Mansfield boss Nigel Clough hailed the “incredible” achievement of reaching the League Two play-off final after his side’s 3-1 aggregate win over Northampton.The Stags carried a 2-1 lead from the first leg and then built on that when Stephen McLaughlin fired home 31 minutes into Wednesday’s return game at Sixfields.A gritty and determined defensive effort then saw off hea...Full Story »

Rangers faltered at their final Europa League hurdle with a cruel 5-4 penalty shootout defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt in Seville.Joe Aribo had the Gers fans in raptures in the searing heat of the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium when he opened the scoring in the 57th minute.However, Colombia forward Rafael Borre levelled in the 68th minute to give the game 30 added minutes where Frankfurt goalkeeper...Full Story »

Relegation-threatened Everton have centre-back Michael Keane and midfielder Donny van de Beek available for their crucial final home match of the season against Crystal Palace.Manager Frank Lampard is also hopeful defender Ben Godfrey, who has been out for a month with a thigh problem, could also rejoin the squad.Centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite and striker Salomon Rondon are suspended while Lampa...Full Story »

Kai Havertz faces a late fitness test ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Leicester at Stamford Bridge on Thursday.The Germany forward missed Saturday’s FA Cup final with a hamstring issue.Andreas Christensen could miss out again, having withdrawn himself from selection for the FA Cup final, with Timo Werner (hamstring), Mateo Kovacic (ankle) and Callum Hudson-Odoi (Achilles...Full Story »

CHELSEA are eyeing up Eintracht Frankfurt teenager Luka Hyrylainen. The Finland Under-19 defensive midfielder, 17, is being watched by a number of top European clubs. Luka Hyrylainen has one year left on his contract But Chelsea are hoping to pounce once he turns 18 in August and the sale of the Blues is completed and their transfer ban lifted. Hyrylainen has one year left on his contract wi...Full Story »

JACK GREALISH often ruffles a few feathers on the pitch - but he has proved he is a thoroughly good egg away from it. Manchester City's £100million man has repeatedly shown he is willing to go out of his way to support good causes. Sweet moment Jack Grealish is reunited with young fan at the Etihad Grealish made young Abbie's day with his gift The former Aston Villa star is renowned for...Full Story »

Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom revealed Billy Sharp required stitches after being “attacked” when Nottingham Forest fans spilled on to the pitch at the end of the Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final.The Blades captain was sidelined for this second leg because of injury and was stood on the touchline after Forest secured a dramatic 3-2 penalty shootout victory following...Full Story »

Brice Samba saved three penalties as Nottingham Forest reached the Sky Bet Championship play-off final courtesy of a nerve-shredding 3-2 shootout win over Sheffield United.The Blades had dragged themselves back into this semi-final despite losing the first leg 2-1 and trailing at the City Ground to Brennan Johnson’s opener as second-half goals from Morgan Gibbs-White and John Fleck took th...Full Story »

Liverpool ensured the Premier League title race will go to the final day of the season by coming from behind to beat Southampton 2-1 at St Mary’s.Joel Matip’s crucial second-half winner moved the Reds a single point behind leaders Manchester City to set up a tantalising finale on Sunday.Jurgen Klopp’s men knew they had to be victorious on the south coast to remain in contention...Full Story »

Goalkeeper Liam Roberts will return for Northampton in their Sky Bet League Two second-leg clash with Mansfield.The 27-year-old was sent off late in their last game of the season against Barrow and was suspended for their 2-1 first-leg defeat but will return for the deciding game on Wednesday.The Cobblers are still unsure about the fitness of forward duo Louis Appere and Josh Eppiah.Appere limpe...Full Story »

Jake Daniels has become the only current openly gay male professional footballer in Britain Blackpool star Jake Daniels has bravely come out in a TV interview, becoming the only current openly gay male professional footballer in Britain. Daniels, who only made his Blackpool debut earlier this month, made the announcement in an interview with Sky Sports, confirming he had the backing of his clu...Full Story »

A BUNGLING dad botched his son’s dream meeting with his footballing hero — when all he captured on camera was the pavement. Thomas Attwell, 41, was accidentally already recording with his phone pointing down when Chelsea star Ben Chilwell, 25, hugged his son Jack, ten, before Saturday’s FA Cup final. Dad Thomas Attwell accidentally botched his son’s meeting with his foo...Full Story »

The full-back's current deal expires at the end of June but he hopes to stay until December at least The love story between Barcelona and Dani Alves may continue beyond this season, GOAL understands. The Brazil full-back, who rejoined the club last November, signed a contract at Camp Nou that will expire in the summer. However, he has his heart set on playing at the Qatar 2022 World Cup lat...Full Story »

Huddersfield boss Carlos Corberan is convinced his players have “the right mentality” to seal promotion back to the Premier League after their play-off semi-final win against Luton.Jordan Rhodes’ solitary late goal clinched the Terriers a 1-0 second-leg victory at the John Smith’s Stadium and a 2-1 aggregate triumph.Huddersfield, relegated from the top flight in 2019, wil...Full Story »

JACK GREALISH showed off his new hairstyle after receiving a trim from football barber Ahmed AlsanawI. Alsanawl, also known as A Star Barbers, has cut hair for a number of high-profile stars including Eden Hazard, Reece James and Declan Rice. Jack Grealish showing off his slick new cut And he has now freshened up Grealish's hair with new blonde highlights - which have been a feature for the M...Full Story »

Erling Haaland was spotted in a nightclub in full Dortmund gear after their 2-1 win over Hertha Berlin on the final day of the season If you think Erling Haaland looks weird when he runs, just wait until you see him on the dancefloor! Manchester City's superstar-in-waiting was spotted partying with a bunch of young fans on a night out, mere hours after Borussia Dortmund's 2-1 win over Hertha B...Full Story »

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi insists the title is alive after victory against Cagliari. The Nerazzurri won 3-1 in Sardinia with a Lautaro Martinez brace and Matteo Darmian header, pushing every verdict down to the final round. Inter are two points behind leaders AC Milan going into the final game of the season. Inzaghi said, “It wasn't easy after Milan's win, but the team played r...Full Story »

MERSEYSIDE POLICE are investigating after Brentford stars Ivan Toney and Rico Henry revealed members of their families suffered vile racist abuse from Everton fans. It is not yet clear where or when the abuse took place, but Everton have already condemned the alleged abuse and revealed they are working with Merseyside Police to identify any individuals. Henry, who scored the winner in a thri...Full Story »

Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira admitted Wilfried Zaha is a “target” but has to “manage the situation” better following the 1-1 draw at Aston Villa.The contest saw Zaha react in animated fashion to some challenges made on him, including briefly squaring up to John McGinn and protesting to referee Chris Kavanagh.The Ivory Coast forward was taunted by Villa fans and at o...Full Story »

Chesterfield had their spot in the Vanarama National League play-offs confirmed after a 0-0 draw with Woking.The draw ensured the Spireites finished seventh in the league, while Woking finished in 15th.Chesterfield had a chance in the opening 20 minutes when James Kellermann had a chance, but David Longe-King did well to block the effort.They came close again with 10 minutes to go in the first h...Full Story »