Sergio Aguero has slammed referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz after his performance in Argentina's World Cup quarter-final against the Netherlands. Argentina were in control But Dutch fight back to 2-2 Lahoz was card-happy throughout WHAT HAPPENED? The Spanish referee managed the World Cup quarter-final game in a baffling manner, allowing it to descend into chaos at times as he handed out 14 yel...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 »

Tite suggested his time as Brazil coach is over but defended his penalty tactics after they crashed out of the World Cup to Croatia.Marquinhos’ decisive spot kick hit the post after Dominik Livakovic had saved Rodrygo’s opening effort in the shootout to send Croatia into the last four with Neymar never getting a chance to step up.Croatia did not miss with Nikola Vlasic, Lovro Majer, ...Full Story »

Gillingham boss Neil Harris is expected to make changes when his side bid to end their dire League Two run against Bradford on Sunday.The Gills go into the game without a league win in nine attempts but they are boosted by Wednesday’s narrow 3-2 FA Cup win over Dagenham and Redbridge.Forward Callum Harriott and midfielder Olly Lee both returned from injury as unused substitutes against the...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams will assess the fitness off Ash Hunter and Jon Obika for the visit of Charlton.Max Melbourne is pushing to start after coming off the bench as a late substitute in last week’s 1-1 draw with Exeter.Courtney Duffus is a long-term absentee for the Shrimpers.Morecambe are looking for their first league win since October and just their third of the season.Caretaker Ch...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 »

Sutton will check on winger Will Randall ahead of the Sky Bet League Two match against strugglers Colchester.Randall was forced off late on during the 1-1 draw at Carlisle with an ankle knock, having earlier scored the equaliser.Teenager Kylian Kouassi could come into the side after a late substitute appearance last weekend.Defender Corey Rowe is a long-term absentee with the knee injury sustain...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 »

Former Manchester City striker Wilfried Bony made headlines when he turned out for Newport’s development side in midweek, but there is no indication that the Ivorian is preparing for League Two duty.Bony has been training with the club for fitness since being released by NEC Nijmegen but the first team will have to do without the one-time £28million man despite his late strike in a l...Full Story »

WITH Germany suffering a World Cup group stage exit for a second straight tournament, an inquest into their awful campaign took place. It saw Hansi Flick survive as boss - but German reports claim a "holiday feeling" in the camp contributed to the failure. German reports claim a visit from Wags caused unrest at Germany's World Cup baseCredit: INSTAGRAM / @sophiaaemelia German FA (DFB) chiefs ...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 »

The English attacker's deal at Old Trafford expires at the end of the current season, and will be able to negotiate with clubs in the new year over a pre-contract agreement. PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has suggested that he wants to sign Marcus Rashford on a free transfer Credit: EPA Man United's Rashford is currently at the World Cup with England Credit: Getty Rashford has looked close ...Full Story »

Spain have parted company with manager Luis Enrique after going out of the 2022 World Cup at the last-16 stage on penalties to Morocco. · Spain shocked by Morocco· Exit at last-16 stage· Decide to change coachWHAT HAPPENED? Luis Enrique's time as Spain manager is up following a disappointing 2022 World Cup campaign. La Roja kicked off with an impressive 7-0 win over Costa Rica ...Full Story »

Hakeeb Adelakun was the last-gasp hero as Gillingham beat a determined 10-man Dagenham 3-2 in their FA Cup replay to reach the third round.The hosts struck deep into stoppage time after the visitors had equalised late on through George Saunders.With a home tie against 2021 FA Cup winners Leicester awaiting in the next round, both sides had chances in a hectic start.There are only 14 places betwe...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 »

Blackpool captain Marvin Ekpiteta is suspended for the visit of Birmingham.The centre-back starts a two-match ban after seeing a second red card of the season against Wigan before the World Cup break.James Husband, Liam Bridcutt, Lewis Fiorini and Jake Beesley have all returned to training after injuries.But Jordan Gabriel, Kevin Stewart and Keshi Anderson are not expected back until the ne...Full Story »

Cambridge boss Mark Bonner has no new injury concerns for the visit of Plymouth.The Us lost their last match 2-1 at Forest Green after conceding Connor Wickham’s injury-time penalty.Bonner has hinted he is prepared to make changes to arrest their slide down the table.Brandon Haunstrup, Liam O’Neil, Dimitar Mitov, Adam May and Fejiri Okenabirhie are all out for the hosts.Dan Scarr wil...Full Story »

Blackburn will be without left-back Harry Pickering when they face Preston in their first game back after the World Cup break.Pickering was forced off in a recent friendly against Ajax in Marbella through illness, and though he has recovered from that he has since picked up an injury.Jack Vale is out with a calf problem but there is better news in that Sam Gallagher is fit after missing the Marb...Full Story »