Michael Emons

Broadcast Journalist and Sports Journalist at BBC

Sports journalist for the BBC Sport website. Reporter / live text commentator - football, boxing, snooker, tennis, F1 and athletics. Proud father. My views.

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Articles

How Antony became a Real Betis 'hero' after Manchester United sadness

1 week ago | bbc.com | Michael Emons |Simon Stone

Image source, ReutersImage caption, Real Betis had never made it past the quarter-finals of a European competition before reaching this season's Conference League finalSuch has been Antony's impact on loan at Real Betis from Manchester United, the Spanish club's players are seemingly willing to go to any lengths to keep the Brazilian winger. "Antonio of Triana," started the sinister-sounding message on the Instagram page belonging to Betis captain Isco.
Brazil 'best team in the world' - new boss Ancelotti

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Michael Emons

New Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said he is "honoured and proud to lead the best team in the world" and targeted winning the 2026 World Cup. The 65-year-old was unveiled as Brazil boss in a news conference at the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) headquarters. AdvertisementThe Italian joins the Selecao having been Real Madrid manager for the past four years. He has won the Champions League on three occasions and the La Liga title twice over two spells in charge.
Carlo Ancelotti: Brazil 'best in the world', says new national team boss

1 week ago | bbc.com | Michael Emons

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Carlo Ancelotti receives the Brazilian national team shirt from Samir Xaud, the president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF)New Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said he is "honoured and proud to lead the best team in the world" and targeted winning the 2026 World Cup. The 65-year-old was unveiled as Brazil boss in a news conference at the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) headquarters.
Manchester United 2-0 Aston Villa: Tough season ends on high note for United

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Michael Emons

Manchester United end the Premier League season in 15th position, their lowest finish since one season in the old Second Division in 1974-75. However, manager Ruben Amorim still retained full support from the fans when he spoke to them on the pitch, immediately after the final whistle. He said: "First of all, I want to apologise for the season.
Manchester United 2-0 Aston Villa: Controversial and messy end to season

1 week ago | bbc.com | Michael Emons

Aston Villa missed out on the Champions League by the smallest margin as their campaign ended in hugely controversial fashion. Down to 10 men after goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was sent off for charging out of his penalty area and barging Rasmus Hojlund to the floor, Villa's hopes looked over. But with Everton taking the lead at Newcastle, Villa were in the top five and then felt they should have had the opening goal at Old Trafford only for Morgan Rogers' effort to be disallowed.
Aston Villa complain to Premier League after 'big mistake' at Old Trafford

1 week ago | bbc.com | Michael Emons

Aston Villa will complain to the Premier League after a "big mistake" by referee Thomas Bramall contributed to them losing 2-0 at Manchester United and missing out on the Champions League. With the match goalless and Villa down to 10 men after goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was sent off, the visitors thought they had scored when Morgan Rogers nudged the ball away from United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir and slotted home.
Villa complain to Premier League after 'big mistake'

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Michael Emons

2 hours agoDay one of the 2025 French Open featured Aryna Sabalenka, Frances Tiafoe, and Lorenzo Musetti all dominant in their first-round matches—but it was the tournament’s tribute to its greatest champion, 14-time men’s single winner Rafael Nadal, that was the true crowd-pleaser. With Rafa’s friends and …
Man Utd v Aston Villa: Team news

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Michael Emons

Is this a sign of what is to come for Manchester United with the players they are happy to let leave in the summer? United boss Ruben Amorim leaves goalkeeper Andre Onana, winger Alejandro Garnacho and forward Joshua Zirkzee out of the matchday squad. Victor Lindelof, who is out of contract in the summer, starts, while Christian Eriksen, set to leave the club, is among the substitutes.
Arsenal win 'ultimate trophy' with 'more to come'

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Michael Emons

Captain Kim Little says Arsenal's Women's Champions League triumph is the "best moment" of her career, while Gunners manager Renee Slegers believes this is just the start for the club. Substitute Stina Blackstenius scored the only goal as Arsenal beat reigning champions Barcelona 1-0 in the Lisbon final. AdvertisementIt is a second title for the only English women's side to be champions of Europe, adding to their 2007 victory. "It felt like this was our year," said Little.
Arsenal's long journey to the 'ultimate trophy' of the Women's Champions League

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Michael Emons

Little and England captain Leah Williamson were two of the Gunners best players in Portugal and they jointly lifted the trophy amid the celebrations on the pitch. For Williamson, who held the Women's Euros trophy aloft three years ago following England's 2-1 win over Germany at Wembley, it was a special moment at the club she has always supported. When Arsenal won the title in 2007, a 10-year-old Williamson had been one of the mascots for the second leg match against Swedish side Umea.