Steven Naismith hopes Hearts use home advantage to turn around European play-off
Posted Friday, August 23, 2024 by PA
Hearts boss Steven Naismith hopes for a turnaround in fortunes in the return leg at Tynecastle after Daniel Oyegoke’s late own goal gave Viktoria Plzen a 1-0 win at the Doosan Arena.It looked like the Jambos would return from the first leg of their Europa League play-off tie in Czechia with a goalless draw until it all changed in the final minute of six added at the end of t...Full Story »
Hearts suffer narrow loss to Viktoria Plzen in Europa League play-off first leg
Posted Friday, August 23, 2024 by PA
Luckless Daniel Oyegoke’s own goal deep in second-half stoppage-time gave Viktoria Plzen a narrow 1-0 advantage over Hearts in their Europa League play-off tie in the Doosan Arena.The home side probably had more of the clear-cut chances in the first leg in Czechia but it looked like Steven Naismith’s side would take a goalless draw back to Tynecastle for the return game next week.How...Full Story »
Kilmarnock beaten after FC Copenhagen awarded controversial penalty
Posted Friday, August 23, 2024 by PA
Kilmarnock suffered the cruellest of European defeats in the Danish capital as they went down 2-0 to FC Copenhagen.Killie frustrated their hosts for much of the first leg of their UEFA Conference League play-off but fell to a harsh VAR-assisted penalty and then a set-piece goal just as five minutes of stoppage-time elapsed.Kilmarnock goalkeeper Kieran O’Hara, again deputising for the injur...Full Story »
Steve Cooper says Leicester are ‘excited’ to be returning to action
Posted Thursday, August 22, 2024 by PA
Leicester boss Steve Cooper is “excited” at the prospect of getting his players back out for their second Premier League clash of the season.The Foxes were very much second best in the first half of their return to the top flight against Tottenham but Jamie Vardy’s 57th minute equaliser helped them earn a draw following a more encouraging second period.Cooper is now preparing t...Full Story »
Daily Laugh - Forest close to agreeing fee to sign Nketiah
Posted Thursday, August 22, 2024 by 7M Sport
Let's start our Daily Laugh today. Forest close to agreeing fee to sign Nketiah Arsenal fans Tottenham's new logo Joao Felix when he enters the dressing room.. Gundogan Chelsea's squad after re-signing Joao Felix This Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow! (Credit: Justtoonit, originaltrollfootba...Full Story »
RON THE MONEY? Cristiano Ronaldo hints he has secretly married Georgina Rodriguez in video on new YouTube channel
Posted Thursday, August 22, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk
CRISTIANO RONALDO has possibly dropped the bombshell that he is a married man, after referring to long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez as his "wife". The footballing icon, 39, has been dating Georgina since 2016. Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez appeared to both be wearing rings in a new video Credit: YouTube/UR · Cristiano Ronaldo had also referred to Georgina as 'my wife' Credi...Full Story »
Transfer Talk: Lukaku's move from Chelsea to Napoli imminent
Posted Thursday, August 22, 2024 by ESPN
Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku is set to complete a deal to Napoli, according to Fabrizio Romano. Chelsea have been keen to offload the 31-year-old Belgium international this summer, with Napoli favorites to sign the striker for most of the transfer window. It is reported that Napoli's representatives will travel to London in the next 24 hours with all parties involved confident of a deal being ...Full Story »
Barcelona chief Deco: Williams rejected us
Posted Thursday, August 22, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com
Deco has confirmed Williams rejected Barca's approach this summer. "I want him to come, but he doesn't want to come," Deco told COPE. When asked if anyone else will be recruited, Deco replied: "Yes." Barca coach Hansi Flick has made a request to Deco to bring in a new winger capable of playing on the left flank.Full Story »
Viral women's footballer compared to Megan Fox as she nets during season opener
Posted Thursday, August 22, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk
Football fans on social media were delighted to see Peterborough United star Tara Mae Kirk, who has been compared to Megan Fox, get off the mark for the Posh Whenever Tara Kirk plays for Peterborough, goals usually follow (Image: Supplied) Football fans on social media were celebrating with joy after seeing viral star Tara Mae Kirk get off the mark this season for Peterborough United. The stu...Full Story »
Man City near agreement for Ilkay Gündogan reunion - source
Posted Thursday, August 22, 2024 by ESPN
Manchester City are close to completing a deal to re-sign Ilkay Gundogan, a source has told ESPN. Gundogan is set to leave Barcelona after just one year and return to the Etihad Stadium, where he spent seven highly successful seasons before moving to Spain last summer. The midfielder will travel to Manchester on Wednesday with an official announcement expected before the weekend. Gundogan coul...Full Story »