Napoli and Kvaratskhelia face stalemate in contract talks Negotiations between Napoli and star winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia have hit a standstill, with significant differences in salary expectations, according to Calciomercato. The Georgian international’s representatives are seeking a raise to €8 million per season, while Napoli remain firm at €5 million. The 23-year-old ha...Full Story »

The Football Association has reportedly launched a safeguarding probe into a ‘leading Premier League figure’ who was previously investigated by police for a number of alleged sexual offences. It is claimed that three women have reported the man to police over a period of several years. All the cases have now been dropped. An investigation has reportedly been launched into a leading...Full Story »

Burnley boss Scott Parker felt his side were denied a fair goal when Jaidon Anthony’s second-half header was ruled out in their goalless draw with West Brom.Burnley have failed to find the back of the net in their last three games and Alex Palmer had to be on the ball to deny Jeremy Sarmiento in the first half.The visitors forced the issue in the second period and thought they had their de...Full Story »

Neil Critchley insisted Hearts did not deserve to lose after they dropped their first Conference League points in a 2-0 defeat at home to Bundesliga side Heidenheim.The Edinburgh outfit, who had won their first two games in the competition, were on top in the first half and spurned a host of chances to get themselves in front.However, the Germans gained the upper hand after the break and broke t...Full Story »

Interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy praised match-winner Amad Diallo’s attitude and aptitude after Manchester United ended their 380-day wait for a European victory against PAOK.Erik ten Hag’s successor Ruben Amorim watched from afar as the Red Devils kicked on from draws in their first three Europa League matches and secured a first continental victory since last October.United&rsqu...Full Story »

Philippe Clement admits it was “never an easy decision” to drop skipper James Tavernier ahead of Rangers’ 1-1 Europa League draw with Olympiacos.The 33-year-old has been almost an ever-present when fit since arriving in 2015 but there has been growing criticism over his performances this season and the Gers boss took a big decision to replace him with right-back Dujon Sterling ...Full Story »

Ange Postecoglou backed young Tottenham forward Will Lankshear to learn from his roller-coaster night in front of a raucous Rams Park crowd after he was sent off in a thrilling 3-2 loss at Galatasaray in the Europa League.Lankshear scored his first goal for the club in the 18th minute from Brennan Johnson’s cross to cancel out Yunus Akgun’s sixth-minute opener.However, the 19-year-ol...Full Story »

The superstar has struggled since his blockbuster move to Saudi Arabia. Al-Hilal could rip up Neymar's contract He has been hit by injuries with an ACL tear keeping him sidelined for a year. Neymar, 32, made a return to action last month but featured in just two matches, for a grand total of 42 minutes, before picking up another injury. He has now been ruled out for three weeks with a muscle...Full Story »

Luton manager Rob Edwards thought his side were worthy winners as they climbed out of the Championship relegation zone by beating in-form Cardiff 1-0.Jacob Brown headed home Alfie Doughty’s 57th-minute corner to earn the Hatters a first win in four games.And it moved them above the Bluebirds, who came into the game on a six-match unbeaten run.“I think we played well, but you can see ...Full Story »

Sunderland boss Regis le Bris was not happy with his side’s performance in their 0-0 draw at Preston in the Championship.A second successive goalless draw extended the visitors’ unbeaten run to seven matches and edged them two points clear at the top of the table.But their display at Deepdale did not reach Le Bris’ standards.“We are not happy because this was not the perf...Full Story »