The sickening puppet could be seen outside of the Wanda Metropolitano Atletico Madrid supporters have launched vile racist attacks at Vinicius Junior ahead of the Madrid derby on Sunday evening. One Atleti fan was snapped outside the Wanda Metropolitano holding a puppet depicting racial stereotypes dressed in a white shirt and a Real Madrid scarf. The fan can be seen laughing as he parades the...Full Story »

Manchester City's Jack Grealish celebrates after opening the scoring in his side's win at Wolves (Image credit: Matthew Ashton – AMA/Getty Images) Manchester City(opens in new tab) boss Pep Guardiola concedes that Jack Grealish has been weighed down by his £100m price tag. Grealish became the most expensive English player of all time when he joined City from Aston Villa(opens in new...Full Story »

Antoine Griezmann could be forced into a January transfer if Spanish rivals Atletico Madrid and Barcelona cannot resolve an ongoing dispute over the conditions of the France international's loan move. Griezmann, 31, has failed to feature for longer than 30 minutes in every game so far this season and that is believed to be down to a playing clause in his two-year loan deal which would trigger...Full Story »

Roberto De Zerbi has been appointed as Brighton's new head coach. The 43-year-old Italian was most recently in charge at Shakhtar Donetsk but left the club in July because of the ongoing war in Ukraine. He has signed a four-year contract with the Seagulls, subject to a work permit, and was announced on Sunday evening as the successor to Graham Potter, who departed for Chelsea earlier this mo...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta was happy to banish the nightmare of last season as Arsenal went back to the top of the Premier League with a clinical 3-0 victory at Brentford.The Gunners were back at the scene of their dismal 2-0 opening-day defeat last season which pre-empted their worst start to a campaign for 67 years.But they are a different animal this term and proved it with an organised, inventive display ...Full Story »

Rachel Daly scored twice on her debut as Aston Villa made a stunning start to the new Women’s Super League season with a 4-3 win over Manchester City.Daly, employed as a full-back during the Lionesses’ victorious European Championship campaign, was in clinical form up front as she inspired Villa to claim their first ever top-flight points against the visitors.City looked to have ridd...Full Story »

Bonnie Brown offered free subscriptions for Leicester players if they won Leicester City have missed out on the opportunity for a free lifetime subscription to Foxes fan Bonnie Brown's adult site. Bonnie joked to The Sun ahead of Saturday evening's clash: "I'm not kissing and telling on which players' already follow me, but I'm hoping a blanket offer for free lifetime subscriptions if they bea...Full Story »

Inter Milan’s Milan Skriniar is a defender in demand as his contract runs down in Italy. The centre-back is in the final year of his contract at the San Siro and could leave for free at the end of the season if no new deal can be agreed with the Italian giants over the next few months – which has gauged the interest of many of Europe’s biggest clubs. The 27-year-old’s ...Full Story »

Portsmouth boss Danny Cowley called for goal-line technology in League One after his second-placed side played out an incident-packed 2-2 draw with Plymouth.Reeco Hackett came off the bench to score a stoppage-time equaliser and preserve Pompey’s unbeaten start to the season.But Cowley was convinced his side were denied a legitimate first-half goal when referee James Bell decided Sean Ragg...Full Story »

Swindon boss Scott Lindsey praised the work ethic of match-winner Jacob Wakeling as his side continued their impressive unbeaten run with a 1-0 win over Doncaster.Wakeling, 21, netted the only goal of the game as Swindon stayed unbeaten since the opening day of the season.“He’s been outstanding,” Lindsey said. “I feel like, if an empty packet of crisps blew across the pit...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore heaped praise on his players after they came back from two goals down to secure a 2-2 draw against League One leaders Ipswich.Kayden Jackson’s early strike was added to by Dominic Iorfa’s own goal as the visitors took a 2-0 lead into the last 15 minutes.But George Byers pulled one back before Michael Smith headed in an 89th-minute equaliser.Moore...Full Story »

Aberdeen manager Jim Goodwin accused Ryan Porteous of cheating to win Hibernian a penalty in the home side’s 3-1 victory at Easter Road.Porteous and Dons defender Liam Scales tangled in the penalty box in the final minute of the first half, with the Irishman sent off for a second booking.Martin Boyle converted the spot-kick to draw his team level after Luis ‘Duk’ Lopes’ o...Full Story »

Derby’s interim manager Liam Rosenior revealed how his “stay calm” message was rewarded with a comeback win over Wycombe at Pride Park.The Chairboys led until the 72nd minute, but Derby’s pressure told with a Conor Hourihane double sealing a deserved victory.Derby were punished in the 15th minute when Anis Mehmeti got in on the left, beat two defenders and fired low into ...Full Story »

Paul Simpson praised the grit of his Carlisle players following their 2-1 win over AFC Wimbledon.Paul Huntington, Jordan Gibson and Owen Moxon all had half-chances for the Cumbrian team in the opening 30 minutes of the Sky Bet League Two contest at Brunton Park.Callum Guy put Carlisle ahead seconds before the break with his first goal for the club.Ayoud Assal levelled with a confident finish jus...Full Story »

Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray admitted Jewison Bennette is struggling with the language barrier after he rescued a point in an enthralling 2-2 draw against Watford at Vicarage Road.Mowbray sent on a quartet of substitutes including Costa Rica international Bennette, who scored his side’s 86th-minute equaliser.Mowbray said: “Jewi really can’t communicate with anyone at the clu...Full Story »

Gary Rowett believes Zian Flemming can mould Millwall into genuine promotion contenders after the Lions clinched a crucial 2-1 win against Blackpool at the Den.Dutch attacker Flemming, who joined the club from Fortuna Sittard in the summer, opened the scoring in the first half before Benik Afobe grabbed the winner for the hosts.Arsenal loanee Charlie Patino had levelled for the Tangerines but th...Full Story »

Accrington boss John Coleman was relieved after his side ended a run of three successive defeats with a goal after 30 seconds securing a 1-0 win over Cheltenham.Sean McConville got on the end of Shaun Whalley’s cross for a blistering start to the game for the Reds.They had more chances with goalkeeper Luke Southwood denying Whalley and Harvey Rodgers hitting the woodwork.Cheltenham were st...Full Story »

Grimsby boss Paul Hurst saluted a ‘moment of quality’ from match-winner Harry Clifton following their 1-0 triumph at struggling Colchester.Clifton grabbed the Mariners’ winner in the 63rd minute when he coolly lobbed the ball over goalkeeper Kieran O’Hara, following Ryan Taylor’s fine pass.It proved enough to secure Grimsby their fourth away Sky Bet League Two win o...Full Story »

Eddie Howe made no excuses for his side’s below-par performance after Newcastle were forced to settle for a frustrating 1-1 draw against Bournemouth at St James’ Park.Howe’s first game in management against his former club threatened to turn into a nightmare when Philip Billing fired the Cherries in front in the 62nd minute.The Magpies had failed to convert their territorial po...Full Story »

Bradford boss Mark Hughes feels his in-form centre-forward Andy Cook is not getting enough support from referees.Cook added another two goals to his impressive early-season haul as the Bantams made it four wins out of five by beating Stevenage.His double in the 3-0 victory at Valley Parade means he is up to 11 in all competitions for Hughes’ side, who are now up to fifth in Sky Bet League ...Full Story »