'This feels like my last year at university... I'm nearly ready to take on a top job': Phil Neville opens up on his adventure in Valencia

Phil Neville opens up about Valencia coaching adventure: It's like my last year at

MATT LAWTON INTERVIEW - CHIEF SPORTS REPORTER IN VALENCIA: After a distinguished playing career at United and Everton and that difficult season as a coach at Old Trafford, Phil Neville sees Valencia as the final part of his education before taking what he now regards as a natural step into management. 'This feels like my last year at university,' he says. 'The final bit of learning and experience I need. Now I am reaching the point where I would like to be a No 1. 'My passion is coaching and I see myself more as a head coach with a more continental approach, in charge of football, running the training programme, the players.

Neymar reveals he held 'conversations' with Manchester United in the summer but insists no offers were made to him

Barcelona superstar Neymar reveals he held talks with Manchester United

Barcelona superstar Neymar has revealed he held talks with Manchester United over a move to the Premier League this summer. The Brazil captain is widely regarded as one of the best players in the world, and was an integral part of Barcelona's treble-winning side last season. But, according to the man himself, he could have been plying his trade at Old Trafford this season.

Gatland answers Sir Clive Woodward's 10 questions ahead of his team's huge World Cup clash with England

Wales head coach Warren Gatland laughs during a training session at the Hazlewood training centre in London

Sir Clive Woodward had 10 questions he wanted to put to Warren Gatland and the Wales head coach answered them ahead of the huge World Cup game against England.

Sam lands first big hit: England rookie Burgess infuriates the Welsh as he asks: 'Who's Scott Williams?'

CHRIS FOY: It did not take long for Sam Burgess to be introduced to the raging intensity of the Anglo-Welsh rivalry after his selection was confirmed.

Tottenham could share Olympic Stadium with West Ham for a season while their new ground is built

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23:  Mauricio Pochettino manager of Tottenham Hotspur looks on prior to the Capital One Cup third round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at White Hart Lane on September 23, 2015 in London, England.  (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: Olympic Stadium owners are still open to Tottenham sharing the ground in 2017-18 with long-term tenants West Ham while their new stadium is built.

Klopp's keen on Liverpool: Pressure mounts on Rodgers as German signals desire to end his sabbatical soon

DOMINIC KING: Brendan Rodgers' position at Liverpool has become even more vulnerable after Jurgen Klopp signalled his desire to manage in the Premier League.

Shaw tells Hector Moreno that horror leg break was not his fault as PSV man visits Man United star in hospital

Hector Moreno has revealed how Luke Shaw told him he was not to blame for the defender's double leg break after he visited the Manchester United defender in hospital.

Football's rich list... and this is just the agents! Forbes reveals staggering rundown of the money men behind the biggest stars

The latest Forbes list is out...who are the richest football agents currently operating

Business analysts Forbes have published their most recent findings on the world's richest football agents, with those responsible for brokering deals for the biggest names unsurprisingly near the top of the list. Premier League clubs spent over £1billion on transfers in 2015, shattering the equivalent figures recorded by the other major European leagues. With the role of the agent becoming more and more prominent, Sportsmail looks at the seven most powerful middle men currently doing business in the game.

Clinical All Blacks prove they've got plenty in reserve but Namibia show how far they have come with memorable try

All Blacks 58-14 Namibia: New Zealand cruise to commanding victory in Pool C despite the

NEW ZEALAND 58-14 NAMIBIA - MIKE DICKSON AT THE OLYMPIC STADIUM: New Zealand defeated Namibia 58-14 in the Pool C encounter of the Rugby World Cup at the Olympic Stadium on Thursday. The All Blacks were at their best in the first half, with tries scored by Victor Vito, Nehe Milner-Skudder (2), Malakai Fekitoa and Beauden Barrett. Julian Savea (2), Ben Smith and Codie Taylor also crossed the line in the second half, either side of a try for minnows Namibia by Johan Deysel.

Valdes on Chelsea's emergency goalkeeper list as Mourinho fears Begovic injury could derail season

SAMI MOKBEL: Chelsea are making contingency plans as Jose Mourinho fears an injury to Asmir Begovic could ruin their season. They have just one fit goalkeeper.

