Sergej Milinkovic-Savic had long been a reported target for Man United during his Lazio days but a move never materialised but it wasn't for a lack of trying, according to an ex-director of the Serie A side The 28-year-old made a surprising move to Al Hilal last year for a reported fee of £34million (Image: Getty Images) Lazio's former sporting director sensationally claimed Manchester Un...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has confirmed he will leave his role at the end of the season. Xavi to leave Barcelona in summer Coach makes shock decision Says it's the best decision WHAT HAPPENED?Xavi confirmed at a press conference that he will leave his role at the end of the season. The Barca boss spoke after seeing his team beaten 5-3 at home by Villarreal in La Liga. The result lea...Full Story »

Casemiro has played down talk of a move to Al-Nassr to link back up with Cristiano Ronaldo as he wants to win trophies at Manchester United. Casemiro gives an update on his future Brazilian been linked with Al-Nassr move Has hardly featured for United this season WHAT HAPPENED?Casemiro insisted he is happy to remain at United amid rumours that clubs in Saudi Arabia were swooping for his ...Full Story »

Brighton's De Zerbi favourite to replace Xavi at Barcelona Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi is being considered the favourite candidate to replace Xavi as the next Barcelona manager in the summer, according to the Daily Mail. Xavi announced on Saturday after Barcelona's defeat against Villarreal that he would quit the club at the end of the ongoing season. Motta responds to speculation abo...Full Story »

Midfielder Marwan Attia insists Egypt can cope with the “great loss” of Mohamed Salah as they gear up for their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash with DR Congo in San Pedro.Salah is back at Liverpool for treatment on the hamstring injury he picked up in the second group game, with the hope he might be able to rejoin the national team should they reach the latter stages of the tourn...Full Story »

Everton manager Sean Dyche’s frustration from losing an uninspiring FA Cup fourth-round tie 2-1 at home to Luton was directed at the lack of VAR intervention for the crucial first goal.Dominic Calvert-Lewin fell to the floor as his loss of balance was aided by a push in the back from former Toffees midfielder Ross Barkley and, in the space behind him at the near post, defender Vitalii Myko...Full Story »

Karl Robinson feels Salford are still underachieving despite recording an impressive win at in-form Crewe.The Ammies are unbeaten in four games since Robinson replaced Neil Wood and they proved too strong for an Alex side chasing a fifth consecutive win to maintain their promotion push in League Two.The Railwaymen found Matt Smith almost unplayable on a day when the giant striker claimed the mat...Full Story »

Reading assistant manager James Oliver-Pearce believes that the players are “pushing their bodies” to the limit in a bid to escape League One relegation after a 1-1 draw with Orient.Orient went ahead in the 19th minute when Tom Holmes carelessly handled in the area and Dan Agyei slotted home the resultant penalty.But Reading drew level four minutes later, Harvey Knibbs sliding i...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson said he understands why Jurgen Klopp wants to take a break from management after Ronan Curtis snatched a last-gasp 2-1 win against 10-man Mansfield.The former Portsmouth winger, making his debut for the Dons, tapped home in the sixth minute of stoppage time to end a three-game winless run.It had looked as if high-flying Mansfield, playing with 10 men for 70 min...Full Story »

Angola beat Namibia 3-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after both sides finished with 10 men in Bouake.The Black Antelopes, who won Group D, looked to have made the worst possible start when goalkeeper Neblu was shown a red card for handball outside the area in the 17th minute.Angola, though, took the lead in the 38th minute through Gelson Dala.⌚️ FULL-TIME...Full Story »

Exeter manager Gary Caldwell praised his side’s first-half performance after a 2-1 victory away at Barnsley.Jack Aitchison and Reece Cole netted for the Grecians before Mael de Gevigney pulled one back for the Tykes.Caldwell said: “First half was outstanding football right from the start of the game. We dominated possession, we dominated territory, we dominated chances.“It was ...Full Story »

Curtis Fleming insisted Charlton “should not be afraid of any team” following a battling point at Blackpool.Fleming took interim charge of the Addicks in midweek following the sacking of Michael Appleton and saw his side come from a goal down to earn a draw courtesy of Marvin Ekpiteta’s 69th-minute own goal following Karamoko Dembele’s second-half opener.Charlton remain w...Full Story »

MK Dons manager Mike Williamson said he would not complain at his side winning ugly as they edged out Gillingham 2-1 in League Two.The Gills set up in a low block at Stadium MK, keeping just over 30 per cent of possession and frustrating Williamson’s play-off chasers for 79 minutes.MJ Williams broke through the rearguard 10 minutes from time before Alex Gilbey thumped in a second. Gills de...Full Story »

Matt Taylor picked out Bristol Rovers’ first-half performance and the form of striker Chris Martin as the foundations for a first Sky Bet League One victory in five games.Martin and Luke Thomas found the net inside the first quarter of the match to put the Pirates in control, and after Mark Harris had pulled one back, Harvey Vale sealed Rovers’ first win of 2024.“We took respon...Full Story »

Michael Beale hailed the togetherness of his Sunderland squad after the Black Cats put a “difficult few weeks” behind them with a much-needed 3-1 win against Stoke at the Stadium of Light.Beale was under-fire after three straight defeats in all competitions and his problems deepened ahead of Saturday’s Championship game when Sunderland released a club statement claiming key mid...Full Story »

Walsall boss Mat Sadler believes his side have the armoury to chase down a League Two play-off spot despite being held 1-1 at home by relegation-threatened Sutton United.Saddlers captain Donervon Daniels curled home a fantastic solo goal to put Walsall ahead but Sutton equalised almost immediately as Craig Eastmond’s deflected shot was enough to secure a point.Both sides had chances to win...Full Story »

MK Dons made it back-to-back home wins as they edged a 2-1 League Two victory over Gillingham at Stadium MK.A cagey game saw MJ Williams find a breakthrough after 79 minutes before Alex Gilbey thumped in a second.Gills debutant Josh Walker pulled one back late on but it was not enough to avert a first league loss in five.MK Dons dominated possession in the early stages but struggled to create ch...Full Story »

Aldershot overcame Rochdale 3-1 to return to the Vanarama National League play-off places.Stuart O’Keefe and Jack Barham combined smartly for Lorent Tolaj to give the Shots a fifth-minute lead.Ian Henderson swiftly equalised with his 11th goal of the season, but Aldershot were back in front two minutes before the break when O’Keefe was brought down and Cian Harries dispatched the pen...Full Story »

Solihull Moors saw their Vanarama National League play-off push dented with a 2-1 defeat at Maidenhead.The Magpies took the lead in the 11th minute when Tobi Sho-Silva knocked in a rebound after Sam Barratt’s shot had been saved by Moors goalkeeper Nick Hayes.Josh Kelly equalised for Solihull in the 36th minute after he got on the end of Alex Whitmore’s ball into the Maidenhead penal...Full Story »

Ronan Curtis’ last-gasp strike snatched AFC Wimbledon a 2-1 win against 10-man Mansfield in their League Two clash at Plough Lane.Jordan Bowery was sent off midway through a first half that ended with Omar Bugiel making a goalscoring return to SW17.Will Swan stunned the home support in the second half, but Curtis had the final say in the sixth minute of stoppage time.The Stags were reduced...Full Story »