Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has agreed a one-year contract extension with the LaLiga champions, prolonging his stay until 2025, a source has confirmed to ESPN. The new deal includes an option for an additional year, too. Xavi's current terms were due to expire next summer, but he has always insisted there would be "no problems" in reaching an agreement over new terms. Negotiations accele...Full Story »

Devastated goalkeeper Andre Onana said he let the team down with his costly mistake at the start of Manchester United’s Champions League loss to Bayern Munich.Erik ten Hag’s side suffered a fourth loss in five matches as a bright start in Bavaria went up in smoke with the summer signing somehow letting a Leroy Sane shot squirm home.Bayern quickly added a second through Serge Gnabry a...Full Story »

Leicester moved back into the top two of the Championship with a hard-fought 2-0 win at Norwich.The Canaries had won all three of their previous games at Carrow Road this season and proved to be spirited opponents on a miserable evening in Norfolk.But the visitors turned in a disciplined display to take all three points, with a Kelechi Iheanacho penalty on the stroke of half-time and a late tap-...Full Story »

Manchester United have failed to learn from Newcastle's mistake on Monday night. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag could be the subject of a UEFA probe after he was late to his Champions League press conference on Tuesday. Newcastle also broke the same rule on Monday night after their flight to Italy was delayed on Monday night. United are set to face Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on...Full Story »

Giggs has been out of work since leaving the Wales job but is taking an active interest in the League Two club he part-owns. Ryan Giggs stepped down as Wales head coach last year Credit: Getty And the Manchester United legend, 49, could be pushed back into the dugout if Neil Wood does not get Salford into contention for the play-offs. The Ammies’ ambitious backers are frustrated at thei...Full Story »

Both managers were critical of referee Martin Coy after 10-man Newport held on for a 1-1 draw against Barrow in an action-packed contest at Rodney Parade.Coy awarded County a penalty after 16 minutes when George Ray was adjudged to have brought down Will Evans in the box, but Omar Bogle hit the post from the spot.Shane McLoughlin gave the home side the lead on 40 minutes with a superb long-range...Full Story »

It comes after the £85million winger issued a statement strongly denying the "false allegations" of assault made by his ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin. Banker Ingrid Lana has accused Antony of physical violence Credit: Instagram The 33-year-old claimed the alleged attack took place at Antony's home in Manchester last October Credit: Instagram Man United are 'taking seriously' allegatio...Full Story »

Dorking manager Marc White was sent off in their goalless draw with Oldham at Boundary Park in the Vanarama National League.White received his marching orders in the 16th minute after kicking the ball away.Oldham captain Liam Hogan headed in from a corner but the goal was disallowed for a foul and just before the break Nathan Sheron fired wide after latching onto a rebound from Dan Ward’s ...Full Story »

The widely proclaimed World Cup's "hottest fan" has built up a massive online following after her appearances at the international tournaments. Ivana Knoll has been spotted while on holiday Credit: Splash She has been hailed the World Cup's 'hottest fan' Credit: Instagram @knolldoll Ivana, 30, is currently on a break from watching football as she holidays in Spain. The model was pictured on ...Full Story »

John Terry could be the latest English figure to end up in Saudi Arabia as he is reportedly set to take over as Al-Shabab coach. WHAT HAPPENED? The former Chelsea and England defender could begin his managerial career in the Saudi Pro League, as The Sun reports he has reached a verbal agreement with Al-Shabab. Talks are said to have started around a month ago and will end with him signing a c...Full Story »

Managerless Hibernian finally brought some cheer to the Easter Road faithful as they put a jaded-looking Aberdeen side to the sword and lifted themselves off the bottom of the cinch Premiership.With both sides involved in European action on Thursday night, it was perhaps predictable that substitutes would make a difference with Hibs scorers, Adam Le Fondre and Christian Doidge, both coming off t...Full Story »

Johnnie Jackson admitted his AFC Wimbledon players felt the effects of their energy-sapping Carabao Cup defeat to Chelsea as they let slip a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Newport.James Tilley, who put the Dons ahead from the penalty spot at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday before the Premier League side recovered to win 2-1, added his sixth and seventh goals of the season to put Jackson’s men...Full Story »

The Croatian model, 30, caught global attention in Qatar last year with her outfit choices on football's grandest stage. Ivan Knoll caugh attention at the World Cup Credit: Instagram She has accumulated a huge following on social media Credit: @bitstarz_official And her newfound fame saw her labelled the World Cup's "sexiest fan" - with Ivana now boasting more than three million followers on ...Full Story »

Aberdeen manager Barry Robson was left to rue his side’s missed opportunities as the Dons dropped into the Europa Conference League after a 3-1 defeat to BK Hacken.Aberdeen had reason to be confident going into the second leg of the Europa League play-offs after a stunning comeback from two goals down in Gothenburg, but they could not repeat the trick at Pittodrie as they fell to a 5-3 agg...Full Story »

Eastleigh began life after Lee Bradbury by brushing aside 10-man Aldershot to claim their first victory of the season.Bradbury was sacked following Friday’s 2-0 defeat at Southend but the Spitfires, under the interim guidance of Richard Hill and Jason Bristow, took full advantage of Aldershot goalkeeper Jordi van Stappershoef’s first-half dismissal to earn a 3-0 win.Van Stappershoef ...Full Story »

Olga Carmona scored the winning goal in the Women's World Cup final against England. Jorge Vilda appeared to grab a coach's breast during the Women's World Cup finalThe manager was criticised for his behaviour after the winning the goal Her low drive into the bottom corner proved to be the only goal of the game and saw Spain crowned world champions for the first time. But footage of gaffer Jo...Full Story »

Manchester United have identified Benfica goalkeeper Odisseas Vlachodimos as Andre Onana's number 2, with Dean Henderson set to leave the club. WHAT HAPPENED? The Red Devils are considering making a move for Benfica's Vlachodimos whom they consider as a cover for first-choice custodian Andre Onana, according to Fabrizio Romano. The journalist also claims that Vlachodimos will replace Dean Hen...Full Story »

MK Dons manager Graham Alexander was delighted with his team’s response to a half-time rallying cry as they staged a late comeback to beat Colchester 3-2 in Sky Bet League Two.Substitute Matt Dennis fired home in the 10th minute of stoppage time to make it three wins from four for the Dons and move them up to second place in the table.Ex-Colchester man Alex Gilbey equalised in the 88th min...Full Story »

Livingston manager David Martindale was content to avoid an upset as his side eased past Ayr United 2-0 and into the quarter-finals of the Viaplay Cup.The Scottish Premiership hosts earned an early breakthrough courtesy of Joel Nouble’s 12th-minute opener and Cristian Montano’s second-half strike booked their place in the hat for the last eight.With Premiership sides elsewhere in the...Full Story »

Luciano Spalletti is set to be appointed as Italy's new head coach, GOAL understands. WHAT HAPPENED? The 63-year-old looks set to replace Roberto Mancini, who stepped down last week. Spalletti left Napoli on sabbatical after guiding the club to a sensational first Scudetto in 33 years. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is expected to give the move his blessing, thus removing Spalletti's ...Full Story »