Manchester United tried to sign me two hours before January transfer window shut, says Brazil striker Pato 

PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 13: Alexandre Pato of Sao Paulo celebrates their first goal during the match Gremio v Sao Paulo as part of Brasileirao Series A 2015, at Arena do Gremio  on September 13, 2015 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Lucas Uebel/Getty Images)

Brazilian striker Alexandre Pato has claimed that Manchester United made a late attempt to sign him just two hours before before January transfer window shut.

MARTIN KEOWN: Rooney's displays remind me of Van Persie last year

Wayne Rooney of Manchester United looks dejected during the Capital One Cup match between Manchester United and Ipswich Town played at Old Trafford stadium, Manchester

Sportsmail columnist Martin Keown believes Wayne Rooney's performances are similar to that of Robin van Persie last season.

Wijnaldum admits struggling after fall from grace at crisis club Newcastle

Georginio Wijnaldum says it has been difficult going from Dutch Footballer of the Year and captain of champions PSV Eindhoven to the turmoil being faced by crisis club Newcastle.

Premier League Doctors' Group wants safeguards after Carneiro exits Chelsea

Chelsea's doctor Eva Carneiro appears to have an argument with Jose Mourinho manager of Chelsea    during the Barclays Premier League match between  Chelsea and Swansea  played at Stamford Bridge, London

The Premier League Doctors' Group has said safeguards need to be in place for team doctors treating players on the pitch following Eva Carneiro's departure from Chelsea.

Judge me on this match: Lancaster admits his fate hinges on England beating Wales

Stuart Lancaster admits his England fate hinges on beating Wales after controversial Rugby

CHRIS FOY: Stuart Lancaster has admitted that his entire England regime will be defined by selections and results over the next two matches - starting with Saturday's showdown against Wales at Twickenham. The head coach knows it has reached make-or-break time in his tenure, as he prepares for World Cup encounters with the Welsh and Australia in the space of seven days.

Deadly Dan means Wales CAN cope without Halfpenny

Sir Clive Woodward: 'Leigh Halfpenny's World Cup injury disaster could work in Wales'

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It's fascinating how the absence of one 'star' performer plays out for both his team and the opposition... as we are about to find out on Saturday night, when Leigh Halfpenny will be missing for Wales. In my experience these things are never quite as bad as they seem. And sometimes they actually work in your favour.

Gatland promises his side will 'go out to smash' Burgess at Twickenham 

NIK SIMON: The gunpowder was kept dry in the Welsh camp as Warren Gatland steered away from jibes about the inexperience of England centre Sam Burgess.

I'm not panicking, vows Lancaster as he backs Farrell and Burgess to shine

BAGSHOT, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24:  Stuart Lancaster, the England head coach, faces the media during the England meida session at Pennyhill Park on September 24, 2015 in Bagshot, England.  (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Head coach Stuart Lancaster has denied England's selection for Saturday's World Cup Pool A showdown with Wales has been influenced by how the visitors will play at Twickenham.

MARTIN SAMUEL: Lancaster's team selection shows scars of 2013 loss

Alex Cuthbert of Wales celebrates  scoring a try as Wales beat England in the 2013 Six Nations

England's defeat against Wales in 2013 is ingrained on Stuart Lancaster's mind, and that shows in England's team selection against Wales as he fears the Welsh power.

Robshaw used rugby to release anger as a child after death of his father, reveals England captain's mother

Being able to 'bash about on the rugby field' gave a young Chris Robshaw an outlet for his anger after the death of his father, the England captain's mother has revealed.

Warburton relishing one of biggest clashes in World Cup history as Wales prepare for Twickenham duel

Wales captain Sam Warburton has underlined the enormity of Saturday's World Cup showdown against England as he prepares to lead his team into battle for the historic clash at Twickenham.

McClaren can't beat the language barrier as Newcastle squad struggles to band together

Steve McClaren can't beat the language barrier as Newcastle United's cosmopolitan squad

NEIL ASHTON: When Jonny Wilkinson's mentor Steve Black was employed as a motivational speaker at Newcastle United, he told the players to sit back and visualise the moment they score in the famous black and white shirts. What followed will go some way to explaining why the 33,986 hardy souls who turned up at St James' Park to watch their Capital One Cup shaming against Sheffield Wednesday feel so disenfranchised.

