Benjamin Mendy awaits trial, charged with six counts of rape. Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy, 27, has been charged with two additional counts of rape, the United Kingdom Crown Prosecution Service said. Mendy is now facing six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The charges relate to four complainants over the age of 16. The France left-back was originally charged on Aug...Full Story »

Ellis Chapman faces a late fitness test ahead of Cheltenham’s League One clash against Shrewsbury.The midfielder picked up a groin issue in Tuesday’s 1-0 FA Cup win over Gillingham and will be assessed late on.Boss Michael Duff does not believe the problem is serious though, and wants to give Chapman every chance of being available to play.Cheltenham must do without long-term injured...Full Story »

Antonio Rudiger has been left annoyed with the latest contract offer from Chelsea, according to the print edition of SportBILD via Sport Witness. The centre-back is out of contract next summer, meaning he can discuss a move with foreign clubs from January and there currently appears to be no positive movement towards a renewal with the Blues. Rudiger has become a cornerstone of the team sinc...Full Story »

Manchester United and Chelsea reportedly look to have been handed a huge boost in the Erling Haaland transfer battle that’s set to take place in the summer. The Borussia Dortmund goal machine is set to be one of the most sought-after talents in world football and the latest transfer gossip suggests he wants to move to the Premier League next. Man Utd and Chelsea could be among the ma...Full Story »

Rangers on verge of Van Bronckhorst appointmentRangers are set to appoint Giovanni van Bronckhorst as their new manager, according to The Athletic. He's previously been the head coach of Feyenoord and Guangzhou but stepped away from the latter position in January 2020 for personal reasons. Van Bronckhorst would replace Steven Gerrard, who just took the Aston Villa job. Barcelona willing to ...Full Story »

The Manchester United legend slumped to the Lisbon turf in tears and disbelief after Aleksandar Mitrovic's last-minute winner dumped Portugal into the play-offs. Cristiano Ronaldo posted a tribute to Portugal that was even more loving than the photo next to it as he jetted back to England Manchester United hero Cristiano Ronaldo's pain was clear to see as he reflects on Portugal's shock 2-1 ho...Full Story »

Chelsea are considering joining the battle for Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot. Calciomercato.com says Chelsea have joined Newcastle in the race to sign Rabiot in January. The 26-year-old sees his contract with the Old Lady expire at the end of next season and is now being linked with a move away from the Italian club. Rabiot has already featured 11 times for Juve in all competitions this...Full Story »

Liverpool could have a number of key players unavailable for this weekend's clash with Arsenal. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was faced with another potential injury blow on Tuesday evening as Divock Origi was forced off with an apparent knock during Belgium's clash against Wales at the Cardiff City Stadium. The 26-year-old appears to be the latest Reds star to pick up an issue on international d...Full Story »

Michael Duff praised on-loan Watford defender Mattie Pollock after his goal took Cheltenham into the second round of the FA Cup with a 1-0 replay win over Gillingham.Pollock finished from close range in the 11th minute and despite the home side dominating long periods of the game, no further goals followed at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium.“Mattie has shown what he can do aerially and it’s ...Full Story »

Joey Barton praised the character of his Bristol Rovers team after substitute Sion Spence had netted twice in the second half of extra time to settle a memorable FA Cup first round replay win over Oxford.Barton’s League Two team trailed their League One opponents 3-1 but hit back to earn a second round tie at home to Sutton.The home side took a 48th-minute lead when Sam Finlay fired home f...Full Story »

Mattie Pollock’s close-range strike was enough to take Cheltenham through to the FA Cup second round with a 1-0 win over Gillingham.The big defender had netted the Robins’ goal in Kent before Gerald Sithole earned the Gills a replay.It took only 11 minutes for Watford loanee Pollock to find the net again, touching in with his left foot after Kyle Vassell nodded Chris Hussey’s c...Full Story »

Barcelona's search for a wide-player to rejuvenate their attacking corps continues, and this endeavour has been aided by the fact Chelsea and Thomas Tuchel have opened the door for Christian Pulisic to leave in January. Pulisic was a key figure in Tuchel's early months at Chelsea, although his lack of consistency has long been a problem at Stamford Bridge. Xavi Hernandez is desperate to make...Full Story »

Cheltenham will continue to be without Will Boyle as they prepare to welcome Gillingham to The Jonny-Rocks Stadium for the FA Cup first round replay.The 26-year-old defender has not featured since Town’s 1-0 win over Accrington last month and boss Michael Duff confirmed “he can’t seem to shake” the injury.Callum Wright will not be available but has returned to training on...Full Story »

Oldham midfielder Faysal Bettache looks set to miss their FA Cup replay against Ipswich.The on-loan QPR player sat out the first meeting as his parent club did not want him cup-tied.Zak Dearnley could challenge Hallam Hope, with just one goal all season, for a start up front.Long-term absentee midfielders Ouss Cisse and Jamie Hopcutt both returned as unused substitutes in last weekend’s de...Full Story »

Kairo Mitchell is pushing for a place in Notts County’s starting line-up for their FA Cup first-round replay against Rochdale.Mitchell came off the bench to score in his side’s National League win over Solihull Moors on Saturday and impressed boss Ian Burchnall in the process.Kyle Cameron and Jim O’Brien could both be absent once again after missing the weekend’s clash wi...Full Story »

Cambridge boss Mark Bonner has suggested he could make a series of changes ahead of his side’s FA Cup first-round replay against Northampton.He revealed on the club website that Jack Iredale will be assessed after taking “a few whacks” at the weekend against MK Dons.Defender George Williams is also being monitored after having his head stitched.Bonner has been handed a boost by...Full Story »

Xavi Hernandez is back at Barcelona as head coach and is looking to overhaul his playing squad in an attempt to turn the club's fortunes around on the pitch. The January transfer window is set to be a busy one for the Azulgrana and Xavi is reportedly looking at a potential raid of Premier League side Chelsea. The Barcelona legend is looking to secure some loan deals and has identified three ...Full Story »

Chelsea have reportedly bid £34million for Real Madrid centre back Eder Militao as Thomas Tuchel plans to build a new-look defence. The Blues currently have the best defence in the Premier League, having conceded just four times in 11 matches so far this season, but manager Tuchel is planning a change. The German is understood to be planning on permanently moving to a three-man defence in...Full Story »

Borussia Dortmund aren't giving up on keeping Erling Haaland. The 21-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away BVB in 2022 with the striker boasting a £64million release clause in his contract. Manchester United and Chelsea are just two Premier League clubs known to be interested in the Norway international. And Manchester City are also understood to be keeping tabs on the ex-R...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly considering leaving Paris-Saint Germain once his contract expires at the end of the 2022-23 season. That's according to a recent report from the Telegraph, who claims the Argentine tactician is open to returning to the Premier League. Prior to taking the reins at Paris-Saint Germain earlier this year, Pochettino, 49, was out of work for two years following his...Full Story »