Gianluca Scamacca has gained instant notoriety amongst West Ham fans since making his £30.5million move to east London from Sassuolo this summer. But the 23-year-old striker's not nearly as popular as big sister and mentor Guily, despite making a splash at the Hammers. Scamacca's haul of six goals in 15 games has helped propel West Ham to the top of their Europa Conference League group thi...Full Story »

Juventus coach Max Allegri insists their Champions League hopes aren't over. Juve need victory at Benfica on Tuesday to keep their round of 16 hopes alive. "We are not in Europa League and we are not out of the Champions League yet. We'll try to have an opportunity," Allegri said at a press conference. "Benfica have destiny in their hands, even if they lose tomorrow. Tomorrow we need a perf...Full Story »

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti admits full commitment from his players ahead of facing Champions League opponents RB Leipzig. The Italian spoke about the approaching World Cup and the caution regarding the physical condition of the players, but sent a strong message to those players who are worried about injuries. "Injuries exist in the world of football. If you don't want to get injured,...Full Story »

Zinedine Zidane has dropped a massive hint that he will be returning to coaching imminently as speculation mounts over his future. WHAT HAPPENED? Much has been made of the next time we might see Zidane in the dugout, and we may not have long to wait for an answer. He last managed Real Madrid, leaving the role in 2021, and he has suggested it won't be long before we see him dishing out tactics...Full Story »

Peterborough boss Grant McCann will make a late decision on Joe Ward ahead of Tuesday night’s League One showdown with Accrington.The winger was due to undergo a scan on Monday afternoon after suffering shin and knee injuries during Saturday’s 2-1 win at Oxford.Midfielder Jeando Fuchs is back in contention after returning to training, but McCann otherwise has a lengthy casualty list....Full Story »

Mansfield are hoping to welcome James Perch back into the side as they prepare to face Newport on Tuesday.The 37-year-old defender missed out with illness in their 3-2 defeat to Crawley on the weekend and it remains to be seen whether he will be included this time around.Midfielder Kellan Gordon could return to the squad but Stephen McLaughlin continues to nurse a knee issue.Striker Rhys Oates i...Full Story »

Portsmouth boss Danny Cowley expects Marlon Pack to return to contention for the visit of Oxford.Midfielder Pack missed Saturday’s 1-0 win at Forest Green due to a one-game ban. He has also been nursing a hamstring strain, but should be available.Winger Michael Jacobs and midfielder Tom Lowery have been sidelined with respective hamstring problems, with the latter closing in on his return....Full Story »

Barnsley welcome back striker James Norwood for Lincoln’s visit to Oakwell.Norwood sat out Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at Morecambe through suspension after being booked for the fifth time this season.Jordan Williams (hamstring) will be checked as Barnsley seek a first win in four Sky Bet League One games.The Tykes have no new injury problems but Jordan Helliwell, Matty Wolfe, Luke Thomas ...Full Story »

Coventry welcome Rotherham rocked by the news that striker Matty Godden could be out for up to four months.Godden ruptured ankle ligaments in Wednesday’s 1-0 victory over Sheffield United and requires surgery to repair them.Skipper Liam Kelly is also going to be sidelined for longer than anticipated after sustaining a secondary injury amid his return from a serious hamstring tear.The Sky B...Full Story »

Jack Grimmer could still be sidelined for Wycombe ahead of their clash with Cambridge.The defender came off with injury against Peterborough in the EFL Trophy last week and was not in the squad for the MK Dons game at the weekend.Brandon Hanlan and D’Mani Mellor have returned from injury and could push for minutes against Cambridge after both made late appearances from the bench against th...Full Story »

ENGLAND ace John Stones is expecting a World Cup baby with his entrepreneur girlfriend. The Man City centre-back, 28, is expected to be named in the Three Lions squad for Qatar. A source said nothing would top the birth of their child, but winning the World Cup would be a way to celebrate It's unlikely that Stones's girlfriend will fly to Qatar, but he could be given permission to fly back fo...Full Story »

ENGLAND'S Wags aim to have a ball and shop for bling in Qatar while their fellas try to win the World Cup there. The players' partners have already eyed up a £40,000-a-night stay at the Ritz-Carlton's five-star Sharq Village and Spa in Doha. The Wags, including Sasha Attwood, plan to watch camels race on the sands Sasha is the glamorous girlfriend of England's Jack GrealishCredit: Getty ...Full Story »

According to the French tabloid Le Parisien, Kylian Mbappe the largest contract in football last May. In the contract, Mbappe agreed to play for PSG for two more seasons with an additional -optional- year. However, the small letters, and the astronomical figures made Mbappe's contract, is the highest sports deal ever signed. Mbappe's highest contract ever If Kylian Mbappe decides to fulfil...Full Story »

Roma coach Jose Mourinho says defeat to Napoli was undeserved. Victor Osimhen proved the matchwinner for the Azzurri. “The performance was sufficient to not lose the game. I wanted to win, but in the same way they won, which was a few attempts on goal and one in to win it," Mourinho told DAZN. “It was a difficult match, well controlled, after many yellow cards we struggled and t...Full Story »

Eddie Howe tried to stay level-headed after Newcastle claimed a statement 2-1 victory at Tottenham but admitted the current squad can “achieve special things” after they moved into the Premier League’s top four.First-half goals by Callum Wilson and Miguel Almiron put the Magpies on course for three points and despite Harry Kane’s headed effort at the start of the second h...Full Story »

Premier League leaders Arsenal dropped points for only the second time this season after Southampton hit back to snatch a 1-1 draw at St Mary’s.Granit Xhaka’s second goal in four days following his Europa League winner against PSV Eindhoven set the in-form Gunners on course for a 10th win from 11 top-flight games.Yet Mikel Arteta’s men were left frustrated after Saints improved...Full Story »

FANS loved confused Peter Schmeichel's reaction as Chelsea ace Mateo Kovacic ran off the Stamford Bridge pitch in only his tiny PANTS. Viewers saw far more of the Croatian than they bargained for in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Manchester United. Kovacic stripped down to his pants at full-time First the midfielder, 28, came off the bench after just 35 minutes as Graham Potter shuffled his pack. ...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Xavi insists he can see Frenkie de Jong being part of their future. Whilst De Jong hasn't been anywhere close to an ever-present in 2022/23, the Spanish coach doesn't believe he is at all a problem, despite reports linking him with a January transfer. "Because of his potential I see him more as an inside player, although he is very good in defense," he said. "I like him and ...Full Story »

Man City target Napoli star Kvaratskhelia Manchester City will have set their sights on signing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli, The Sun reports. The winger has impressed in Serie A since joining in the summer and has already caught the attention of the Premier League champions. Barca want Dortmund rising star Moukoko Barcelona are interested in signing Youssoufa Moukoko from Borussia Do...Full Story »

Manchester United have received no interest in Cristiano Ronaldo despite making him available on a free transfer since the summer, sources have told ESPN. Ronaldo will miss Saturday's Premier League game against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge after being dropped by manager Erik ten Hag as punishment for refusing to play as a substitute in Wednesday's 2-0 win against Tottenham at Old Trafford. The ...Full Story »