Salford claimed the advantage over local rivals Stockport with a 1-0 win in the first leg of their League Two play-off semi-final at the Peninsula Stadium.The hosts were much the better side on the night – and the shot statistics bore that out – but all they could muster was the single first-half goal from experienced striker Matt Smith.Neil Wood’s side could well go on to rue ...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell hailed Kevin van Veen’s commitment after the striker played through injury to net in his eighth consecutive game.The Dutchman overcame a foot knock which he had suffered last weekend to score a re-taken penalty in confident style as Well beat St Johnstone 2-0 to confirm their cinch Premiership status for another year.Van Veen saw his initial effort save...Full Story »

Kevin van Veen scored for the eighth consecutive game as Motherwell moved into seventh place in the cinch Premiership and left St Johnstone in relegation peril.The Dutchman dinked home a re-taken penalty in the 52nd minute at McDiarmid Park after having his initial effort saved.Motherwell survived a brief spell of late pressure before Mikael Mandron’s stoppage-time goal sealed a 2-0 victor...Full Story »

David Moyes was relieved to come through a “difficult night” after West Ham recovered from a goal down to take a 2-1 lead into next week’s Europa Conference League second leg with AZ Alkmaar.Goals from Said Benrahma and Michail Antonio kept West Ham’s dreams of a first trophy in 43 years alive at a sold-out London Stadium.The Hammers were big favourites to beat the Dutch ...Full Story »

Stevenage boss Steve Evans stressed his side were never going to “go through the motions” at Barrow after signing off their promotion-winning campaign with a 1-0 victory.He also revealed that the Boro team bus had been transformed into a karaoke party for the long trip back south as he paid tribute to his “fantastic to a man” squad.Nearly 600 Stevenage supporters travelle...Full Story »

Napoli extend Luciano Spalletti until 2024 Following Napoli's historic title win, Napoli have decided to trigger the option to extend Spaletti's contract until 2024. Napoli manager Spalletti: “I’m grateful to the club as they’ve triggered the option to extend my contract until June 2024”. 🔵🤝🏻 #SerieA“Our director Cristiano Giuntoli’s already working o...Full Story »

Chelsea are watching Stevenage Borough teen Makise Evans. Evans became the youngest ever debutant for Stevenage when he came on at Mansfield last week, aged 16 years 248 days. A centre-forward, Evans also has Brighton, Aston Villa and West Ham watching him, says The Sun. Chelsea have been aware of the teen for some time, with Evans only joining Stevenage in September after coming through th...Full Story »

Stevenage manager Steve Evans labelled his players “heroes” after they sealed promotion to Sky Bet League One with one game of the season to spare after a 2-0 win over Grimsby.Three years ago, only the demise of Macclesfield reprieved the club from relegation from the EFL, and they were again struggling against the drop when Evans took charge 13 months ago.The 60-year-old has now gui...Full Story »

Gio Reyna came on as a late substitute but was unable to save Dortmund as they threw away their advantage atop the Bundesliga on Friday. Reyna a late sub Dortmund settle for 1-1 draw Bayern could go back atop the league this weekend WHAT HAPPENED? Dortmund entered the day with a one-point lead over Bayern Munich atop the German league, but were only able to extend that advantage by one p...Full Story »

Stevenage boss Steve Evans said his team used the disappointment of their weekend defeat to bounce back with a 1-0 win at Swindon.Jamie Reid’s 13th goal of the season was enough to sink Swindon and put his side within one win of promotion to Sky Bet League One.Evans said: “I think our boys were magnificent. I think we got the team right, the tactics right in how we played.“We e...Full Story »

In-form Motherwell striker Kevin van Veen ended Celtic’s long winning run with a second-half equaliser at Parkhead.Callum McGregor put Celtic ahead with a deflected long-range strike as they looked to add to their 17 consecutive victories and 21 successive domestic home wins.But the cinch Premiership leaders allowed Van Veen the chance to show his threat just after the break and the Dutchm...Full Story »

THE World Cup's hottest fan Ivana Knoll left fans dumbfounded after posing topless. The Croatia superfan made a name for herself with her provocative outfits in Qatar. After the World Cup she partied with the likes of Drake and actor Jamie Foxx, which helped to bolster her social media following. Fans tuned in for the model's racy photos, and many have been left awestruck by her latest pics...Full Story »

Former Holland star Rafael van der Vaart has told Liverpool that Ryan Gravenberch is no Jude Bellingham reserve. The Reds are in talks for the Bayern Munich midfielder after being priced out of a deal for Borussia Dortmund's Bellingham. Van der Vaart says of his countryman: "What I think is the big difference (between the two players); Bellingham is a step lower at a club and always plays. ...Full Story »

Steve Evans hailed his illness-ridden Stevenage side for overcoming adversity and earning a “massive” 1-0 win over Doncaster.Jordan Roberts’ 13th-minute strike proved the difference at the Lamex Stadium as third-placed Boro extended their unbeaten run to five.Stevenage now sit four points clear of fourth-placed Stockport with a game in hand and he was delighted with his side&rs...Full Story »

Promotion rivals Carlisle and Stockport played out a 2-2 draw that leaves both outside the League Two top three.But County left it late to salvage a vital point through substitute Connor Evans after Paul Simpson’s hosts produced a stirring second-half fightback.Jon Mellish cancelled out Myles Hippolyte’s 31st-minute opener for Dave Challinor’s side, eight minutes into the secon...Full Story »

THE World Cup's sexiest fan Ivana Knoll worked up a sweat as she went for a stroll. Croatia megafan Ivana took the world by storm which her raunchy pics during the World Cup in Qatar. And she has continued to wow her fans after the tournament. Her latest Instagram story showed her enjoying a stroll on the beach in Miami, Florida. She could be seen wearing a tiny black bikini and sunglasses...Full Story »

Steve Evans hailed the Stevenage fans for dragging his promotion-chasing side over the line in a 2-1 victory over AFC Wimbledon.Jamie Reid’s winner just after the hour mark decided a nervy encounter at the Lamex Stadium, with the victors climbing back into the top three as a result.Ali Al-Hamadi had earlier cancelled out Jordan Roberts’ early opener but Evans thought the margin of vi...Full Story »

And it left her fearing that she would be giving her fellow drivers an eye-full on the motorways as she clung “on for dear life” to contain her modesty in her car seat. Stunning BBC Sport presenter Emma Louise Jones has suffered an awkward wardrobe malfunction Credit: Instagram She shared her nightmare scenario with her Instagram followers Credit: Instagram @eljonesuk Emma reveale...Full Story »

Ismael Bennacer’s first-half goal helped AC Milan win 1-0 against 10-man Napoli in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.Although the visitors had plenty of chances in the opening stages, Bennacer put Milan in front just before the break and a frustrating night for Napoli – who were without injured striker Victor Osimhen – was capped when Andre-Frank Zambo Angui...Full Story »

Evan Ferguson has emerged as one of the shining young stars of this Premier League season and now the Brighton and Ireland striker is being linked with a mega-money summer move. Ferguson has enjoyed a breakthrough season in England's top flight, scoring four Premier League goals in 12 appearances and winning praise from the likes of Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer. Inevitably, the rumours are ...Full Story »