PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN could renew their interest in Marcus Rashford, according to reports. The Ligue 1 side are drawing up a list of replacements for Kylian Mbappe. Marcus Rashford is on PSG's radar Credit: Getty Reports in France suggest that the player has decided to join Real Madrid at the end of the season once his PSG contract expires. Los Blancos are supposedly confident they can get the...Full Story »

Mbappe opts for Madrid transfer Frenchman out of contract this summer Forward set for PSG summer exit WHAT HAPPENED?According to French publication Le Parisien, the 25-year-old has decided to join Madrid for the 2024-25 campaign. The French international is out of contract at the Paris outfit this summer and after repeatedly being linked with the Spanish giants, it appears Mbappe wants to...Full Story »

Franck Kessie scored the winning penalty as hosts Ivory Coast sent holders Senegal tumbling out of the Africa Cup of Nations, sparking wild celebrations in Yamoussoukro.Kessie, who had coolly dispatched an 86th-minute spot-kick past Edouard Mendy to earn a 1-1 draw and send the round-of-16 tie to extra time, delivered again with the crucial kick to seal a 5-4 shoot-out win after Moussa Niakhate ...Full Story »

Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek has completed a loan move to Eintracht Frankfurt, it was announced on Monday. The midfielder has joined the Bundesliga side until the end of the season. Frankfurt will pay United a minimal loan fee and cover the majority of Van de Beek's wages. There is also a buy option included in the agreement set at €11 million ($12.1m) plus €3m in...Full Story »

Brentford boss Thomas Frank told Nathan Collins he will never have a worse match after his horror show in the 4-1 defeat against the defender’s former club Wolves.Collins arguably had his best game for Wolves – but unfortunately the centre-half left Molineux to join Brentford in June.The Bees’ record signing endured a nightmare evening, handing Wanderers two goals with terrible...Full Story »

Eastleigh gave their National League play-off hopes a boost with a 2-1 win over Dorking.Ludwig Francillette opened the scoring for the Spitfires on the stroke of half-time when he headed home from Chris Maguire’s free-kick.Paul McCallum doubled the home side’s lead after 58 minutes when he converted from Aidan Barlow’s cross.Sebastian Bowerman pulled one back for Dorking with s...Full Story »

Craig Levein was delighted that resurgent St Johnstone were able to mark 16-year-old Fran Franczak’s first start with a 1-0 victory over Hibernian.The teenage midfielder became Saints’ youngest-ever player when he made his only previous appearance as a late sub away to the Hibees in September.Levein pitched Franczak in at wing-back for the visit of Nick Montgomery’s in-form sid...Full Story »

Manchester United have an agreement principle with Eintracht Frankfurt to loan Donny van de Beek, sources have told ESPN. Van de Beek is set to join the Bundesliga side until the end of the season. The deal cannot be completed until the January transfer window opens and until then the Netherlands midfielder will remain part of United's first team squad. There is a chance he might be needed aga...Full Story »

Aberdeen boss Barry Robson claimed his side should get more credit for their performances in Europe this season after a superb Europa Conference League victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.The Dons set up in a solid defensive shape and soaked up wave after wave of pressure before Luis ‘Duk’ Lopes combined with Shayden Morris and slid home the opening goal four minutes before half-time.Th...Full Story »

Aberdeen gave themselves a pre-Hampden boost by shocking Eintracht Frankfurt in a 2-0 victory at Pittodrie.Goals from Luis ‘Duk’ Lopes and Ester Sokler gave the Dons their first win in the Europa Conference League as they finished Group G in third place on six points.Duk slid in to score from close range just before the interval and Sokler sent a stunning lob past substitute keeper J...Full Story »

Ex-Aston Villa and Leicester City boss Dean Smith is set to be named new head coach of MLS side Charlotte FC. WHAT HAPPENED?The Telegraph reports that Smith is close to signing on with Charlotte as their new boss, with a deal to be wrapped up within the next week. GOAL originally reported that alongside Smith in candidacy was ex-Chelsea boss Frank Lampard, who knows the league well due to his...Full Story »

Ilary Blasi had been married to Francesco Totti for 17 years before the pair divorced The ex-wife of Roma legend Francesco Totti's has spoken publicly about the pair's bitter divorce for the first time. Ilary Blasi had been begun dating the 2006 World Cup winner in 2001 - the year he won the only Serie A title in his career - as the pair's popularity as a couple exploded in Italy. Having gotte...Full Story »

ALEX SCOTT was joined by Gareth Southgate, Frank Lampard and Oompa-Loompas in celebration for ICAP's annual charity day. The trading firm were celebrating its 31st annual charity day at its London headquarters today. Alex Scott starred alongside Gareth Southgate at ICAP's annual charity day Credit: PA The group posed with phones up to their ears Credit: PA Alex and co were seen posing for th...Full Story »

Olivier Giroud has hinted at retiring from international football after Euro 2024 as he labels it the "missing" trophy in his collection. WHAT HAPPENED?The forward was keeping a close eye on the Euro 2024 draw, which unfolded in Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie on Saturday, and saw France being drawn into Group D alongside Austria, the Netherlands, and the playoff winner A (among Poland, Wales...Full Story »

Kylian Mbappe completed his hat-trick against Gibraltar on Saturday in some style, with a lob from long range bringing up 300 career goals. WHAT HAPPENED?The France captain had already found the net twice as his side began an utter annihilation of their opponents - but he saved the best until last for his third strike. Spotting the goalkeeper off his line, Mbappe fired a shot mere yards from ...Full Story »

Thomas Frank admitted his five-year anniversary celebration meal will taste a lot better after Brentford’s 3-0 Premier League win over 10-man Burnley.The Bees had not won at home all season but goals from Yoane Wissa, Bryan Mbeumo and Saman Ghoddos left Frank toasting half a decade in charge in style.“It was very good performance, a completely well-deserved win,” said Frank.&ld...Full Story »

Thomas Frank celebrated five years in charge at Brentford with a much-needed 3-0 Premier League win over 10-man Burnley.But there was another VAR issue for Darren England to deal with after Neal Maupay had an early header ruled out.Goals from Yoane Wissa, Bryan Mbeumo and Saman Ghoddos secured a first home victory of the season for the Bees.But earlier Brentford striker Maupay saw a first-half g...Full Story »

Steve Clarke has told his Scotland players to “stop this run” of defeats next month after losing 4-1 to France in Lille.The Scots went into the friendly knowing they had qualified for the 2024 European Championships after Spain beat Norway at the weekend to ensure a top-two finish in Group A.Scotland had lost 2-0 to Spain last week on the back of a 3-1 loss to England at Hampden Park...Full Story »

Scotland gave France an early fright before suffering a chastening 4-1 loss to their classy hosts in Lille.The Scots went into the friendly knowing they had qualified for the 2024 European Championships at the weekend after Spain beat Norway to ensure Steve Clarke’s side a top-two finish in Group A.Clarke took the opportunity to utilise his squad, giving a debut to Liam Kelly among eight c...Full Story »

Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo both scored twice to help France and Portugal secure a spot at next year's European Championship with a perfect record in qualifying, with Belgium also clinching a berth in Germany on Friday. The three European powerhouses all needed a win to qualify for the tournament and their star strikers made sure they got them. Mbappé's two goals -- including a lo...Full Story »