Jurgen Klopp confirms Liverpool return date after receiving hero's welcome at legends gameJurgen Klopp returned to Anfield to help manage Liverpool Legends against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, and he spoke of his desire to come back after the final whistleView 2 Images Jurgen Klopp enjoyed his return to Anfield (Image: PETER POWELL / AFP via Getty Images)Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that he'll be back at Anfield next year after enjoying the experience of Saturday's legends game. ‌Although he didn't take to the pitch, Klopp was still one of the star attractions for the game against Borussia Dortmund legends. The German spent eight-and-a-half years in charge of Liverpool before stepping down at the end of the 2023-24 campaign, having previously managed Dortmund. Liverpool raced into a 2-0 lead through goals from Thiago and Jay Spearing before Dortmund fought back to draw 2-2 at Anfield. However, if he was to return to England, it would be with Liverpool because he can't see himself managing a rival club.

A judge has described the case of a couple who had shared a life together for decades but found themselves in court at the later stage of their lives over the breach of a protection order as a “very sad situation”. The court heard that the accused, who is originally from Morocco, had lived in Spain for many years before moving to Ireland decades ago. He denied the allegation and told the court the couple argued but would reconcile. The accused told the court that he speaks several languages, including Spanish, Arabic, Italian and French. In a victim impact statement, the woman told the court she had been terrified by her former partner.

Ronan O’Gara was left counting the injury cost of La Rochelle’s card-heavy 26-15 defeat against 14-player Bayonne at San Sebastian’s Reale Arena a week ahead of the Challenge Cup round-of-16 outing against Prem side Newcastle Red Bulls. Fullback Davit Niniashvili had to be replaced late-on after he stayed on the floor following a bone-crunching tackle. Pierre Mignoni’s side head into their Champions Cup round-of-16 match against Stormers next weekend at Stade Mayol without a win since January. And the Top 14’s injury woes mounted when backrow Lewis Ludlam suffered a nasty-looking shoulder injury on the hour while diving over to score. Ben Tameifuna scored a 75th-minute try as Champions Cup holders Bordeaux warmed up for next weekend’s round-of-16 match against Prem side Leicester with a come-from-behind 21-17 win at Lyon.

Despite US claims to have devastated Iran’s military, Reuters cited intelligence sources as saying Washington could only be certain it had destroyed a third of Iran’s missile and drone arsenal. US media reported that a missile and drone attack on Prince Sultan airbase in Saudi Arabia wounded at least 12 US soldiers, two of them seriously. Since the US-Israeli attack on Iran on February 28, Saudi Arabia has been able to divert some of its oil exports by pipeline to the Red Sea. The US is the only party in the Iran conflict to possess the weapon, though Tehran has been using ballistic missiles carrying cluster warheads in its strikes on Israel. Such an escalation, possibly combined with renewed direct confrontation between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, could lead to a major regional conflagration, Al-Muslimi said.

Women's Super League semi-final: Career Decisions UCC Glanmire 89 Liffey Celtics 72Career Decisions UCC Glanmire will contest the final of the Domino’s Women’s Super League following their impressive win over Liffey Celtics at the Mardyke Arena on Saturday. Scorers for Career Decisions UCC Glanmire: V Cumber 30, J Watkins 20, C O’Sullivan 14, A Murphy 9. Scorers for Liffey Celtics: B Kane 17, K Williamson 15, D Bursch 12. Career Decisions UCC Glanmire: A McKenna, J O’Shea, C O’Sullivan, A Murphy, M Furlong, J Watkins, M Loughrey, L Walsh, E Dunne, F McDonnell. Liffey Celtics: B Kane, C Langan, C Mulleady, S Brady, A Doyle, K Williamson, D Bursch, C Njonguo, C Boyce, S Tiernan, E Boyce, A O’Connor.

The two people arrested in connection with the roadside attack on Scarlett Faulkner have been charged. A woman in her 40s and a juvenile in her teens were both arrested after the serious assault which occurred on the R494 road outside Birdhill village, Co Tipperary, at about 5.30pm last Saturday.

URC: Zebre 12 Ulster 28Ulster claimed a bonus-point 28-12 victory over 14-man Zebre in Parma. Tom McAllister drew Ulster level with his first try for the province and in the 29th minute Simone Gesi was shown a red card for Zebre after appearing to claw at the eyes of Stuart McCloskey. The teams went in level at the break but Rob Herring went over to put Ulster ahead four minutes after the restart while Zac Ward added a third try in the 53rd minute following a good break from Juarno Augustus. The bonus point was secured with 10 minutes left by Werner Kok, and Nathan Doak added his second conversion to go with two from James Humphreys. There was still time for Zebre to grab a second try through Jacopo Trulla, while Scott Wilson was shown a late yellow card for Ulster.

