Nigel Clough believes Mansfield’s 1-0 win over Tranmere sets a benchmark for the rest of the season.Riley Harbottle’s second-half header from Hiram Boateng’s corner proved to be the difference in a game of few clear-cut chances.Victory saw last season’s beaten play-off finalists get their season up and running following an opening-day defeat at Salford and Clough was deli...Full Story »

Charlton manager Ben Garner declared himself delighted with the result if not his side’s hesitant first-half performance as the Addicks beat Derby 1-0 at The Valley.Garner admitted he was a worried man at half-time before Corey Blackett-Taylor’s 62nd-minute goal changed the momentum of the game.Garner said: “I’m really pleased with the result. Derby are a huge club in the...Full Story »

Barrow may hand a debut to Benni Smales-Braithwaite as they prepare to welcome Bradford to Holker Street.The 20-year-old forward arrived at Barrow earlier this week after a successful trial in pre-season and may feature on Saturday.Captain Niall Canavan will be in line to face his former club as he spent 12 months with the Bantams prior to his move to Cumbria.The home side will be full of confid...Full Story »

Madrid moving for Benzema successor? (Radioestadio Noche)Real Madrid are targeting Benjamin Sesko and Amine Gouiri as potential signings, reports Radioestadio Noche. The club sees the Salzburg and Nice strikers as potential backups to Karim Benzema and, given their age, they could potentially be the Frenchman's succesor. Sesko has been linked to a number of top clubs this summer, including B...Full Story »

Stoke will check on the fitness of Ben Wilmot ahead of the visit of Blackpool.Defender Wilmot suffered a groin strain towards the end of last weekend’s 2-0 defeat at Millwall.Nick Powell and Harry Souttar remain unavailable for selection.Powell hopes to be back from knee ligament damage in September and Souttar is about eight to 10 weeks away from fitness following his knee injury.Keshi An...Full Story »

SL Benfica missed the Champions League, but they also ranked 3rd in the Portugal Primera Liga table in the last two seasons. Although their biggest star Nunez moved to Liverpool, the club also has tried to make up for it, so they are still strong this season. They have won all their last 5 warm-up matches with high spirit. Midtjylland's performance in the new season has been dismal, including...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly considering Sasa Kalajdzic AND Benjamin Sesko to solve their Cristiano Ronaldo dilemma. The Mail claims the duo have been earmarked by Erik ten Hag after he deemed a swoop for Ajax’s Antony too pricey. The Dutchman’s former side want £80million to sell their Brazilian forward. And United know they must move quickly for reinforcements as majo...Full Story »

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti admits he wants more from Karim Benzema. Benzema struck in the 2-2 draw with Club America yesterday. Anelotti said: "He has a good basic form compared to the fact that he has not trained that much. "He is fine, but there is a need for him to work on his form. "We work hard and the players suffer a little. We are going to reduce the workload after the Juven...Full Story »

The Red Bull Salzburg starlet, 19, has been linked with a move to the Magpies, who are still looking for a new striker as top target and Reims star Hugo Ekitike has "agreed a deal in principle" to join Paris Saint-Germain. Red Bull Salzburg ace Benjamin Sesko's agents appear to have flown to Newcastle Credit: https://twitter.com/nufcblogcouk/status/1549690507558887425?s=27&t=1GlBpupHeM6EQPP...Full Story »

N'Golo Kante and Ruben Loftus-Cheek will not travel with Chelsea for their preseason tour of the United States due to their Covid vaccination status. Entry rules for the U.S. say that all visitors over 18, barring American citizens and other limited exceptions, must be double vaccinated against the virus. The club confirmed the news when announcing a 29-man squad of players that will face Cl...Full Story »

ENGLAND ace Ben Chilwell was seen canoodling with Towie star Frankie Sims. Chelsea full back Ben, 25 — wearing a baseball cap back-to-front — was with Frankie, 27, outside Mayfair nightspot Inca London. Ben Chilwell was seen getting close with Frankie SimsCredit: Goff They were seen leaving in a cab together. The two had been partying with pals, including England and Everton play...Full Story »

ENGLAND ace Ben White proves he's gone overboard for Milly Adams — by taking her on a yacht holiday three weeks after asking her to wed. The Arsenal defender, 24, was snapped strolling on a beach with 25-year-old Milly before making waves offshore. Ben White and fiancée Milly Adams goofed about on an eight-berth yacht before she pushed him into the seaCredit: Splash Ben was snapped...Full Story »

Liverpool have announced the signing of striker Darwin Nunez from Benfica in a deal worth up to €100 million that would break their transfer record. Benfica confirmed on Monday that an initial fee of €75m ($78.59m) had been agreed with Liverpool, with €25m in potential add-ons. "I'm really happy and delighted to be here at Liverpool. It's a massive club," Nunez told Liverpo...Full Story »

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But there is still haggling to be done over the deal’s structure and ultimate cost. Darwin Nunez is edging closer towards a move to Liverpool Credit: AFP SunSport revealed the Reds would pay £68million up front for the striker, 22. But while Uruguayan Nunez is understood to have agreed personal terms on a five-year deal, there is still no agreement over potential add-ons. The Port...Full Story »

CHELSEA star Ben Chilwell has been spotted hand-in-hand with stunning TV star Holly Scarfone. The pair were pictured looking close just days after SunSport exclusively revealed Chilwell had ended his fling with Lewis Hamilton's ex-girlfriend, model Camila Kendra. Ben Chilwell has been pictured holding hands with Netflix beauty Holly ScarfoneCredit: BackGrid Chilwell, 25, and Holly, 23, were s...Full Story »

Karim Benzema admits he's disappointed PSG striker Kylian Mbappe won't be joining him at Real Madrid. Benzema, who a few days prior to the Champions League final did not want to talk about the issue, insists that their relationship isn't affected by the youngster's choice. "I would have liked him to have been able to fulfil his dream of playing for Real Madrid, being together," Benzema told ...Full Story »

Ruben Neves has admitted he could leave Wolves this summer, amid interest from Manchester United and Arsenal. Manchester United and Arsenal are both interested in signing Neves this summer, according to Sky Sports, and the Portuguese midfielder has hinted he could be on his way out in the next few months. Speaking after his side’s defeat to Liverpool, Neves was questioned on his future, ...Full Story »

ENGLAND and Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell is single again after ending his fling with Lewis Hamilton's ex-girlfriend, model Camila Kendra. They were first linked late last year when she shared a series of snaps taken inside the footballer's home on social media. Ben Chilwell has ended his fling with Lewis Hamilton's ex-girlfriend, model Camila KendraCredit: INSTAGRAM/CAMILA KENDRA Ben and Cam...Full Story »

The latest social media activity on the part of Real Madrid star Karim Benzema has piqued widespread attentions late on Saturday evening. Benzema’s Blancos have of course taken their place front and centre in the European football headlines across the day to date. Unfortunately for the La Liga champions, though, this has come for an altogether less than positive reason. Kylian Mbappe,...Full Story »