Neil Harris insisted “goals will come” for Gillingham after the League Two outfit beat Exeter 6-5 on penalties in the Carabao Cup second round.The Gills drew a blank for the fourth consecutive match but held their nerve to advance in the shootout, with Jake Turner saving Josh Key’s effort before David Tutonda slotted home to settle the outcome.Harris felt his side should have h...Full Story »

Juventus director Pavel Nedved has confirmed they're in advanced talks to sign Barcelona striker Memphis Depay. Nedved says Depay is among several striker targets they're considering. He said, "We don't need to speed up the process, that is never a good idea," the vice-president told DAZN ahead of the trip to Sampdoria. "We are evaluating, we are vigilant on what the market offers. We need ...Full Story »

Bolton striker Jon Dadi Bodvarsson has been ruled out of Tuesday’s Carabao Cup second-round clash against Aston Villa.The Iceland international, who came off the bench during Saturday’s 2-0 loss to Sheffield Wednesday in League One, sustained a hamstring problem in training.Wanderers boss Ian Evatt has no other fresh selection concerns.Defender Eoin Toal, midfielder Josh Sheehan and ...Full Story »

Injury-hit Oxford will be without eight players for Tuesday evening’s Carabao Cup second-round clash with Crystal Palace.Marcus McGuane (calf), James Henry and Alex Gorrin (both hamstring) have joined the U’s growing list of absentees following Saturday’s 1-1 Sky Bet League One draw against Morecambe.Elliott Moore missed that game with a quad problem and remains unavailable, wh...Full Story »

Newport welcome back midfielder Aaron Wildig for the Carabao Cup clash with Portsmouth at Rodney Parade.Wildig has missed County’s last two games after limping off during the early stages of the 2-0 defeat at Bradford on August 13.Robbie Willmott and Nathan Moriah-Welsh have also shaken off knocks, and West Ham loanee Thierry Nevers will be included after making an impressive debut against...Full Story »

The Football House, headquarters of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), in New Delhi In a move that could see the FIFA ban on the All India Football Federation revoked, the central government on Sunday moved an application in the Supreme Court that it has accepted the key demands made by the FIFA, including ending the tenure of the SC-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) and not a...Full Story »

Robert Lewandowski struck twice as Barcelona ran out 4-1 winners at Real Sociedad on Sunday Lewandowski scored 46 seconds into the game It was the striker's first of two goals Dembele and Fati also impressed WHAT HAPPENED? Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring just 46 seconds into the contest with his first of two goals, but Alexander Isak pulled his team level shortly afterwards. The se...Full Story »

Paris Saint-Germain stars Kylian Mbappe and Neymar delivered the perfect response to reports that their relationship has become strained as they linked up to dominate against Lille on Sunday. The pair were in fine form as Mbappe struck three times while Neymar netted twice and supplied three assists in a 7-1 win. There have been claims that the atmosphere in the PSG dressing room has turned t...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola welcomed the adversity Manchester City had to fight their way through at Newcastle as they attempt to defend their Premier League crown.The champions trailed 3-1 at St James’ Park on Sunday afternoon before scrapping their way to a 3-3 draw in a thrilling encounter with Eddie Howe’s men.Reflecting on a pulsating afternoon on Tyneside, Guardiola said: “Why not give...Full Story »

Goals from Tommy Conway and Rob Atkinson gave Bristol City the Severnside derby bragging rights with a 2-0 Championship win over Cardiff at Ashton Gate.The home side took a 41st-minute lead when Nahki Wells crossed from the left and Conway got in front of his marker to net his fourth goal of the season with a glancing header.Centre-back Atkinson made it 2-0 with a stooping header from Kal Naismi...Full Story »

A WOMAN who claimed she was raped by footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is appealing a decision to dismiss the case. Model Kathryn Mayorga is fighting to keep her £54million claim against the Man United star alive. Model Kathryn Mayorga is fighting to keep her £54million claim against Cristiano Ronaldo alive She alleges she was raped by Ronaldo, 37, in a Las Vegas hotel room in 2009 and a...Full Story »

Ajax are leading the race to sign Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech this summer, with Manchester United also interested. Ziyech has struggled to cement a regular place in the Chelsea side since arriving from Dutch club Ajax, with many suggesting he has been unable to adapt to the English game. The Moroccan international may find himself even further down the pecking order after the arrival of Raheem...Full Story »

Ajax board members are reportedly discussing potential fees they may accept for Manchester United target Antony as they brace for another bid from Old Trafford. The Dutch outfit have so far stood firm on their mammoth valuation of the winger, but could be about to alter their stance amid claims that he has been axed from their upcoming fixture with Sparta Rotterdam. Antony is believed to be kee...Full Story »

Steve Evans hit back at suggestions that Stevenage’s strong start to the season is a result of big spending after a 2-1 win over Carlisle at the Lamex Stadium.Two of Boro’s summer signings were on the scoresheet against the Cumbrians, Kane Smith and Max Clark both opening their accounts for their new team.The win – unbeaten Stevenage’s fifth in six games this term –...Full Story »

Danny Cowley dedicated Portsmouth’s 3-1 win at home to Bristol Rovers to injury victim Louis Thompson after the midfielder suffered a suspected double leg break.Thompson was carried off on a stretcher in the first half after falling victim to a “really nasty” tackle from Rovers midfielder Glenn Whelan.Head coach Cowley said: “Firstly, our thoughts are with Louis Thompson....Full Story »

Marco Silva has admitted Fulham are not satisfied with their unbeaten start to life back in the Premier League.Aleksandar Mitrovic’s last-minute header earned the promoted Cottagers a 3-2 win at Craven Cottage over capital rivals Brentford.Bobby Decordova-Reid and Palhinha had powered the hosts into a 2-0 lead, only for Christian Norgaard and Ivan Toney to drag the Bees level late.Brentfor...Full Story »

Reading secured their third successive Championship victory at home this season with a hard-earned 1-0 win over Middlesbrough.In a mostly even first period, Reading went in front just before the half-hour through a fine 20-yard drive from loanee Tyrese Fornah.Although Boro dominated much of the second half, they proved toothless in attack and the hosts held on reasonably comfortably.Reading&rsqu...Full Story »

Tranmere manager Micky Mellon kept his players locked in the Rodney Parade dressing room for 50 minutes after they let a 1-0 lead slip to go down to a 2-1 defeat at Newport.An Aaron Lewis own goal midway through the first half gave the visitors a fortunate lead as the home defender diverted Paul Lewis’ cross into his own net.But Tranmere failed to build on that slice of luck and the hosts ...Full Story »

Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom praised the contribution of Oli McBurnie after Sheffield United triumphed 3-0 over Blackburn to go top of the Sky Bet Championship table.Oliver Norwood gave the Blades the lead with a curling free-kick shortly after the half-hour mark, before substitute Iliman Ndiaye wrapped up the three points with a second-half brace.McBurnie is without a goal of his ow...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers says Wesley Fofana was left out of the squad for Leicester’s defeat to Southampton because the Chelsea target was not in the right frame of mind to play.The 21-year-old defender was conspicuous by his absence from the team sheet as the Foxes looked to seal their first victory of the season against winless Saints.Fofana watched Saturday’s match alongside supporters at ...Full Story »