As a mother of four boys, teenagers riding e-bikes had become one of my biggest parenting fears. The following day, a number of their mates agreed to talk to me about their involvement in the growing illegal e-bike culture. That's actually being with their mates, but their logical brains are still developing, and they think it is about the e-bikes. We have already taken social media away and we are coming for e-bikes, but what are we replacing them with? Where are the safe spaces, the programs, the mentors, the fun that allows kids to be kids and gives these boys the same sense of belonging - without the danger?

Children's home plan for three-bed Stoke-on-Trent semiPlans have been lodgedView Image Sneyd Hill off Leek New Road in Sneyd GreenPlans have been lodged to turn a Stoke-on-Trent semi into a children's home. The proposed home is earmarked for a three-bed property on Leek New Road in Sneyd Green. ‌A change of use planning application has been submitted to Stoke-on-Trent City Council. ‌The applicant is Mr M Azam who is employed as a residential care worker by the local authority. Article continues belowEnsure our latest headlines always appear at the top of your Google SearchGet daily headlines and breaking news emailed to you - it’s FREE

Sam Curran offers a notable counterpoint during a county pre-season in which the treatment of players discarded by England has become a hot topic. But, after being axed 13 months ago ahead of the Champions Trophy, Surrey all-rounder Curran made a bold move, calling for a meeting with McCullum. I was out the team and just kind of asked what I needed to do,' Curran tells Daily Mail Sport. Curran spent Saturday volunteering at St Albans, acknowledging the importance of people mucking in at recreational clubs. 'It's very cold and still does not feel like cricket season, but it's great to see all the local people and I've been helping put up some sight screens,' he says.

Volterra laid down the pace early on and he set an even gallop as Jamie Spencer on the 8-11 favourite stalked at the rear. With a Group One win last season at Royal Ascot under his belt Docklands looked the class act and so it proved. “He did win it well, his consistency is really something that is just a credit to him every time. “We’re here today with a lot of better horses because of him, he’s been such a star. He’ll go to Ascot and then we’ll have to come up with a plan when we see how he is after that.”

With 75 days until the start of the 2026 World Cup, the pressure on the United States men's national team has only built more and more before it welcomes the globe on home soil. Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT squad suffered a humiliating 5-2 loss to Belgium in Atlanta. Belgium's first close chance in the first half came in the 36th minute, thanks to Turner. The Benfica winger curled a shot past Turner - who reacted too late - and tripled the advantage. The Belgian pounced on it and hit a low shot that Turner did not even bother diving for.

Organisers of Saturday’s Together Alliance demonstration claimed 500,000 people had taken a public stand against the Far Right in London. With police estimates, as ever, much lower, it was still clearly the biggest ever national demonstration the UK has ever seen against the Far Right. ‌The banners name-checked places from near and far – ‘Chesterfield Dump Trump’, ‘Cornwall against Fascism’, ‘Nottingham Fights Back’, ‘St Albans Together’. ‌“I believe that one fine day,” the crowds sang, “the power of love will rise above the love of power”, holding placards that read ‘Folk Against The Far Right’, ‘London Sea Shanty Collective’, and ‘sing for unity’. And while every one of Far Right activist Tommy Robinson’s marches have had counterprotests, it seemed no fascists had wanted to counter 500,000 people.

Senegal's players parade with the African Cup of Nations trophy ahead of a friendly against Peru in Paris. It was Mohamed Ouahbi’s first game at the helm, just three months out from the 2026 World Cup. Senegal's Sadio Mane with the African Cup of Nations trophy after the final against Morocco on January 18th. Photograph: Sebastien Bozon/AFP via Getty ImagesEcuador coach Sebastian Beccacece said he was satisfied with a draw against the “African champions”. “If you are a top-level team, ranked eighth in the world and World Cup semi-finalists, you don’t have weaknesses.

In Division 1A, Lansdowne strengthened their hold on third spot with an impressive 31-19 win over Clontarf at the Aviva Stadium back pitch. Ballynahinch were in sparkling form in Ballymacarn Park, beating Old Belvedere 38-12. Young Munster claimed a valuable 22-20 away win over St Mary’s College but missed out on the top four. Terenure College also produced a statement result, defeating Cork Constitution 21-5 at Lakelands Park, with Griffin Culver, Luke Clohessy and Will Hickey all crossing as they hold fourth spot going into the final week of play. Railway Union made it 15 wins in a row with a commanding 39-0 win over Old Belvedere.