Former Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos is hoping to join Bayern Munich after rejecting a proposed Real Betis move. Sokratis hoping to join Bayern Munich Rejected offer from Real Betis Bayern plagued by injuries WHAT HAPPENED? The Greek defender is currently a free agent after leaving Olympiacos at the end of the 2022/23 season. He is hoping for an offer...Full Story »

Thousands of soccer fans were kept inside Belgium's national stadium for about 2½ hours Monday after a game between Belgium and Sweden was abandoned at half-time following a gunman fatally shooting two Swedish people in Brussels before kickoff. The European Championship qualifier was being played some 3 miles (5 kilometers) from the shooting in the center of the Belgian capital, and more...Full Story »

Under-fire manager Stephen Kenny was spared further punishment as the Republic of Ireland eased to a 4-0 Euro 2024 qualifying victory over Gibraltar.Brighton teenager Evan Ferguson fired the visitors into an eighth-minute lead at the Estadio Algarve with his third senior international goal before Celtic winger Mikey Johnston, Wolves defender Matt Doherty and substitute Callum Robinson struck to ...Full Story »

England Under-21s suffered a 3-2 stoppage-time defeat against Ukraine in their Euro 2025 qualifier in Slovakia where they had recovered from 2-0 down.Lee Carsley’s side had coasted to a 9-1 win over Serbia at the City Ground last week to sit top of Group F.Ukraine, though, had also picked up maximum points from their opening two qualifiers and proved a much sterner test for the Young Lions...Full Story »

London Broncos trailed 14-10 at half-time against Toulouse, before they came roaring back to clinch an 18-14 victory. Emma Louise Jones presented the Championship Grand Final Emma presented the BBC's coverage of the match alongside Kev Brown and Leon Pryce. She donned a slick white and blue dress for the blockbuster event. And the attire led fans to react in their droves on social media as t...Full Story »

Talk of a special Barcelona clause in Bruno Guimaraes' new contract with Newcastle has been rubbished. The Brazil midfielder penned a new deal with Newcastle to 2028 last week. The agreement included a £100m buyout clause, while in Spain it's been claimed an option also allows Barcelona to sign Guimaraes for £55-60m. However, Newcastle sources have rubbished the reports, says Chro...Full Story »

Manchester City is set to reward Oscar Bobb with a brand new contract that will see him earn three times his current wages. Pep Guardiola has overseen a revamp of his Manchester City side over the past few months with the likes of Riyadh Mahrez and Ilkay Gundogan leaving the club. Although he was not a prominent figure in the senior set-up, academy graduate Cole Palmer also left Manchester, ...Full Story »

Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips could be looking to leave in January after failing to break into the first team under Pep Guardiola. WHAT HAPPENED? Bundesliga champions Munich are, The Mirror reports, among the clubs considering the signing of the England international. The midfielder has started only two Premier League games since completing his £45 million move from Leeds in July 202...Full Story »

Barcelona are willing to explore a deal for Manchester United outcast Jadon Sancho. While Sancho has failed to live up to his billing at Old Trafford, Barca chiefs are convinced of his talent, says Sport. Barca are open to a loan deal in January, but Sancho must accept a major cut on his £350,000-a-week wages. The England winger is currently training with United's youth team after crit...Full Story »

Rob Page welcomed Wales putting automatic qualification for Euro 2024 in their own hands after admitting he had been “fighting fires” before the stunning 2-1 victory over Croatia.Harry Wilson, winning his 50th cap, scored twice as Wales climbed above the 2022 World Cup semi-finalists in to second place in Group D.The two teams are tied on 10 points, six behind group leaders Turkey wh...Full Story »

Models were forced to sign NDAs before an alleged secret sex party hosted by a Premier League footballer in a luxurious five-star hotel suite which costs thousands of pounds per night Models were invited to a 'secret sex party' in May 2022 hosted by a Premier League footballer (Image: Getty Images) A Premier League footballer allegedly hosted a secret sex party where models were forced to sign...Full Story »

Scott McTominay is expected to stay at Manchester United after Erik ten Hag ruled out a mid-season move for the Scotland international Scott McTominay is set to remain a Manchester United player past the January transfer window (Image: Manchester United via Getty Images) Erik ten Hag has ruled out a January move for Scott McTominay. Manchester United midfielder McTominay has become too import...Full Story »

The youngster has earned comparisons to Andy Robertson and attracted attention from major European clubs. Patrick Dorgu has impressed for Lecce Credit: Getty Dorgu, 18, broke into the Lecce first team this season and has made eight appearances in Serie A. And he has already impressed enough for Liverpool to begin monitoring his situation, report Gazzetta dello Sport. Manchester City are also...Full Story »

Graham Alexander questioned the “resilience” of his misfiring MK Dons players and their desire to improve after their winless run hit eight Sky Bet League Two matches with a dramatic 2-2 draw against Barrow.Emile Acquah’s stunning late leveller salvaged a point for the visitors at Stadium MK as the hosts threw away a 2-0 lead in stoppage time.Max Dean’s first-half double ...Full Story »

John Coleman praised Accrington for conjuring up game-defining moments in defence and attack during a 2-0 win over 10-man Grimsby at Blundell Park.Stanley substitute Shaun Whalley and frontman Josh Andrews settled the game after Grimsby captain Luke Waterfall saw red for two bookable offences in what was a catalyst for the eventual result.Coleman, whose side moved up to ninth in the League Two t...Full Story »

Modest Kevin McDonald was not “getting carried away” after his winning start to life as Bradford caretaker player-manager continued away to AFC Wimbledon.The former Scotland international was put in temporary charge following Mark Hughes’ departure earlier this month and has a 100 per cent record in the hotseat.Bradford followed up last weekend’s home win against Swindon ...Full Story »

Steve Evans criticised a “horrendous and game-changing” decision after Stevenage slumped to a 3-0 defeat at Blackpool.Jordan Rhodes’ seventh strike of the season helped the Seasiders close in further on the Sky Bet League One top six as Owen Dale and CJ Hamilton also grabbed goals at Bloomfield Road.And that inflicted a third defeat in four on Evans’ newly promoted Steven...Full Story »

Doncaster collected a third straight league triumph on home soil with a comfortable 4-1 win over Sutton.Joe Ironside scored twice, including a first-half penalty, while Zain Westbrooke and Mo Faal also found the net for Grant McCann’s side with Harry Smith replying for the visitors in stoppage time.Rovers were gifted the lead after 17 minutes when Craig Clay fouled Faal in the box and Iron...Full Story »

Emile Acquah’s stunning late strike salvaged a dramatic 2-2 draw for Barrow at MK Dons to heap more pressure on under-fire boss Graham Alexander.The Barrow striker curled home a brilliant leveller in the fifth minute of stoppage time after Ben Whitfield had pulled one back for Pete Wild’s side just two minutes earlier.Max Dean’s first-half double looked to have set the Dons on ...Full Story »

Tranmere had goalkeeper Luke McGee and defender Tom Davies sent off as they went down to a 2-0 defeat at local rivals Crewe.Jack Powell floated over a 40-yard free-kick and Mickey Demetriou drifted free to plant a header into the bottom corner in the 11th minute to give Crewe the lead.Seven minutes into the second half, McGee left Tranmere in the mire when he was stranded several yards outside t...Full Story »