Two-time champions Germany have crashed out of the Women’s World Cup after drawing 1-1 with South Korea in their final Group H match in Brisbane.Cho So-hyun had put South Korea in front in the sixth minute before Germany captain Alexandra Popp equalised with a 42nd-minute header.But Martina Voss-Tecklenburg’s world number two side were unable to add to that, with Popp going closest w...Full Story »

Liverpool are set to finalise deal for Romeo Lavia as the Reds are ready to match Southampton's asking price. WHAT HAPPENED? The Reds are closing in on signing Lavia from Southampton as they are reportedly ready to match the Saints' asking price of £40m ($51) plus add-ons for the midfielder, according to Sacha Tavolieri. He further reports that Lavia is very keen to join the Premier Leag...Full Story »

Liverpool are preparing a second bid for Southampton's Romeo Lavia this week. The Reds want to secure the young central midfielder before the Premier League season begins. Per The Mirror, a second bid will push the transfer closer to the £50 million that Southampton want. The Championship side are willing to sell Lavia, but only if their terms are met in full. Chelsea also retain an i...Full Story »

Chukwueze to complete AC Milan move on Wednesday Samuel Chukwueze will arrive in Italy on Wednesday to complete a transfer to AC Milan, says Sky Sport. He will undergo a medical and finalise a transfer to the Serie A side from Villarreal. Dybala rejects Chelsea to sign Roma extension Paulo Dybala has turned down an offer to join Chelsea this summer, Calciomercato reports. The Argentine ha...Full Story »

Barcelona are closing in on a surprising deal to sign former Southampton player Oriol Romeu from Girona. WHAT HAPPENED? Barcelona are edging closer to completing a surprising deal to sign Romeu from Girona according to Sport. The Spanish champions are engaged in advanced negotiations to secure the services of Romeu, viewing him as a potential replacement for the outgoing Sergio Busquets. THE...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate lauded Bukayo Saka after the England star scored a tremendous treble against North Macedonia and enjoyed one of the best nights of his life.Having followed up March’s wins against Italy and Ukraine by beating Malta 4-0 on Friday, the side put on a show on Monday as their Euro 2024 qualification cakewalk continued.Harry Kane’s brace was complemented by Marcus Rashford...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate praised Trent Alexander-Arnold for buying into England’s midfield experiment and showing what he was capable of in the comfortable win away to Malta.The 24-year-old may be an established star at Liverpool but he has often flattered to deceive with the national team, with intense competition at right-back restricting opportunities.Alexander-Arnold struggled in a midfield ag...Full Story »

Liverpool blew a two-goal lead before battling back from 4-2 down to end an underwhelming Premier League season with a remarkable 4-4 draw at relegated Southampton.Quick-fire finishes from Cody Gakpo and Diogo Jota salvaged a point for Jurgen Klopp’s side on a chaotic afternoon at St Mary’s.Saints had looked set to end a miserable campaign in style after Kamaldeen Sulemana’s br...Full Story »

England manager Gareth Southgate has made contact with Arsenal's Ben White over a return to the international scene following the defender's mysterious World Cup departure. The defender left the Three Lions' squad halfway through their World Cup campaign in Qatar and the Gunners star has not been called up since. At the time, the Football Association cited 'personal reasons' for White's sud...Full Story »

Brighton secured European football for the first time and all but ensured it will be in the Europa League after Evan Ferguson’s brace helped them to a 3-1 home victory over relegated Southampton.The 18-year-old inked his name in Albion’s history books with a brace before the break to edge his side towards their first continental berth.Mohamed Elyounoussi made things interesting when ...Full Story »

The Saints are preparing for life in the Championship after their relegation was confirmed with defeat to Fulham last weekend. Southampton are close to appointing Russell Martin Credit: Getty Ruben Selles remains in interim charge and the Spaniard is reportedly still yet to be officially informed that he will depart at the end of the season. But Southampton have lined up his replacement - Swa...Full Story »

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson refuses to step on Gareth Southgate’s toes when it comes to Eberechi Eze despite a two-goal afternoon from the England hopeful.The 24-year-old netted either side of half-time at Selhurst Park to lift his side to a 2-0 victory over Bournemouth, who could still secure their mathematical Premier League safety this weekend depending on results elsewhere.Eze was ...Full Story »

Ruben Selles admits standards at Southampton have not been good enough after Premier League relegation was sealed by a limp 2-0 loss to Fulham.Second-half goals from Carlos Vinicius and Aleksandar Mitrovic inflicted a club-record 24th defeat of the season on the division’s bottom side to leave them eight points from safety with two fixtures remaining.Captain James Ward-Prowse conceded at f...Full Story »

Southampton suffered Premier League relegation after Aleksandar Mitrovic returned from his eight-match ban with a bang to help Fulham secure a 2-0 win at St Mary’s.Second-half finishes from Carlos Vinicius and substitute Mitrovic inflicted a club-record 24th defeat of the season on the division’s bottom club to leave them eight points from safety with just two fixtures remaining.Prim...Full Story »

Southampton boss Ruben Selles does not know what the future holds after a 4-3 defeat at Nottingham Forest left them on the brink of Premier League relegation.Saints were on the wrong side of a seven-goal thriller at the City Ground and they will lose their top-tier status at the weekend if they fail to beat Fulham or results go against them elsewhere.In contrast, Forest climbed out of the bottom...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest took a huge step towards Premier League safety with a dramatic 4-3 win over Southampton, whose impending relegation to the Championship could be confirmed at the weekend.Forest climbed out of the bottom three thanks to Taiwo Awoniyi’s brace, Morgan Gibbs-White’s penalty and Danilo’s brilliant team goal to give realistic hope that they can avoid the drop on the...Full Story »

Callum Wilson came off the bench to score twice as Newcastle fought back to strengthen their claims on Champions League qualification and edge Southampton towards the trapdoor with a 3-1 win.Left out of Eddie Howe’s starting line-up despite scoring twice at Everton on Thursday evening, the England striker produced the perfect response after his half-time introduction, cancelling out Stuart...Full Story »

Harry Cardwell struck a late winner as Southend came from behind to beat the 10 men of Wealdstone 2-1.Charles Clayden put the visitors in front midway through the first half, flicking home a cross from Dominic Hutchinson.But Wesley Fonguck levelled early in the second half, collecting a loose ball and bending it into the net.Things got worse for Wealdstone two minutes later when Nathan Ferguson ...Full Story »

Ruben Selles vowed Southampton will “fight until the very last point” after his side slipped closer to Premier League relegation following a damaging 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth.Marcus Tavernier’s second-half winner at St Mary’s left the the division’s bottom club six points from safety with five games to go.Beleaguered Saints thought they had snatched a dramatic draw...Full Story »

Bournemouth took a significant step towards Premier League survival with a precious 1-0 win which pushed south-coast rivals Southampton closer to relegation.Marcus Tavernier claimed the Cherries’ second-half winner at a soggy St Mary’s to move the Cherries seven points clear of the drop zone and pile further pressure on the division’s bottom club.Beleaguered Saints thought they...Full Story »