Forest denied play-off place by late equaliser from Huddersfield's Huws

Huddersfield 1-1 Nottingham Forest: Emyr Huws cancels out Ryan Mendes' opener

HUDDERSFIELD TOWN 1-1 NOTTINGHAM FOREST - JOE BERNSTEIN AT THE JOHN SMITH'S STADIUM: Nottingham Forest were prevented from climbing into the top five of the Championship by a spectacular late equaliser from Huddersfield's Emyr Huws. Cape Verde international Ryan Mendes had scored his first goal in English football midway through the first half to put the visitors in control.

MARTIN SAMUEL: Newcastle have a mish-mash of players who are just passing through

The Toon Army let rip at McClaren and his men during the weekend defeat by Watford last weekend

THE DEBATE. Two points from six games and out of the League Cup to Sheffield Wednesday but Steve McClaren says it's not a crisis at Newcastle. Not everyone agrees.

Why I gave Thauvin just 1/10 rating, by Sportsmail's Craig Hope

NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23:  Florian Thauvin (R) of Newcastle strikes the ball during The Capital One Cup third round match between Newcastle United and Sheffield Wednesday at St.James Park on September 23, 2015, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images)

Our man in the north-east gave Newcastle's Florian Thauvin a merit mark of '1' during their 1-0 defeat by Sheffield Wednesday. Here, he explains the decision.

They can't attack, they can't defend... and they can't do much else right! The 10 problems at crisis club Newcastle

Newcastle United's season is hurtling towards crisis and we're not even out of September. Here, CRAIG HOPE looks at 10 things going wrong - on and off the pitch - at St James' Park...

Oh brother! Meet the young siblings who took all 10 wickets in an innings for Surrey

Curran brothers Tom and Sam take all 10 wickets for Surrey as are Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire's batsmen will not forget the name Curran in a hurry after they were forced to follow on against Surrey. Brothers Sam and Tom Curran took all ten wickets for recently promoted Surrey as they bowled Northamptonshire out for just 110.

Balotelli meets Baggio and Italian legend has some words of advice for AC Milan badboy

Mario Balotelli meets Roberto Baggio as Italian legend has words of advice for the AC

Roberto Baggio said he wanted to meet up with Mario Balotelli earlier this week to 'explain football' to him and the Italian footballing legend got his wish judging from this Instagram photo. Baggio think Balotelli is one of the world's best strikers but said he gives off an inaccurate image of himself.

Europeans Stenson, Casey and McIlroy top leaderboard after opening round of Tour Championship in Atlanta

DEREK LAWRENSON IN ATLANTA: Europe only has four golfers among the 29 competing here at the Tour Championship but how they made their presence felt on the opening day.

Firmino to miss Brazil's qualifiers after picking up knock in Capital One Cup 

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Brazil striker Roberto Firmino has withdrawn from the squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers and been replaced by 35-year old former AC Milan forward Ricardo Oliveira.

Gerrard says Real Madrid wanted him to cause 'a war' with Liverpool in order to force a move to the Bernabeu 

Steven Gerrard has revealed that Real Madrid wanted him to 'kick up a war' with Liverpool in order for the Spanish giants to sign him when Jose Mourinho was manager.

Life is a canvas for Inverness and Wales goalkeeper Fon Williams, whose original oil paintings are to be exhibited in a top gallery 

Life is a canvas for Inverness goalkeeper Owain Fon Williams, whose original oil paintings

When a goalkeeper makes an exhibition of himself, it usually spells trouble for his team. Not in the case of Owain Fon Williams. Where your average footballer might spend his free time golfing, playing snooker or on Playstation, the Inverness Caledonian Thistle No 1 prefers to pick up the palette and paints. So talented is he, in fact, that a collection of his original oil paintings is to be showcased at a three-month gallery exhibition in his native Wales next summer.

Look who's back... bad boy Ranger posts video of him running up sand dunes in Blackpool training gear despite having no future

Nile Ranger runs up sand dunes in bid to find favour at Blackpool

Oft-troubled striker Nile Ranger still has no future at Blackpool, despite being videoed training in the club's kit this week. The 24-year-old uploaded two posts to his Instagram account on Tuesday which showed him in Seasiders training attire while running up sand dunes as he was watched by a coach.

St Helens 16-32 Warrington: Wolves end season on high and resign Saints to fourth place ahead of play-offs

St Helens will face a tough road if they are to retain their Super League grand final crown after Warrington outplayed them to resign the Saints to a highest possible finish of fourth.

