EX-footballer Lee Sharpe has been forced to close his Irish bar in Spain over soaring costs. The former Manchester United winger, 51, set up Sharpey’s when he emigrated last year. But he has stepped away from the business, announcing: “As a family it just wasn’t working.” The property in Javea on the Costa Blanca is being advertised for rent at £2,845 a month. ...Full Story »

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has been added to the winter wishlist of former employers Sporting CP, according to reports. Portuguese icon Ronaldo, of course, was hotly tipped for an Old Trafford departure throughout the summer transfer window. After seeing his attempts to engineer a move to one of the continent’s top sides fall flat, though, the 37-year-old was ultimately l...Full Story »

Seattle Sounders sign Kitahara Seattle Sounders have signed midfielder Sota Kitahara from Tacoma Defiance, it has been confirmed. The 19-year-old has signed a contract that runs until 2024 but with options to extend to 2025 and 2026. Sporting CP plot January bid for Ronaldo Sporting CP will make a bid to sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United in January. Despite the Portuguese team's...Full Story »

PSV could be forced to sell Cody Gakpo for as cheap as £25million when the January transfer window opens, according to reports in Holland. The red-hot winger, who has been one of the most in-form players in world football this season, is attracting interest from a whole host of Premier League clubs with his pulsating performances in the Eredivisie. Gakpo has 13 goals and 14 assists in 21 g...Full Story »

Liam Manning described MK Dons’ 0-0 draw at Cheltenham as a step in the right direction.The Dons remained in the League One relegation zone after the stalemate with their fellow strugglers.But having started the month with five successive league defeats, the Dons have taken four points from the last two games and their head coach feels optimistic.Manning said: “In terms of quality an...Full Story »

Matt Bloomfield felt his Colchester side deserved their point after the 1-1 draw with League Two automtaic-promotion hopefuls Stevenage.Colchester took a sixth-minute lead when Marley Marshall-Miranda lashed a superb shot into the top corner from Alex Newby’s short lay-off, after a patient attacking move by the hosts.But Stevenage equalised 11 minutes later through Danny Rose, who headed f...Full Story »

Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens admitted he was running out of superlatives to describe “little magic man” Paul Smyth after the forward’s brilliant goal earned victory over Salford.The League Two leaders completed their third win in eight days to extend their advantage at the top to three points and with a game in hand over nearest challengers Stevenage.The clash was decided ...Full Story »

Diego Costa apologised for the headbutt which got him sent off in stoppage time of Wolves’ 1-1 draw at Brentford.The veteran striker was shown a straight red card by referee Bobby Madley after VAR spotted him clash with Bees defender Ben Mee on the edge of the area.Costa will now serve a three-match ban, meaning he will not feature again for struggling Wolves until after the World Cup.Care...Full Story »

Versatile Dutchman Djavan Anderson added a new role to his playbook in Oxford’s upset win at Bolton much to the delight of manager Karl Robinson.Anderson set United on the way to victory with his first goal since moving to England from Lazio on transfer deadline day.Ciaron Brown drilled in a superb second to make it 2-0 and while Dion Charles gave Bolton hope of another comeback win, subst...Full Story »

Swindon leapfrogged promotion rivals Mansfield and into the top four with an impressive 5-2 away victory over the 10-man Stags.Mansfield twice lead in the opening 30 minutes through Kellan Gordon and Will Swan but a Jonny Williams brace saw the teams go into half-time locked at 2-2.Luke Jephcott put the visitors ahead for the first time before Mansfield lost Hiram Boateng to a 59th-minute red ca...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola does not think Manchester City would have found life any easier in their 1-0 win at Leicester if Erling Haaland had played.City were without the Norway striker for the first time this season due to an ankle injury picked up against his former club Borussia Dortmund in midweek and they missed his predatory instincts.In the end they needed a stunning free-kick from Kevin De Bruyne to...Full Story »

Kevin De Bruyne’s stunner fired Manchester City back to the top of the Premier League after victory at Leicester.The midfielder’s sensational freekick broke the stubborn Foxes’ resistance as City, without the injured Erling Haaland, grabbed a hard-earned 1-0 win.Youri Tielemans hit the bar for the hosts, who made City work, but Pep Guardiola’s men moved a point clear of A...Full Story »

Fred was quick to defend his Manchester United and Brazil teammate Antony who came under fire for showboating against Sheriff in the Europa League. Winger did trademark spin in first half Was substituted at half-time Fred insists he must keep entertaining WHAT HAPPENED? Despite a comfortable 3-0 win - which included a goal for Cristiano Ronaldo on his return - Antony was the subject of...Full Story »

Leicetser City boss Brendan Rodgers is confident of Youri Tielemans' on-field commitment. Arsenal and Manchester United have been linked with Tielemans since it became clear the 25-year-old playmaker had declined to sign a bumper new contract. Only foreign clubs can enter negotiations or sign Tielemans for free on a pre-contract in January once he enters the final six months of his contract,...Full Story »

Darren Bent believes Jesse Marsch has only two games to save his job as Leeds manager. Last season, he came in as a replacement for Marcelo Bielsa and helped the club miraculously avoid relegation. However, they have had the worst possible start this season, with the club winning just two of their 11 games and sitting in 18th place in the table. If Jesse Marsch is not able to turn things aroun...Full Story »

Manchester United forward Anthony Martial is set to miss Sunday’s clash with West Ham with a back injury.Fellow France international Raphael Varane will be sidelined but defender Harry Maguire made his return from injury as a substitute in Thursday’s Europa League win against Sheriff, so did midfielder Donny Van De Beek.Aaron Wan-Bissaka is back in team training but Brandon Williams ...Full Story »

Brighton could be without defender Joel Veltman for Chelsea’s visit to the Amex Stadium.Veltman came off during the 3-1 defeat at Manchester City last weekend with a calf injury.Kaoru Mitoma and Adam Lallana are back in training and should be included in the matchday squad.Mateo Kovacic should be available for the visitors as Graham Potter makes his return to the south coast.The midfielder...Full Story »

Jonny Evans could be available for Leicester’s clash with Manchester City.The defender has been battling a calf injury and will be assessed ahead of Saturday.Wilfred Ndidi has also returned to training after a hamstring problem but Ricardo Pereira (Achilles) and Ryan Bertrand (knee) are out.Manchester City have an injury doubt over star striker Erling Haaland.The Norwegian, who has 22 goal...Full Story »

Mendy, 28, was interviewed by police multiple times in relation to a number of rape and sexual assault allegations, Chester Crown Court was told. Benjamin Mendy arrives at Chester Crown Court today Credit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia The Manchester City player's ongoing trial sees him charged along with his co accused Louis Saha Matturie with multiple rapes and sex assaults Credit: Andy Kelvin /...Full Story »

The footballer could be seen with blood coming from his forehead in a video posted to Instagram by friends. Wayne Rooney suffered a cut on his forehead during a boozy night out with pals in Dubai Credit: INSTAGRAM The mum-of-four was filmed balancing a plate on her head as a drink was poured She was seen knocking back shots in the Greek restaurant Credit: INSTAGRAM England ace Wayne, 37, nur...Full Story »