Ekpiteta re-signs with BlackpoolMarvin Ekpiteta signs new Blackpool contract, keeping him at Bloomfield Road until June 2024. — Blackpool FC (@BlackpoolFC) March 8, 2022Brown to depart AberdeenWe can today confirm team captain, Scott Brown, will leave the Club as he looks to take the next steps in his coaching journey All at AFC would like to thank Scott for his contribution during hi...Full Story »

Liverpool suffered their first Anfield defeat in a year after a 1-0 defeat to 10-man Inter Milan but still progressed to the quarter-finals of the Champions League courtesy of their two-goal first-leg advantage. Lautaro Martinez’s 61st-minute goal had given the visitors a chance of overturning the deficit but Alexis Sanchez’s red card for a second bookable offence less than two mi...Full Story »

Two goals in 10 first-half minutes sealed play off chasing Ipswich a 2-0 win over Lincoln in Sky Bet League One.Wes Burns and Kayden Jackson got the goals which extended the home side’s unbeaten run to eight games, in front of nearly 25,000 fans at Portman Road.In the opening minutes, Sone Aluko, Janoi Donacien and Burns combined down the right wing – only for the latter to fire narr...Full Story »

Three second-half goals lifted Sunderland up to fifth in Sky Bet League One as they came from behind to beat struggling Fleetwood 3-1 at the Stadium of Light.Elliot Embleton levelled things up 10 minutes after half-time before substitute Luke O’Nien hit the second goal with eight minutes to go.And Jack Clarke’s thunderbolt in stoppage-time extended the unbeaten run to four matches to...Full Story »

Liverpool have been linked in recent days with an audacious move for Arsenal starlet Gabriel Martinelli. Martinelli is having a strong season, having broken into the Gunners' first team to replace outgoing captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Jurgen Klopp is a clear admirer of the Brazilian Olympic gold medalist, having previously described the striker as a "talent of the century". The Liverpo...Full Story »

PSG wanted Rashford last summer (Fabrizio Romano) Paris Saint-Germain had Marcus Rashford name in their list as option [not the only one] to replace Kylian Mbappé last summer in case of deal agreed with Real Madrid. 🇫🇷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #PSGNo new/fresh contacts with PSG as of now - Rashford is considering his future and it will take time.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper described the FA Cup quarter-final clash against Liverpool as a tie that will “catch the imagination” after his side set it up by beating Huddersfield 2-1 at the City Ground.Forest advanced to the last eight of the competition for the first time in 26 years having come from behind against their Championship rivals, Ryan Yates netting the winner aft...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest will host Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals after coming from behind to beat Championship rivals Huddersfield 2-1 at the City Ground.Having had a Sam Surridge effort controversially ruled out for offside, Forest fell behind moments later when Tom Lees netted with a 13th-minute header.Surridge then struck an equaliser in the 29th minute, before Ryan Yates completed the turn...Full Story »

Watkins offers cut-price option for Arsenal Villa striker would cost far less than alternative options Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins could offer a cut-price option for Arsenal this summer over more expensive players, claims Fichajes. The England international could leave Villa Park, with Steven Gerrard's side open to offers following Jack Grealish's exit last term. Mikel Arteta's side ...Full Story »

A plane carrying the message 'CATS LIVES MATTER' was spotted flying over Anfield during the first half of Liverpool's Premier League clash against West Ham on Saturday night. Last month, a sickening video of Hammers centre-back Kurt Zouma kicking and slapping his pet cat went viral on social media after it was posted on Snapchat by his brother, Yoan. West Ham soon released a statement condem...Full Story »

The club's president has moved to deny reports of negotiations after Xavi claimed such talks were possible Barcelona president Joan Laporta has denied his club has had any negotiations over a move for Erling Haaland, after head coach Xavi had hinted at such talks. Given a chance to deny reports of a meeting between himself and the striker, Xavi simply said: “I can't give details. I can...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp celebrated his side’s individual defending as being as good as a goal after they ground out a 1-0 win at home to West Ham.Sadio Mane scored the 27th-minute winner but right-back Alexander-Arnold was the architect of a victory which reduced Manchester City’s gap at the top of the Premier League to three points.The England defender provided a career-best ...Full Story »

Sadio Mane scored the goal which saw Liverpool beat West Ham 1-0 but defender Trent Alexander-Arnold was the architect of a victory which reduced Manchester City’s gap at the top to three points.The England right-back was the visitors’ tormentor-in-chief as his varied passing range in the attacking third was coupled with a brilliant goalline clearance to secure a ninth clean sheet in...Full Story »

Derby assistant manager Liam Rosenior believes Ravel Morrison could be key in the club’s fight for Sky Bet Championship survival.Morrison scored his first league goals in England for nearly eight years to give the Rams a 2-0 victory over fellow relegation strugglers Barnsley.Rosenior described Morrison as “absolutely outstanding” and knows how important he could be in the next ...Full Story »

Sevilla star Jules Kounde is being chased by multiple European clubs. According to Fichajes, Manchester United, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Chelsea are all keen to sign Kounde, with Madrid reportedly the favourite to secure his signature. The French defender is starting to make a name for himself at Sevilla and just 23-years-old, clubs are beginning to realise the potential he has...Full Story »

The German has always planned to leave Anfield at the end of his current contract, and says that is still the case Jurgen Klopp has reiterated his intention to walk away from Liverpool when his contract expires in 2024. The Reds boss signed a five-year deal in 2019, but has consistently stated that he would not remain at Anfield beyond that. An answer given to ITV earlier this week, in whi...Full Story »

Barcelona undecided on €30m Traore moveBarcelona are still undecided on whether to pick up the €30 million purchase option on Adama Traore, reports AS. Traore has impressed during his time on loan from Wolves, but Barca's tricky financial situation has left the winger's future in doubt. Klopp re-states intention to leave Liverpool in 2024Jurgen Klopp has reiterated his intention ...Full Story »

Liverpool centre-back Joel Matip will miss Saturday’s visit of West Ham through a non-Covid-related illness.That is likely to mean Ibrahima Konate, who started in the midweek FA Cup win over Norwich, comes in to partner Virgil Van Dijk.Midfielder Thiago Alcantara is not yet ready to return after a tight hamstring forced him out of last weekend’s Carabao Cup final win, midfielders Cur...Full Story »

Jude Bellingham is said to have made a decision over his future at Borussia Dortmund following continued transfer links to the Premier League with Manchester United and Liverpool Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham is said to have made a decision over his future at the club amid ongoing links to Premier League rivals Manchester United and Liverpool. The former Birmingham City prodigy has ...Full Story »

When does Messi's PSG contract expire? Lionel Messi stunned the football world when he headed through the exit gates at Barcelona in the summer of 2021, with the all-time great taking on a surprising new challenge by linking up with Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner is only a matter of months into a stint at Parc des Princes, but questions are already bei...Full Story »