Gareth Southgate said the “big business starts now” after Marcus Rashford’s brace helped England reach the World Cup knockout phase with a comprehensive victory against Wales.The 104th meeting of the old rivals ended with last year’s European Championship runners-up wrapping up top spot in Group B on Tuesday evening at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.Rashford’s brilliant ...Full Story »

  PSG chief Luis Campos concedes Kylian Mbappe could yet be sold to Real Madrid. As he came off contract last season, Mbappe was expected to join Real, only to reject the move and sign a new three-year deal with PSG. But Mbappe is now being linked with a move away from Paris after clashing with teammates and management. And Campos told Radio Cope: "Do not confuse my business wit...Full Story »

  Bellingham joined Dortmund in 2020 from Birmingham and has since proven himself as one of the best young talents in world football. The 19-year-old has put on countless displays well beyond his years, including on several occasions in the Champions League. Bellingham is an excellent box-to-box option and would likely fit perfectly into most Premier League midfields. However, a...Full Story »

Bruno Fernandes says it does not matter who scored Portugal’s opener in a 2-0 victory over Uruguay that secured their place in the World Cup knockout phase.It initially looked as though Cristiano Ronaldo had drawn level with Portugal’s record World Cup goalscorer Eusebio when he rose to try and head in Fernandes’ 54th-minute cross.But replays showed that the Portugal captain, w...Full Story »

Bruno Fernandes scored both goals as Portugal booked their place in the World Cup knockout phase with a 2-0 victory over Uruguay at Lusail Stadium.It initially looked as though Cristiano Ronaldo had drawn level with Portugal’s record World Cup goalscorer Eusebio when he rose to try and head in Fernandes’ 54th-minute cross.But replays showed that the Portugal captain, who has scored e...Full Story »

Brazil boss Tite and injured superstar Neymar hailed Casemiro as the “best midfielder in the world” after seeing him fire his country through to the World Cup knockout stage.The Manchester United man’s 83rd-minute strike secured a 1-0 Group G win over Switzerland on Monday which means they are through with a game to spare, prompting Neymar to tweet after the game: “Casemi...Full Story »

Mohammed Salisu broke the deadlock in the Group H clash when a free-kick into the box landed perfectly for him to lash home and then Mohammed Kudus got on the end of a Jordan Ayew cross to nod in his team's second. Korea fought back in the second half as Cho Gue-sung headed in twice in the space of three minutes, but Kudus popped up with the vital winner in the 68th minute. Despite his team's...Full Story »

  Arsenal are interested in Juventus midfielder Leandro Paredes. The Argentina international is on-loan at Juve from PSG this season and has impressed in Turin. However, the Bianconeri have intimated they're unlikely to seek a permanent transfer. Football.london says Arsenal have expressed interest in Paredes. And the Londoners are interested in a deal for as early as January. ...Full Story »

  Brazil coach Tite says he is confident Neymar will play again at the 2022 World Cup following the forward's ankle injury against Serbia earlier this week. Neymar sustained the injury in Brazil's 2-0 win over Serbia on Thursday night and has already been ruled out of their Group H clash with Switzerland on Monday. The Paris Saint-Germain forward, who is undergoing 24-hour physioth...Full Story »

Kieran McKenna was delighted with Ipswich’s comfortable 4-0 victory over Buxton which put the Sky Bet League One club into the third round of the FA Cup.A brace from Conor Chaplin, Gassan Ahadme’s strike and a goal from Kayden Jackson were enough for dominant Town in their home clash with a Vanarama National League North team.McKenna said: “We knew what the game was and what we...Full Story »

Derby manager Paul Warne praised his players’ character as they recovered from a “disgusting” first-half performance to win 2-1 at Newport in the FA Cup second round.The Rams deservedly trailed their Sky Bet League Two opposition at half-time following Priestley Farquharson’s 41st-minute header for the Exiles.But Derby were transformed after the break and were level withi...Full Story »

Louie Sibley scored the equaliser and made the winner as Derby fought back from a goal down to earn a place in the FA Cup third round with a 2-1 victory at Newport.Derby were second best before the break and trailed at half-time following Priestley Farquharson’s 41st-minute header.The centre-back towered above the visitors’ defence to head home Aaron Lewis’ free-kick from deep ...Full Story »

Burton manager Dino Maamria praised his side’s dynamic start as Chippenham were seen off 6-1 in the second round of the FA Cup.The Brewers did not afford the National League South strugglers a single sight of goal during a dominant opening 45 minutes that saw Jonny Smith and Deji Oshilaja find the net.Chippenham were much improved after the interval and, although Bobby Kamwa added a third ...Full Story »

The Red Devils once topped the FIFA world rankings, but they look a long way short of Qatar 2022 contenders right now In the build-up to Belgium’s 2-0 defeat against Morocco, Kevin De Bruyne conceded that his country's so-called ‘Golden Generation’ was at an end, hinting that their chances of winning the World Cup were over even before the group stages were completed. The M...Full Story »

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  Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag wants two attackers to replace released striker Cristiano Ronaldo in January. The Sun says the first is Holland's Cody Gakpo, who has been on Ten Hag's radar since last season with PSV Eindhoven. The versatile striker has two goals in as many games for his country. And despite being predominantly a left winger, Gakpo is becoming increasingly...Full Story »

Gillingham manager Neil Harris admitted his side were fortunate to still be in the FA Cup after a last-gasp equaliser against non-league Dagenham and Redbridge.The League Two strugglers, who are one place off the bottom of the Football League, appeared to be crashing out until substitute Scott Kashket saved their embarrassment with a goal in the second minute of added time.Dagenham, who are just...Full Story »

Didier Deschamps hailed “steam train” Kylian Mbappe as France reached the knockout stages of the World Cup.Mbappe scored twice in a 2-1 victory over Denmark as the 23-year-old became the second player after Brazil great Pele to score seven or more World Cup goals before their 25th birthday.“What can I say about Kylian?,” said France manager Deschamps, who is seeking to re...Full Story »

Scott Kashket’s injury-time goal salvaged Gillingham an FA Cup second-round replay against non-league Dagenham and Redbridge.Josh Walker put Dagenham in front on 80 minutes when he seized on a pass from substitute George Saunders before slipping the ball into the bottom right corner.But their joy turned to heartbreak when Kashket turned a cross from fellow substitute Jordan Green into the ...Full Story »

Barnsley first-team coach Martin Devaney praised the performance of Devante Cole as his side cruised to a 3-0 victory over Crewe to seal a place in the FA Cup third round.Cole scored Barnsley’s first, with Adam Phillips netting after the break and Josh Benson adding a third from the penalty spot.Devaney said: “We played some good football, we had to stay patient. Crewe are a good sid...Full Story »