Thomas Tuchel expects Mateo Kovacic to miss Saturday’s FA Cup final after Dan James’ reckless challenge in Chelsea’s 3-0 win at Leeds.Kovacic was forced off in the 30th minute with an ankle injury, shortly after James had been shown a straight red card for his high tackle on the Croatia midfielder.Chelsea cruised to victory and edged Leeds deeper into the relegation mire throug...Full Story »

Leicester will have James Maddison and James Justin back in contention for Wednesday evening’s Premier League clash with relegated Norwich.Maddison has overcome the tight hamstring which caused him to miss the weekend defeat by Everton, while defender Justin has recovered from a shoulder issue.Ricardo Pereira will once again be absent through injury, along with Ryan Bertrand and Wilfred Nd...Full Story »

Sammie Szmodics scored twice as already-relegated Peterborough bowed out of the Championship with a thumping 5-0 victory against a much-changed Blackpool at London Road.Posh’s fate had been sealed two weeks ago, but a disappointing year in the second tier was at least rounded off by what was comfortably their biggest win of it.Unlike them, Blackpool have another season at this level to loo...Full Story »

The former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich midfielder was snapped in Miami this week sporting some snazzy pink locks. James Rodriguez shows off his pink barnet Credit: https://www.instagram.com/jamesrodriguez10/ But SunSport understands Becks and his Inter Miami side have been in touch with the 30 year-old to tout a possible move from Qatari club Al-Rayyan. Rodriguez’s whopping £6.5m...Full Story »

Peterborough striker Ricky-Jade Jones could start the Sky Bet Championship clash with Blackpool.Jones overcame a back issue to make a replacement appearance in the 3-0 defeat at Millwall and got 33 minutes under his belt.Midfielder Joe Ward had recovered from a thigh injury to be available to face Millwall but was omitted from the squad.Boss Grant McCann could test out some of his younger player...Full Story »

Milner offered new Reds deal but Salah future uncertain Liverpool have offered veteran James Milner a new deal, but it remains uncertain as to whether Mohamed Salah will commit to fresh terms, according to the Telegraph. Milner is out of contract next month but the 36-year-old's versatility and experience has been an asset for Jurgen Klopp this season and the club believe he can still contribu...Full Story »

Chelsea defender Reece James reportedly ‘likes’ the idea of joining Real Madrid amid interest from the Spanish giants. James is under contract with Chelsea until June 2025 but the possibility of him being poached from the west London club has emerged in recent days following reports from Spain. James has been one of the Blues’ stand-out players this season, impressing at both ...Full Story »

Millwall kept alive their narrow hopes of a Championship play-off spot ahead of the final weekend of the season with a 3-0 thrashing of already-relegated Peterborough.Benik Afobe lashed home his 13th of the campaign from a corner to deservedly break the deadlock for the dominant hosts in the 53rd minute.Josh Knight put into his own goal in trying to clear a cross from substitute Jed Wallace...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp saluted “role model” James Milner after Liverpool maintained their quadruple challenge with a 1-0 Premier League victory at Newcastle.The 36-year-old former Magpie, who made his senior debut for Leeds almost 20 years ago, was one of five men drafted into Klopp’s much-changed starting line-up for a vital league game sandwiched between the two legs of the Champions L...Full Story »

Crawley will have midfielder James Tilley back from suspension for the Sky Bet League Two match against Leyton Orient.Tilley was sent off for a second caution during the defeat at Mansfield, so sat out the 3-0 reverse at rivals Sutton on Tuesday night.Forward Tom Nichols should be available having taken a knock late on against Sutton, when assistant manager Lewis Young was in charge after John Y...Full Story »

Manchester United ace Cristiano Ronaldo played cupid by setting Everton flop James Rodriguez up with a stunning Russian lingerie model while the pair were team-mates at Real Madrid Cristiano Ronaldo set up James Rodriguez with Russian beauty Helga Lovekaty Cristiano Ronaldo once set up Everton flop James Rodriguez with a stunning Russian model. The 37-year-old Manchester United star was still...Full Story »

James Ward-Prowse produced a pair of stunning strikes as Southampton battled back from two goals down to claim a thrilling 2-2 Premier League draw at mid-table rivals Brighton.Saints skipper Ward-Prowse expertly curled home the 14th top-flight free-kick goal of his career just before the break before lashing his team level early in the second period.Danny Welbeck’s early close-range finish...Full Story »

Grant McCann is out to inspire another immediate Championship return after Peterborough suffered relegation on a “sad day” after a 1-0 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest.Their inevitable relegation was confirmed by defeat at the hands of a Forest side still dreaming of promotion to the Premier League.Sam Surridge headed the only goal on the stroke of half-time from Brennan Johnson&r...Full Story »

Peterborough’s relegation to League One was confirmed as Sam Surridge scored the only goal in a 1-0 Championship defeat at the hands of a Nottingham Forest side bidding to leave the second tier in a different direction.This was one of those surreal footballing occasions where Posh could be relegated with a win and Forest able to seal a play-off spot even if beaten.As it turned out, neither...Full Story »

Newport manager James Rowberry insists he has not yet given up hope of his team making the League Two play-offs, despite Friday night’s 2-1 home defeat to Colchester leaving them 10th with only two games to go.Dom Telford – the fourth tier’s top scorer – ended a 10-game goal drought with his 26th of the season to put the hosts 1-0 up after 40 minutes.And it could have bee...Full Story »

Peterborough could be missing Joe Ward for their crucial Sky Bet Championship home fixture with Nottingham Forest on Saturday.The Posh know defeat will see their relegation confirmed and even three points would not be enough if 21st-placed Reading win at Hull.Ward was forced off in Monday’s victory over relegation rivals Barnsley with a dead leg and is doubtful of recovering in time.Hayden...Full Story »

A MAN has been arrested after Chelsea star Reece James' safe was stolen during a burglary at his home. Police have confirmed that a 31-year-old man from Hampshire has been detained and remains under investigation. A man has been arrested over the burglary of Reece James' homeCredit: INSTAGRAM The group of burglars were caught on camera shining torches into the houseCredit: INSTAGRAM Last yea...Full Story »

Peterborough manager Grant McCann hailed a strong defensive display from his side after Jack Marriott and Frankie Kent secured a vital 2-0 win against fellow strugglers Barnsley.Marriott put the visitors ahead in the 25th minute with a clinical finish into the roof of the net after receiving a through ball from Sammie Szmodics and Kent made the points safe in the 75th minute when he headed home ...Full Story »

Jack Marriott and Frankie Kent goals either side of the break gave Peterborough a 2-0 win against fellow strugglers Barnsley at Oakwell.Posh’s win boosts their survival hopes while leaving Barnsley teetering on the brink of relegation.Barnsley started brightly, going close to scoring in the opening minute. Carlton Morris laid the ball off to Domingos Quina, whose effort from the edge of th...Full Story »

Oxford will be without James Henry for the visit of MK Dons in Sky Bet League One on Tuesday.The midfielder suffered a fractured nose and gash to his forehead in a clash with Fleetwood captain Tom Clarke on Saturday, required plastic surgery and could miss the remainder of the season.Sam Baldock is expected to remain sidelined with a knee problem.Marcus Browne will join him with a hamstring inju...Full Story »