Hibernian set to give Nisbet pay riseHibernian plan to increase the wages of Scottish star Kevin Nisbet as a reward for his strong play, writes the Daily Record. He led the side with 18 goals last year and participated at Euro 2020. Crotone interested in Pumas starItalian second-division Crotone want to make a move for Pumas star Nicolas Freire, according to Liga MX reporter Brian Sales. Th...Full Story »

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has agreed a contract extension which runs until the end of Euro 2024. The 57-year-old's initial contract was due to expire at the end of the current World Cup cycle. He guided Scotland to the Euro 2020 finals - their first appearance at a major tournament since 1998 - and they drew 0-0 with England at Wembley, but failed to progress due to group stages losse...Full Story »

Chelsea and Tottenham are battling over the signature of Porto forward Luis Fernando Diaz. The Colombian has impressed in Portugal since joining in 2019 from Junior for seven million euros, scoring 14 times in 62 games. As a result of his good displays for Porto, the Portuguese giants would be looking to bring in around 35m euros for the 23-year-old. MaisFutebol report that Chelsea and Tott...Full Story »

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has signed a new long-term contract extension at Anfield, the club announced on Tuesday. The Scotland international is yet to appear for Liverpool this season as he looks to recover from an ankle injury he sustained during preseason. Robertson is the latest Liverpool player to sign a new long-term extension, with goalkeeper Alisson Becker, defenders Virgil V...Full Story »

Portuguese megastar Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly pushing for a move to Manchester City this summer. Ronaldo has one year left on his Juventus contract, but reports suggested he's looking to leave the Old Lady before the transfer deadline. City have emerged as a potential destination, alongside PSG, Manchester United, and Real Madrid. However, Pep Guardiola's side are in need of the striker...Full Story »

Gotham FC near coaching decision GOTHAM FC UPDATE: We’re in final stages of hiring a new head & assistant coach & expect to make an announcement very soon. After speaking w/ players & Coach Coombe, we’ve decided it’s in everyone’s best interest for Freya to leave the team after our Aug 29 match vs Orlando Pride.— Yael Averbuch West (@Yael_Averbuch...Full Story »

Sunderland boss Lee Johnson was thrilled to see Aiden O’Brien take the limelight after his hat-trick fired his side to a dramatic 3-2 win at Blackpool in the Carabao Cup.The 27-year-old Republic of Ireland international completed a first hat-trick since 2015 in stoppage time to send the Sky Bet League One Black Cats into the third round at the expense of their Championship opponents, earni...Full Story »

Jake Beesley and Danny Cashman netted second-half goals as Rochdale knocked League One Shrewsbury out of the Carabao Cup second round.Beesley opened the scoring from the spot in 68th minute after Matthew Pennington’s dismissal and Cashman wrapped up victory for the League Two side nine minutes later.Ethan Ebanks-Landell went close for the hosts with an early header, before Abraham Odoh twi...Full Story »

Brighton booked their place in the third round of the Carabao Cup with a 2-0 win at Cardiff.Jakub Moder and Andi Zeqiri scored their maiden goals for the Seagulls as Graham Potter’s faith in youth was wonderfully rewarded.Potter made 11 changes from the side which beat Watford 2-0 in the Premier League on Saturday, with every outfield player aged 23 or under.While Brighton boasted an avera...Full Story »

Aiden O’Brien’s first hat-trick since September 2015 saw Sunderland stun Championship Blackpool 3-2 and book a place in the third round of the Carabao Cup.Shayne Lavery opened the scoring for Blackpool before O’Brien did the damage for the League One visitors at Bloomfield Road.Josh Bowler seemingly sent the game to penalties before O’Brien’s dramatic winner in adde...Full Story »

Andros Townsend fired Everton into the Carabao Cup third round after they overcame the straight red card shown to Moise Kean to claim a 2-1 victory over Huddersfield at the John Smith’s Stadium.An Everton side featuring nine changes from the side that were held to a 2-2 draw at Leeds at the weekend looked to be up against it when Alex Iwobi’s goal was cancelled out by Tom Lees before...Full Story »

Newcastle are still without goalkeepers Martin Dubravka and Karl Darlow for the visit of Premier League rivals Burnley in the second round of the Carabao Cup.Dubravka (foot) and Darlow (coronavirus) are both likely to remain sidelined for a number of weeks yet, meaning Freddie Woodman could continue in goal.Midfielders Jonjo Shelvey (calf) and Isaac Hayden (knee) are both out.Manager Steve Bruce...Full Story »

After the unfortunate images that were seen during Sunday's meeting between Nice and Marseille, another act of a fan has brought shame on French football A Marseille fan was recorded going into an electronics shirt wearing an anti-Leo Messi shirt, due to his recent move to rivals Paris Saint-Germain, and proceeded to destroy several TVs on display. The Marseille shirt stated 'F*ck Messi' on ...Full Story »

THREE Lions ace Jack Grealish celebrated scoring his first goal for new club Manchester City by teaming up with Love Island star Ellie Brown. Jack, 25, and Ellie, 23, were seen chatting at a party in Manchester and later went clubbing together. Jack and Love Island star Ellie partied together in ManchesterCredit: AaronParfitt The previous day, the £100million midfielder had bagged a goal...Full Story »

A Playboy model planned to "pose naked" with the handkerchief that Lionel Messi used at his farewell Barcelona press conference after submitting an audacious bid for the item. Messi's legendary spell at Barcelona came to a shock end in the summer after the Spanish club were unable to sign him to a new contract. The 34-year-old Argentine superstar was prepared to slash his salary in half to sig...Full Story »

AC Milan chief Paolo Maldini is delighted with the state of the squad. Ahead of victory at Sampdoria, Maldini says Milan enter the season with an improved team. "We start from last year's base, so I would say so," Maldini said. "In tonight's line-up, there are five key players missing compared to last year, but I would like to say that the team is stronger. "We must finish some things on th...Full Story »

Manchester United are reportedly now pushing hard to sign Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund. Haaland, who is probably the most coveted player in world football at current, has been linked to every top club on the planet. Chelsea were the side thought to be most keenly following developments surrounding his future this summer, but in the absence of any development at all, the Blues signed...Full Story »

Cunha expected to join Atletico Madrid Atletico Madrid are now closing on Matheus Cunha with Hertha Berlin after three days negotiations, also with many clubs trying to hijack the deal. Deal at final stages and set to be completed. ⚪️🔴 #Atleti #transfersPaperworks to be prepared in the next hours. Here we go soon. https://t.co/2cg9qCRSOz— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 23...Full Story »

Michail Antonio’s two late goals fired the striker into the West Ham record books and the Hammers to the top of the Premier League.Antonio’s quickfire double wrapped up a 4-1 victory over 10-man Leicester at a raucous London Stadium.His first saw him overtake Paolo Di Canio as West Ham’s top Premier League goalscorer, and he celebrated in hilarious fashion by kissing a life-siz...Full Story »

Shrewsbury captain Ethan Ebanks-Landell is in contention to start their Carabao Cup tie against Rochdale.The 28-year-old defender was unavailable after testing positive for Covid-19 but may return after being an unused substitute in Saturday’s 3-0 loss at home to Plymouth.Khanya Leshabela came off the bench to make his debut at the weekend and is in contention to make his first start for t...Full Story »