EX-SPANISH footballer Pelayo Novo has died aged 32 after reportedly being hit by a train. Novo had turned to wheelchair tennis five years ago after an horrific fall from the third-floor of his team's hotel. Tragic Pelayo Novo played for second-tier Spanish clubs Spanish media said on Tuesday night the former second-tier midfielder was crushed to death by a train in Oviedo. Novo was a second-...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola praised Phil Foden’s work ethic after the England forward’s double strike helped Manchester City reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.Foden scored twice – once in each half – to put the visitors in command against Sky Bet Championship side Bristol City before the fit-again Kevin De Bruyne’s superb late strike sealed a 3-0 victory at Ashton Gate.The 2...Full Story »

DILETTA LEOTTA comforted Loris Karius after Newcastle's Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester United yesterday. The German stopper stepped in for suspended Nick Pope and cup-tied Martin Dubravka at Wembley. Diletta Leotta posted a snap of herself with partner Loris Karius Karius, 29, was making his Newcastle debut, and his first appearance for an English side since the 2018 Champions League ...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly asked Al-Nassr to sign Carlo Pinsoglio Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly asked former Juventus team-mate Carlo Pinsoglio to join him at Al-Nassr. The former Manchester United star became close friends with Juve’s third-choice goalkeeper during his three years in Italy. Pinsoglio has not played for Juve this season and could be available for a transfer. The...Full Story »

NEWCASTLE wag Dilleta Leotta has written a heartfelt letter to Loris Karius ahead of the Carabao Cup final. The goalkeeper is set to make his Toon debut at Wembley today. Diletta Leotta penned a heartfelt letter to Loris KariusCredit: Instagram @dilettaleotta It will be his first competitive appearance for two years and first for an English club since he made two costly errors for Liverpool i...Full Story »

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou felt two-goal Kyogo Furuhashi epitomised the hard work that brought his side more silverware as a 2-1 win over Rangers sealed the Viaplay Cup.The Japanese striker supplied two close-range finishes as the Scottish champions retained the trophy at Hampden.Furuhashi also hit a double in last season’s final against Hibernian and Postecoglou stressed how well-des...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola praised the “exceptional” mood amongst his Manchester City players after they kept the Premier League title race alive by thrashing Bournemouth.City ran out comfortable 4-1 winners at the Vitality Stadium, having effectively wrapped up victory by the end of a first half in which they struck three times through Julian Alvarez, Erling Haaland and Phil Foden and outclassed...Full Story »

Salford boss Neil Wood admitted he had been expecting his side to “give someone a good hiding” after their thumping 5-2 win at promotion rivals Mansfield.The visitors destroyed their opponents, racing into a two-goal lead thanks to Matty Lund’s header from a corner and Callum Hendry’s finish from Elliot Watt’s low cross.Davis Keillor-Dunn pulled one back after 35 mi...Full Story »

John Mousinho hailed Portsmouth’s first-half demolition of Cheltenham as the best display of his reign as the south coast side ran out 4-0 winners.Ryan Tunnicliffe scored one goal and made another as the hosts cruised into a 3-0 half-time lead at Fratton Park.Head coach Mousinho said: “The first 45 minutes were the best I’ve seen under my tenure.“We were sloppy starting t...Full Story »

Dave Challinor was furious with his Stockport players after a “horrendous” 1-0 defeat at Barrow ended their five-game winning run.The match was settled by Josh Kay’s goal 20 minutes from time and, after naming the same starting line-up for five successive matches, Challinor admits changes are likely for their next fixture at home to Doncaster.“That performance is nowhere ...Full Story »

Dino Maamria was happy to see his Burton side take a point from a typically attritional goalless draw with Accrington on a frustrating afternoon at the Pirelli Stadium.Chances were at a premium throughout the game, with Deji Oshilaja’s deflected header being cleared off the line in the second half the closest that either side came to claiming all three points.“We take a draw and a cl...Full Story »

Carlos Corberan was as delighted by Daryl Dike’s defensive efforts as he was by the West Brom striker’s brace after he sunk Middlesbrough with a quick-fire early double at The Hawthorns.USA international Dike found the net in the eighth minute when teed up by Jed Wallace, and two minutes later John Swift was the provider.Boro, who had been in rampant goalscoring form prior to this, w...Full Story »

Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery praised the team spirit which saw Emi Buendia hand penalty duties to Ollie Watkins to allow the striker to score the decisive opener in a 2-0 win at Everton.Buendia, who would later fire home the second to end their three-match losing run, had only been on the pitch a couple of minutes when Idrissa Gana Gueye brought down John McGinn.But having picked up the bal...Full Story »

Norwich head coach David Wagner was impressed with the way his side put a poor start to the game behind them to maintain their Championship play-off push with a 2-0 win over Cardiff.The Canaries were firmly on the back foot in the early stages at Carrow Road before they effectively settled the match by scoring twice in five minutes just past the half-hour mark.Gabriel Sara settled the nerves by ...Full Story »

Norwich City’s boys from Brazil took centre stage as they beat Cardiff 2-0 to keep their bid for the Championship play-offs firmly on track.Gabriel Sara fired home in emphatic style just past the half-hour mark to put the home side in front and four minutes later Arsenal loanee Marquinhos marked his debut with another well-taken goal to effectively settle the game.It was an impressive doub...Full Story »

Daryl Dike struck an early double at The Hawthorns to force West Bromwich Albion back into the Championship play-off mix – and dent Middlesbrough’s bid to reel in Sheffield United and the automatic promotion spots.USA international Dike found the net in the eighth minute when teed up by Jed Wallace, and two minutes later John Swift was the provider as Dike delivered a cushion for Alb...Full Story »

Partick Thistle frustrated Arbroath in their attempts to escape the cinch Championship basement as they forced a goalless draw at Gayfield Park.Toyosi Olusanya shone throughout the first half and his jinking run to beat four defenders in the 27th minute almost produced a goal, but Jamie Sneddon palmed his shot away.Six minutes before the break Yasin Ben El-Mhanni took aim from distance only for ...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO wielded a sword as part of Saudi Founding Day celebrations. And the iconic forward wore the nation's traditional dress at his new stadium. Cristiano Ronaldo wielded a sword as part of Saudi Founding Day celebrationsCredit: Reuters Ronaldo, 38, joined Saudi side Al-Nassr following his Manchester United axing for his explosive Piers Morgan interview. Now after accepting the e...Full Story »

ERIK TEN HAG has shed light on his dinner date with Sir Alex Ferguson ahead of his side's crunch clash with Barcelona. The Red Devils secured a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Nou Camp in the first leg of their play-off match. The legendary former boss ate out with the current manager last nightCredit: Red Issue The two powerhouses will collide again in the Europa league at Old Trafford on Thursday...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool future is under threat. The Reds have endured one of their worst seasons in recent times. Not only are they out of the race for the Premier League title, but currently sitting seven points outside of the top four, it seems unlikely they'll qualify for next season's Champions League. And while domestic success has so far eluded them, so has cup success. Crashing out o...Full Story »