Chelsea and AC Milan midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko was the subject of a vile racist chant from the Lazio ultras today in sad news, according to Milan News. Ultras reportedly aimed a disgusting ‘this banana is for Bakayoko’ chant at the Frenchman as he made his return to the San Siro, with this being the midfielder’s second loan spell with the Rossoneri. The ace made his retur...Full Story »

FORMER Chelsea and Arsenal centre-back David Luiz has signed for Flamengo on a free transfer. The 34-year-old left the Gunners after his deal expired in June and has now linked up with the Brazilian giants. David Luiz has signed for Flamengo on a free transfer Luiz has signed a contract until December 2022. He will wear the No 23. Flamengo tweeted: "Born in Diadema, he traveled the world and...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel hailed Romelu Lukaku’s goal-scoring “personality” as central to Chelsea’s unbeaten Premier League start.Belgium hitman Lukaku fired a fine double for his first Stamford Bridge goals, as the Blues swept past Aston Villa 3-0 in west London.Mateo Kovacic teed up Lukaku’s first strike then dinked home a neat finish of his own, with Chelsea moving second in...Full Story »

Romelu Lukaku dispatched two dead-eye finishes for his first Stamford Bridge goals as Chelsea saw off Aston Villa 3-0 to move second in the Premier League.Mateo Kovacic teed up Lukaku’s opener then later punished Tyrone Mings’ loose back-pass for a goal of his own.Lukaku then rifled in an unstoppable left-footed strike to make it three goals in as many Premier League appearances this...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a dream Old Trafford homecoming as the returning star’s brace helped Manchester United to a comprehensive victory against Newcastle.A fortnight of anticipation reached fever pitch on Saturday afternoon as the 36-year-old stepped out at his old stomping ground in a red shirt for the first time in 12 years and 118 days.It was a sight few ever expected to see again a...Full Story »

Cheltenham manager Michael Duff applauded his side after their 2-1 victory against Charlton at the Valley.First-half goals from Matty Blair and Taylor Perry put Cheltenham 2-0 up before Charlton substitute Jonathan Leko pulled one back after the break.Cheltenham’s win puts them on nine points – 14th in League One – while the defeat for Charlton leaves them stuck on four points,...Full Story »

Ethan Robson scored his first goal for MK Dons as Liam Manning’s side claimed a narrow 1-0 League One victory over Portsmouth to extend their unbeaten league run to five matches.The Blackpool loanee’s second-half winner inflicted a third-straight defeat in all competitions on Pompey as Dons skipper Dean Lewington celebrated his 700th league game for the hosts at Stadium MK.MK Dons fo...Full Story »

Bristol City’s long wait for a home win continued as Preston held them to a goalless Championship draw at Ashton Gate.The Robins have not taken three points on their own ground since January 26 – 13 games – and it was their 10th unsuccessful attempt to do so under manager Nigel Pearson.North End goalkeeper Daniel Iversen made the best saves of an entertaining game, but his side...Full Story »

Hartlepool’s perfect start to the season at Victoria Park continued as Jamie Sterry’s first professional goal secured a 1-0 win over Bristol Rovers.It is now 18 wins from 20 league games at the Vic for Dave Challinor’s side, while Rovers’ wait for an away win in 2021 continues.Pools’ first opening came in the 25th minute as Mark Shelton’s half-volley from the ...Full Story »

The Portugal captain, his girlfriend and his children all arrived in Manchester earlier this week after he completed his return to Manchester United on deadline day Cristiano Ronaldo's four children have started at their new school in Manchester and have posed for an adorable picture uploaded by Georgina Rodriguez, Ronaldo's girlfriend. The family arrived in Manchester earlier this week after ...Full Story »

The ex-Chelsea and PSG centre-back 34, has been without a club since his Arsenal deal ran out in June. Ex-Chelsea and Arsenal defender David Luiz is poised to join Flamengo Credit: Getty And Fabrizio Romano is among those reporting that the free agent has got his wish of returning to Brazil. It's understood Luiz has accepted a contract with home country giants Flamengo until December 2022. ...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel has been given a double injury blow ahead of Chelsea's Premier League clash with Aston Villa. Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has been given a double injury blow ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa. The German has confirmed he will be without N'Golo Kante and Christian Pulisic for the match. Kante came off with an ankle injury at half-time during Chelsea's clash...Full Story »

Inter look to extend Barella dealInter are looking to extend the contract of star midfielder Nicolo Barella, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. The Italy international will see his current deal expire in 2024 but the club are already keen to secure his future even further. Inter are also planning on offering the captain's armband to the 24-year-old in the future. Ozil doesn't want to leave ...Full Story »

Substitute Tom Eastman scored a late winner as 10-man Colchester beat Barrow 3-2 in a thrilling League Two match at Holker Street.Barrow took a 25th-minute lead when Jordan Stevens netted, after Colchester skipper Tommy Smith’s attempted back-pass fell short.But Colchester equalised 10 minutes later when Alan Judge tapped in from close range, from Freddie Sears’ low cross.And the U&r...Full Story »

Colchester head coach Hayden Mullins praised his side’s character after an entertaining 3-2 win at Barrow.It was a fiery five-goal thriller which had everything at Holker Street, with both sides seeing a man sent off.Debutant Jordan Stevens opened the scoring for the hosts, but Alan Judge and Freddie Sears turned the game on its head within three first-half minutes.Ollie Banks bagged his f...Full Story »

Leicester will have Ricardo Pereira and Ryan Bertrand available when they resume their Premier League campaign against champions Manchester City.Pereira came off with a hamstring injury in the win at Norwich prior to the international break but he is fit, as is fellow full-back Bertrand following his positive test for Covid-19 last month.Central defenders Jonny Evans (foot) and Jannik Vestergaar...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo will make his second Manchester United debut in Saturday’s Premier League match against Newcastle.The 36-year-old returned to Old Trafford from Juventus on deadline day and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed he would feature.Jadon Sancho is available despite pulling out of the England squad through injury, but Fred could well be ruled out due to Brazil requesting thei...Full Story »

Chelsea still hope to have Thiago Silva available to face Aston Villa despite the threat of a FIFA suspension.The 36-year-old could face a five-day ban after missing Brazil’s international fixtures, but Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck was locked in negotiations on Friday to avoid the censure.N’Golo Kante and Christian Pulisic (both ankle) will definitely miss the Premier League encounter...Full Story »

After the United States national team defeat Honduras 4-1, their players were free to return to their clubs. Chelsea, in response, sent a private plane all the way to Honduras to bring Christian Pulisic back to London. According to the Twitter account Aviacionhr, it was reported that the Premier League club had sent a private plane to Rampon Villeda Morales Airport, as they wanted to bring t...Full Story »

Chelsea are expected to reignite their interest in Jules Kounde during the January transfer window, having missed out on the ace this summer, despite being close to an agreement, according to ESPN. ESPN report that the Blues will return for the centre-back's services if Sevilla lower their asking price back to around €50m, after a late turnaround shattered hopes of a deal this summer. ...Full Story »