Newport are boosted by a pair of new strikers ahead of the Sky Bet League Two clash with Barnet. Reece Grego-Cox has joined the Exiles from QPR on a loan deal until January and Rhys Healey has arrived from Cardiff, going straight into the squad at Rodney Parade. That duo are joined by a third loanee after defender Kyle Cameron arrived in south Wales from Newcastle. Newport are yet to taste vi...Full Story »

Watford's new signings Daryl Janmaat, Younes Kaboul and Roberto Pereyra are unlikely to start when they host Arsenal on Saturday. Along with the fit-again Isaac Success they are in contention, but manager Walter Mazzarri is not expected to make many changes to the team that last week lost 2-1 to Chelsea. He rotated his squad for Tuesday's 2-1 EFL Cup defeat by Gillingham, but the Italian spoke...Full Story »

Tottenham lost 1-0 to Atletico Madrid in their International Champions Cup fixture at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia. A first-half goal from Atletico's Diego Godin proved enough to ensure their second defeat from as many games in the competition. They lost their opening fixture 2-1 to Juventus at the same venue. Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino began with both of his new signings...Full Story »

Andrea Pirlo feels no anger towards Antonio Conte for excluding him from Italy's Euro 2016 squad, saying the coach was upfront with him about the decision. Pirlo, who came out of international retirement to play a role in Italy's qualification for the tournament, always knew that making the final squad would be unlikely, given his decision to play football in the USA. The midfielder has been...Full Story »

Pro football in the United States has come far, but more needs to be done at the youth level to develop a "culture" that brings the sport on a par with Europe, said Andrea Pirlo, the former standout Italy midfielder. Much of that has to do with how young players start out and are brought up through the ranks professionally when compared to Europe, according to Pirlo, who is in his second seas...Full Story »

Cambridge will have right-back Darnell Furlong available for their home game with fellow play-off hopefuls Carlisle. The 20-year-old has extended his loan spell from Queens Park Ranges to the end of the season. Midfielder Ryan Donaldson is still recovering from a knee problem. Forward Barry Corr (knee), defender Greg Taylor (ankle) and midfielder Conor Newton (back/hamstring) are all set to m...Full Story »

Andrea Pirlo has praised Juventus midfielder and France international Paul Pogba as the most promising and complete young footballer in the world. The Italian veteran, currently playing for New York City FC, and the French youngster were teammates at Juve, where Pirlo saw enough of the former Manchester United prodigy to be assured of his talent and potential. "Of course, Juventus will want to...Full Story »

Cambridge have defender Darnell Furlong available for the Sky Bet League Two clash with Yeovil. Furlong's loan spell from QPR was this week extended by a further month. Midfielder Ryan Donaldson is missing once again with a knee problem. Conor Newton's back-related hamstring injury means he could struggle to return this season, while Barry Corr (knee) and Greg Taylor (ankle) are out for the r...Full Story »

Diego Godin saw a goal ruled out for a foul as the Colchoneros were frustrated in their Champions League match, with all to play for in the return fixture at the Calderon Goalkeeper Jeroen Zoet put in a fine performance to help 10-man PSV to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 encounter versus Atletico Madrid at the Philips Stadion on Wednesday. The Netherlands ...Full Story »

Francois Ciccolini began life as Bastia coach with a valuable 1-0 win against Lyon. After Ghislain Printant was given his marching orders in midweek, Brandao handed Ciccolini the perfect start with a second-half winner on Saturday. Lyon went close inside 20 minutes but Maxime Gonalons' header from a corner glanced just wide of the post as Alexandre Lacazette failed to get a telling touch. Fol...Full Story »