Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes he can sign Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland next year. Since Mino Raiola opened the door to Erling Haaland leaving Borussia Dortmund in the coming months there have been a lot of rumours. Bayern Munich are one club who likely won't sign him as they have Robert Lewandowski. Real Madrid are interested in signing him and Kylian Mbappe, while Ba...Full Story »

Delighted Sutton boss Matt Gray wants his side to use the 1-0 win against Harrogate as a catalyst for a concerted promotion push.Donovan Wilson scored the only goal of the game as the U’s took full advantage of the Covid-19 surge to move third.Sutton goalkeeper Dean Bouzanis produced a string of fine saves to ensure all three points for the hosts at Gander Green Lane.And with three of thei...Full Story »

The newly expanded competition is set to begin in 2024 The likes of Brazil and Argentina are set to compete in the UEFA Nations League after UEFA vice-president Zbigniew Boniek confirmed South America's governing body CONMEBOL has reached an agreement with its European counterpart over joining the biennial competition. The Nations League, which began in 2018, is currently contested by UEFA&#...Full Story »

PREMIER LEAGUE clubs have been cancelling their Christmas parties. The majority of them were due to be held last week with the exception of the teams playing European football. Charlton Athletic stars enjoyed their Christmas party but Prem stars aren't getting oneCredit: Instagram Instead, Prem players are generally going out in groups of three and four. In the EFL, some clubs have carried o...Full Story »

Tranmere manager Micky Mellon could not hide his delight after watching his side seal a hard-earned 1-0 win at promotion rivals Exeter.Elliott Nevitt scored the only goal of the game on 17 minutes when he drilled home at the far post, while Callum McManaman was sent off in stoppage time for a shocking tackle on Exeter’s Kyle Taylor.But that could not take the gloss off a fine display from ...Full Story »

Michael Appleton believes Lincoln’s point at Cheltenham can be the start of an improved run for his side.They were within seconds of ending a five-game winless streak after Teddy Bishop’s strike in the first minute of stoppage time put them 2-1 up at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium.But Matty Blair nodded in an equaliser for Cheltenham four minutes later to ensure honours finished even.&ldquo...Full Story »

Satisfied Scunthorpe boss Keith Hill feels he can see improvement in his side and believes a win is not too far away after a 0-0 draw at Hartlepool.The Iron have only two victories to their name this season and Hill is winless in six games since taking charge.But this was a fourth draw in a row for Hill, who said: “I’m pleased with a clean sheet and how we are growing as a team &ndas...Full Story »

Hull head coach Grant McCann was “gutted” his side conceded a stoppage-time equaliser in the 2-2 draw at home to Bristol City.With the game evenly poised, George Honeyman’s 79th-minute goal looked to have sealed a fifth victory in six Sky Bet Championship games.But Matty James had other ideas with a late leveller from outside the penalty box.McCann said: “I’m a bit ...Full Story »

Bayern Munich's Thomas Muller said Barcelona can't cope with the intensity of Europe's top sides after the five-time Champions League winners crashed out of the group stages following a 3-0 defeat at the Allianz Arena. Muller opened the scoring, with Leroy Sane and Jamal Musiala also on target, to condemn Barca to a place in the Europa League in the New Year. It's the first time since 2003-0...Full Story »

Brentford will be without suspended forward Sergi Canos and striker Ivan Toney for the Premier League match against Watford.The versatile Canos, who has played at wing-back in the Premier League this season, sits out a one-game ban after receiving his fifth booking in Sunday’s draw at Leeds.Toney is still unavailable after missing out at Elland Road due to Covid-19, but defender Mads Bech ...Full Story »

The England international, 26, is a transfer target for the Red Devils who are desperate to bolster their midfield. Kalvin Phillips is ready to snub Man Utd for a move to Liverpool Credit: Getty Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool are also keen on the Leeds United midfielder, who was outstanding at Euro 2020 for the Three Lions. However, Phillips' loyalty towards his current employers has made him wary ...Full Story »

Carlo Ancelotti said Real Madrid's flying start to the season shows they can compete with Liverpool, Manchester City and Bayern Munich to win the Champions League. Madrid have won eight games in row in all competitions, a run of form that has left them eight points clear as LaLiga leaders in Spain and top of Champions League group D ahead of their match with Inter Milan at the Bernabeu on Tuesd...Full Story »

Manager Steven Gerrard demanded more of improving Aston Villa despite a 2-1 comeback win over Leicester.Ezri Konsa’s brace cancelled out Harvey Barnes’ opener as Villa moved up to 10th in the Premier League on Sunday.They have won three of Gerrard’s four games in charge since he replaced Dean Smith last month and the former Rangers boss expects them to continue to improve.Ϧ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola is expecting plenty more twists and turns in the title race as he hailed a “great victory” for Manchester City at Watford.Bernardo Silva scored twice in a 3-1 win that moved City to the top of the Premier League.They made the most of Chelsea’s defeat at West Ham earlier in the day with a seventh straight win in all competitions, climbing back above Liverpool who h...Full Story »

Millwall will again be without Ryan Leonard for the visit of Birmingham in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday and possibly for a long time beyond.Leonard could be out for up to three months and is set to see a specialist about his ankle injury.Arsenal loanee Daniel Ballard is also on a lengthy recovery from knee surgery.Connor Mahoney remains out with a hamstring injury.Birmingham could have G...Full Story »

Gateshead could have first-round match-winner Macaulay Langstaff back for Friday night’s FA Cup second-round clash with League One Charlton.The frontman, who secured the National League North side’s progression with a stoppage-time strike in a replay victory at Altrincham, has missed the last three games through injury.However, player-manager Mike Williamson has revealed Langstaff ha...Full Story »

Manchester United caretaker Michael Carrick says it's a "myth" that Cristiano Ronaldo can't play in a pressing team. Ronaldo's role at Old Trafford has been under scrutiny following the appointment of interim manager Ralf Rangnick, who has a reputation for coaching an intense, pressing style. Ronaldo statistics this season and last season at Juventus suggest he does not close down defenders ...Full Story »

Rafael Benitez can understand the frustration of Everton supporters but remains confident about turning around their poor form after defeat at Brentford extended their winless run to seven games.Bees striker Ivan Toney scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot in the 24th minute after Andros Townsend had caught Frank Onyeka with a high foot inside the area.The Toffees were poor duri...Full Story »

Grant McCann believes Hull’s upturn in form has come from his side taking their chances after the Tigers made it four wins on the bounce with a 2-1 victory over Millwall at the MKM Stadium.Hull opened the scoring midway through the first half when Jacob Greaves picked out the diving George Honeyman who headed the hosts in front.The visitors levelled on the stroke of half-time when Tom Brad...Full Story »

Duncan Watmore scored a brilliant double as Chris Wilder’s Middlesbrough era sparked into life with a 2-1 win at Huddersfield.Boro secured a first win under new manager Wilder by ending Huddersfield’s five-game unbeaten run at the John Smith’s Stadium.Watmore struck twice early in the first half to give the visitors a healthy advantage.And Wilder’s men were seldom under t...Full Story »