Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou hailed an “incredible” home debut for Kyogo Furuhashi after the Japan forward netted a hat-trick in a 6-0 victory over Dundee.The 26-year-old supplied two close-range finishes in the first half and slotted home immediately before going off to a hero’s reception from 24,500 fans midway through the secondperiod.Postecoglou said: “It’s q...Full Story »

Seagulls coach Graham Potter has put the young Gunner at the top of his wanted list for the vacancy in his squad. Brighton are interested in signing £20m Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah Credit: Getty Brighton are hoping to land Nketiah, 22, for around £20million. The striker has found it hard to crack the first team with Arsenal but is young enough to still establish himself in the ...Full Story »

The ex-Tottenham boss came flying off the touchline to contest a dubious goal against his team and was promptly sent packing There is no such thing as a friendly match when Jose Mourinho is involved, and the Roma boss proved as much by receiving a red card when tempers boiled over in Saturday's pre-season clash with Betis. The well-travelled manager has never been afraid to share his opinio...Full Story »

Birmingham head coach Lee Bowyer was delighted to start the new season with a 1-0 win at Sheffield United, following Maxime Colin’s first-half goal.Colin scored a 19th-minute winner to decide the Sky Bet Championship contest at Bramall Lane, rising in the area to meet a cross from Jeremie Bela which evaded Ben Osborn.United went close to making an almost immediate response when Oliver Burk...Full Story »

Micky Mellon was impressed with what he saw from Tranmere as they opened the season with a 1-0 win over Walsall, in a game that saw Premier League referee Mike Dean officiate his own team.Rovers fan Dean stepped out of the home stands after half time when an assistant referee pulled his hamstring and, after consulting the Walsall bench, took over as fourth official.Callum McManaman stroked home ...Full Story »

Stoke boss Michael O’Neill praised his side’s character after a thrilling 3-2 win against Reading.The Potters were twice pegged back as goals from Nick Powell and Jacob Brown were cancelled out by John Swift and Liam Moore, but debutant Sam Surridge came off the bench to grab a late winner in an entertaining encounter at the Bet365 Stadium.It is the first time since 2009 that Stoke h...Full Story »

Both teams scored brilliant goals in a breathless first half as QPR and Millwall drew 1-1 in the Sky Bet Championship at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium.The visitors had the better of the first 45 minutes and Jed Wallace gave them a deserved lead before Rob Dickie’s strike hauled Rangers level.Many Millwall fans booed the pre-match taking of a knee – although the anti-racism gest...Full Story »

Gavan Holohan hit a brilliant late winner as Hartlepool marked their return to the EFL with a 1-0 win over Crawley in Sky Bet League Two.Holohan chested and then volleyed a lovely cross from debutant Tyler Burey into the bottom corner with two minutes remaining to secure three points.Pools, promoted via the National League play-offs in June after four years at that level, had their moments but h...Full Story »

Morton earned their first cinch Championship win of the season after hanging on to win 1-0 at Hamilton despite losing midfielder Cameron Blues to a late red card.Hamilton had most of the possession and chances in the first half, with Lewis Smith going close for the home side and Andy Ryan testing the goalkeeper with a dangerous free-kick that was subsequently tipped over the bar.Robbie Muirhead ...Full Story »

Paul Warne’s quest to earn a third promotion from Sky Bet League One got off to a solid start as his Rotherham side saw off Plymouth 2-0.First-half goals from Freddie Ladapo, against his former club, and Ben Wiles set Rotherham on their way to a fairly routine three points.Jordan Houghton almost made a great start to life as a Pilgrim but his volley whistled just over the bar.Ladapo was qu...Full Story »

Garath McCleary’s early double ensured Wycombe began life back in Sky Bet League One with a 2-1 victory over Accrington at Adams Park.Despite relegation from the Championship last season, the Chairboys carried momentum into the new campaign, after ending the previous one strongly.And it was that confidence that allowed them to blow Stanley away in the opening stages.Wycombe led in the nint...Full Story »

FANS are convinced Jorginho is mocking England after dying his hair blond. Manchester City star Phil Foden, 21, paid tribute to Paul Gascoigne by bleaching his hair ahead of Euro 2020 - like Gazza did at Euro 96. Jorginho showed off his new bleached blond look with many fans quick to suggest he might be trolling Phil Foden The whole England squad agreed to follow suit if they went on to win t...Full Story »

Chelsea are confident of finding a breakthrough in their bid to land Romelu Lukaku by Sunday. Roman Abramovich's club were locked in talks with Inter on Friday over a deal for the Belgium international striker. Inter want a cash-only deal for the 28-year-old, while Chelsea are still keen on a player exchange switch. The Serie A club have already rejected an £85million offer from Chelsea w...Full Story »

Leicester will be without Wesley Fofana for Saturday’s Community Shield clash with Manchester City after the defender suffered a fractured fibula in a friendly against Villarreal on Wednesday.Fofana’s fellow centre-back Jonny Evans (foot) is also sidelined, and the Foxes have Timothy Castagne (fractured eye socket), James Justin (knee) and Nampalys Mendy unavailable as well.Harvey Ba...Full Story »

Scott Fraser will be fit to make his Ipswich debut against Morecambe.The new arrival has been suffering with a groin problem in pre-season but boss Paul Cook said the former MK Dons midfielder will start against the Shrimps.George Edmundson misses out, though, as he has not been fit since his arrival from Rangers while Jon Nolan has missed the pre-season period with a calf injury.A host of other...Full Story »

TOTTENHAM star Dele Alli has shown off his new tattoos including ones from TV shows Family Guy and Rick and Morty. The 25-year-old's latest body artwork was revealed via an Instagram video from teammate Sergio Reguilon. Alli showed off his tattoos in an Instagram videoCredit: Instagram @sergioregui Spurs forward Alli has added a host of new tattoos to his armsCredit: Instagram @sergioregui F...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI met up with his friend and former Barcelona team-mate Neymar in Ibiza. The pair were pictured on the party island alongside three of the Brazilian's Paris Saint-Germain team-mates Angel Di Maria, Marco Verratti and Leandro Paredes. Lionel Messi was pictured alongside Neymar, Leandro Paredes, Angel Di Maria and Marco VerrattiCredit: Instagram @neymarjr Messi, 34, wore a green chec...Full Story »

The Premier League champions will finalise the transfer in the next few days, breaking the British record Manchester City are set to complete a record-breaking £100m ($139m) deal for Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish in the coming days, Goal can confirm. The Premier League champions put in a bid for the England international at the end of July, with reports indicating he is already i...Full Story »

Neymar has seemingly copied Brazilian compatriot Willian with the PSG star seen with a pot belly while on holiday. Arsenal ace Willian was mocked after returning to the Premier League giants with a little extra timber around the midriff. And now Neymar has been seen in a similar situation while on holiday after his Copa America exploits. The forward helped Brazil to the final of the competiti...Full Story »

OLEKS ZINCHENKO is poised to begin Manchester City's season with his morale sky high - after becoming a dad for the first time. The Ukraine international's wife Vlada Sedan gave birth to a baby girl in a Miami hospital on Sunday. Oleks Zinchenko has welcomed his first child with his wife Vlada Sedan The Manchester City star was on FaceTime with his other-half in hospital Delighted wing-back ...Full Story »