West Brom keeper Foster suffers setback to put England hopes in doubt

Ben Foster has suffered a set-back in his recovery from a serious knee injury, potentially jeopardising his hopes of winning a place in Roy Hodgson's England squad for Euro 2016.

Muller is Bayern Munich's Messi and is NOT for sale, insists Rummenigge

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has repeated his stance that Bayern Munich will not sell Thomas Muller, regardless of any transfer fee offered from interested clubs such as Manchester United.

Football League Q&A;: Heaton on saving Gerrard penalty in a cup final, struggling against Stoke and eating takeaway Chinese food after games

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The 29-year-old, who started his professional career at Manchester United, has played at seven other clubs before arriving at Turf Moor in 2013.

NEW BOY I: Manchester United starlet Pereira relishes a challenge... and stunning free-kick shows he's got nerves of steel

Manchester United starlet Andreas Pereira relishes a challenge... And he showed no nerves

MIKE KEEGAN: As he relaxed on his summer holidays Andreas Pereira may well have felt like the last cab in a taxi rank queue that grew almost every day. The teenage Manchester United winger/attacking midfielder went into the break with a new contract and the club's Under 21s Player of the Year award under his arms. While he lay on the beach and reflected on a season that could have hardly gone better, his thoughts may have turned to making the big breakthrough at Old Trafford over the coming months.

NEW BOY II: Chelsea youngster Kenedy proves his worth with latest impresive display... £6.7m fee for Brazilian already looks a bargain

Chelsea youngster Kenedy proves his worth with latest impressive display... The £6.7m fee

When talk first emerged of little-known Brazilian youngster Kenedy being lined up by Chelsea earlier this year, it was easy to draw conclusions of a typical 'loan-for-profit' deal that the Stamford Bridge club have been prolific users of in the Financial Fair Play era. The Blues list 32 players on their books being borrowed by other clubs, many of whom have little to no prospect of ever reaching the first team at Stamford Bridge, including three Brazilians. Priced at £6.7million, 19-year-old Kenedy looked like being another.

Aspas scored two against Barcelona while his former team-mates struggled against Carlisle... he's outperforming all of Liverpool's forwards

Liverpool flop Iago Aspas made headlines on Wednesday by putting Barcelona to the sword, but he's been putting Anfield's new attacking arrivals to shame since the start of the season.

After another night to forget and with Ancelotti poised, has Rodgers taken Liverpool as far as he can?

There is a flip chart kept behind a sofa in Brendan Rodgers's office at Liverpool's Melwood training ground which is worn from much use. It is an instrument that has come to define his reign.

Q&A;: What is football's new Athlete Biological Passport? The key questions over UEFA's blood-testing

UEFA president Michel Platini attends a press conference prior to the 65th FIFA Congress at Hallenstadion on May 28, 2015 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Philipp Schmidli/Getty Images)

NICK HARRIS examines the extent to which football has a doping problem and explains precisely how the ABP is being implemented in elite European football.

Usain Bolt, FIFA corruption and UFC star Rousey... contenders revealed for the 2015 William Hill Sports Book of the Year award

Ronda Rousey on list for William Hill Sports Book of the Year as UFC champion takes on

The longlist for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2015 has been revealed with Donald McRae aiming to land his third success in the competition. McCrae won in 1996 for 'Dark Trade' and in 2002 for 'In Black & White' and is looking to win a hat-trick of the most prestigious award of its type with his latest boxing blockbuster, 'A Man's World: The Double Life of Emile Griffith'. In 'A Man's World' McCrae explores Griffith's long career, the homophobia he faced and his struggle to come to terms with the death of an opponent following their last, terrible fight. 

Courtois gives the thumbs up as Chelsea crock shares rehab picture after knee surgery

Thibaut Courtois shares rehabilitation picture following knee surgery

Chelsea No 1 Thibaut Courtois has shared an update of his recovery following surgery on a knee injury that is expected to keep him sidelined for 10 weeks. The Belgium international tore his meniscus while training ahead of the Premier League champion's loss to Everton at Goodison Park on September 12 and subsequently underwent surgery in Spain.

