Leeds returned to winning ways at 10-man Cardiff as the two clubs remembered their former player Sol Bamba.It was a red-letter day for Largie Ramazani as the diminutive Leeds winger scored a first goal in English football following his August move from Spanish club Almeria.Substitute Joel Piroe wrapped up a 2-0 victory three minutes from time after Pascal Struijk’s second-half penalty was ...Full Story »

Chelsea’s co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali put aside their reported spat over ownership of the club to visit Enzo Maresca and his players following their 3-0 win over West Ham, as the head coach insisted both men were “all happy” with a comprehensive victory full of style and energy.The pair congratulated the team together inside the dressing room at the London Stadium ...Full Story »

Chesterfield manager Paul Cook spoke of his frustration with the “fans’ reaction” during the 1-1 draw at home to Cheltenham.The Spireites took the lead when Dilan Markanday scored in the 27th minute before Cheltenham’s Arkell Jude-Boyd equalised after 57 minutes.Cook said he was “frustrated by the fans’ reaction”, adding: “We’ve got lads maki...Full Story »

Exeter manager Gary Caldwell feels there is a lot more to come from his young side, despite the ease with which they accounted for Stevenage in League One.The Grecians were 2-0 winners at St James Park, with goals from Ed Francis and Kamari Doyle, and they could easily have won by more, such was the dominance they enjoyed.“I’m pleased with the win, but I think we could play better,&r...Full Story »

Norwich head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup felt his side played their best football since his summer arrival in the emphatic 4-1 win over Watford at Carrow Road.Callum Doyle gave Norwich an early lead and Borja Sainz restored their advantage on the stroke of half-time after Ryan Andrews had equalised for the Hornets.Marcelino Nunez made it a two-goal cushion before substitute Ben Chrisene provided ...Full Story »

Chesterfield kept their unbeaten home record this season alive despite a frustrating 1-1 draw with Cheltenham in League Two.Dilan Markanday scored for the hosts with Arkell Jude-Boyd on target for Cheltenham.Cheltenham’s best chance in the first half came from an early set-piece from Tom Young, which forced a near-post save from keeper Ryan Boot.Chesterfield’s goal came in the 27th m...Full Story »

Goals from Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer secured another away win for Chelsea and raised serious questions about West Ham’s direction under new boss Julen Lopetegui.The Spaniard looked furious as his expensively-assembled side crashed to a humiliating 3-0 defeat at home to their London rivals.Jackson scored twice, the first within three minutes of kick-off, and Palmer added a third just ...Full Story »

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca fears that football is on the brink of players taking Rodri's advice and going on strike. He voiced his concerns about the risk to today's players due to the excessive number of matches they are asked to play. Maresca suggested that it's not the authorities but the players themselves who will have to take action. He said: "Players are playing too many games. Yes. No...Full Story »

Couto, 22, played for Dortmund on Wednesday's Champions League clash with Club Brugge at the Jan Breydel Stadium. Yan Couto's girlfriend Mariana David had to delete a post from her Instagram storyMariana shared a screenshot from a video game rather than Borussia Dortmund's win over Club BruggeCouto's partner Mariana is a dentist, model and content creator The right-back's partner Mariana David...Full Story »

Stuart Kettlewell hailed the composure of Lennon Miller after the 18-year-old kept his cool to send Motherwell into the semi-finals of the Premier Sports Cup.The Steelmen were pegged back after former fan favourite Louis Moult came off the bench to net an 83rd-minute equaliser for Dundee United.However, they were awarded the perfect chance to claim victory when referee John Beaton pointed to the...Full Story »

Sonia Bompastor said Chelsea will need to find different ways of playing against high-pressing opponents if they are to win a sixth consecutive Women’s Super League title.The former Lyon boss marked her first game in charge of the Blues with an uncomfortable 1-0 win over Aston Villa.Johanna Rytting Kaneryd’s brilliant solo goal late in the first half at Kingsmeadow was the difference...Full Story »

Lennon Miller held his nerve to net an injury-time penalty and earn Motherwell a place in the semi-final of the Premier Sports Cup with a 2-1 victory over Dundee United.It looked as if a sensational leveller from former Well striker Louis Moult was set to send the game to extra time, before the hosts were awarded a spot-kick in added time.Miller was tasked with netting from the spot and he made ...Full Story »

Sonia Bompastor’s first game in charge of Chelsea ended in a nervy 1-0 win against Aston Villa on the opening night of the Women’s Super League season at Kingsmeadow.Tasked with the unenviable job of succeeding Emma Hayes, under whom the Blues five consecutive WSL titles, the former Lyon manager saw her new side edge to an unconvincing victory courtesy of Johanna Rytting Kaneryd&rsqu...Full Story »

A FEMALE Champions League official has revealed she is sick of being called "sexy ref". She was also forced to delete her Instagram after receiving sexist messages on the platform. Emanuela Rusta is one of Albania's top referees and has already made history in her officiating career. The 30-year-old is the first woman to referee in her country's male top flight and the first Albanian intern...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta has carved out a legendary status at Arsenal, both as a player and now as a manager. After an impressive career that saw him play for the likes of PSG, Barcelona, Everton, Rangers, and Real Sociedad, the Spanish maestro found his home at the Emirates Stadium under Arsene Wenger in 2011. He spent the last five years of his playing career there, making 150 appearances and bagging c...Full Story »

Christian Eriksen was a summer target for clubs in Europe Eriksen played a significant role in his debut season at Old Trafford, which was curtailed by injury. But he became more of a back-up in 2023/24 following the emergence of Kobbie Mainoo. Manuel Ugarte has now arrived as well, but the Dane scored twice in the recent Carabao Cup thrashing of Barnsley. He was linked with a move away, inclu...Full Story »

Barcelona are aware of Baidoo's emergence and are closely following the player's progress, says AS. The young defender, 20, has been in the orbit of Pep Guardiola's Manchester City and some Premier League rivals for the past year Barca now have scouts posted to closely follow everything that happens with the young defender, both in games and training. Baidoo has a deal at Salzburg to 2020. Full Story »

Mbappe, 25, joined Real as a free agent following his departure from Paris Saint-Germain this summer and quickly became the club's top earner at a staggering €15million (£12.6m) per year. Jude Bellingham received a pay rise as Real Madrid feared friction with Kylian MbappeVinicius Junior and Bellingham both got a raise to match Mbappe as top earners The star forward overtook Belling...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta admitted David Raya’s astonishing double save against Atalanta was the best he has seen in his career.Raya ensured Arsenal avoided defeat in their Champions League opener by keeping out a penalty and the rebound from Italy striker Mateo Retegui.Early in the second half, after Thomas Partey was beaten for pace by Ederson and pulled the Brazilian back, referee Clementin Turpin a...Full Story »

An astonishing double save from David Raya ensured Arsenal avoided defeat in their Champions League opener at Atalanta.The Gunners keeper repelled a penalty from Italy striker Mateo Retegui and somehow got back across his goal to keep out the rebound as Mikel Arteta’s side escaped with a goalless draw.It was not exactly vintage Champions League fare in northern Italy, with Arsenal blunt in...Full Story »