Mac Allister has attracted a lot of interest after a stunning World Cup campaign as he starred alongside Lionel Messi and helped Argentina win their first world title in 36 years. Brighton star Alexis Mac Allister prefers a move to Juventus than Arsenal and Tottenham Credit: Reuters The Gunners and Spurs have been among the suitors keeping tabs on the midfielder along with Inter Milan, Atletic...Full Story »

Huddersfield lifted themselves off the bottom of the Sky Bet Championship table thanks to a well-deserved 2-0 victory over Yorkshire rivals Rotherham.Last season’s play-off finalists have laboured through most of this term so far, but this second successive win will offer renewed hope.Rotherham, meanwhile, have now won just once in their last 11 games and were booed off by their fans.Amid ...Full Story »

Dundee United secured a vital 3-0 cinch Premiership victory over fellow strugglers Ross County at Tannadice to lift themselves off the bottom of the table.The Tangerines took all three points thanks to a Connor Randall own goal, a Charlie Mulgrew header and a Craig Sibbald strike.The visitors finished the game with 10 men after Owura Edwards was sent off late on.The result sees United leapfrog t...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI'S hotel room from the Qatar World Cup is set to be turned into a museum. The Argentina captain, 35, led his country to their third title in the Middle East - their first World Cup triumph since 1986. His hotel room is now set to be turned into a museum As well as the trophy, Messi also took home the Player of the Tournament honour for his sensational displays. He contributed sev...Full Story »

Rochdale’s relegation concerns intensified after Callum Cooke’s spectacular free-kick handed fellow League Two strugglers Hartlepool a 2-1 win.After Ian Henderson cancelled out Rollin Menayese’s first-half opener, Cooke struck to leave Dale second bottom, two points from safety.Pools were marginally better in the first half, with Josh Umerah and Jamie Sterry testing Richard O&r...Full Story »

Szymon Marciniak, the referee for the World Cup final, has responded to claims that Lionel Messi's extra-time goal should have been disallowed. Messi made it 3-2 in extra time French media claimed goal shouldn't have stood Marciniak highlighted France's encroachment WHAT HAPPENED? Messi's strike made it 3-2 in extra-time before Kylian Mbappe's second penalty of the evening made it 3-3 ...Full Story »

Substitute Leighton McIntosh enjoyed a stunning impact with two late goals to secure Cove Rangers a 2-0 cinch Championship home win over bottom side Hamilton.Both previous meetings in the league between these teams this season had finished in draws and Friday’s game looked to be heading the same way.Hamilton came closest to breaking the deadlock when captain Andy Ryan hit the crossbar from...Full Story »

Real Madrid are closing in on England star Jude Bellingham ahead of a summer move, beating Liverpool to the 19-year-old's signature in the process, as per reports in Germany. The Englishman is one of the hottest prospects in world football, and is expected to begin a frenzy for his signature next summer, with reports claiming that he will cost upwards of £100m should he depart Germany. ...Full Story »

Carlisle manager Paul Simpson bemoaned what he felt was a “huge error” from the officials that cost his side a point after Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat to promotion rivals Northampton.Jack Armour stroked Carlisle into a 50th-minute lead at Sixfields despite suspicions of offside, however the Cobblers scored twice in the next six minutes through Sam Sherring and Louis Appere to turn the...Full Story »

Watford moved up to third in the Championship table as a second-half brace from Joao Pedro earned them a 2-0 win over bottom side Huddersfield at the John Smith’s Stadium.Slaven Bilic’s side sat back in the opening period as Huddersfield dominated possession but rarely troubled the visitors’ goal.Watford forward Keinan Davis was unlucky not to be awarded a penalty midway throug...Full Story »

Former Liverpool defender Jose Enrique has backed the Reds to secure a possible deal for Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic with both Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota on the injury table until at least February. Jota hasn’t played for Liverpool since their 1-0 win over Man City back in October, whilst Diaz has been missing since the Merseyside club’s defeat to Arsenal and is expected to be ...Full Story »

But the Premier League leaders are hoping Shakhtar Donetsk lower their asking price. Arsenal are in talks with Mykhaylo Mudryk over a January transfer Credit: Getty The Gunners have prioritised a wide forward in the January transfer window to maintain their title charge. And the Ukrainian star is their No1 priority. According to the Evening Standard, negotiations are now underway over a deal...Full Story »

That is according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who reports Real have "sealed" a deal for the 16-year-old prospect until 2027 with a further three-year option. Real Madrid have signed Palmeiras' 16-year-old wonderkid Endrick Credit: Getty However, the striker can't join Los Blancos for another 18 months due to rules in Brazil prohibiting underaged players from going abroad. That means E...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo seemingly confirmed his international retirement in an Instagram post on Sunday after World Cup heartbreak against Morocco. WHAT HAPPENED? Portugal crashed out of the World Cup with a shock loss to Morocco in the quarter-finals on Saturday. Veteran striker Ronaldo was a second-half substitute but failed to make an impact and Portugal left Qatar with a whimper. The striker ha...Full Story »

Preston manager Ryan Lowe lauded an “outstanding” performance after his depleted side thrashed Lancashire rivals Blackburn 4-1 at Ewood Park.Although deprived of five first-team regulars, North End dominated the Lancashire derby, neutralising their rivals’ threat and looking capable of scoring at any opportunity.They forced mistakes from Blackburn for the first two goals, which...Full Story »

Accrington head into their home clash against Portsmouth having had a boost on the injury front but with a number of players still unavailable.The 1-1 draw at Oxford last weekend saw defender Ryan Astley return to the starting line-up following his recovery from a knee injury.There was also an appearance off the bench for midfielder Joe Pritchard, back after a hamstring problem, while Baba Ferna...Full Story »

REAL MADRID have stolen a march on their rivals in the bid to sign Brazilian wonderkid Endrick by agreeing to an anti-Erling Haaland clause, a report says. Palmeiras forward Endrick, 16, is considered one of the best football prospects in the world and is on the radar of Europe’s top clubs. Real are receptive to the idea of ditching their long-time interest in Haaland in order to sign En...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday missed the chance to go top of Sky Bet League One after they were held to a goalless draw at Derby.In a game of few chances, Owls goalkeeper David Stockdale denied David McGoldrick and Derby stopper Joe Wildsmith saved from Fisayo Dele-Bashiru in the second half.Derby had the first opening in the 13th minute when James Collins’ low cross was cut out by Stockdale with Mc...Full Story »

Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez fought back the tears as he confirmed his side’s 0-0 draw with Croatia was his last game in the job.The 49-year-old Spaniard said he will not be extending his contract, which expires at the end of Qatar 2022, after Belgium failed to get out of their group.Martinez, who led Belgium to a third-placed finish at Russia 2018 after taking on the role in 2016, ...Full Story »

Bolton will be without Kyle Dempsey for the visit of Bristol Rovers.The midfielder is set to be sidelined until the new year after suffering ankle ligament damage.Defender Will Aimson has returned to training following a hamstring injury but is unlikely to be risked.Winger Lloyd Isgrove is still a week away from recovering from his hamstring problem.Rovers have been hit with illness in the camp ...Full Story »