Three goals in 374 minutes, no wins in six - the shocking stats behind Liverpool's sorry season so far

Liverpool needed penalties to overcome League Two Carlisle in the Capital One Cup on Wednesday 

The numbers make for grim reading. Only Newcastle have scored fewer, only Sunderland have whipped in fewer crosses. It wasn't meant to be this hard for Liverpool and Brendan Rodgers.

Manchester United boss Van Gaal left with defensive headache after Rojo is ruled out of Sunderland clash

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20:  Marcos Rojo of Manchester United during the Barclays Premier League match at St Mary's stadium between Southampton and Manchester United on September 20, 2015 in Southampton, United Kingdom.  (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)

Louis van Gaal will have to field a makeshift defence against Sunderland on Saturday after confirming Marcos Rojo will not be fit for the match at Old Trafford.

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Farrell and Burgess ready for match of their lives as England ring the changes for Wales showdown... and Ford faces up to axe

England gear up for Wales clash in training as Owen Farrell celebrates his birthday after

England have decided to opt for the route one approach against Wales, with the muscular trio of Owen Farrell (left), Sam Burgess (right) and Brad Barritt selected to start together at Twickenham. Partly by accident and partly by design, the subtle heart of the hosts' attacking game has been ripped away. Jonathan Joseph has been removed from contention by injury, but George Ford (centre) - another electrifying Bath back - has been dropped.

Ireland squad enjoy day out at Alton Towers as Murray says he ready to play in every match

Conor Murray is ready to play a crucial role for Ireland at scrum-half in the World Cup as

Conor Murray has prepared himself to play a role in all of Ireland's World Cup matches, with just two specialist scrum-halves in Joe Schmidt's squad. British and Irish Lions no 9 Murray may take a seat on the bench for Sunday's Wembley clash with Romania, with Eoin Reddan likely to step up to keep both men fresh. The whole Irish side took time away from their World Cup preparations to enjoy a day out at Alton Towers on Thursday.

Pocock and Kepu lay down Australia marker with fine opening win over Fiji

Australia 28-13 Fiji: David Pocock and Sekope Kepu star as Wallabies get Rugby World Cup

NIK SIMON AT THE MILLENNIUM STADIUM: The Group of Death is still waiting for someone to tear up the script but Australia could live to regret missing out on a bonus point in their opening-round victory over Fiji. Two tries from David Pocock and a third from Sekope Kepu kept the Wallabies hot on the tails of England and Wales, although their charge ran out of steam in the final 20 minutes.

Hogg believes Scotland 'sent a message' with five-try win over Japan and are confident of making last eight

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Stuart Hogg insists the five-try win over Japan has 'sent a message' to the rest of the World Cup teams that Scotland are now a force to be reckoned with as they aim for quarter-finals.

The Englishman coming for England: Yorkshire-born Francis replaces Lee

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Yorkshire-born Tomas Francis will start for Wales in the front row against England at Twickenham on Saturday. Francis comes in for Samson Lee who is only fit enough for the bench.

Bowe gets chance to make amends for Ireland in Wembley clash with Romania

Tommy Bowe should get the opportunity to atone for his poor form in the warm-up series when Ireland coach Joe Schmidt rotates his team for Sunday's World Cup clash with Romania.

Georgia are going places at the World Cup, powered by the wealth of their country's richest man Ivanishvili

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JONATHAN MCEVOY: One of the stars of this World Cup is a thin, shy billionaire with an astonishing collection of Picassos, flamingos and zebras.

We haven't broken any rules, blasts Gatland after Wales' training warning

Wales head coach Warren Gatland says he is astounded at being given an official warning by World Rugby for a breach of Rugby World Cup regulations during training.

South Africa make EIGHT changes for Samoa after shock Japan defeat

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South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer rung the changes on Wednesday as he named his side for Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash with Samoa but captain Jean de Villiers was spared the axe.

La Roux savours selfies with fans as France turn on style at sold-out Olympic Stadium against Romania thanks to Guitoune tries

France 38-11 Romania: Les Bleus eventually out-class gallant Oaks in Rugby World Cup 

FRANCE 38-11 ROMANIA - MIKE DICKSON AT THE OLYMPIC STADIUM: France's rugby players came to the Olympic Stadium talking of feeling the presence of the likes of Usain Bolt and Mo Farah and their great deeds.

