A brace from Conor Chaplin helped high-flying Ipswich to record a 2-1 victory over promotion rivals Peterborough.It was the fourth defeat on the trot for the visitors, whose goal came from Frankie Kent, while the Town headed to the top of the table.Chaplin put Town ahead following a pinpoint cross from Sam Morsy but the visitors almost equalised in the 27th minute when a free kick from 35 yards ...Full Story »

LEANDRO PARADES sparked a mass melee after booting the ball directly at the Netherlands bench. The Argentina midfielder, 28, made a cynical foul as he slid in on Nathan Ake right in front of the dugouts. Leandro Paredes brought down Nathan Ake with a cynical sliding tackle Paredes then smashed the ball towards the Dutch bench The Holland subs ran on to get revenge Virgil van Dijk sent the A...Full Story »

HARRY Kane says England are brimming with belief — as the nation hopes they can beat France in tomorrow’s crunch quarter-final. Skipper Harry told fans confidence is surging that the Three Lions can go all the way to glory. Harry Kane says England are brimming with belief and is confident his team can knock France out of the World Cup 'We're not just here to reach a quarter-final,...Full Story »

Arsenal lead race to sign Vlahovic as Juventus ready to sell (Calciomercato) Juventus are willing to sell striker Dusan Vlahovic in the January transfer window, Calciomercato reports. The Serbia international has been struggling with fitness problems and the interest from other teams has convinced Juve that selling him might be in their best interests. There are several teams interested i...Full Story »

Hartlepool boss Keith Curle was quick to admit he got the reaction he was seeking after his side recovered from the 5-0 trashing at home to Stockport by clinching a 2-0 victory at Crawley to climb out of the Sky Bet League Two relegation zone.A second-half header from defender Rollin Menayese and an own goal from Travis Johnson gave Pools their first away league win for nearly nine months.It end...Full Story »

Exeter boss Gary Caldwell has no new injury concerns for the visit of Sheffield Wednesday.Jay Stansfield is fit having returned in the 1-1 draw at Morecambe after fears he had dislocated his shoulder.Eleven-goal Jevani Brown could return to the starting line-up after coming off the bench against Morecambe.The Grecians could be unchanged as they look to end a three-game winless run in all competi...Full Story »

MK Dons will have midfielder Matt Smith available for the Sky Bet League One match against Fleetwood.Smith was part of Wales’ World Cup squad in Qatar, although he did not play in any of the three group games.Midfielder Darragh Burns will be assessed after he limped out of last weekend’s draw against Burton in the first half with an ankle problem.Captain Dean Lewington also faces a f...Full Story »

Watford will be without midfielder Dan Gosling, who is set for a lengthy lay-off, when they return to Sky Bet Championship action against Hull on Sunday.Gosling suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon, which required surgery, during the closing stages of the draw at Bristol City ahead of the World Cup break.Forward Ismaila Sarr has returned from international duty with Senegal, having featured in th...Full Story »

Swansea will welcome their four players who went to the World Cup back for the Sky Bet Championship visit of Norwich.Ollie Cooper, Joe Allen and Ben Cabango all went to Qatar with Wales while Olivier Ntcham was in Cameroon’s squad.Michael Obafemi and Harry Darling will be assessed as they are carrying knocks which kept them out of two friendly fixtures during the World Cup break.Swans boss...Full Story »

Swindon head coach Scott Lindsey will have midfielder Jonny Williams available again for the Sky Bet League Two clash with AFC Wimbledon.Wales international Williams, who is Town’s leading scorer with six goals, will add a much-needed attacking boost to the Robins’ line-up after World Cup duty.But fellow midfielder Saidou Khan will miss out after being stretchered off in the 2-0 defe...Full Story »

GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ sported close to £1.6MILLION worth of jewellery as she showed off her incredible collection to fans. The 28-year-old model is currently in Qatar cheering on partner Cristiano Ronaldo, who is in World Cup action for Portugal. Georgina Rodriguez showed off her amazing jewellery collectionCredit: Instagram / @georginagio She posted pictures of herself showing off her amaz...Full Story »

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta admits he may seek to buy a replacement for injured striker Gabriel Jesus. There are fears his injury could derail any hopes Arsenal have of a sustained title tilt. Arteta said: "We know that he needed some intervention in the knee and we have to take it day by day, week by week and see where that takes us. "What it affects is who we are as a team because he gives ...Full Story »

Real Madrid won't go for Leao, Gakpo or Garnacho in January Real Madrid are not planning any big signings in the January transfer window, Marca reports. The Spanish giants have been linked with the likes of AC Milan star Rafael Leao, Netherlands' World Cup hero Cody Gakpo and Manchester United's rising star Alejandro Garnacho. But they are set to snub moves for all three of those and stick ...Full Story »

Stevenage could be unchanged for the visit of Mansfield.Second-placed Boro stretched their unbeaten League Two run to five matches with a thumping 5-0 win over Barrow last weekend.That means eight-goal forward Danny Rose will have to start on the bench again.Elliott List is still recovering from a knee injury but could be back in late January.John-Joe O’Toole returns from suspension for th...Full Story »

Shrewsbury boss Steve Cotterill is unlikely to make too many changes for Saturday’s League One clash against Bolton.Julien Dacosta is making progress in his recovery from the surgery which has kept him out since August but is still some way off a return.Aiden O’Brien is still struggling with a groin problem which has meant he has not started a league game since joining in the summer....Full Story »

Sheffield United will be without John Fleck when they return to Sky Bet Championship action against bottom club Huddersfield.The midfielder sustained a calf problem during the defeat to Rotherham ahead of the World Cup break and aggravated it again in training so needs more recovery time.The Blades, who sit second in the table, have been boosted by the return to training of Jayden Bogle, Max Low...Full Story »

Lincoln are still waiting for midfielder Daniel Mandroiu to recover his match fitness and he is expected to miss the visit of Wycombe.The 24-year-old has been sidelined since the end of October and it was anticipated he would be available after the recent break.Ed Bishop has missed the last two league matches with a thigh injury.Fellow midfielder Jordan Garrick, out for the last month with a gro...Full Story »

Millwall could have winger Tyler Burey back in contention for Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship match against Wigan.Burey was not in the squad for the 3-0 defeat at Sunderland after illness had kept him out of training.Midfielder Callum Styles picked up a calf problem after coming on as a substitute, so continues to be assessed.Striker Benik Afobe has a knee problem which has sidelined him s...Full Story »

A World Cup clash between the Netherlands and Argentina evokes memories of famous goals over the decades and Memphis Depay is hoping another can get the Dutch to the semi-finals in Qatar.Dutch fans of a certain vintage get misty-eyed over memories of Johan Cruyff masterminding their 4-0 demolition of Argentina in 1974 but then must forget their 3-1 extra-time defeat in the final four years later...Full Story »

Forest Green will be without Corey O’Keeffe for the League One home clash with Cheltenham on Saturday.O’Keeffe is suspended following his sending off in last weekend’s 2-1 win over Cambridge for two bookable offences.Fellow defender Dominic Bernard is available again after serving his own ban.Matty Stevens has been nearing a comeback appearance after his long-term injury, recen...Full Story »