Port Vale top scorer Ellis Harrison will miss the visit of Charlton.Harrison serves a one-game ban after a late booking against Oxford took him to five yellow cards for the season.Boss Darrell Clarke is set to make changes after that 4-0 defeat.Midfielder Ben Garrity is fit enough to start having come off the bench at the weekend.Charlton are without goalkeeper Jojo Wallacott.The 26-year-old Gha...Full Story »

George Thomson is available for Harrogate as they prepare to face Mansfield on Saturday.The midfielder has not featured since October after picking up a hamstring injury but boss Simon Weaver confirmed he is back in contention to play.The Sulphurites have no other new concerns heading into the fixture.Will Smith, Dior Angus, Stephen Dooley and Max Wright all remain out.Mansfield will make a late...Full Story »

Chelsea are confident of tying midfielder Mason Mount down to a new contract despite him rejecting a 7-year deal. Mount has been a key player for Chelsea since emerging through their famous Cobham academy. A loan spell with Derby County under Chelsea legend Frank Lampard and with Dutch club Vitesse allowed mount to gain valuable experience in a senior football environment, and it’s cert...Full Story »

Argentina and Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi suggested he could end his playing career soon, depending in part on family responsibilities. WHAT HAPPENED? Messi, who recently said that he doesn't think he'll play much longer, reiterated that his future in football is uncertain. WHAT THEY SAID: "I don't know, so many things happen," Messi told Universo Valdano when asked about when he m...Full Story »

Strict Muslim laws in Qatar mean that fans could be fined and even arrested for wearing revealing clothing during the World Cup, despite temperatures soaring to 35 degrees Female fans face fines and even jail time if they show too much skin in Qatar (Image: Getty Images) You know that thing where World Cup cameramen pan to sexy fans during matches? Well don't expect any of that in Qatar. Supp...Full Story »

Neymar has said he is confident of a ''very special'' World Cup with Brazil while snubbing England from his list of tournament favourites. WHAT HAPPENED? Speaking ahead of the Selecao's World Cup campaign in Qatar, Neymar has talked up their chances of a sixth global crown. The 30-year-old has also discussed who he thinks will be Brazil's main rivals, and his list does not include 2020 finali...Full Story »

The former Tottenham and England star took to social media to wish the stunning Dutch model a happy birthday. Dele Alli posted a gushing message on Instagram Credit: Instagram / @dele The former Spurs star stated dating Cindy Kimberly earlier this year Credit: Instagram / @dele Dele, 26, wished the stunning model happy birthday Credit: Instagram / @dele Dele and Cindy have been spotted toget...Full Story »

Chelsea were linked with a move for the AC Milan forward Rafael Leao at the start of the season and the Blues remain keen on signing him in the summer. According to a report from 90 Min, the Premier League giants are watching the 23-year-old Portuguese international closely and they are confident of luring him to Stamford Bridge in the near future. AC Milan are hoping to tie him down to a lo...Full Story »

Sevilla are interested in Barcelona striker Memphis Depay. Sport says Depay's future could lie at Sevilla, who have intensified the search for a No.9 to help heal their serious problems in front of goal. Monchi, Sevilla's sporting director, has already contacted the Dutchman's entourage to sound out the possible incorporation of the Barça frontman in the January window. Sevilla hopes t...Full Story »

Arsenal are working on a new deal for Gabriel Martinelli. The Brazilian's current contract expires at the end of the 2023/24 campaign. And transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has tweeted: "Arsenal are still working on Gabriel Martinelli's new contract. "Talks are ongoing as new deal for Brazilian star is considered one of the priorities. "Negotiations will continue as current deal includes an op...Full Story »

Oxford manager Karl Robinson was thrilled with his side’s performance against an in-form Woking side as the League One side won 2-1 on the road in the first round of the FA Cup.The match at the Kingfield Stadium was played out in heavy rain, but this did not reduce the quality that was on show as the hosts, who are fourth in the National League, pushed Robinson’s side all the way.An ...Full Story »

Scotland succumbed to their first defeat in five matches with a 2-1 friendly loss to Turkey in Diyarbakir.Defender Ozan Kabak headed in the opener for the home side five minutes before the break after earlier hitting the crossbar before attacker Cengiz Under doubled the lead with a confident finish four minutes after half-time.As the game looked to be slipping away from Steve Clarke’s...Full Story »

Agent Jorge Mendes has met with Newcastle United officials about Manchester United rebel Cristiano Ronaldo. United are ready to rip up Ronaldo's contract in January as a result and that would open up the door for a number of clubs to make a move. Newcastle have already shown interest in signing the Portuguese after speaking to agent Mendes last month, says the Daily Mail. But with Toon sitt...Full Story »

THE RONALDO household is getting into the festive spirit. The Manchester United ace's partner, Georgina Rodriguez, slipped into a green figure-hugging dress to show off their Christmas decorations. It could be Ronaldo and Co's last Christmas in ManchesterCredit: Instagram / Georginagio Cristiano Ronaldo is getting criticised from all angles following his sit-down interview with SunSport colum...Full Story »

GLAM World Cup fans risk being slapped with huge fines or even put behind bars if they flash their shoulders or midriffs in Qatar. The tournament promises to be like no other with strict laws governing Qatar that could come as a shock to visitors. A Russian fan dressed up for the World Cup in 2018Credit: Darren Fletcher - The Sun A fan blows a vuvuzela as she enjoys the atmosphere ahead of th...Full Story »

Paul Warne admitted that a stunning strike from on-loan Everton teenager Lewis Dobbin was the highlight of Derby’s 5-0 FA Cup replay triumph over Torquay.The 19-year-old attacker smashed a 20-yard volley into the roof of the Gulls net to make it 4-0 following Mark Ellis’ own goal and further efforts by William Osula and Liam Thompson.David McGoldrick went on to add a fifth but most i...Full Story »

National League North Curzon Ashton suffered penalty heartbreak as Cambridge progressed to the second round of the FA Cup with a 4-2 shoot-out win.The first round replay had ended 0-0 after extra time, as did the original tie, but penalty misses from Josh Hancock and Connor Dimaio proved decisive as League One Cambridge set up a tie with Grimsby.Cambridge dominated the first half, with Curzon ke...Full Story »

Bobby Wilkinson was beaming with pride despite seeing his Weymouth side lose 3-1 to AFC Wimbledon in their FA Cup first-round replay at the Cherry Red Records Stadium.There were 561 Terras fans that travelled to South London to support their National League South team and they were by far the better side during a goalless first half.However, Ayoub Assal found the back of the net and Ethan Chisle...Full Story »

A youthful Derby breezed into the FA Cup second round following a 5-0 replay victory over National League strugglers Torquay.Mark Ellis’ own goal, a William Osula effort – to add to the brace he bagged during initial contest in Devon – and Liam Thompson’s first-ever senior strike had the hosts firmly in the ascendancy at the break.A thumping Lewis Dobbin volley just past ...Full Story »

Gillingham avoided an FA Cup upset as Lewis Walker struck the winner in a hard-fought 1-0 first-round replay victory over National League North side AFC Fylde.The hosts’ passage into round two could have been made a lot more comfortable had Scott Kashket not missed a penalty after 10 minutes having been fouled by Fylde captain Alex Whitmore.Despite sitting 34 places below Gillingham in the...Full Story »