Phil Foden may have been targeted by Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night but at least the Manchester City star could see the funny side of the bruising encounter at the Wanda Metropolitano. City ground out a goalless draw in Spain to progress to the last four of the Champions League with a 1-0 aggregate win over Atletico. While the match may have lacked goals, it was packed full of drama, fou...Full Story »

The shocking scenes unfolded in Plaza Mayor square in the Spanish capital on Tuesday. Chelsea and Manchester City fans started fighting in Plaza Mayor Credit: Newsflare Riot police were quickly on the scene to break up the fracas Credit: Newsflare The police used batons and force to push the group of City fans back Credit: Newsflare A total of 8,000 supporters were expected to travel from En...Full Story »

Rotherham manager Paul Warne apologised to supporters after their promotion hopes suffered another setback with a 3-0 loss at Portsmouth.Millers old-boys George Hirst and Clark Robertson both found the net as Warne’s men missed the chance to climb above second-placed MK Dons.A frustrated Warne said: “I apologise wholeheartedly. That performance won’t get us to where we want to ...Full Story »

Karim Benzema’s punishing header crushed Chelsea’s remarkable comeback as Real Madrid lost 3-2 at the Bernabeu Stadium but reached the Champions League semi-finals 5-4 on aggregate.Ruthless France hitman Benzema produced a carbon-copy of the two headed goals he scored in last week’s quarter-final first-leg at Stamford Bridge, where his hat-trick had Real expecting to stroll int...Full Story »

Lauren Hemp and Georgia Stanway each bagged a brace as England moved to the brink of qualifying for the 2023 Women’s World Cup with a comprehensive 5-0 win in Northern Ireland.Ellen White struck midway through the first half only for her effort to be chalked off for offside, but Hemp’s mistimed strike looped into the net in the 25th minute as England seized the initiative.The Lioness...Full Story »

Mason Greenwood was confronted by a fan A fan has filmed himself taunting Mason Greenwood as the suspended Manchester United player gets set to find out if he'll face rape charges. The video shows the man, described to be a 'traveller' in the text on the TikTok video, approaching Greenwood who puts his hand up to the camera. After that, the individual then appears to say "s****y a***" and "pus...Full Story »

Portsmouth have no fresh injury doubts as they welcome Sky Bet League One promotion chasers Rotherham to Fratton Park.A 1-0 loss at Cheltenham last time out means Pompey are winless in five, scoring just one goal in that time.That could see manager Danny Cowley rotate his forward line in search of an increased goal threat.Kieron Freeman (ankle) and Reeco Hackett-Fairchild (knee) are missing.Roth...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo has apologised for his outburst after appearing to throw a fan's phone to the ground in the aftermath of Manchester United's 1-0 defeat to Everton, however he could yet be in hot water with the Merseyside police. Footage from social media showed Ronaldo lowering his right hand towards the ground, before allegedly throwing a fan's phone when walking down the tunnel at Goodiso...Full Story »

Merseyside police are reviewing CCTV footage to establish if Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo committed an offence by knocking a mobile phone out of a supporter's hand following his side's 1-0 Premier League defeat to Everton on Saturday. Footage emerged on social media of Ronaldo appearing to swipe his hand towards the ground as he walked off the pitch and headed for the tunnel at...Full Story »

Barcelona fullback Dani Alves has a warning for young teammate Ansu Fati. Fati is set to make a playing return from long-term injury this month. Alves said: “Ansu was born to score goals. From afar, he reminds me of Samuel Eto'o. "He's a machine who can destroy defences. I think he can mark the next era too, a special history at Barcelona. It will depend, like the other youngsters, if...Full Story »

Keith Hill admitted he shares Scunthorpe fans’ frustrations after a brief second-half protest added to the woe of his side’s 4-0 defeat to Mansfield, a result which left them teetering on the brink of relegation from the English Football League.The Stags were already well on the way to three points thanks to Anthony Grant’s own goal and strikes from Stephen McLaughlin, Ryan Sti...Full Story »

Matty Warburton scored twice as 10-man Halifax held their nerve to beat Woking 2-1 and strengthen their National League play-off hopes.Warburton opened the scoring for the penalty spot in the 10th minute then doubled the Shaymen’s lead in the 62nd minute after being played through on goal.But the home side had to be wary of the visitors with goalkeeper Sam Johnson pulling off an acrobatic ...Full Story »

Rotherham manager Paul Warne feels emotional fatigue could have impacted his side as they lost ground in the automatic promotion race with a 1-0 loss against Charlton.The Millers paraded the Papa John’s Trophy they won last weekend prior to the match but the ones in a jubilant mood come the final whistle were the Londoners.Rotherham are now three points shy of the automatic berths they hav...Full Story »

West Brom’s chances of reaching the Sky Bet Championship play-off places look all but over after they fell to a 3-1 defeat at home to Stoke.Two quickly-taken free-kicks did the damage for the Baggies in each half as a Jake Livermore own goal and Jacob Brown header set Stoke on the way to a first away win in eight games.Callum Robinson pulled one back in the 73rd minute with his eighth goal...Full Story »

Play-off hopefuls Blackburn failed to make ground on the top six after they were held 1-1 by Blackpool at Ewood Park.Tony Mowbray’s men made the ideal start through Sam Gallagher’s expert finish in the 10th minute and although there was a nervousness about their play, they were in relative control for the first period.But the Tangerines, who missed a gilt-edged chance in the opening ...Full Story »

The fashion house, at least, are said to want him to make regular appearances in their clothes. Jack Grealish is set to sign a seven-figure deal with Gucci Credit: BOOHOO Grealish is fast becoming a fashion icon Credit: INSTAGRAM@YUNGDARNN But he shouldn't fully follow in David Beckham's footsteps and get a boatload of tattoos Credit: Splash They are also prepared to pay him a seven-figure s...Full Story »

St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson expects to have only 17 players available as he prepares to select from an unchanged squad for Sunday’s cinch Premiership match at home to Rangers.Greg Kiltie, Scott Tanser and Ryan Flynn are all set to remain sidelined through injury.Goalkeeper Jak Alnwick serves the second game of a two-match suspension so Dean Lyness will again deputise.Rangers boss Gi...Full Story »

Shrewsbury will check on Ethan Ebanks-Landell ahead of the Sky Bet League One match against play-off hopefuls Ipswich.Defender Ebanks-Landell was forced off at half-time during the defeat at MK Dons last weekend with an ankle problem and faces a late fitness test.Shrews boss Steve Cotterill, who has been nominated for the League One manager of the month award, reports other fresh selection conce...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon have received a triple boost ahead of their grudge match with MK Dons.Mark Bowen is hopeful of having Luke McCormick, Sam Cosgrove and Lee Brown available against their bitter rivals.McCormick has been out for the best part of a month with an ankle problem, Cosgrave has had a facial injury and will need to wear a mask while Brown has completed his recovery.Cheye Alexander (groin) a...Full Story »

Roma manager Jose Mourinho has received a hostile welcome from a group of Norwegian fans ahead of a Europa Conference League match against Bodo/Glimt on Thursday night Jose Mourinho was annoyed after fans threw a snowball at him (Image: Twitter) Jose Mourinho refused to meet some young Norwegian fans after one of the group threw a snowball at him. Mourinho is in Norway for the first leg of Ro...Full Story »