Port Vale are still waiting for their first league win after they were held to a goalless draw by unbeaten Carlisle.The game began in frantic fashion as United’s George Tanner stung the palms of Lucas Covolan, before Nathan Smith rattled the bar with an overhead kick at the other end.Devante Rodney should have done better with a header for the hosts, in a first period that was littered wit...Full Story »

Swansea and Sheffield United shared the points from a goalless draw in the Sky Bet Championship as the Blades frustrated the hosts in Wales.United – relegated from the Premier League last season – had to make do with rare moments of joy on the counter as Swansea dominated the ball.But Russell Martin’s men could not match their neat and tidy possession with a cutting edge as Bla...Full Story »

Robbie Stockdale was disappointed not to mark his home debut as Rochdale manager with a win after his side played out a goalless League Two draw against Scunthorpe.Stockdale took over at Dale after Brian Barry-Murphy walked out to join Manchester City’s coaching team three days into pre-season training.He has drafted in eight new players and lost key men Ollie Rathbone and Steven Humphrys ...Full Story »

Rochdale and Scunthorpe lacked the sharpness up front to break the deadlock as they recorded a goalless League Two draw at the Crown Oil Arena.Two sides who lost their opening games last weekend at least had the consolation of getting their first point on the board.The home side had the better chances of the first half as Jake Beesley’s turn and shoot was kept out by Rory Watson, while a d...Full Story »

The Bianconeri boss says the Portuguese superstar is in "good condition" and expects the Argentine forward to be back to training on Tuesday Massimiliano Allegri has delivered an optimistic update on Cristiano Ronaldo and Paulo Dybala ahead of the 2021-22 campaign, with the Juventus manager expecting his two star forwards to step up their pre-season preparations against Atalanta on Saturday. ...Full Story »

Neither Charlton nor Sheffield Wednesday could give their raucous respective following a goal as their Sky Bet League One curtain-raiser finished 0-0 at The Valley.The electric atmosphere of more than 17,000 fans between both the home and away stands amplified a tense and scrappy first half, with fans allowed back into stadiums once more.The biggest event of the opening 45 minutes was an unfortu...Full Story »

Exeter and Bradford fought out an entertaining goalless draw as Sky Bet League Two kicked off at St James Park.In a surprisingly open start, Lee Angol crossed for the Bantams, but Andy Cook was unable to convert, while Matt Jay volleyed over from the edge of the penalty box for Exeter.Bradford began to get on top and create the better chances and Exeter’s debutant goalkeeper Cameron Dawson...Full Story »

The day that Barcelona fans wished would never arrive has come - Lionel Messi has left the Catalan club and will find a new home for the 2021/22 season. With clubs now set to battle for the Argentine's signature, Cristiano Ronaldo's wish has come true. "I'd like him to come to Italy one day," Cristiano Ronaldo said during the 2020/21 season. "I hope he accepts the challenge of leaving his co...Full Story »

Some Chelsea fans on Twitter have hailed youngster Dujon Sterling, who appears to be the perfect alternative to Achraf Hakimi. Sterling made an impression last time out for Chelsea against Bournemouth. With that fixture being the first televised friendly of the Blues’ pre-season, it was the first look that the supporters had of the 21-year-old in action. Thomas Tuchel gave him the nod ...Full Story »

Dundee boss James McPake expressed his pride in his players after they salvaged a 2-2 draw against St Mirren at Dens Park.The Buddies twice took the lead through Eamonn Brophy and Jamie McGrath, but both times they were pegged back thanks to a Joe Shaughnessy own goal and a strike from substitute Jason Cummings.The newly promoted home side finished the game with 10 men after Max Anderson receive...Full Story »

Returning Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri said he expects "more responsibility" from Cristiano Ronaldo. Allegri returned to Juve two years after leaving his position, having been succeeded first by Maurizio Sarri and then Andrea Pirlo. Since Allegri's departure in 2019, experienced players such as Gianluigi Buffon and Andrea Barzagli have moved on, and the ex-AC Milan boss is looking a...Full Story »

The Italian manager is back with the club he led to Serie A glory, having confirmed he rejected overtures from Santiago BernabeuMax Allegri has confirmed he turned down the chance to manage Real Madrid in order to have a second spell in charge of Juventus, saying he is looking forward to the "amusing" challenge of restoring the Turin giants to the top of Serie A. Allegri was unveiled as Juven...Full Story »

Everton stars reportedly want their teammate named Everton footballers reportedly want their teammate, who has been arrested over alleged child sex offences, to be named. Police have confirmed that a man was quizzed by police following his arrest last week. The Premier League club then put out a statement confirming they had suspended one of their players. A statement read: "Everton can conf...Full Story »

Newcastle United are being linked with a move for an out of favour Chelsea star this summer. Steve Bruce is looking to strengthen his side ahead of the new season having secured Premier League football for another season. But they will once again be working on a budget, and it seems a move for Arsenal star Joe Willock, who was excellent on loan last season, is getting more and more unlikely ...Full Story »

Everton star Fabian Delph is reportedly unhappy after he faced accusations on social media this week after a Toffees player was suspended HALEWOOD, ENGLAND - JULY 05: Fabian Delph of Everton arrives for pre-season training at USM Finch Farm on July 05, 2021 in Halewood, England. (Photo by Emma Simpson - Everton FC/Everton FC via Getty Images) (Image: GETTY) Everton star Fabian Delph is said to...Full Story »

Germany's Olympic team walked off the pitch during a test game against Honduras after Jordan Torunarigha was allegedly racially abused. The news was confirmed by the Germany team's Twitter account in a tweet that read: "The game has ended 5 minutes early with the score at 1-1. The Germany players left the pitch after Jordan Torunarigha was racially abused." The Honduras Football Federation s...Full Story »

And it has also been claimed he has already spoken to the Turin side’s newly-appointed coach Max Allegri. Mauro Icardi could be set for a summer move to Juventus Credit: Reuters PSG have invested heavily in their squad this summer as they continue to chase the so far elusive Champions League crown. Italy’s Euro 2020 hero Gianluigi Donnarumma is the latest arrival from AC Milan and...Full Story »

SOL CAMPBELL confronted a coward who called him a 'Judas c***' in Rome before England's win over Ukraine. The spineless yob was filming the former Arsenal and Tottenham centre-back as he left a restaurant on Saturday lunch time and also yelled: "Jelly and ice cream when you go." Sol Campbell was abused by a cowardly stranger in a restaurant in Rome on Saturday lunch time Former England defend...Full Story »

France boss Didier Deschamps insists he has “faith” that Karim Benzema will break his goal duck soon at Euro 2020.The striker has not found the back of the net since returning to the squad following a long international exile.Benzema scored 30 goals for Real Madrid last season but after four matches for France without a goal, some are starting to question whether Deschamps’ dec...Full Story »

Barcelona have finally completed the Bosman signing of Memphis Depay, with the Dutch forward signing a contract until the end of the 2022/23 season, yet the Dutchman has previously explained why he prefers not to be addressed by his surname. Memphis has his more well-known moniker on the back of his shirt and this dates back to a decision he took in 2012, to reject any links with his birth-fa...Full Story »