The German football federation (DFB) maintained its trust in Hansi Flick as national team coach on Wednesday despite the disappointing World Cup performance. Federation president Bernd Neuendorf said the body has "full confidence" in Flick to lead the team through the 2024 European Championship, which Germany is scheduled to host and which Neuendorf described as a "great opportunity" for the ...Full Story »

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag was not impressed by his second-string squad in their 4-2 friendly defeat to Cadiz on Wednesday. WHAT HAPPENED? In their first mid-season friendly ahead of the return to domestic action after the World Cup, Manchester United surrendered two goals in the first 20 minutes. Although several star players are still out in Qatar, there was still a number of senio...Full Story »

The suspects were held on suspicion of an attempted burglary last night in Oxshott, Surrey. Two men have been arrested by the same police investigating a break-in at Raheem Sterling's home Credit: Getty Raheem Sterling with Paige Milian Helicopters and a dog unit were deployed following reports of suspicious activity. Police were looking into possible links with the break-in at the Chelsea s...Full Story »

Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea after Musah Liverpool have joined Arsenal, Chelsea and Inter in the race to sign Yunus Musah, says Calciomercato. The midfielder has impressed for the United States and Valencia and it has been reported that the Spanish side are eager to sign him to a new contract to fight off the interest. Gakpo admits he would consider Man Utd offer Netherlands and PSV star...Full Story »

German football is once again dealing with a crisis of confidence in their methods after a second consecutive exit at the group stage of the World Cup. It emerged that Oliver Bierhoff would be leaving his role as the technical director at the German Football Association (DFB) yesterday after 18 years in the job. President Bernd Neuendorf took the decision to get rid of Bierhoff two years earl...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 »

The striker, 28, is available with Barcelona desperate to get him off their wage bill. United are keen on a reunion with Depay, who becomes a free agent next summer Credit: Rex The Catalan club are said to be using the World Cup as a shop window for Memphis, whose contract is over next summer. In Tuesday's edition of AS, they claim that the Red Devils are the "most interested" side in Europe....Full Story »

WORLD Cup Wag Georgina Rodriguez is still a red devil — despite hubby Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Manchester United. The 28-year-old mum is modelling for undies firm Yamamay ahead of packing her family's luxury bags to leave the UK. World Cup Wag Georgina Rodriguez modelling for undies firm Yamamay ahead of leaving the UK after hubby Cristiano Ronaldo parted ways with Manchester UnitedCred...Full Story »

IZABEL GOULART put Germany's World Cup woe behind her by cheering Brazil to a first-half romp against South Korea in a figure-hugging outfit. The Brazilian model saw fiancé Kevin Trapp and the rest of the Germany squad slated back home for a shock group exit in Qatar. Izabel Goulart flags up her support for home country BrazilCredit: Getty But the former Victoria 's Secret star looked jo...Full Story »

  England is through to the quarterfinals at the 2022 World Cup after a consummate 3-0 win against African champions Senegal and is set for a titanic clash against old off-the-pitch friend, and foe, France on Saturday. Though the goals yesterday came by way of Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane, and national team starlet Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham was once again sublime in the heart of th...Full Story »

  Erling Haaland has been raised in talks between Real Madrid and Palmeiras superkid Endrick. Marca says Real Madrid have promised Endrick they would not sign Haaland if the Brazilian wonderkid decides on a move to the Bernabeu. Endrick is swiftly becoming one of the most in-demand teenagers in the world after an impressive start to his season in South America. Earlier this year, h...Full Story »

FERRAN TORRES took some time out at the World Cup to take manager Luis Enrique's daughter on a date to the fair. The Spain star, 22, is dating Sira Martinez, whose dad is Spain's national team boss. Torres and Martinez visited Al Maha Island fair in Qatar And Torres and Martinez had an enjoyable night in Qatar as they visited the rides. Sira, 22, added photos to her Instagram of the pair smi...Full Story »

  A German group is preparing a takeover offer for Liverpool. The German party are now putting together a bid for Liverpool owners' FSG consideration. A Saudi-Qatari consortium, meanwhile, are also readying a bid in the excess of £3bn to acquire Liverpool. The Sporting News' David Lynch reports that the two Gulf states are exploring the prospect of working with one another ...Full Story »

  Manchester United fear being forced to sell Marcus Rashford next summer. The Daily Star says Rashford is attracting interest from Europe's elite as he enters the final six months of his current £200,000-a week-contract. Real Madrid, who have long been admirers, are at the front of that queue as they search for a successor to Karim Benzema. United appear in a comfortable posi...Full Story »

  Newcastle 'willing to consider' Pulisic deal Journalist Dean Jones has claimed that Newcastle United will consider a move for Chelsea and USMNT winger Christian Pulisic. He told GIVEMESPORT: “He is still someone that they’d be willing to consider. I think he does fit with where they’re headed in terms of recruitment. “He wouldn’t be considered as ...Full Story »

  Netherlands and Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk, late on Saturday, made use of questions regarding the future of teammate Cody Gakpo to aim a less than subtle jibe at Manchester United. Gakpo, of course, has seen his name cast firmly into the spotlight over the course of the last couple of weeks. This comes with the explosive wide-man having built on a scintillating opening to the...Full Story »

  Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden says his World Cup has been a "mixed bag" but believes he has a chance of starting England's last-16 clash with Senegal. Foden scored in England's 3-0 Group B win against Wales, having missed his side's goalless draw with the USA. "It has been up and down," the City forward told BBC TV. "[I am] disappointed not to start more games but it i...Full Story »

Nigel Clough admitted Mansfield match-winner Lucas Akins was only on the pitch because injury forced his hand.Substitute Akins struck a last-gasp winner, his 100th senior goal, to earn the Stags a 2-1 win over Colchester.But manager Clough revealed he only brought him off the bench because Will Swan, who had earlier cancelled out Alex Newby’s free-kick for the visitors, had to come off wit...Full Story »

Lucas Akins’ 100th senior goal earned Mansfield a 2-1 stoppage-time victory over Colchester.The 33-year-old forward headed in just moments after being summoned from the bench by Nigel Clough, a decision which was greeted with howls of derision by home supporters due to earlier goal-scorer Will Swan being the player to make way.Swan had cancelled out Alex Newby’s third goal in seven o...Full Story »

MK Dons boss Liam Manning questioned the standard of refereeing in Sky Bet League One after his side’s 1-1 draw with Burton.Bradley Johnson headed home a late equaliser to keep the Dons off bottom spot after Victor Adeboyejo had put the Brewers ahead from the penalty spot in the first half.Despite an important point for MK Dons, who sit one place above Burton on goal difference, Manning wa...Full Story »