Joss Labadie will be suspended for managerless Walsall when they host promotion-chasing Tranmere at the Banks’s Stadium on Saturday.The 31-year-old received his 10th caution in the defeat to fellow strugglers Scunthorpe on Tuesday and is now banned for two matches.The club sacked manager Matt Taylor on Wednesday after a run of seven straight defeats, with Neil McDonald and Mat Sadler place...Full Story »

The former Man Utd star, who faces off against Chelsea in the Club World Cup for Saudi club Al Hilal, used his earnings from the game to fund an orphanage in his home town. Ex-Man Utd striker Odion Ighalo opened an orphanage in Nigeria The Ighalo Orphanage Home is in Lagos where the striker grew up In December 2017, the Ighalo Orphanage Home was opened in Ijegun, a humble suburb in northern L...Full Story »

CHELSEA could lose Antonio Rudiger for nothing at the end of the season when his contract expires. Chelsea are growing more confident that they can reach an agreement with Antonio Rudiger over a new contract. Bayern Munich had been interested over a free transfer but have turned their attention to Andreas Christensen instead. Chelsea are near to an agreement with Rudiger over a new contract at...Full Story »

Veljko Paunovic insisted Reading have what it takes to escape relegation from the Sky Bet Championship after hearing travelling fans call for his head in the 2-1 defeat at Bristol City.There were chants for the manager’s dismissal in the second half after Antoine Semenyo’s 44th-minute strike and a Michael Morrison own goal shortly after the break had deepened fears about the drop.Sub...Full Story »

Ange Postecoglou praised his Celtic side’s resilience after their 3-2 win over Aberdeen stretched their unbeaten run in the cinch Premiership to 20 games.The visitors to Pittodrie were two goals to the good after 20 minutes with counters from the Portuguese winger Jota and midfielder Matt O’Riley.Celtic were well in control until goals after the break from Dons striker Christian Rami...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola brushed off suggestions Manchester City are the best side in the world after moving 12 points clear in the Premier League.The champions saw off Brentford 2-0 on Wednesday to tighten their already firm grip on the title race.Their form continues to attract plaudits but manager Guardiola, who felt his team had needed to dig deep and be patient to see off the Bees, claimed only to be ...Full Story »

Darren Ferguson launched a savage attack on his players after their 4-0 relegation battle defeat at Cardiff.The defeat allowed the Bluebirds to open up a 12-point gap on Ferguson’s side in the third relegation spot.“I’m devastated. It was a humiliation and a complete embarrassment to the club. A performance of that level in a game of this magnitude will never, ever be acceptabl...Full Story »

Diego Llorente earned Leeds a battling point in a breathless 3-3 draw at Aston Villa.The defender struck in the second half as the visitors hit back from 3-1 down.Philippe Coutinho pulled the strings in a whirlwind first half where he cancelled out Dan James’ opener before twice setting up Jacob Ramsey.James made it 3-2 before the break and Llorente ensured a pulsating game at Villa Park e...Full Story »

Antoine Semenyo enhanced his growing reputation as Bristol City deepened Reading’s relegation fears with a 2-1 Championship win at Ashton Gate.The 22-year-old striker fired his side in front from Andreas Weimann’s pass after 44 minutes and hit a post in the second half of a lively individual contribution.Semenyo was also involved in the second goal two minutes after the break, feedin...Full Story »

Peterborough were brought crashing down to earth after their FA Cup joy last weekend as they were beaten 4-0 at relegation rivals Cardiff.Cardiff came into this crucial relegation clash battle-hardened by their 1-0 win at bottom-of-the-table Barnsley and never looked in danger of losing after hitting the front as early as the fifth minute.Visiting manager Darren Ferguson admitted pre-match that ...Full Story »

AFCON winner Sadio Mane reportedly paid for a boy's life-saving treatment during his own hospital stay last month. The Liverpool star suffered concussion after being knocked out cold during Senegal's quarter-final win over Cape Verde. Sadio Mane paid for a boy's life-saving treatment while in hospital for concussionCredit: https://twitter.com/CAF_Online Mane was taken to hospital in Bafoussam...Full Story »

AC MILAN star Brahim Diaz has reportedly been 'secretly dating' stunning pop star Ana Mena. The 22-year-old footballer is currently on loan at the Serie A side from Spanish giants Real Madrid. Brahim Diaz has been linked with dating pop star Ana MenaCredit: Instagram @anamenaoficial Diaz has spent the last 18 months on loan at AC MilanCredit: Getty In 26 appearances for Milan so far this sea...Full Story »

Eddie Howe has warned Newcastle they have done nothing yet despite seeing them climb out of the Premier League relegation zone with victory over Everton.The 3-1 victory at St James’ Park – their second in succession – left Howe’s men just a point behind the Toffees and more pertinently, two clear of the drop zone, although still with much work to be done.However as he tur...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher said he was confident Ryan Hardie would bounce back from his FA Cup penalty miss after the striker stuck Plymouth’s first hat-trick in seven years in a 4-1 win at Crewe.Hardie’s second-half treble helped Argyle come from behind at relegation-threatened Alexandra with Niall Ennis also on target in the second half.Chris Long put Crewe ahead in the first half and home ...Full Story »

Ryan Hardie bounced back from his FA Cup penalty miss at Chelsea to score a second-half hat-trick as Plymouth came from behind to thump strugglers Crewe 4-1.The striker passed up the chance to make it 2-2 late in extra-time at Stamford Bridge at the weekend when Kepa Arrizabalaga kept out his effort from 12 yards.But he made amends in style as his treble kept Argyle three points off the play-off...Full Story »

Fraser Horsfall’s late winner sent Northampton into the top three in Sky Bet League Two as they edged an entertaining contest against promotion rivals Newport 1-0 at Sixfields.Finn Azaz stung the palms of Liam Roberts after 12 minutes and the home goalkeeper was called into action again midway through the first half when tipping Dom Telford’s volley around the post.Northampton turned...Full Story »

Exeter left it late but picked up three points in their quest for promotion with Cheick Diabate scoring a stoppage-time winner as they beat Orient 1-0.The young defender, playing only his eighth league game, rose to nod in Archie Collins’ free-kick to light up an otherwise dreadful game.Exeter made a strong start to the match and should have gone in front when Kieran Phillips was played th...Full Story »

On-loan striker Uche Ikpeazu is hoping for a first Cardiff start against Peterborough following his match winner at Barnsley.Ikpeazu was cup-tied for Sunday’s FA Cup fourth-round defeat at Liverpool, as were Cody Drameh and Max Watters, after scoring in the 1-0 victory at Oakwell.Alex Smithies, Jordan Hugill, Ryan Wintle and Tommy Doyle are set to return for the Sky Bet Championship clash ...Full Story »

Tottenham will be without Eric Dier, Oliver Skipp and Japhet Tanganga for the visit of Southampton.Dier is struggling with a recurring thigh issue, Skipp has a groin problem and Tanganga is out with a knee injury.Boss Antonio Conte hinted that new signings Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur will again start on the bench.Seven-goal striker Armando Broja will be assessed after hobbling off dur...Full Story »

Milan eye up Brugge's Lang Milan are continuing to keep an eye on Club Brugge's Noa Lang, per Calciomercato.it. The Serie A side have identified the Dutch talent as a potential recruit to bolster ranks at San Siro. The former Ajax man made his step up to the Netherlands senior team last year. Bayern eye Rudiger as Sule successor (Fichajes) Bayern Munich have Antonio Rudiger as the headlin...Full Story »