Will Castle
@willcastlesport
Sports Reporter @Independent | DMs open, views are my own.
Pretty special to interview Ivan Rakitic. The unsung hero of arguably football's greatest ever team in Barcelona 14/15 🪄 The Croatian maestro had his say on Lamine Yamal, Luis Enrique and next steps as a potential retirement beckons ⤵️ independent.co.uk/sport/football…
EXCL: Crystal Palace ultras delivered a suitcase of fake money to Uefa's Nyon HQ in protest to their club's Europa League demotion. The CAS confirmed the club's appeal mere hours after. Full story ⤵️ independent.co.uk/sport/football…
Cole Palmer was Chelsea’s hero in the United States - he can be England’s next. 🌎🏆 independent.co.uk/sport/football…
The Club World Cup has been mired by non-footballing matters for the last four weeks. But by doing the unthinkable, Chelsea have switched focus back to the beautiful game. Chelsea are world champions. My report from the MetLife ⤵️ independent.co.uk/sport/football…
The Club World Cup's "solar system" trophy has been fully opened up for the players to pass as they make their individual entrances. They'll no doubt turn it back into plate form for the presentation, so Gianni Infantino can use his special key and be the centre of attention.
Heavy security presence, namely the secret service, around the MetLife ahead of this afternoon's #ClubWorldCup final. Donald Trump will be here, on the one-year anniversary of his attempted assassination.
🇫🇷 PSG fans making their march towards the MetLife. Significantly more than seen in previous games. They’ve flown out in numbers. #ClubWorldCup
Sat down with Marc Cucurella ahead of the #ClubWorldCup final 🇪🇸 From booed by his own fans to beloved, he’s been through the psychological wringer at Chelsea. An interesting insight into the mind of the now indispensable left-back 🧠 independent.co.uk/sport/football…
We are slowly but surely witnessing a tactical evolution under Enzo Maresca. But against this PSG side, progress can be undone in an instant. Previewing tomorrow’s #ClubWorldCup final 🏆 the-independent.com/sport/football…
That was up there with the best atmospheres I've ever experienced. Deafening stuff. The trilogy bout may have underwhelmed, but it doesn't detract away from what the #TaylorSerrano rivalry has achieved 🥊 independent.co.uk/sport/boxing/t…
🇦🇺 Cherneka Johnson just made history as the first ever Australian undisputed champion. Male or female. #TaylorSerrano
📍 Madison Square Garden. This is bucket list stuff. #TaylorSerrano 3️⃣
Main card for #TaylorSerrano 3⃣ gets underway in about 15 minutes 🇮🇪🇵🇷 Follow live from MSG ⤵️ independent.co.uk/sport/boxing/t…
More from Maresca on Madueke's exit: "If players want to leave, it's difficult for the club and the manager. Noni decided he wanted to leave and if he's happy, we are."
Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Noni Madueke has left to Chelsea group ahead of an expected move to Arsenal. "Noni is in contact with the new club. He is going to be (announced) in the next hours."
Xabi Alonso is looking to emulate the sort of transformation Luis Enrique has achieved at PSG. He's got a long way to go. #ClubWorldCup independent.co.uk/sport/football…
Just the small section of PSG fans behind Donnarumma’s goal, surrounded by a sea of white. They’re the only ones singing. #ClubWorldCup
Two absolute howlers from Real Madrid's centre-back pairing, both pounced on by Ousmane Dembele to give PSG an early two-goal lead. Nightmare start for Xabi Alonso. #ClubWorldCup
It's Valverde who moves from midfield into right-back for Real Madrid, filling in for the injured Trent. #ClubWorldCup
Kick-off for Real Madrid vs PSG has been delayed by 10 minutes. Both teams arrived to the MetLife late after being caught in traffic. #ClubWorldCup