FIXTURES, POOL STANDINGS AND RESULTS: Rugby World Cup latest

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18:  A general view during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between England and Fiji at Twickenham Stadium on September 18, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.  (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

The 2015 Rugby World Cup is underway and the long road to glory and the battle for the Webb Ellis Trophy has begun. Keep up with the latest standings from the pool stages.

INTERACTIVE GUIDE: Everything you need to know about Rugby World Cup

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With the Rugby World Cup upon us, Sportsmail has produced the ultimate guide to the tournament. Everything you need to know is here, from the fixtures to the ball to the stadiums.

Webb could miss eight months after foot injury ended World Cup dream 

CARDIFF, WALES - SEPTEMBER 05:  Wales player Rhys Webb breaks the tackle of Gonzalo Garcia of Italy during the International match between Wales and Ireland at Millennium Stadium on September 5, 2015 in Cardiff, Wales.  (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Rhys Webb suffered a serious foot injury during Wales' final World Cup warm-up game against Italy in Cardiff 19 days ago and was ruled out of the World Cup.

Ditched Ford will be scarred, says former England fly-half Flood

CHRIS FOY: England have been warned that George Ford could be left scarred by their shock decision to ditch him for Saturday's World Cup showdown with Wales at Twickenham.

Japan coach Jones says scheduling could be fairer after defeat by Scotland

Japan players leave the pitch after the Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Scotland and Japan at Kingsholm, Gloucester, England, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. Scotland won the match 45-10. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Japan head coach Eddie Jones refused to blame fatigue but suggested that scheduling at future World Cups could be made fairer after Scotland put an end to his team's heroics.

Tonga give boost to Cranleigh in Daily Mail Schools Trophy

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Cranleigh have made a confident start in the Daily Mail Schools Trophy helped by a visit from the Tongan World Cup squad. The Tongans spent two weeks at the Surrey base and helped out in training.

Spurs face rebuilding job worth thousands after Arsenal fans damage White Hart Lane

Tottenham face costly rebuilding job after Arsenal crowd trouble at White Hart Lane

Tottenham were urgently repairing White Hart Lane on Thursday following the crowd trouble that marred Wednesday's north London derby after Arsenal supporters' ugly rampage. The repair bill is likely to run into thousands of pounds after away supporters ripped off hoardings, destroyed seats and caused other damage throughout the stadium.

Manchester City's women side try out FIFA 16 and control themselves in 'surreal' gaming experience

Manchester City women try out Fifa 16 and take control of themselves in 'surreal' gaming

For the first time in the history of EA Sports award winning Fifa title gamers can play with women's teams on the football game. Manchester City's England contingent, including captain Steph Houghton, tried out the game as it was launched at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday.

Liverpool legend Dalglish sells 1984 European Cup medal for £165,000 in aide of wife's breast cancer charity

Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish sells 1984 European Cup winner's medal for £165,000 in

On Friday night Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish sold his 1984 European Cup winners medal for £165,000 at a charity auction in aid of his wife Marina's breast cancer appeal. The appeal has raised millions of pounds for those battling cancer on Merseyside since it was formed in 2005 after Marina was treated for breast cancer.

Chelsea striker Remy says he can do Costa's dirty work while bad-boy striker is suspended after FA ban

WALSALL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23:  Loic Remy of Chelsea (L) celebrates with Radamel Falcao Garcia as he scores their second goal during the Capital One Cup third round match between Walsall and Chelsea at Banks's Stadium on September 23, 2015 in Walsall, England.  (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

Chelsea forward Loic Remy says he is ready to fill Diego Costa's boots and lead the line in the suspended striker's absence as the Blues look to regain a foothold in the Barclays Premier League.

Fuller training with Oldham as veteran looks to earn contract with Dunn's side

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Former Stoke City striker Ricardo Fuller is training with Oldham. The 35-year-old has been joined by ex-Manchester United forward Febian Brandy, 26, on trial.

Ings proving the man for big occasion as he settles into life at Liverpool 

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23:  (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Danny Ings of Liverpool scores the first goal during the Capital One Cup third round match between Liverpool and Carlisle United at Anfield on September 23, 2015 in Liverpool, England.  (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Danny Ings has only made two starts and another couple of substitute appearances in his brief Liverpool career to date but he has quickly endeared himself to supporters.

Koeman says Southampton and Swansea are examples in how to run a 'football business' ahead of clash

Ronald Koeman believes Southampton and Swansea are examples of how to conduct 'football business' on and off the pitch.

