New Blackpool boss Michael Appleton could hand debuts to his summer signings as they launch their Sky Bet Championship campaign at home to Reading.Canada international attacker Theo Corbeanu became the club’s fourth arrival when he completed a season-long loan move from Premier League Wolves on Thursday.He joins Liverpool defender Rhys Williams and Manchester City midfielder Lewis Fiorini ...Full Story »

MICHAEL BALLACK is on holiday in Ibiza with a 21-year-old model friend of his late son Emilio despite denying they are in a relationship. The Chelsea legend suffered the tragic loss of his 18-year-old son in a quad-biking accident last year. Michael Ballack is on holiday with a 21-year-old model friend of his late son The German has become close to model Sophia Schneiderhan Ex-Chelsea star B...Full Story »

Michael Owen has been snapped at Royal Ascot in a suave three-piece suit less than 24 hours after his Love Island daughter, Gemma, made a crude horse comment on the hit TV show Michael Owen was spotted at the horse race after Gemma's crude comments (Image: Twitter@themichaelowen) Michael Owen has been pictured at Royal Ascot less than 24 hours after his daughter Gemma Owen admitted she'd lick ...Full Story »

Michael Owen has been left baffled by Love Island's rules Michael Owen admitted he was left baffled by Love Island's rules after daughter Gemma had to share a bed with a man. Owen's 19-year-old daughter Gemma has entered the Love Island villa, where scantily-clad singles look to find love while soaking up the sun on a Spanish island. International dressage rider Gemma's appearance on the show ...Full Story »

Stephen Kenny admitted he could not have expected Michael Obafemi to make quite the impact he did after seeing him inspire the Republic of Ireland to Nations League victory over Scotland.The 21-year-old Swansea frontman made a goal for Troy Parrott before getting his own name on the scoresheet with a second-half piledriver in a 3-0 win at the Aviva Stadium, the perfect response to being handed a...Full Story »

Michael Obafemi marked his full debut with a stunning strike as the Republic of Ireland ended their wait for a first Nations League victory at the 13th attempt by putting Scotland to the sword.The 21-year-old Swansea frontman drilled home a 30-yard piledriver to cement a 3-0 League B Group One win at the Aviva Stadium, just Ireland’s third victory in 18 competitive games under manager Step...Full Story »

MICHAEL Owen has admitted his shock at seeing his teenage daughter Gemma sharing a bed with men on Love Island. The football legend has opened up about the struggle of seeing Gemma in a bikini on TV then hopping under the sheets with Italian stallion Davide Sanclimenti, 27. Michael Owen with his daughter Gemma The 19-year-old is on Love Island this year - but her dad's not happy "It’s ...Full Story »

BIG Brother star Rebecca Jane insists she turned down ex-footballer Michael Owen when he "sexted" her because he "didn't meet my height requirements." Former England striker Owen, 42, had his squeaky-clean image shattered last June when it was revealed he had begged Rebecca, 37, for nude pictures. Speaking in detail for the first time about the messages from Owen, Rebecca Jane said she felt li...Full Story »

West Ham's Jarrod Bowen has been forced to deny claims that he's engaged to former Love Island star Dani Dyer following rumours the pair were due to be married Jarrod Bowen has denied rumours he is engaged to Dani Dyer (Image: danidyerxx/Instagram) West Ham star Jarrod Bowen has broken his silence over rumours that the new England winger is engaged to ex-Love Islander Dani Dyer. Speaking afte...Full Story »

Relegation-threatened Everton have centre-back Michael Keane and midfielder Donny van de Beek available for their crucial final home match of the season against Crystal Palace.Manager Frank Lampard is also hopeful defender Ben Godfrey, who has been out for a month with a thigh problem, could also rejoin the squad.Centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite and striker Salomon Rondon are suspended while Lampa...Full Story »

Manchester City battled back from two goals down and missed a late penalty to keep the title race alive after a rip-roaring 2-2 draw at West Ham.Jarrod Bowen’s first-half double threatened to hand the initiative to second-placed Liverpool, who would have surely relished the challenge of drawing level on points and gnawing away at the goal difference at Southampton on Tuesday night.But Jack...Full Story »

Seven-time world champion Hamilton finished sixth for F1's first visit the brand new Florida venue, as last season's title nemesis Max Verstappen pipped Charles Leclerc to the chequered flag. Lewis Hamilton posed with Michael Jordan, David Beckham and Tom Brady prior to the race Credit: Eroteme Beckham also took the time to pose with the Red Bull team and old pal Geri Horner Credit: Getty But...Full Story »

Michael Garrity’s first-half header secured Annan a narrow 1-0 home win against Forfar in the first leg of their Scottish League One play-off semi-final.Midfielder Garrity’s solitary effort at Galabank has given Annan a slender advantage before Saturday’s return leg at Station Park.Annan took a controversial 31st-minute lead when Garrity headed in Charlie Barnes’ cross at...Full Story »

Walsall manager Michael Flynn was disappointed his side could not hold on to win after seeing Colchester battle back to earn a 2-2 draw.The Saddlers had fallen behind in the 24th minute when Freddie Sears netted from close range but Brendan Kiernan curled home an excellent shot from the edge of the area to equalise in the 42nd minute.And George Miller gave Walsall a 48th-minute lead from close r...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon boss Mark Bowen insists the club have a bright future despite suffering relegation to Sky Bet League Two after a 4-3 home defeat to Accrington.The visitors led 3-0 at the break through Jay Rich-Baghuelou, Colby Bishop and Michael Nottingham before four goals in the space of 10 second-half minutes gave the Dons hope of a final-day result.Ayoub Assal’s strike and a Jack Rudoni ...Full Story »

Michael Appleton confirmed he was leaving as manager of Lincoln after his side finished the Sky Bet League One season with a 2-1 win over Crewe.After almost 150 games in charge of the Imps, Appleton has decided to step down, with chairman Clive Nates claiming the 46-year-old is looking “for a challenge elsewhere”.A statement from Appleton read: “It has been a privilege to manag...Full Story »

Rotherham’s hopes of all but guaranteeing an automatic promotion place were dashed in remarkable fashion as Michael Ihiekwe’s 88th-minute own goal resulted in a 1-1 draw at Sunderland.Having opened the scoring from a corner at the other end in the first half, Ihiekwe arrowed a header into his own net as he attempted to deal with Jack Clarke’s cross. The result means Rotherham a...Full Story »

Mark Bowen was damning in his assessment of Anthony Backhouse after the referee’s decision led to Fleetwood snatching a 1-1 draw that virtually relegated his AFC Wimbledon side.The Dons led through Luke McCormick’s goal midway through the first half but a head-scratching decision by the official allowed Joe Garner to score an 88th-minute goal that all-but guaranteed they will play in...Full Story »

Michael Appleton promised a revamp of his Lincoln side after they lost 2-1 at 10-man Accrington.The Imps reached the Sky Bet League One play-offs last season but have battled relegation in this campaign, although both them and Accy secured their third-tier status for next season ahead of this game.Stanley opened the scoring in the 34th minute when Tommy Leigh headed the ball goalwards and Colby ...Full Story »

Crystal Palace attacker Michael Olise is a doubt for Monday’s home match with Leeds.The France Under-21 international was forced off during the midweek loss to Newcastle with a reoccurrence of his recent foot injury and will be assessed over the weekend.Eagles boss Patrick Vieira should have captain Luka Milivojevic back in contention after a hamstring issue but right-back Nathan Ferguson ...Full Story »