Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has apologised for chants by the club’s fans referencing the Hillsborough and Heysel tragedies during last weekend’s stormy defeat at Liverpool.The Catalan, who says he did not hear any offensive chanting himself, also believes City will learn lessons on and off the field from what occurred at Anfield on Sunday.Liverpool expressed their disappoin...Full Story »

Kevin van Veen should shake off a knock to face Aberdeen but fellow striker Louis Moult is awaiting the outcome of a trip to see a specialist over his fitness issues.Motherwell will assess other players’ fitness. Sondre Solholm went off with a calf problem against Celtic in midweek while Joe Efford and Rolando Aarons have been missing through hamstring problems.Left-backs Jake Carroll and ...Full Story »

Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna looks set to have the same squad to choose from for Friday’s home clash with Derby as he did for the 1-0 defeat against Lincoln on Saturday.Since that match summer signing Panutche Camara, who has been sidelined by a groin issue, has made his debut, coming off the bench in Tuesday’s 1-0 Papa John’s Trophy loss at Cambridge – McKenna has said th...Full Story »

Carlisle are hoping top-scorer Kristian Dennis and Fin Back are ready to ease their injury problems by returning against Leyton Orient.The pair have missed the last two matches with hamstring complaints but are expected to be in contention on Saturday.Jack Stretton, who scored twice against Doncaster in Dennis’ absence, rolled his ankle against Barrow in midweek and is a doubt, while Corey...Full Story »

Reports in Spain have revealed that Pique could soon be wearing his ex's name on his shirt for Barcelona Barcelona defender Gerard Pique could have to appear in the Camp Nou with the name of his ex Shakira on his shirt. Reports in Spain said the Colombian singer could be the next to benefit from the Catalan club's sponsorship with Spotify after they opted to wear the OVO owl on their jersey in...Full Story »

BELGIUM'S World Cup stars have been handed a boost... with their Wag's granted permission to give them a mid-tournament visit. The Red Devils will be locked away at a hotel during next month's finals in Qatar. Thibaut Courtois is engaged to model Mishel GerzigCredit: Getty Kevin De Bruyne will be joined by wife Michele LacroixCredit: Instagram @lacroixmichele But the Belgian FA has allowed t...Full Story »

Jim Goodwin hailed his players for a job well done as Aberdeen comfortably progressed to the semi-finals of the Premier Sports Cup, routing Partick Thistle 4-1.The Dons were 3-0 up at the break after Luis Lopes’ effort, a Kevin Holt own goal and a Hayden Coulson strike that may yet go down as an own goal after taking a massive deflection off Jack McMillan.Thistle pulled one back early in t...Full Story »

Steven Davis’s early goal proved crucial as Rangers struggled past Dundee to book their place in the semi-finals of the Premier Sports Cup after a 1-0 win.Giovanni van Bronckhorst rang the changes for the visit of the Championship side and the Gers got off to an encouraging start when the veteran midfielder headed in after 10 minutes.However, the Light Blues’ play for rest of the gam...Full Story »

Aberdeen eased their way into the semi-finals of the Premier Sports Cup with a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Championship leaders Partick Thistle.In-form Luis Lopes opened the scoring and the game was over by half-time as two Hayden Coulson efforts were deflected into their own net by Thistle players Kevin Holt and Jack McMillan.The visitors pulled a goal back early in the second half as substi...Full Story »

Liel Abada scored twice and had a hand in another two goals as Celtic eased into the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals with a 4-0 victory at Motherwell.Abada was back in the team after making way for James Forrest to net a hat-trick against Hibernian and the winger scored either side of half-time after both sides had missed good chances.The 21-year-old then provided an assist for Reo Hatate to scor...Full Story »

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has said defending champions France and Brazil are the favourites to win the World Cup in Qatar as they have a core group of players who have played together for a long time. Messi said Brazil, Germany, France, England and Spain are always labelled favourites to win, but the 35-year-old forward feels France and Brazil are the best two teams going into the N...Full Story »

Stonewall is urging the global sporting community to “stand up and call out the criminalisation and persecution” of LGBTQ+ people in Qatar at the upcoming World Cup.The leading LGBTQ+ charity has made the plea at the launch of its ninth annual ‘Rainbow Laces’ campaign.Same-sex relationships are criminalised in Qatar and Stonewall hopes issues can be highlighted while the ...Full Story »

Kilmarnock booked their place in the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Dundee United.Kyle Lafferty put Killie ahead after eight minutes from the penalty spot, but Dundee United hit back instantly when Glenn Middleton fired home from 12 yards.The game appeared to be heading for extra-time before Daniel Armstrong headed home Jordan Jones’ cross to send Kilmarnock...Full Story »

Newcastle defender Fabian Schar is expected to be fit for Wednesday night’s Premier League clash with Everton at St James’ Park.The Switzerland international, who has been nursing a foot injury, limped off late in Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Manchester United, but is likely to retain his place in the squad.Joe Willock has recovered from the illness which reduced him to the role of lat...Full Story »

Antonio Conte has confirmed Richarlison will be fit for the World Cup despite the club still waiting on the full extent of a calf injury sustained during Saturday's 2-0 win over Everton. The Brazil forward was on crutches and in tears after the game, telling ESPN Brazil he feared that "the realisation of my dream" to play at a World Cup was at risk. However, initial tests have been more positi...Full Story »

Manchester United are reportedly looking to bring former Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham back to the Premier League. Abraham left the Premier League in search of first-team football after struggling to nail a starting spot at Chelsea. The England international has flourished over in Italy, linking up with Jose Mourinho. In his first year with Roma, Abraham managed 27 goals in 53 games, and a m...Full Story »

ENGLAND'S Wags have been issued a list of do's and don'ts to avoid a World Cup crisis in Qatar. Three Lions chiefs are taking no chances in the strict Gulf state and warned the glamourous group: "You are not above the law." Jack Grealish's glamorous girlfriend Sasha Attwood is expected to be at the meeting They delivered the rules at a secret presentation. Wags expected to be there, such as ...Full Story »

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has spoken about Gareth Southgate's decision not to use Trent Alexander-Arnold in either of England(opens in new tab)'s games this international break. Alexander-Arnold was an unused substitute for the Three Lions' 1-0 loss to Italy – a result which saw them relegated from League A of the Nations League – before being left out of the matchday squad alto...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Graham Potter hailed goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga after his side’s gritty 2-0 win at Aston Villa.Mason Mount’s double and Kepa’s heroics earned a fifth straight win in all competitions on Sunday.It cemented Chelsea’s fourth place in the Premier League and they now sit three points clear of Manchester United after their stalemate with Newcastle.Kepa made some ...Full Story »

ENGLAND star Jack Grealish shows he’s well marked at the back — after a hot “cupping” session. Jack, 27, opted for the alternative therapy which involves hot glass jars being placed on the skin. Jack Grealish posted shared images of himself receiving cupping treatment on Instagram The £100million Manchester City ace shared snaps of the unusual treatment, which lef...Full Story »