Big clubs always get decisions, but referees are not to blame, says Bilic

With Diego Costa of Chelsea by his side referee Mike Dean consults with his linesman before sending off Gabriel Paulista of Arsenal during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal played at Stamford Bridge, London on September 19th 2015

Slaven Bilic believes referees such as Mike Dean aren not to blame when it comes to the preferential treatment of the Barclays Premier League's top sides.

De Bruyne shies away from limelight at Man City despite record price tag

Manchester City's £55million record signing Kevin de Bruyne says he does not want to be the star turn at the Etihad Stadium and has no ambitions to become captain.

Goal charts dominated by the unlikely hotshots... including one striker who started the season at 300-1 to finish in top spot

The unlikely men at the top of the Premier League goalscoring charts: Riyad Mahrez, Callum

The new Barclays Premier League season may only be a few weeks old, but while Manchester City are a familiar name at the top of the table, the goalscoring charts look a little different to the norm. While the usual suspects of Sergio Aguero, Diego Costa and Wayne Rooney fail to fire, forwards from the likes of Leicester City, Bournemouth, Watford, Swansea City and Southampton are dominating the early goal rankings. Few would have predicted the names of Riyad Mahrez and Callum Wilson to be topping the table, even at this early stage, with both of the pair valued at 250/1 and 66/1 respectively to finish the campaign as top goalscorer when the season started. 

FIFA 16 review: PS4 and Xbox One release date arrives and EA Sports have delivered a classic

FIFA 16 review: PS4 and Xbox One release date arrives... from addictive Ultimate Team to

MATT LAWLESS REVIEW: This year's eagerly-anticipated offering from EA Sports - available to buy now - received over 500,000 pre-orders in the UK alone. Whatever way you look at it numbers are absolutely astounding.

Former Real Madrid youngster Montavez signs deal at Watford

19-year-old midfielder Fran Montavez has earned a one-year deal at Watford after the former Real Madrid man impressed Quique Sanchez Flores during a trial spell.

Borini relishing Man United challenge as Sunderland search for first win

SUNDERLAND, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 24 : Fabio Borini (L) leads the line during a Sunderland AFC training session at the Academy of Light on September 24, 2015 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Ian Horrocks/Sunderland AFC via Getty Images)

Fabio Borini is relishing Sunderland's trip to Old Trafford on Saturday as The Black Cats look to register their first win of the season and relieve the pressure on manager Dick Advocaat.

WIN two tickets to watch Arsenal vs Manchester United at the Emirates

MailOnline and Europcar are offering you and a friend the chance to watch the Gunners host fierce rivals Manchester United in their Premier League clash at Emirates Stadium on Sunday October 4.

KAPOW! Fury wears Batman costume and KOs the Joker as he ups psychological battle with his heavyweight rival Klitschko

Tyson Fury dresses as BATMAN for press conference with Wladimir Klitschko... and he even

Tyson Fury ensured he was the centre of attention at Wednesday's press conference with Wladimir Klitschko after arriving the Hilton Hotel in Syon Park, London, dressed as Batman. The heavyweight challenger took on the role of The Caped Crusader and even entered the room to the superhero's theme tune as those in attendance watched on in surprise. Fury, who faces Klitschko for his WBA, WBO and IBF titles in Dusseldorf on October 24, brought a smile to the face of the giant Ukrainian before taking his seat.

Vettel keeps Hamilton on his championship toes ahead of Japanese Grand Prix

Sebastian Vettel keeps Lewis Hamilton on his championship toes ahead of Japanese GP 

Lewis Hamilton considers Sebastian Vettel to be a serious threat to his championship bid, but has hailed Ferrari's resurgence as 'great' for Formula One. Hamilton remains the odds-on favourite to secure consecutive titles despite Vettel's victory in Singapore last Sunday. With six races to go, the Ferrari driver is now 49 points adrift of Hamilton, who retired for the first time this season after a loss of power at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

Grosjean forced to talk in the rain after cash-strapped Lotus are LOCKED OUT at Japanese Grand Prix

Romain Grosjean completes media duties in the rain after cash-strapped Lotus are LOCKED

Lotus driver Romain Grosjean was forced to conduct his Japanese Grand Prix media briefings in the rain after his red-faced team were locked out of their hospitality tent on Thursday. The British-based constructor face an uncertain future amid mounting money problems which came to a head here in Suzuka.

