Extra-time goals from Federico Chiesa and Matteo Pessina saw Italy book their place in the Euro 2020 quarter-finals, but their weaknesses were exposed in a 2-1 win over Austria at Wembley.The Azzuri had turned heads with an impressive group stage, blitzing past Turkey, Switzerland and Wales with vibrant and high-energy performances to make themselves contenders for the trophy.But they were unabl...Full Story »

Married England football legend Michael Owen allegedly told a former reality star to send him 20 topless pictures - having previously urged her to fire across images that "leave nothing to the imagination." The Mirror are reporting that Owen, 41, sent hundreds of texts to ex-Big Brother contestant Rebecca Jane, 36. The Liverpool and Manchester United hero, who has spoken publicly about his lif...Full Story »

GEORGINA Rodriguez slips into her night-time kit — ahead of her boyfriend Cristiano Ronaldo's opening game in the Euros. The Spanish model, 27, posed in matching white lingerie for a shoot. Georgina Rodriguez poses in matching white lingerie for a shootCredit: Yamamay Footie ace Ronaldo will play for his native Portugal in the Euros match against Hungary todayCredit: Eroteme Ronaldo, 3...Full Story »

Arsenal are in the precarious position of potentially losing six of their midfielders before the first ball is kicked next season. As a result, Mikel Arteta has identified Sassuolo star Manuel Locatelli as one of the number of midfield stars he may have to try and lure to the Emirates to fill the widening void in the middle of the park. The Gunners will reportedly keep tabs on the 23-year-old'...Full Story »

Danny Wright scored twice as Torquay secured a place in the National League play-off final with a 4-2 win over Notts County in front of 1,709 fans at Plainmoor.A goal from Asa Hall and a Dean Moxey penalty, both in extra time, wrapped up the tie after Ruben Rodrigues and Adam Chicksen had twice levelled for the visitors.Torquay stormed into the lead with just one minute on the clock when a heade...Full Story »

Pique wishes for Haaland arrival Barcelona centre-back Gerard Pique was asked about Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland in a chat with YouTuber Ibai Llanos, and he said he would welcome the player to Spain. "I hope that he comes [to Barcelona]," Pique said to Llanos (via Marca). "The great players should be with us, but that's a decision for the club to make. They will know." Arsenal pre...Full Story »

The Argentine star has expressed interest in a move to MLS in the past and could be heading for Florida in 2023Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas believes his side will be able to land Barcelona star Lionel Messi in the future. Messi's contract with Barcelona will expire at the end of this month and the club is desperately trying to tie down the 33-year-old to a new deal. Various reports have sta...Full Story »

Germany's coach Joachim Low with forward Timo Werner at training in Seefeld, Austria. Joachim Low is preparing his Germany stars for his final tournament in charge after 15 years as manager. Low, 61, took over from Jurgen Klinsmann in August 2006 and went on to guide Die Mannschaft to World Cup success in 2014, when they memorably defeated hosts Brazil 7-1 in the semi-finals. Kevin Volland (...Full Story »

ANTONIO RUDIGER capped a fantastic week on and off the pitch by welcoming the birth of his second child. The Chelsea defender, 28, even hailed his recent Champions League win by naming the tot Aaliyah Trophy Rudiger. On Wednesday night, the proud father posted a snap of himself in the hospital with his newborn. He tweeted: "Alhamdulillah for everything - God always has a better plan than we...Full Story »

The 34-year-old’s partner Jocelyn Burgardt has also revealed they are expecting a boy and will call him Silvestre. Cavani alongside partner Jocelyn Burgardt and one of his three children Credit: Instagram @cavaniofficial21 The pair spotted together at PSG Credit: Getty The name they have opted for is the Spanish equivalent of Sylvester and means ‘Coming from a wild place’. ...Full Story »

Manchester United's bid for Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho is imminent. The United Stand reports United are readying their fourth attempt to sign the England winger. They will submit an offer to their German counterparts of £85m for the 21-year-old. It is an amount Dortmund will reportedly accept, having lowered their demands due to a number of factors including the coronavirus pa...Full Story »

A controversial penalty decision gave Morecambe the crucial goal as they reached the third tier of English Football for the first time in their history.Neither side were able to find the back of the net in normal time, but in the second half of extra time the deadlock was eventually broken by Carlos Mendes Gomes’ penalty.The Spaniard sent goalkeeper Tom King the wrong way after referee Bob...Full Story »

Brentford made it 10th time lucky as they beat 10-man Swansea 2-0 in the Championship play-off final to reach the Premier League for the first time.Goals from Ivan Toney and Emiliano Marcondes saw the Bees finally break their play-off hoodoo after all nine of their previous attempts had ended in failure.It was swift redemption for Thomas Frank’s side, back at Wembley Stadium just nine mont...Full Story »

Lille have ended Paris Saint-Germain's dominance to win the Ligue 1 title after beating Angers 2-1 on Sunday. Les Dogues become French champions for the fifth time in their history -- their last title came in 2011, when Eden Hazard was part of the squad. The club also won the league in 1933, 1946 and 1954. PSG have failed to win the title for the first time since 2017, when Kylian Mbappe led M...Full Story »

Lincoln boss Michael Appleton delivered a half-time rocket to his players to inspire their Sky Bet League One play-off semi-final fightback at Sunderland.The Imps saw their 2-0 first-leg lead evaporate at the Stadium of Light on Saturday before scraping their way back into the game to secure a 3-2 aggregate victory which booked them a trip to Wembley to face Blackpool next Sunday.Appleton told S...Full Story »

Swansea boss Steve Cooper warned it was “only half-time” after his side took a slender 1-0 lead in their Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final against Barnsley.Andre Ayew’s excellent curling finish six minutes before half-time proved decisive and was a rare moment of quality in a fast and furious first leg at Oakwell.Fans returned to the stadium for the first time since Marc...Full Story »

Youri Tielemans’ thunderbolt strike sealed Leicester’s maiden FA Cup triumph with a gritty 1-0 win over Chelsea at Wembley.The Belgium midfielder rifled an unstoppable effort into the top corner from 25 yards, as Brendan Rodgers’ Foxes put another genuine stamp on years of recent quality.Former Leicester full-back Ben Chilwell saw a last-gasp Chelsea effort ruled out for offsid...Full Story »

Interim boss John Kennedy believes Celtic may have come to the end of an era after they ended a dismal season with a goalless draw against Hibernian at Easter Road.The Parkhead club’s bid to win a 10th successive Premiership title was ended by Old Firm rivals Rangers and they ultimately finished the campaign 25 points behind the new champions, who went all 38 league games unbeaten.Saturday...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp was delighted to end his wait for an Old Trafford win just when Liverpool needed it most, with victory in the rearranged match against Manchester United giving their top-four hopes a timely boost.The reigning Premier League champions would have seen their attempts to qualify for next season’s Champions League seriously damaged had they lost on Thursday.Bruno Fernandes’ d...Full Story »

Doncaster will bid an emotional farewell to James Coppinger in their final Sky Bet League One fixture of the season against Peterborough.The 40-year-old, who recently returned as a substitute following illness, is to end his playing career after making more than 600 appearances in 17 years for Rovers, though he is in talks to stay at the club in a new role.Fejiri Okenabirhie is a doubt after suf...Full Story »