hopes had been high for Silva when he joined from Sporting Lisbon in 2018 but he never managed to establish himself as a key player at the King Power Stadium.

straight to your inbox every day, freeRick Parry has praised Manchester United and Liverpool for backing plans to revolutionise football in England. Plans were unveiled today which would see nine Premier League clubs given more of a say in how English football is run, whilst a greater proportion of money would be given to EFL sides.

Wenger told French outlet L’Equipe.“I would like it to be that there is no offside so long as a (single) body part which a player can score with is in line with the defender.“This could be too much of an advantage for an attacker because that obliges the defenders to play higher up.”Other changes being considered are perhaps more controversial though, as he has shared his vision to change corner kicks and throw-ins late in the game.“We are also considering other things: an in-swinging corner

Manchester council still wants the Christmas markets to go ahead - despite the city's soaring coronavirus rates.With just a month to go until the markets usually open, the council has still not made a final decision.The markets were notably absent from a list of events that were cancelled issued last week including Bonfire and Fireworks displays, the Christmas lights switch-on and New Year's Eve fireworks.In a press release, the council said the markets remain 'under review'.On Monday, a council

straight to your inboxManchester United target Facundo Pellistri has previously stated he would welcome a move to Europe as the club attempts to secure his services on transfer deadline day.United are trying to complete a deal to sign the Uruguayan teenager alongside Edinson Cavani and Alex Telles, who underwent medicals on Sunday and are due to be unveiled on Monday.MEN Sport understands discussions are ongoing over a move for the 18-year-old winger in a deal which is thought to be worth in the

the club closed - just six years short of its centenary. It had opened in the middle of the General Strike of 1926, and it closed in turmoil too.Steve, 62, and a former director of the club, said: "There is a bloke who has been a member since 1958 and others for decades.

straight to your inboxEdinson Cavani has emerged as a potential transfer target for Manchester United.The 33-year-old striker is a free agent after leaving previous club Paris Saint-Germain.United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is believed to be keen to add to his attacking options before Monday's transfer deadline. And it is understood that initial talks have been held with Cavani after his services were offered to the club.

straight to your inboxBarcelona manager Ronald Koeman has provided an update on the future of Ousmane Dembele.The Reds have no intention of signing the 23-year-old on a permanent deal this summer but could make a loan move for the Barcelona forward.United are expected to make a last-ditch move for long-time transfer target Jadon Sancho before the summer deadline but Dembele could be an alternative.Barcelona have denied they are in talks with United but the Spanish giants may be forced to offload

hereLocal people are being urged to “look beyond the obvious” and understand that exploited and vulnerable people “don't always look vulnerable and don't always act like victims”.Today’s raids follow a four-month investigation into the transportation of class A drugs and the trafficking of vulnerable young people between the Oldham and York areas - codenamed Operation Homestead.County Lines is the term used to describe gangs and organised criminal networks involved in exporting illegal drugs

straight to your inbox Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed Juan Mata's experience is proving to be a vital ingredient for his young Manchester United squad.

speculation that Jovic could depart, with Roma, AC Milan and Inter Milan all touted for a swoop, while reports in Italy recently claimed that United were considering a loan for the 22-year-old. The same report cited former Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani, who is now a free agent, as a possible United target.