Mansfield extended their remarkable start to the season to 19 games unbeaten in all competitions after a 2-1 League Two home win over Walsall.The home side went ahead after 16 minutes. A combination of goalkeeper Owen Evans and the crossbar kept out Aden Flint’s first header from a George Maris corner.In the scramble that followed, Davis Keillor-Dunn had a shot blocked before Flint fired t...Full Story »

MK Dons made it back-to-back wins as they defeated Swindon 3-2 in League Two at Stadium MK.Max Dean’s goal had the Dons ahead at half-time but substitute Jake Young equalised after the break.Warren O’Hora and George McEachran’s own goal saw the hosts take the points, although Frazer Blake-Tracy’s last-minute reply meant they had to survive a late scare.Swindon were lookin...Full Story »

Rochdale survived a late onslaught to claim a 3-2 National League victory at Hartlepool – their first win in seven games.They opened the scoring after two minutes when a ball over the top from goalkeeper Louie Moulden picked out Cian Hayes and he finished neatly past Joel Dixon.The visitors’ second goal was as simple as the first with a ball forward flicked on by the head of Kairo Mi...Full Story »

Edinburgh City claimed their first win of the Scottish League One season as they edged to a 3-2 victory over fellow strugglers Annan Athletic.Robert Mahon put the capital club ahead in the seventh minute with a left-foot finish but Tommy Goss levelled from the spot after being upended in the area by Scott Mercer on the half hour.Robbie Leitch restored Edinburgh’s lead on the stroke of half...Full Story »

Celtic were held to a goalless draw at Easter Road as Hibernian survived some sustained late pressure.There had been few clear-cut chances heading into the final quarter although David Marshall saved brilliantly from Celtic attacker Daizen Maeda and Martin Boyle missed a glorious opportunity for Hibs.Celtic sparked into life after making a series of attacking substitutions. Mikey Johnston f...Full Story »

MAURICIO POCHETTINO has slammed the Premier League for scheduling a Chelsea fixture on Christmas Eve. That’s because it’s ruined his wedding anniversary, leaving him in the doghouse with his wife. Mauricio Pochettino is in the doghouse with wife Karina due to Chelsea's Christmas Eve game Credit: Getty - Contributor Chelsea were left stunned when league chiefs announced they would ...Full Story »

Ange Postecoglou was pleased Premier League leaders Tottenham passed their latest exam with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Crystal Palace and was in no mood to stop fans dreaming of a title challenge.Spurs moved five points clear at the summit after they recovered from a sluggish first half at Selhurst Park to score twice in 13 second-half minutes.An own-goal from Joel Ward broke the deadlock in the 5...Full Story »

Premier League leaders Tottenham recovered from a sluggish first half to win 2-1 at Crystal Palace and extend their lead at the summit to five points.Ange Postecoglou’s side found life tough at Selhurst Park initially, but moved through the gears in the second period and went ahead when Joel Ward put through his own net in the 53rd minute following James Maddison’s centre.Captain Son...Full Story »

Lauren Hemp’s first-half strike was all it took for England to secure a vital 1-0 Nations League group-stage victory over Belgium in front of 28,321 at Leicester’s King Power Stadium.Belgium had entered the contest as Group A1 leaders but by the final whistle they had been knocked off the top spot by the Netherlands, while the Lionesses moved up to second place.The first of two Octob...Full Story »

The 26-year-old centre-back, who was born in France, came through the ranks with Brest in Ligue 2 before he was snapped up by the Spaniards. Real Sociedad's Robin Le Normand is being chased by Man Utd and Liverpool He made the move to Real Sociedad in 2016 and helped them to Copa del Rey success three years later. Last season he helped the club to a fourth place finish in LaLiga and his displ...Full Story »

Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has said he would rather play in MLS than in the Saudi Pro League if offered the "same conditions". Osimhen, 24, had a lucrative offer from Saudi side Al Hilal this summer that was reportedly rejected by Napoli. "I am happy at Napoli," Osimhen said in a Twitch interview with Emiliano Viviano and former Italy forward Mario Balotelli. "People don't know how difficu...Full Story »

Brighton enjoyed a comprehensive first victory in Europe as a goal in either half from Joao Pedro and Ansu Fati eased them to a 2-0 win against Ajax at the Amex Stadium.It took until the final minutes of a first half that Brighton had dominated for the breakthrough to arrive, Pedro tapping home on the rebound, as Ajax – second-bottom of the Eredivisie – did little more than look to p...Full Story »

Liverpool seized control of Europa League Group E as they breezed to a 5-1 win over Toulouse at Anfield to go five points clear after three games.Diogo Jota continued his love affair with Europe’s second competition, scoring his eighth goal in seven appearances, and although Thijs Dallinga levelled for the visitors, Wataru Endo got off the mark in Liverpool colours and Darwin Nunez added a...Full Story »

The football presenter was in position to cover the Champions League fixture between Napoli and Union Berlin. Marialuisa is a football presenterShe works for Italian outlet SportmediasetMarialuisa shared the snaps on her Instagram account The Italian giants travelled to Germany to take on the Bundesliga side and won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Giacomo Raspadori. However, fans were more interest...Full Story »

The academy graduate, who scored a crucial second goal, could be the next game-changing talent for Xavi's side Fermin Lopez was crucial in Barcelona's first, and scored a wonderful second, as the Blaugrana saw off Shakhtar Donetsk to maintain their perfect record in the Champions League. Xavi's side took a 2-0 lead, but conceded in the second half to make for a nervy finish to a 2-1 victory. ...Full Story »

Celtic twice lost a lead as they gained their first Champions League point in a 2-2 home draw with 10-man Atletico Madrid.Kyogo Furuhashi got Celtic off to a flying start with his second goal in two Champions League games and Luis Palma quickly restored Celtic’s lead after Antoine Griezmann scored following his own saved penalty.Celtic were deservedly on course for a first Champions League...Full Story »

Felix Nmecha dented Newcastle’s Champions League charge as Borussia Dortmund kick-started their Group F campaign with a 1-0 victory on Tyneside.The Germany midfielder’s 45th-minute strike clinched victory at a rain-soaked St James’ Park on a night when three more points for Eddie Howe’s men, who twice hit the crossbar late on, would have left them with one foot in the las...Full Story »

Gabriel Jesus continued his love affair with the Champions League with a fine goal and assist as he led Arsenal to victory over Sevilla.The Brazil forward may not boast the most prolific strike record but he has now scored an impressive 23 goals in 41 appearances in Europe’s elite club competition and he was the difference here as the Gunners won 2-1.A piece of magic from Jesus set up comp...Full Story »

Corey Whitely’s stoppage-time strike lifted Bromley up to third place in the National League with a 2-1 win over Dorking at Hayes Lane.The hosts were stunned when their struggling visitors snatched a fifth-minute lead when Tom Blair slotted the opener past Grant Smith.But Deji Elerewe delighted the home fans in the 15th minute when he headed his first goal since returning to the club on lo...Full Story »

FRANK LEBOEUF'S glamorous daughter Jade stripped down to her lingerie as she reminded fans to drink water in her latest Instagram post. Jade, 32, posed in a red lace set as she swigged from a bottle of water. Jade offered a timely reminder to fans to drink more water Credit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf The reality star is no stranger to revealing outfits on her Instagram page Credit: Instagram @j...Full Story »