Italy coach Roberto Mancini says he won't be resigning after their World Cup failure. The Azzurri missed qualification for Qatar 2022 after defeat to North Macedonia last week in their playoff. Ahead of their friendly against Turkey, former Inter Milan coach Mancini said: "We've spoken these days. I think we have the same ideas on everything. We'll talk again in the next few days. Now, let's...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney has done a remarkable job in making it conceivable that Derby County could avoid relegation into League 1 this season, despite the club being slapped with a 21-point deduction at the beginning of the campaign, and now it has emerged that George Clooney wants to purchase the club in order to help the former Manchester United star. Clooney is believed to be interested in getting in...Full Story »

EDINSON CAVANI is edging towards a move to Real Sociedad when his Manchester United contract expires at the end of the season. Cavani, 35, has plenty of offers when he calls time on an 18-month stay that has made him a cult figure at Old Trafford. Manchester United striker Edison Cavani will depart Old Trafford at the end of the season Inter Milan are interested as a potential replacement for...Full Story »

Harry Kane edged closer to England’s all-time scoring record as Gareth Southgate’s side began World Cup preparations with a comeback win against Switzerland.Just a matter of days before finding out their opponents in Qatar, the Three Lions kicked off an international year unlike any other in front of a sell-out crowd at Wembley on Saturday evening.Switzerland, ranked 14th in the worl...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough felt a degree of sympathy for struggling Oldham after substitute George Lapslie struck a late winner to secure a 2-1 League Two comeback victory at Boundary Park.Lapslie pounced on a rebound in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage-time to fire the Stags to a win which lifted them back to within a point of the play-off places.“It’s a fantastic victory,&...Full Story »

Ryan Barnett scored a second-half winner as Solihull came from behind to beat Woking 3-2 and strengthen their spot in the play-off places.The home side started brightly and striker Nicke Kabamba fired over early on.It did not take Woking long to take the lead as Inih Effiong slotted home Joe McNerney’s assist following a corner in the 16th minute.Solihull hit back through defender Harry Bo...Full Story »

Stockport moved 11 points clear at the top of the National League with a 2-0 win at Eastleigh – their 10th successive victory.Paddy Madden saw two quickfire efforts saved by Joe McDonnell as Stockport made a bright start.Clear-cut chances were at a premium for the remainder of the first half, but the Hatters went in front five minutes after the break when Myles Hippolyte volleyed in his fi...Full Story »

Jamie Proctor’s stunning strike helped Port Vale to a 2-0 win at home to fellow League Two play-off hopefuls Sutton.Proctor’s acrobatic goal added to James Wilson’s early opener to sink their lacklustre visitors.In-form Vale made the perfect start with Wilson netting after seven minutes.Mal Benning‘s cross from the left came to Proctor, and when his shot was deflected to ...Full Story »

Hamilton edged further clear of relegation danger with a 1-0 home win over Queen of the South in the cinch Championship.The Doonhamers were dealt a blow five minutes before half-time when Ben Liddle was dismissed for a second bookable offence.And Hamilton capitalised on the man advantage in the 64th minute, with Andy Winter netting from a Daniel O’Reilly delivery.Winter’s winner earn...Full Story »

Manchester City star Bernardo Silva has been hammered for his "grandad" style by a former team-mate Manchester City playmaker Bernardo Silva gets ribbed over his “grandad” clothes, a former teammate has revealed. Brazilian Jemerson, who was with the midfielder at Monaco, said Silva's dress sense was the talk of the dressing room. The Portuguese international's current teammate Ilka...Full Story »

Ian Baraclough admitted a 3-1 scoreline might have flattered Northern Ireland in Friday’s friendly victory over Luxembourg but praised his side’s character in fighting to the finish.Steven Davis and Gavin Whyte struck in the 83rd and 85th minutes to give Northern Ireland the victory after Josh Magennis’ early strike had been cancelled out by Marvin Martin, with Luxembourg looki...Full Story »

Timothee Dieng is touch-and-go for Exeter this weekend as they welcome Stevenage to St James Park for their Sky Bet League Two fixture.Dieng was forced off late on in last Saturday’s 2-0 win at Oldham because of a hamstring complaint, which sidelined him for the goalless draw at Port Vale in midweek, and he is once again a doubt.The Grecians are still reeling from the news fellow midfielde...Full Story »

Sky Bet League One strugglers AFC Wimbledon will be missing players due to international duty when they host Cambridge.Forwards Terry Ablade (Finland) and Tomas Kalinauskas (Lithuania) and defender Dan Csoka (Hungary) have all had Under-21 call-ups. The Dons could also be without Ayoub Assal, who has been training with England Under-20s.Lee Brown has trained this week after sitting out Saturday&...Full Story »

The public lobbying to be chosen as a preferred bidder for Chelsea stepped up on Monday as increased offers were being considered by bankers tasked with selling the Premier League club for sanctioned owner Roman Abramovich. British property tycoon Nick Candy revealed he "significantly" increased the amount offered, having already submitted a bid of more than £2 billion ($2.6bn) for the c...Full Story »

Nigel Clough feels his side claimed a “vital” win after they moved to within two points of the League Two play-offs with a 1-0 win over Rochdale at the Crown Oil Arena.The visitors could have had the opener on a number of occasions but Dale keeper Jay Lynch was on hand to deal with Rhys Oates four times before Jamie Murphy’s one-on-one attempt went narrowly wide of the target.T...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher was as happy with a sixth straight clean sheet as he was a sixth consecutive victory as promotion-chasing Plymouth eased to a 2-0 win over Cheltenham.Striker Niall Ennis arrowed the ball home from a tight angle to put Argyle 1-0 up before playmaker Danny Mayor scored a sublime volley after 42 minutes as the Greens consolidated their play-off place.Schumacher said: “That&r...Full Story »

Stockport extended their lead at the top of the National League to 10 points by beating 10-man King’s Lynn 3-0.Elliot Newby, Liam Hogan and Paddy Madden all scored to secure the Hatters a ninth consecutive win, while the Linnets remained second bottom in the table.The visitors found the opener in the 18th minute when Mark Kitching’s effort fell to Newby, who smashed home his first go...Full Story »

Sean Fagan netted late on as Albion Rovers won 1-0 at Stirling after both sides had been reduced to 10 men.Stirling were a man down from first-half stoppage time, when Dylan Mackin was sent off following a foul on Callum Wilson.The numbers were then levelled up in the 82nd minute by Kyle Doherty getting his marching orders for a challenge on Adam Cummins.Rovers then secured a first victory in se...Full Story »

Paul McCallum’s first-half strike was enough for Dagenham to secure a 1-0 win against Eastleigh in the National League.The result sees Dagenham return to winning ways after losing to Notts County at the weekend, but the Spitfires drop to 19th in the table.The Daggers took the lead in the 33rd minute after Eastleigh were unable to clear their lines and Paul McCallum stabbed the ball home.Da...Full Story »

BARCELONA ace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has revealed the true meaning behind his Dragon Ball celebration in the 4-0 demolition of rivals Real Madrid. The January transfer arrival is known for his extravagant goal celebrations; from wearing a Batman mask to a black panther one. After scoring his second of the game, Aubameyang picked up an orange ball and put two fingers on his headCredit: GETTY...Full Story »