Blackburn Rovers head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was not surprised that his side’s up-and-down form continued in the Sky Bet Championship defeat at Wigan Athletic.On-loan Everton forward Nathan Broadhead’s 62nd-minute goal – after Rovers defender Tyler Morton was robbed of possession in his own box – settled a tight encounter at the DW Stadium.The result means Rovers have no...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton hopes midfielder Antony Evans will gain confidence after scoring the winner from the penalty spot in his side’s 1-0 victory at MK Dons.Evans has struggled to find the form that led to him scoring 11 goals in helping the Pirates win promotion from League Two last season and was one of the players left out by Barton at Stadium MK.However, just five minutes ...Full Story »

Nathan Broadhead’s 62nd-minute goal was enough to give Wigan Athletic their first home victory of the Sky Bet Championship season against north-west neighbours Blackburn Rovers.Wigan had come into the game on the back of defeats against Hull and Cardiff, but always looked the more likely side to edge a tight encounter at the DW Stadium.The home fans were in good voice from the off, which g...Full Story »

Reece James handed England a World Cup injury scare as Chelsea went top of Champions League Group E with a 2-0 win over 10-man AC Milan.James cut a dejected figure when trudging off midway through the second half with an apparent leg problem, adding to both Chelsea and England’s injury concerns.Jorginho’s penalty and a fine Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang finish sealed Chelsea’s four...Full Story »

York fought back to draw 1-1 against Dagenham in their Vanarama National League match at the LNER Community Stadium.The Daggers, who had won three of their last five league games, took the lead in the 26th minute through Mo Sagaf after Josh Walker’s shot was parried away by Ethan Ross.The Minstermen were close to an equaliser just before the hour when Ryan Fallowfield headed narrowly wide ...Full Story »

Peterbrough surged into the League One play-off places by blowing away Forest Green 4-1.The game exploded into life with three goals in the space of nine minutes during the first half.Nathan Thompson bundled in Joe Ward’s cross from close range on the half-hour to put Posh ahead but their advantage was short-lived with Josh March expertly firing lowly Rovers level in the 35th minute.But Le...Full Story »

Joe Williams is available for Bristol City as they prepare to host Preston.The midfielder missed the weekend loss to Birmingham after serving a one-match suspension for picking up five yellow cards but is back in contention.Kal Naismith (calf) and Matty James (groin) are edging closer to returns but are expected to miss out against the Lilywhites.Long-term absentee Ayman Benarous is sidelined wi...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED players made precious memories for excited fans at the club foundation's 'Dream Day'. Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, and England star Harry Maguire were among the stars helping out at the event. Fan favourite Rashford met fans at the Dream Day event hosted by Man UtdCredit: Getty Children with serious illnesses could watch the first team trainCredit: Getty Superstar Ronaldo was amo...Full Story »

Thiago Silva hinted he could manage AC Milan one day, but said his more immediate concern is seeking clarity over his Chelsea future. The 38-year-old's contract expires at the end of the season and it is unclear whether Silva will be offered the chance to extend his stay after moving to Stamford Bridge on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain in 2020. Silva previously spent three years at...Full Story »

David De Gea is one of Manchester United's longest-serving players. The Spain international has been the Red Devils' number one since he joined from Atletico Madrid back in 2011. One of the club's few remaining players who were part of legendary former manager Sir Alex Ferguson's title-winning squad, De Gea, who is now just two appearances away from making his 500th for the club, will undoub...Full Story »

After failing to win either of their first two Champions League group games, Chelsea reignited their European hopes after thumping AC Milan three-nil during last week's Matchday three. Currently sitting in second place in Group E one point behind leaders Red Bull Salzburg, who are on five points, Graham Potter's Blues know they now have a really good chance of progressing to the competition's...Full Story »

Paris Saint-Germain will be without Lionel Messi for Tuesday night's Champions League group game against Benfica. The Ligue 1 giants confirmed the news that the Argentine megastar will not be part of Christophe Galtier's squad to take on Benfica in what will be the club's third group game of the season. With both Paris Saint-Germain and Benfica sitting top and second, respectively, in Group ...Full Story »

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard is losing patience with his attacking players after another blunt display at Nottingham Forest.Villa needed a spectacular strike by Ashley Young to earn a 1-1 draw with Forest, who went ahead through Emmanuel Dennis’ first-half header.Gerrard has bemoaned his side’s lack of attacking quality this season and again it was evident as Villa failed to put o...Full Story »

Charlie Mulgrew and Steven Fletcher are battling to be fit for Dundee United’s cinch Premiership game at home to Hibernian on Tuesday evening.Veteran defender Mulgrew missed the last two matches with a thigh injury while striker Fletcher picked up a knock in the recent defeat by St Johnstone game and missed Saturday’s victory over Aberdeen as a result.Midfielder Peter Pawlett made hi...Full Story »

Wigan boss Leam Richardson admits he is still wrestling with his squad’s “huge competition” for places as his team prepare to welcome Blackburn.Richardson is still looking for the best way to blend last year’s League One winning squad with this summer’s new arrivals and has seen his team lose three of their last four games.Striker Callum Lang has been out for three ...Full Story »

Charlton forward Chuks Aneke could make his first appearance of the season during the Sky Bet League One clash with Exeter.Aneke has been sidelined by a calf injury but Addicks boss Ben Garner is hopeful he can be involved on Tuesday evening.Diallang Jaiyesimi (ankle) will be assessed after missing Saturday’s goalless draw at Lincoln, as will Aaron Henry (knee).Sean Clare returned from ill...Full Story »

He later claimed to have been hacked. Iker Casillas has come out as gay Credit: Getty Sara Carbonero and Casillas officially divorced in 2021Credit: Instagram @saracarbonero Credit: Twitter The World Cup-winning former goalkeeper appeared to come out, tweeting: "I hope you respect me: I'm gay." He told fans via his Twitter account but did not put the same message on his Instagram or Faceboo...Full Story »

David de Gea was delighted with his role in Manchester United's 2-1 win at Everton on Sunday night. The 31-year-old produced an acrobatic late stop to deny Amadou Onana and preserve a 2-1 win at Everton on Sunday night. United are yet to decide on De Gea's future at Old Trafford, with the club considering triggering a one-year extension on his current deal. He said: "It is an honour to be h...Full Story »

Tottenham are considering re-signing Sunderland left-back Dennis Cirkin. The Sun says Cirkin, 20, has caught the eye in the Championship at the Black Cats since the move and Spurs are looking into a possible return trip to the capital for their former academy prospect. The North London club surprisingly let him go and could pull off another shock by bidding to bring him back. However, that ...Full Story »

Former PSG manager Laurent Blanc has been named the new coach at Lyon. Getty Images Former France defender Laurent Blanc has been appointed Lyon coach until 2024, replacing of Peter Bosz, the Ligue 1 club said in a statement. Blanc, 56, previously coached Bordeaux, France, Paris Saint-Germain and Qatar's Al-Rayyan. Lyon fired coach Bosz on Sunday after his team racked up only one point in the...Full Story »