Gareth Bale hopes Wales have discovered World Cup momentum after his late equaliser salvaged a 1-1 draw against the United States.Wales’ first World Cup match for 64 years looked like ending in defeat after Timothy Weah rewarded the Americans’ first-half dominance with a clinical 36th-minute strike at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Doha.But Bale was felled in the box eight minutes from...Full Story »

An Ecuador fan angered Qatar fans at the World Cup by taunting them A jubilant Ecuador fan has angered Qatar supporters at the World Cup by asking "how much?" The South American side took on the host nation in Sunday's opening match of the tournament, producing a dominant display to win 2-0. After an early goal from Enner Valencia was controversially ruled out for offside by VAR, the former Ev...Full Story »

Senegal head coach Aliou Cisse admits it will be difficult to replace Sadio Mane having built the whole team around him.The Bayern Munich forward, who was instrumental in their Africa Cup of Nations win in February, was ruled out after having surgery to reattach a tendon to the head of his right fibula having originally been named in the World Cup squad.“Obviously it is a great shame for S...Full Story »

The 29-year-old wore a tight ripped top showing off her curves with her country's name written on it. Paige Spiranac stunned fans in a USA tight top Credit: Twitter / @PaigeSpiranac Paige posted this selfie recently as she joked that Twitter was going to end Credit: Twitter: @PaigeSpiranac The snap of her has gone viral online amassing 5,000 likes in a matter of hours. She captioned her Twit...Full Story »

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been slammed for his shocking "I feel African, gay, disabled and migrant worker" speech. The chief of the game's governing body hit back at criticism of Qatar from European nations in a press conference on the eve of the World Cup. Both the event and FIFA have been attacked in the build-up to the tournament for the decision to host it in Qatar, where the righ...Full Story »

Chelsea are reportedly prepared to sign Cristiano Ronaldo if the forward is sacked by Manchester United following his explosive interview with Piers Morgan. The striker did not seek authorisation for the interview from the club, and his comments have rustled plenty of feathers. It is no secret that Ronaldo has been desperate to leave Old Trafford since the summer transfer window opened earlier ...Full Story »

Dino Maamria was the happier of the two managers as his Burton side grabbed a late equaliser in a 2-2 League One draw against leaders Plymouth thanks to Adrian Mariappa’s first English League goal for over nine years.“I am so happy for him,” Maamria said when told how long it had been. “He has been brilliant for us in the dressing room and on the pitch and I am so pleased...Full Story »

Lincoln boss Mark Kennedy felt Max Sanders deserved the credit for a goal that was awarded to Joe Walsh in his side’s 2-1 win against Morecambe.Sanders’ free-kick was deflected in off Walsh before Ben House’s sixth goal of the season put the hosts two up at Sincil Bank.Jensen Weir pulled one back, but it was not enough to deny the home side.Kennedy said: “I was pleased wi...Full Story »

Simon Weaver hailed Harrogate’s best performance of the season as they romped to a 3-0 home win over play-off hopefuls Mansfield.A sixth goal of the season for midfielder Alex Pattison followed by striker Luke Armstrong’s brace – all scored in the first half – saw the Sulphurites extend their proud undefeated record against the Stags to a sixth contest, including five win...Full Story »

Matt Bloomfield was full of pride for his Colchester side after they swept Doncaster aside 3-0 to move out of the Sky Bet League Two relegation zone.Colchester went ahead in the first minute of first-half stoppage-time when Alex Newby curled an exquisite free-kick into the top corner from around 25 yards.The U’s doubled their advantage in the 59th minute through 18-year-old striker Samson ...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore admitted his side had to dig deep to beat Shrewsbury 1-0 at Hillsborough.A first-half goal from Mark McGuinness, the on-loan defender’s first for the Owls, was enough to give Wednesday the victory over a battling Shrews side who could have snatched an equaliser late on.With leaders Plymouth being held by Burton, third-placed Wednesday are now just t...Full Story »

Adrian Mariappa grabbed a last-ditch Burton equaliser to deny League One leaders Plymouth maximum points in an enthralling 2-2 draw.The former Watford and Crystal Palace defender headed home from close range seven minutes into added time after Argyle had come from behind to lead.Lowly Burton warmed to their task with several set-pieces making life uncomfortable for the Plymouth defence.Cameron B...Full Story »

Manchester City made it five Women’s Super League wins in a row with a 2-1 victory against Everton at Walton Hall Park.Julie Blakstad put the visitors in front, but they were then punished for some poor defending when Rikke Sevecke equalised for Everton just before the break.Khadija Shaw continued her good form by netting the winner in the second half as City stayed fourth in the WSL and p...Full Story »

Will Randall scored direct from a corner as Sutton ended their four-game winless run win a battling 1-0 victory over League Two strugglers Rochdale.Randall’s first-half effort separated the two sides at Gander Green Lane and left Dale just two points above the relegation zone.The visitors had chances to get something from the game, but Matt Gray’s Sutton held on for a welcome win tha...Full Story »

Freddie Ladapo netted his fifth goal in five games to keep up Ipswich’s promotion challenge after they secured a 2-0 win at Exeter.The striker stooped to head the opener after being teed up by fellow striker Marcus Harness in the 11th minute.Harness went from provider to goalscorer after the break when he headed home Leif Davis’ corner to seal Ipswich’s seventh away win of the ...Full Story »

Portsmouth manager Danny Cowley claimed his side’s 0-0 draw with Derby looked worse because of other recent results.Pompey have been held in their last four Sky Bet League One matches to stunt their promotion push.Despite not being beaten at home since January, they have won once in nine league fixtures.They enjoyed the better of things at Fratton Park against Derby, who are level on point...Full Story »

GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ didn't let Cristiano Ronaldo's Man Utd drama affect her as she stunned with a busty display on the red carpet. The Portuguese ace's girlfriend stepped out in public for the first time since his explosive interview with SunSport columnist Piers Morgan. Georgina Rodríguez was out for the first time since Cristiano Ronaldo's interviewCredit: Getty The 28-year-old model lo...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO has opened up on his relationship with fierce rival Lionel Messi. That's after slamming Manchester United in a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan on TalkTV. Cristiano Ronaldo has had his say on rival Lionel MessiCredit: Getty - Contributor The veteran striker, 37, stunned United by claiming the club have BETRAYED him. Ronaldo also had a pop at manager Erik ten Hag, decla...Full Story »

Brahim Diaz could be bought and sold within hours at the end of the season - if not sooner. Currently in his second season on-loan at AC Milan from Real Madrid, Brahim has played his way to a permanent deal, says Ok Diario. Brahim's loan includes a €22m purchase option, which Milan have informed Real Madrid they intend to trigger. However, Real coach Carlo Ancelotti is keen on bringin...Full Story »

Bayern Munich star and former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane is now officially out of this year’s World Cup, it has been confirmed. The 30-year-old is a big loss for Senegal and for the tournament as a whole, as he’s been one of the very finest attacking players in world football in the last five years or so. Mane made a name for himself at Liverpool before joining Bayern Munich th...Full Story »