Leeds United have been linked with Serbian midfielder Sasa Lukic in recent days, but they may face a challenge from some sizable fish in order to get their man. The 26-year-old is out of contract with Torino in 2024 and has not yet decided whether he wants to renew his deal in Turin yet. Earlier in the week it was reported that Leeds United were one of the clubs tracking his situation closely...Full Story »

The Moroccan international has been at Chelsea since July 2020, but has failed to impress at Stamford Bridge. Ziyech has played more 90 minutes at the World Cup so far than he has all season for Chelsea.Credit: EPA The 29-year-old has completed 90 minutes just once for the Blues this season and could be tempted to leave in search of more game time. AC Milan are reportedly looking to swoop in ...Full Story »

Hansi Flick said Germany only had themselves to blame after they crashed out in the group stages of the World Cup.The four-time world champions were already facing a scramble to keep their tournament hopes alive following defeat to Japan and a draw against Spain.And despite recording a 4-2 victory over Costa Rica, with Chelsea’s Kai Havertz scoring twice, Japan’s 2-1 comeback win aga...Full Story »

Germany crashed out of the group stage of the World Cup for the second time in succession despite a 4-2 victory against Costa Rica.Following a shock defeat to Japan and a scrappy draw against Spain, the four-time world champions knew only victory at Qatar’s Al Bayt Stadium on Thursday night – and failure by Japan to beat Spain in Group E’s other fixture – would keep their...Full Story »

Mansfield will return to their strongest XI for the visit of Colchester.The Stags made nine changes as they went out of the Papa John’s Trophy to Everton Under-21s on Wednesday.Ollie Clarke could be available as he recovers from a knock which has kept him out of the last three games while Riley Harbottle may also return to the frame after missing out at Goodison Park.Rhys Oates started aga...Full Story »

FOOTBALLER Mario Gotze hopes the only red he sees against Costa Rica will be his wife’s bikini. WAG Ann-Kathrin, who married the German national in 2018, will watch him take on Costa Rica tonight at the Al Bayt Stadium. Ann-Kathrin married the German international in 2018 and eagerly watches his take on Costa Rica tonight Ann-Kathrin, 32, married Eintracht Frankfurt playmaker Mario, 30,...Full Story »

Manchester United are interested in making a sensational swoop for Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech. Ziyech has struggled to become a regular in the Chelsea side since joining from Ajax. The Morrocan winger was exceptional in Holland not only for his club but in the Champions League. It hasn’t quite worked for him at Chelsea, possibly struggling to adapt to the Premier League, but that hasn&#...Full Story »

The Glazers could be gone in the not too distant future Manchester United could be under new ownership as early as spring, according to reports. The highly unpopular Glazer family are exploring "strategic alternatives" for the club and have set a price tag of around £6billion. There's already been significant interest from around the world, with United's global marketability unrivalled. ...Full Story »

GERMANY players have been allowed to invite their Wags to stay at the team hotel ahead of their decisive World Cup game. The partners of the players were given permission to stay two nights at the luxury resort, according to Bild. Many of the players' wives and girlfriends are in Qatar and were spotted in the stands during Germany's 1-1 draw with Spain. And they have reportedly made the tri...Full Story »

Manchester United could seal a 70m euro double signing this January if they firm up their interest in World Cup pair, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The Red Devils are in need of reinforcements despite a bright start under new boss Erik ten Hag, with Cristiano Ronaldo’s explosive departure following an astonishing interview leaving a major hole at the top of the pitch. This...Full Story »

Izabel Goulart stole the show from the stands as Germany took on Spain (Image: Instagram @izabelgoulart) Sex-mad WAG Izabel Goulart has been Germany's No. 1 fan at the 2022 World Cup - and rocked a red bralette in the stands during their draw against Spain. The former Victoria's Secret Model who is engaged to German goalkeeper Kevin Trapp, has been snapped watching on in Qatar while donning so...Full Story »

Six players were sent off after a massive 65-man brawl broke out Chaotic scenes nearly saw a Russian Cup tie between Zenit St Petersburg and Spartak Moscow get abandoned today when an all-out brawl erupted on the pitch. Punches, kicks and by the looks of it a few wrestling moves were thrown as players and coaching staff swarmed in after a scuffle between Zenit's Wilmar Barrios and Spartak duo ...Full Story »

ANTOINE GRIEZMANN has revealed how he "seduced" wife Erika Choperena. The France star met Erika over a decade ago during his early days at Real Sociedad. Antoine Griezmann has revealed how he "seduced" Erika He began dating her in 2011, before they subsequently tied the knot in 2017. In his autobiography, entitled Getting to the Top of World Football, Griezmann admitted that it took a while ...Full Story »

F   abrizio Romano has provided a major update on Joao Felix's future at Atletico Madrid as it seems the Portuguese forward is now open to leaving the club. Felix was wanted by Manchester United in the summer, while Chelsea have also looked at him, according to Romano, though it seems getting a deal done for the 23-year-old will not be easy or cheap. Although Felix has had his iss...Full Story »

  Milan to open Brahim Diaz talks with Real Madrid AC Milan want to talk to Real Madrid about Brahim Diaz and negotiate a lower fee for the Spaniard, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport (via Football Italia). Diaz signed for Milan on a two-year deal loan deal that is due to expire in the summer. The loan includes a purchase option set at €22 million, but the Rossoneri are ho...Full Story »

Hansi Flick praised the determination of Niclas Fullkrug after he came off the bench to score an equaliser against Spain and keep Germany’s World Cup hopes alive.A surprise loss to Japan in their opening Group E game means Flick’s side do not have their destiny in their own hands but a 1-1 draw at Al Bayt Stadium – where Germany hit back after Alvaro Morata had opened the scori...Full Story »

Niclas Fullkrug came off the bench to earn Germany a hard-fought draw against Spain and keep their World Cup hopes alive.A surprise loss to Japan in their opening Group E game means Hansi Flick’s side do not have their destiny in their own hands but a 1-1 draw at Al Bayt Stadium – where Germany hit back after Alvaro Morata had opened the scoring – was a good response.Only Costa...Full Story »

Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic told Canada counterpart John Herdman he has “to learn some things” after claiming the pair did not shake hands after their World Cup finals clash.Dalic saw his side come back from Alphonso Davies’ early strike – the Canadians’ first goal at the men’s finals tournament – to win the Group F encounter at the Khalifa International S...Full Story »

Luis Fernando Suarez has called for more of the same after seeing Costa Rica keep their World Cup dream alive to set up a daunting showdown with Germany.Keysher Fuller’s late strike handed Suarez’s side a 1-0 victory over Japan, whose 2-1 win over the Germans in the opening round of Group E fixtures had blown the group wide open.Now they will go head-to-head with Hansi Flick’s ...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo ‘takes Portugal squad for dinner and picks up the bill’ after Man Utd axe drama Ronaldo - sat at the back next to ex-United team-mate Diogo Dalot - reportedly picked up the bill at a team dinner United's decision to get rid of Ronaldo came after his explosive sit-down interview with SunSport columnist and TalkTV main man Piers Morgan. Five-time Ballon d'Or winner...Full Story »