Ex Everton and England midfielder Jack Rodwell once watched porn for three weeks when he was out injured at Goodison Park. The 30-year-old is without a club after his short stint at Sheffield United came to an end after spending a season-and-a-half at the Blades. Rodwell broke through into the Everton first team in 2007 after being part of the youth set-up since 1998. However, when injured as...Full Story »

Lionel Messi has admitted he had "other offers" from "various clubs" after leaving Barcelona last summer before opting to join Paris Saint-Germain. Messi, 34, was available on a free transfer when his Barcelona contract expired on June 30, after the LaLiga club's precarious financial situation meant they were unable to register a new deal. Weeks of uncertainty followed before PSG announced Mes...Full Story »

An angry Ian Baraclough was left “annoyed and appalled” by a controversial red card for Jamal Lewis which he felt proved decisive as Switzerland’s 2-0 win in Geneva effectively ended Northern Ireland’s World Cup hopes.Lewis collected a second yellow card in the 37th minute of the match, with referee Slavko Vincic deciding the 17 seconds he took over a throw-in was far too...Full Story »

Stevenage have no fresh injury concerns going into their game against Exeter.Boss Alex Revell could make some changes to the side after Tuesday’s win against League One side Oxford in the Papa John’s Trophy.Forward Luke Norris could push for a place in the starting line-up after his impact in midweek when he scored the late winner.Max Melbourne may be in contention to make his league...Full Story »

Manchester United star Paul Pogba has admitted that he remains in contact with his old Juventus team-mates in a hint that he could move back to Turin when his current contract expires. The 28-year-old is in the final 12 months of his Old Trafford contract and rumours around his future are rife. United are keen to keep hold of their star midfielder as they look to build a squad capable of chall...Full Story »

Manchester United and Tottenham are reportedly among the clubs battling it out for the transfer of Inter Milan midfielder Marcelo Brozovic. The Croatia international has been a key player for Inter for many years now, but it seems his time at the San Siro could be nearing an end as Premier League clubs hover for his signature. According to latest reports in Italy, Brozovic is set to be a fre...Full Story »

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he can get the best out of Manchester United's superstar squad despite Saturday's 1-1 draw with Everton meaning United have won just two of their last six games and only one during a run of four straight fixtures at Old Trafford. Solskjaer saw his squad strengthened significantly over the summer with the additions of Cristiano Ronaldo, Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho...Full Story »

ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC has treated himself to a brand new Ferrari to celebrate his 40th birthday. Ibrahimovic splashed over £400,000 for a Ferrari Sf90 Stradale, which is the model's first ever hybrid-electric car and can offer a top speed up to 211mph. Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrated his 40th birthday in style The legendary striker shared a snap of his lavish new wheels on Instagram with the ...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes Mohamed Salah’s wonder goal in the 2-2 draw with Manchester City at Anfield will still be talked about in 60 years’ time.City, who had suffered at the hands of Lionel Messi in their midweek Champions League defeat to Paris St Germain, had seen Phil Foden cancel out Sadio Mane’s opener only to go behind again to a brilliant individual goal...Full Story »

Thomas Frank believes Brentford are making the football world sit up and take notice after the Bees’ fine Premier League start continued with a dramatic victory at West Ham.Yoane Wissa scored a stoppage-time winner to send Frank’s side up to seventh in the table with a 2-1 win at the London Stadium on Sunday.Brentford now boast three wins and 12 points from seven matches, with boss F...Full Story »

Patrick Vieira insists the credit for Crystal Palace’s comeback against Leicester belonged to his players as two substitutes struck to earn the Eagles a Premier League point.Leicester were two goals ahead at the interval, capitalising on defensive errors as birthday boy Kelechi Iheanacho and Jamie Vardy struck to silence Selhurst Park.But the Foxes remain without a league win since August ...Full Story »

Seemingly unable to convince Ole Gunnar Solskjaer that he is worthy of a place in his side, Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek is on the brink of ending his Old Trafford before it’s even begun. The Red Devils’ midweek Champions League group fixture against Villarreal saw van de Beek once again snubbed by Solskjaer, this time from the substitute’s bench. BT Sport...Full Story »

Luton could not follow up their 5-0 midweek thrashing of Coventry with another goal-laden performance as they played out a goalless Championship draw with Huddersfield on Saturday afternoon.Hatters defender Kal Naismith missed an early chance from 40 yards on a sodden surface, but the ball skidded wide, while team-mate Harry Cornick’s angled effort was gathered by visiting goalkeeper Lee N...Full Story »

Salford sealed their first away victory of the season with a deserved 2-0 win at Colchester.The visitors made a flying start and almost scored in the opening two minutes when Jason Lowe’s header crashed against the bar.Brandon Thomas-Asante’s header flew just over soon after and Salford did go in front in the 10th minute when Thomas-Asante pounced to score from close range after goal...Full Story »

Torquay swept past Wealdstone 5-0 with four goals in the first half of their National League win at Plainmoor.Midfielder Tom Lapslie headed the Gulls into an 11th minute lead, which Dan Holman added to just six minutes later following a knockdown from a corner.Armani Little nodded home a third on the half-hour and then blasted over from the penalty spot in the 38th minute.Defender Joe Lewis, tho...Full Story »

Mark Robins explained that he told his Coventry players to believe at half-time before their second-half onslaught against Fulham resulted in a 4-1 Sky Bet Championship victory.The Sky Blues went into the break a goal down after Kyle McFadzean’s own goal before a brace from Viktor Gyokeres, Matty Godden’s penalty and Ian Maatsen’s thunderbolt completed a remarkable turnaround.&...Full Story »

FORMER Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been named as the footballer involved in an alleged betting scandal being probed by police. The 32-year-old striker, currently playing for Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro, has been identified by national press in his homeland as the one of the people being investigated by detectives in his home state of Sergipe. Diego Costa is allegedly under a police inv...Full Story »

Raiola pushing Pogba to join Real Madrid Real Madrid have emerged as the most likely destination for Paul Pogba, El Nacional reports. The midfielder could leave Manchester United for free at the end of the season when his contract expires. His agent, Mino Raiola, is trying to convince him to join the Spanish giants because their rivals Barcelona cannot afford to sign him, but Paris Saint-Germ...Full Story »

Adam Lewis has dropped out of the Livingston squad to face St Mirren in the cinch Premiership.The on-loan Liverpool player suffered a fractured metatarsal in training on Monday and faces 12 weeks out.Craig Sibbald (leg wound) and Jaze Kabia (knee) remain out while Scott Pittman is working to recover his fitness after injury.St Mirren’s Eamonn Brophy will be available for the trip to West L...Full Story »

Reece James will miss Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Southampton due to continued ankle trouble.Boss Thomas Tuchel also revealed the full-back would miss next week’s World Cup qualifiers with England, despite having been called up to Gareth Southgate’s squad this week.Mason Mount is fit after a minor knock, but N’Golo Kante (self-isolation) and Christian Pulisic (ank...Full Story »