Helicopter hired for Super League finale as race for shield goes to the wire with four teams in contention

Super League officials are hiring a helicopter to ensure the league leaders' shield can be presented on Friday night. Leeds are in pole position to lift the trophy ahead of Wigan and St Helens.

Forget £7.5m prize, I would rather have FedEx title on my CV, insists McIlroy

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 23:  Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland catches a ball during a practice round for the TOUR Championship By Coca-Cola at East Lake Golf Club on September 23, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy has a decent chance of being £7.5million richer come Sunday night but he provoked open-mouthed astonishment when he said it wouldn't mean much to him.

Day: 'It's like Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlory had a baby... and I was it'

Jason Day has likened his emergence as golf's world number one to if Rory Mcllroy and Jordan Speith had a baby. Day's victory at the BMW Championship saw him overtake Mcllroy as he world's top player.

LTA bring in former cycling boss Keen as stopgap Performance Director while they wait on candidates to free up

MIKE DICKSON: The Lawn Tennis Association announced that it was suspending its search for a Performance Director and turning to a cycling expert for interim leadership.

Mayweather can be replaced by Brook as welterweight's Special One

Kell Brook v Frankie Gavin
Kell Brook wins.
Matchroom Boxing at the O2 Arena, London.
Pic: Kevin Quigley/Daily Mail

EDDIE HEARN COLUMN: Floyd Mayweather is stepping away, or so he says, and now it is time for Kell Brook to show he is the Special One of welterweight boxing.

Pietersen admits Ashes win proved England were right to snub recall

Batsman Kevin Pietersen was thrilled to see England reclaim the Ashes this summer and accepts their performance went some way to vindicating his own exile.

Moore chasing top autumn prizes after surprise showing at Newmarket

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Ryan Moore is ready for a shot at major autumn prizes both domestically and internationally after finishing third on Peterhof on his surprise comeback at Newmarket.

Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Friday, September 25

Jockey Tony Hamilton leads the field in the William Hill Ayr Gold Cup in Ayr, Scotland on September 19, 2015.  



Don't Touch 3rd right Red and Green silks ridden by Tony Hamilton leads the field in the William Hill Ayr Gold Cup on September 19, 2015 in Ayr, Scotland.  



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Sportsmail racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his guides to Friday's races at Newmarket, Haydock and Worcester.

JAPANESE GRAND PRIX MEMORIES: Senna and Prost collide twice and Hill lands world title... look back at best the moments

F1 JAPANESE GP MEMORIES: Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost collide (twice) while Damon Hill

Despite the days of the Japanese Grand Prix being a title decider looking a distant memory, Suzuka still holds appeal as we look back at our favourite moments and pictures from the circuit inclduing the famous collisions of Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost as well Damon Hill's highly popular title win in 1996.

PROFILE: Ancelotti knows how to win titles, play good football and manage egos... it's no wonder Liverpool are in

MATT BARLOW: If you are an ambitious football club in search of a new manager then Carlo Ancelotti belongs on the wish-list. Somewhere near the top. Probably at the top.

MARTIN SAMUEL: Diego Costa may be a nasty piece of work but there's a grudging admiration for him

Arsenal's Brazilian defender Gabriel (L) and Chelsea's Brazilian-born Spanish striker Diego Costa (2nd R) are separated by Arsenal's Czech goalkeeper Petr Cech (C) as they clash during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in London on September 19, 2015. AFP PHOTO / IAN KINGTON \n\nRESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.        (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images)

Diego Costa is that guy. You know That Guy. The one everyone hates; the villain. There remains some grudging admiration for Costa. He is That Guy. And he just doesn't care.

LIVERPOOL VIEW: Ancelotti would be great fit... but we still want Klopp to replace Rodgers

Dortmund's head coach Juergen Klopp (L) greets Real Madrid's Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti before the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg football match Real Madrid FC vs Borussia Dortmund at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on April 2, 2014.   AFP PHOTO/ GERARD JULIEN        (Photo credit should read GERARD JULIEN/AFP/Getty Images)

Carlo Ancelotti is seen as the second choice as Jurgen Klopp is more charismatic, more dynamic and Liverpool have many similarities to Dortmund.