Interim boss Alex Morris will begin his audition for the Crewe job on a permanent basis when fellow strugglers AFC Wimbledon visit on Good Friday.Morris was placed in charge until the end of the season this week following the dismissal of David Artell after relegation from Sky Bet League One was confirmed for the Railwaymen after defeat at Doncaster last time out.Crewe’s 2-0 reverse at Don...Full Story »

Reports over the past week have linked the prolific striker with a move to Spain Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn has quashed reports that Robert Lewandowski is set to leave the club this summer for Barcelona. Kahn said Lewandowski will "definitely" be with the Bavarian organisation in 2022-23 and added that it would be crazy to think otherwise. Lewandowski is enjoying another standout season ...Full Story »

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has agreed to move to Barcelona, according to Polish media sources. Polish outlet TVP Sport reports Lewandowski has already communicated his decision to Bayern Munich. Despite offers from PSG, Manchester City and Liverpool, the Poland international has chosen Barça, who are willing to give him a three year deal, taking him up to 36. Lewandowski ...Full Story »

Boss David Artell insisted Crewe would bounce back after their relegation from League One was confirmed by a 2-0 defeat at Doncaster.Defeat at the Eco-Power Stadium ended Alex’s stay in the third tier after two years, but Artell does not believe they will be outside the division for long.“We’ve done it once and we will do it again,” he said. “I can promise that.&ldq...Full Story »

Rooney: Pogba should leave Man Utd Manchester United icon Wayne Rooney has said that it is probably time for Paul Pogba to find a new club. The Red Devils' record signing returned to Old Trafford to much fanfare in 2016, but has thus far failed to live up to his lofty price tag with inconsistent displays. And with the France international's contract set to run out in the summer, Rooney feel...Full Story »

Michael O’Neill expressed his relief as Stoke left it late to beat Sheffield United 1-0.The Potters broke the deadlock in the 77th minute through John Egan’s own goal to clinch a second successive league win for the first time since November.In a first half low on quality, Jacob Brown spurned two opportunities from promising positions and Stoke’s wastefulness continued after th...Full Story »

Souq Al-Wakra Hotel does not have a great of facilities, according to Hancock Football chiefs have picked a hotel from a 'school trip back in the 1980s' as England's Qatar World Cup finals HQ, according to a sports travel guru. David Hancock, who has inspected the Souq Al-Wakra Hotel 10 miles from the Gulf state's capital Doha warned Three Lions' stars 'may well be in for a shock'. He said the...Full Story »

Mario Balotelli has said he could have been Italy's matchwinner had he been selected for their World Cup playoff where they suffered a shock 1-0 loss to North Macedonia. The Adana Demirspor striker, whose last appearance for the national side was in 2018, was recently recalled to the national side by manager Roberto Mancini for a training camp. Italy have endured difficulties in front of goa...Full Story »

Leeds have told Barcelona they must pay Raphinha's transfer release clause Leeds have reportedly rejected Barcelona's opening offer for Raphinha and have told the Catalan giants they must pay his £62million release clause in full in order to complete a deal. The 25-year-old winger cost the Whites just £17m in October 2020 when they moved to agree a deadline day transfer with French cl...Full Story »

Bass Sambou may line up again for Crewe against Bolton.The 24-year-old striker started against Wigan in midweek and could retain his place in manager David Artell’s side.The Railwaymen have struggled with injuries and are missing Rio Adebisi (foot) and Billy Sass-Davies (calf).Loanees Ryan Alebiosu and Scott Robertson are also sidelined.Marlon Fossey will be assessed for Bolton.The defende...Full Story »

Karl Robinson hailed his Oxford players after their late 2-1 win at Shrewsbury.The U’s kept up their promotion push with an impressive fifth win in six games.Goal machine Matty Taylor opened the scoring with his 21st goal of the season, before Ryan Bowman levelled with his first strike since Boxing Day.But Cameron Brannagan won it from the spot with eight minutes to go.Three Oxford players...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher believes Plymouth should embrace their end of season run-in after the Pilgrims’ first league win at Bolton since 1967 boosted their promotion hopes.Defender Macaulay Gillesphey’s first-half header secured Argyle’s place in the top six with 10 games to go.And Home Park boss Schumacher said: “Everyone should be excited.“Possibly we didn’t think...Full Story »

Alcohol is barred from the hotel England are staying at in Qatar later this year - so the players' wives and girlfriends have already chosen to set up camp on a luxury cruise ship instead England's WAGs will take a booze cruise during the World Cup finals in Qatar - as the footballers’ hotel is dry. Alcohol is barred at the five-star Souq Al Wakra beach resort where Gareth Southgate̵...Full Story »

Nathan Tella could return to Southampton’s matchday squad for their Premier League game against Watford.The winger has been sidelined since mid-January, missing the Saints’ last nine fixtures, because of a groin injury but he is back in training and now building up his fitness.Defender Lyanco and goalkeeper Alex McCarthy remain sidelined.Watford will check on forward Joao Pedro, afte...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED star Bruno Fernandes enjoyed a reunion with his former Sporting Lisbon pals earlier today. The Portuguese club, who the 27-year-old left for Old Trafford in January 2020, are in town for their Champions League dead-rubber against Man City. Bruno Fernandes was spotted visiting his old Sporting Lisbon pals earlier today Para sempre Leão 💚@B_Fernandes8 visitou hoje o ...Full Story »

Barcelona manager Xavi was the only man to spot a mistake in the statue commemorating Diego Maradona inside Napoli's stadium. Maradona, who died in 2020, played for both Barcelona and Napoli in his career with both clubs facing off in the Europa League round of 32. Thursday saw Xavi take his Barcelona side to the Diego Maradona Stadium and inside is a tribute to the Argentina legend. The 42...Full Story »

Crewe boss David Artell praised his team’s fighting spirit as they ended a seven-game losing run with a 2-1 success at Cheltenham.Chris Porter scored the winner for League One’s bottom side after setting up the opener for strike partner Chris Long in the first half before Kion Etete’s leveller for Cheltenham early in the second period.“We thoroughly deserved it,” Ar...Full Story »

Crewe boss David Artell is hoping the postponement of Saturday’s game with Portsmouth has allowed his injury list to clear for the visit of Oxford.Ryan Alebiosu and Scott Kashket are in contention for the Sky Bet League One clash after sustaining knocks.Welsh defender Zac Williams is recovering after losing weight due to a stomach problem and bottom-placed Crewe hope to have him back next ...Full Story »

Nathan Tella will miss Southampton’s Premier League clash with Everton on Saturday.The midfielder has suffered a minor setback in his recovery from a groin injury, and will need another week to find full fitness.Winger Nathan Redmond is back in training and could come into contention, while goalkeeper Alex McCarthy and defender Lyanco are longer-term absentees.Everton defender Vitalii Myko...Full Story »

Crewe boss David Artell is hoping that Ryan Alebiosu will be fit to face Portsmouth in League One on Saturday.The full-back suffered a back spasm and was forced off in the first half of Tuesday’s 2-0 defeat to Wigan, but he has made encouraging progress since.Striker Mikael Mandron is expected to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury suffered against Gillingham earlier this month....Full Story »