Rodrigo salvaged a point for Leeds as a see-saw battle with fellow Premier League strugglers West Ham ended 2-2 at Elland Road.The Spanish forward rifled home his 10th league goal of the season midway through the second half to deny West Ham a much-needed victory.The Hammers were on course for their first league win since October after quickfire goals either side of the break – via Lucas P...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone courtesy of a precious 1-0 victory which heaped more misery on bottom club Southampton.Taiwo Awoniyi’s fifth goal of the campaign earned Forest a first top-flight away success of the season to strengthen their survival hopes.Steve Cooper’s resurgent side have now taken 11 points from the last 21 available, having onl...Full Story »

Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens was baffled by the decision to disallow Omar Beckles’ equalising goal during his side’s 1-0 defeat to promotion rivals Northampton.Ben Fox broke the deadlock five minutes into the second half at Sixfields but Beckles looked to have levelled for the league leaders on the hour, only for the goal to be chalked off after a long consultation between re...Full Story »

Ryan Lowe praised his Preston side’s character after Ched Evans secured a last-gasp win at Stoke.The 34-year-old forward nodded home a 93rd-minute winner to get the visitors’ year off to a winning start in dramatic fashion.The Lilywhites, who had suffered three successive losses going into the game, edged a fixture low on quality to condemn former boss Alex Neil to defeat.Only Burnle...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson expressed frustration with his club’s decision to hand Rangers three stands for the upcoming Scottish Cup clash after fans staged a silent protest during a 1-0 home defeat by Dundee United.Saints announced last week that their supporters would be restricted to the main stand at McDiarmid Park for the January 21 contest and increased prices to £30 ...Full Story »

Gateshead edged out of the National League relegation zone but were denied all three points late on as York recovered to claim a 2-2 draw.Danny Elliott put the north east side in front on the half-hour mark, slotting in after exchanging passes with Dan Ward.Mitch Hancox equalised for York in the 38th minute with a lob over the goalkeeper from outside the area after he received the ball from Lene...Full Story »

DUTCH legend Ronald de Boer says Cody Gakpo made the "right choice" in snubbing Manchester United for Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp's Reds confirmed the signing of Holland international Gakpo, 23, for an initial £37million last month. Cody Gakpo picked Liverpool over United after a successful World Cup Gakpo opted to play alongside Holland captain Virgil van Dijk at Anfield instead of linking ...Full Story »

Wycombe began the new year with a bang as they demolished Peterborough 3-0 in a clash between two League One play-off contenders.A spectacular double from Lewis Wing helped Wanderers climb back into the top six with defender Ryan Tafazolli also on target against his former club.Wing broke the deadlock in the 15th minute with a fabulous free-kick before Tafazolli was left unmarked to nod in a Jor...Full Story »

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has urged his players not to lose perspective after their hopes of a seventh successive Premier League win were thwarted by Leeds.The high-flying Magpies were forced to a settle for a point from a 0-0 draw at a rain-soaked St James’ Park on Saturday afternoon, but still end 2022 sitting in third place in the table.Asked if it was important to maintain perspective ...Full Story »

Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr have announced the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo on a free transfer, following his premature exit from Manchester United. Transfer saga began after Man Utd exit Recent reports rumoured he had already signed Club finally welcomed Ronaldo to "new home" WHAT HAPPENED? The saga is officially over. Following weeks of speculation about Ronaldo's potential move to A...Full Story »

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 »