Ruben Rodrigues’ penalty proved the difference as National League leaders Notts County won 2-1 at relegation battling Torquay.County took the lead in the 34th minute with a quick counter-attack, finished off when Macauley Langstaff took a touch to control Connell Rawlinson’s pass before rifling a shot home.Torquay went in level at half-time as Tom Lapslie controlled inside the box be...Full Story »

Ruben Rodrigues scored two penalties as Notts County came from a goal down to beat Solihull 2-1 and move three points clear at the top of the Vanarama National League.Solihull took the lead midway through the first period as the hosts won the ball back high up the pitch, with Andrew Dallas putting it on a plate for Callum Maycock to roll home.County had an opportunity to pull level when Cedwyn S...Full Story »

Liverpool are eyeing a bargain move for long-time target Ruben Neves. That's according to reports that suggest the Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder – who has just 18 months left on his current deal – is top of Jurgen Klopp's wishlist, despite the German suggesting that the Reds have spent the entirety of their January budget on Cody Gakpo. "It's just not that easy, we cannot s...Full Story »

Liverpool are ready to bid for Wolves captain Ruben Neves. The 25-year-old has 18 months to run on his contract and has hinted previously that he is unlikely to sign a new one. Jurgen Klopp has previously claimed his side's budget for the window has been used up after signing Cody Gakpo, but his plans may change amid interest in Neves from Newcastle. The Mirror says Liverpool are 'weighing ...Full Story »

Wolves will be without suspended pair Diego Costa and Nelson Semedo for their home Carabao Cup tie against Leeds.Costa serves the second game of a three-match ban and Semedo starts his three-game suspension after his red card in Saturday’s defeat to Brighton.Matheus Nunes (shoulder) and Toti Gomes could return to contention, while Raul Jimenez (groin), Pedro Neto (ankle) and Sasa Kalajdzic...Full Story »

Southampton are expected to utilise their squad for the Carabao Cup tie against Sheffield Wednesday.First-team coach Ruben Selles has been put in interim charge after the departure of manager Ralph Hasenhuttl, and is likely to hand full-back Lewis Payne and striker Dominic Ballard another chance to impress.Defender Juan Larios will be assessed after he was forced off during the first half of the...Full Story »

Barcelona are rethinking a move for Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves. The Catalan club were keen to loan the Portuguese star in January, with a €50million (£43m) obligatory clause to buy at the end of the season. The plan was part of a long-term strategy to replace 34-year-old defensive midfielder Sergio Busquets, but it is believed the Spanish giants are now holding back on the deal...Full Story »

The former Portugal midfielder, 37, is one of Europe’s most promising young bosses and has previously interested Chelsea and Manchester United. Aston Villa want talks with Ruben Amorim about becoming Steven Gerrard’s successor Credit: AFP But Villa may have to pay a huge £20million release clause to get Amorim — which was too high for Wolves earlier this month. Villa, w...Full Story »

Wolves will welcome back captain Ruben Neves from suspension to face Nottingham Forest.Defender Nathan Collins remains banned after his red card against Manchester City last month but Boubacar Traore is expected to be available following illness.Sasa Kalajdzic (knee), Pedro Neto (ankle), Chiquinho (knee) and Raul Jimenez (groin) remain out with interim boss Steve Davis hopeful Diego Costa will h...Full Story »

Ruben Neves has revealed that he planned to leave Wolves at the end of last season. The Portugal international has remained a Wolves player this summer despite reported interest from Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal. Neves has two years remaining on his contract at Wolves but admits he believed he would depart the club this summer. A move has yet to materialise, with the interested club...Full Story »

Wolves boss Bruno Lage is expected to recall Ruben Neves and Goncalo Guedes for the visit of Newcastle.Raul Jimenez and Adama Traore are pushing for their first Premier League starts of the season after scoring in the 2-1 Carabao Cup win over Preston.Chiquinho remains out as he continues to recover from a long-term knee injury.Newcastle boss Eddie Howe could include new record signing Alexander ...Full Story »

Ruben Dias' new squeeze is cabaret dancer Ginevra Festa Manchester City superstar Ruben Dias has a new squeeze - an exotic cabaret dancer named Ginevra Festa. The two were spotted snogging on a boat off the coast of the Balearic Islands in Spain, with Dias splitting up with his popstar girlfriend less than a year ago. The 25-year-old Portuguese defender was also seen walking hand-in-hand with...Full Story »

N'Golo Kante and Ruben Loftus-Cheek will not travel with Chelsea for their preseason tour of the United States due to their Covid vaccination status. Entry rules for the U.S. say that all visitors over 18, barring American citizens and other limited exceptions, must be double vaccinated against the virus. The club confirmed the news when announcing a 29-man squad of players that will face Cl...Full Story »

Ruben Neves has admitted he could leave Wolves this summer, amid interest from Manchester United and Arsenal. Manchester United and Arsenal are both interested in signing Neves this summer, according to Sky Sports, and the Portuguese midfielder has hinted he could be on his way out in the next few months. Speaking after his side’s defeat to Liverpool, Neves was questioned on his future, ...Full Story »

Boss Bruno Lage insists Wolves are singing from the same hymn sheet with their desire to keep Ruben Neves.Fans serenaded the midfielder as they chanted for him to stay amid links to Arsenal and Manchester United during Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Norwich.Rayan Ait-Nouri’s first goal since October 2020 cancelled out Teemu Pukki’s opener.The draw officially ended Wolves’ slim ho...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has confirmed Ruben Dias, John Stones and Kyle Walker will play no further part in a title run-in he feels “everyone in this country” wants Liverpool to win.The triple injury blow has taken the gloss off what was otherwise a “perfect afternoon” for City as they thrashed Newcastle 5-0 on Sunday to move three points clear at the top of the...Full Story »

Ruben Rodrigues edged Notts County closer to a Vanarama National League play-off place by scoring the only goal at Meadow Lane to sink already-relegated Dover 1-0.Portuguese striker Rodrigues’ 18th league goal of the season – his 20th in all competitions – kept Notts in fifth place, six points above eighth-placed Dagenham with two games to play.Rodrigues had gone agonisingly cl...Full Story »

None of Wolves’ injured players are fit enough to return for the visit of Brighton.Midfielder Ruben Neves has returned to training this week but is not deemed to be fit enough for the weekend.Winger Daniel Podence (foot) and defender Max Kilman (ankle) also continue to miss out.Brighton are boosted by the return of Yves Bissouma from suspension for the trip to the midlands.Jeremy Sarmiento...Full Story »

ITV cut away from the FA Cup semi-final for 16 seconds as The Lion King appeared on viewers' screens Football fans had to do a double-take as ITV cut to a scene from Lion King midway through the FA Cup semi-final between Chelsea and Crystal Palace. ITV cameras switched from live coverage of the Wembley tie to the 1994 animated favourite seconds after Ruben Loftus-Cheek had given the Blues the ...Full Story »

Ruben Loftus-Cheek capped his impressive comeback with a first Chelsea goal since May 2019 as the Blues defeated Crystal Palace 2-0 to reach their third successive FA Cup final.Loftus-Cheek’s thunderbolt finish dragged the Blues out of a sluggish performance and into a 16th FA Cup final, with Mason Mount’s angled effort sealing the deal.England midfielder Loftus-Cheek spent the 2017-...Full Story »