RAMPANT England announced themselves as serious World Cup contenders - as they equalled their best ever tournament result by demolishing Iran. Bukayo Saka netted a brilliant double after Jude Bellingham’s first international goal had powered England in front. Bellingham, 19, celebrates with Mason Mount Saka is congratulated for his first-half strike Raheem Sterling volleyed home the ...Full Story »

England’s quest for glory in Qatar got off to a dream start as Bukayo Saka’s brace helped Gareth Southgate’s men roar to a 6-2 victory against Iran in their World Cup opener.Having reached the semi-finals four years ago and finished as Euros runners-up last summer, the Three Lions arrived among the favourites despite a six-match winless run and Nations League relegation.England...Full Story »

FOOTIE fans were left stunned by the BBC's decision NOT to broadcast the opening ceremony of the World Cup. Qatar 2022 officially got underway on Sunday afternoon with a glitzy ceremony at the Al Bayt Stadium in Doha. The national broadcaster eventually cut to their coverage of the opening match but didn't show the ceremony as it went on in the background But unlike tournaments of yesteryear,...Full Story »

An Ecuador fan angered Qatar fans at the World Cup by taunting them A jubilant Ecuador fan has angered Qatar supporters at the World Cup by asking "how much?" The South American side took on the host nation in Sunday's opening match of the tournament, producing a dominant display to win 2-0. After an early goal from Enner Valencia was controversially ruled out for offside by VAR, the former Ev...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag had to halt training due to Anthony Martial's bust-up Erik ten Hag's headaches at Manchester United look set to continue after Anthony Martial was reportedly involved in a bust-up with a youth player at Carrington. United's World Cup break has been far from quiet following Cristiano Ronaldo's bombshell interview with Piers Morgan. And the Dutchman was seemingly forced to temporari...Full Story »

West Ham target Sevilla star En-Nesyri West Ham may turn to Sevilla's Youssef En-Nesyri to enhance their attack in January, says Calciomercato. The Premier League side will be keeping an eye on the 25-year-old forward at the World Cup and could make a move for him. De Jong & Ter Stegen open to Barcelona pay cuts Barcelona have made contact with Frenkie de Jong and Marc-Andre ter Stegen a...Full Story »

England's line-up for their opening World Cup match against Iran has leaked more than 15 hours before they take to the pitch. Gareth Southgate is expected to go on the offensive and start with a back four rather than a back three, which he has most regularly utilised since taking the job in 2016. Southgate has often plucked for a 3-4-2-1 formation although he did use a back four at times at the...Full Story »

Stephen Kenny admitted the Republic of Ireland have played better and lost after seeing them grind out a narrow friendly victory over European minnows Malta.Callum Robinson’s 55th-minute strike proved to be the only goal at the Ta’ Qali National Stadium as Ireland once again came up against a massed defence and struggled to break it down, just as they had done in defeat by Norway in ...Full Story »

Sam Kerr’s first-half strike helped Chelsea to a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Tottenham at Stamford Bridge and lifted the Blues back to the top of the Women’s Super League table.Spurs started brightly but the Blues took full control in front of 38,350 supporters.Erin Cuthbert doubled the hosts’ lead before Guro Reiten scored from the spot ahead of the break in Emma Hayes&rsqu...Full Story »

The 29-year-old wore a tight ripped top showing off her curves with her country's name written on it. Paige Spiranac stunned fans in a USA tight top Credit: Twitter / @PaigeSpiranac Paige posted this selfie recently as she joked that Twitter was going to end Credit: Twitter: @PaigeSpiranac The snap of her has gone viral online amassing 5,000 likes in a matter of hours. She captioned her Twit...Full Story »

Chelsea are reportedly prepared to sign Cristiano Ronaldo if the forward is sacked by Manchester United following his explosive interview with Piers Morgan. The striker did not seek authorisation for the interview from the club, and his comments have rustled plenty of feathers. It is no secret that Ronaldo has been desperate to leave Old Trafford since the summer transfer window opened earlier ...Full Story »

Barrow boss Pete Wild is pleased with his side’s progress after an impressive start to the season but insists he will not be getting carried away.The Bluebirds climbed up to fourth in League Two after a blistering start against Hartlepool led them to a 3-1 victory over the division’s bottom club.Josh Gordon took his tally for the season to 10 with a fourth-minute opener before unself...Full Story »

Dino Maamria was the happier of the two managers as his Burton side grabbed a late equaliser in a 2-2 League One draw against leaders Plymouth thanks to Adrian Mariappa’s first English League goal for over nine years.“I am so happy for him,” Maamria said when told how long it had been. “He has been brilliant for us in the dressing room and on the pitch and I am so pleased...Full Story »

Barnsley head coach Michael Duff felt his side put in their best home performance of the season as they cruised to a 3-1 victory over MK Dons.Adam Phillips and Herbie Kane scored in the second half after Jordan Williams’ 18th-minute opener was cancelled out by Dons’ Mohamed Eisa before the interval.Victory moved the hosts into the League One play-off places and their boss was pleased...Full Story »

Priestley Farquharson was Newport’s unlikely match-winner after scoring both goals in County’s 2-0 victory over fellow strugglers Gillingham at Rodney Parade.The 25-year-old centre-back had never previously netted in his professional career but he headed home from Aaron Lewis’ corner to break the deadlock two minutes before half-time.And he was credited with the second 11 minut...Full Story »

Head coach Scott Lindsey could not believe his Swindon team failed to find the back of the net in their 1-0 defeat against Crewe.Daniel Agyei’s first-half penalty ended Swindon’s five-match unbeaten run.Lindsey said: “I don’t think I have been in a more frustrating game than that for a long time, we had all the ball, all the chances, we did everything but put the ball in ...Full Story »

Leyton Orient assistant manager Paul Terry saluted a “resilient” performance from his team as they came from behind to claim a 2-1 League Two win at fellow in-form outfit Stockport.A fifth win in six league games extended the O’s lead at the top of the table to five points as boss Richie Wellens was forced to watch from the stands as he had been unwell during the week.“It...Full Story »

Simon Weaver hailed Harrogate’s best performance of the season as they romped to a 3-0 home win over play-off hopefuls Mansfield.A sixth goal of the season for midfielder Alex Pattison followed by striker Luke Armstrong’s brace – all scored in the first half – saw the Sulphurites extend their proud undefeated record against the Stags to a sixth contest, including five win...Full Story »

Ian Evatt insists that his Bolton side’s 2-1 victory at Fleetwood was fully deserved, despite needing two goals at the death to pull off a remarkable turnaround.Wanderers had looked like leaving empty-handed when they trailed to Carlos Mendes Gomes’ startling first-half goal.But Conor Bradley equalised in the 85th minute before Oladapo Afolayan hit the winner in the fifth minute of s...Full Story »

Oladapo Afolayan snatched a 2-1 win deep into stoppage time as Bolton came from behind to triumph at Fleetwood.Conor Bradley looked like rescuing a point five minutes from time before Afolayan completed the turnaround in the fifth added minute to break Fleetwood hearts.Carlos Mendes Gomes’ brilliant early goal had given Fleetwood the lead in a bad-tempered north-west derby.Bolton should ha...Full Story »