A LUXURY liner to be used as England's Wags' World Cup base was tonight steaming towards Qatar — but no players will be allowed on board. Ace Jack Grealish, 27, and girlfriend Sasha Att­wood, 25, and others will be kept apart as the Three Lions live in a strict hotel Covid bubble away from MSC World Europa. MSC World Europa, which will be used as England's Wags' World Cup base, is on...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid are considering replacing coach Diego Simeone at the end of this season. Simeone has a deal to 2024, but could be asked to leave this summer as the team struggles. El Chiringuito's Javi de la Pena is reporting Atletico have already sent out feelers to one potential replacement. De la Pena stated: "Atletico has already contacted the environment of Luis Enrique to train the te...Full Story »

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has announced he is retiring from football and Saturday's La Liga match against Almeria will be his last. ·Pique out of favour at Barcelona·Has decided to hang up boots·Saturday's match will be his lastWHAT HAPPENED? The defender has confirmed in a video on social media that he will retire from football after Barcelona's clash against Almeria on ...Full Story »

Brazilian winger Tete set for Premier League moveLyon's Brazilian winger Tete could be set for a move to the Premier League clubs after attracting plenty of interest. The Sun report report that West Ham and Leicester are both monitoring Tete ahead of a potential January move. Southampton and Brentford are also believed to be interested in the 22-year-old attacker. Leicester eye Tielemans re...Full Story »

Sunderland will have midfielder Jack Clarke available again for the Sky Bet Championship match against Cardiff.Clarke missed the 2-0 win at Huddersfield on Wednesday night through suspension after collecting five cautions.Midfielder Edouard Michut has been ruled out of action until after the World Cup with a groin problem suffered in last weekend’s draw at Luton, while centre-back Aji Ales...Full Story »

Youthful West Ham carved themselves a small slice of European history with a 3-0 victory over Romanian side FCSB in Bucharest.Two goals from Pablo Fornals and a deflected effort from teenage debutant Divin Mubama ensured the Hammers, already through to the last 16 of the Europa Conference League, became the first team in the competition to win all six of their group-stage matches.David Moyes was...Full Story »

Manchester United face a tough Europa League knockout round play-off tie after failing to build on teenager Alejandro Garnacho’s outstanding opener and beat Real Sociedad by a two-goal margin.Both sides were already assured of progress from Group E ahead of the San Sebastian showdown, but September’s shock Old Trafford defeat to the LaLiga side meant United travelled to Spain in seco...Full Story »

Sheffield United continue to have injury concerns ahead of the visit of Burnley in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday.Manager Paul Heckingbottom was hopeful James McAtee will recover from a knock he received on Tuesday in time for Saturday’s clash although he remains a doubt for the game.Tommy Doyle could miss out through injury, but Anel Ahmedhodzic will be available after missing the m...Full Story »

Kilmarnock’s Calum Waters is out of Friday’s match against Livingston with a hamstring injury.Ben Chrisene remains absent with an ankle problem which requires another scan, while Christian Doidge (ankle) and Blair Alston (groin) are still out and Scott Robinson (foot) is sidelined.Kilmarnock striker Kyle Lafferty serves the third game of a 10-match ban for using sectarian language.Li...Full Story »

Blackburn will have Jake Garrett available for the visit of Huddersfield in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday.The midfielder was shown a red card during Blackburn’s 1-0 defeat at Coventry on Tuesday, but an independent regulatory commission subsequently removed Garrett’s three-match suspension following a successful claim of wrongful dismissal.Blackburn are still expected to be wi...Full Story »

Thierry Latty-Fairweather and Zak Lilly are likely to miss Hereford’s home FA Cup clash with Portsmouth.Kane Thompson-Sommers has returned from injury and should be available for manager Josh Gowling.The Bulls sit 14th in the National League North table and beat Curzon Ashton 3-1 on Saturday.They will also pay tribute to cup hero Ronnie Radford, who died aged 79 this week. Radford scored o...Full Story »

Aberdeen winger Jonny Hayes is close to returning from a groin injury but is unlikely to be ready to feature against Hibernian in Friday night’s cinch Premiership match at Pittodrie.Callum Roberts (hamstring) and Dante Polvara both remain on the sidelines.Dons boss Jim Goodwin will be in the stand as he continues his touchline ban – reduced this week on appeal – for comments he...Full Story »

Crewe could have Chris Long and Charlie Colkett back for the FA Cup clash with Leyton Orient.Colkett (hamstring) and Long (ankle) have both played very little football this season but could be on the bench.Courtney Baker-Richardson is rated touch and go while Zac Williams, Rod McDonald (groin) and Callum Ainley (shoulder) are all set to miss out again.Crewe boss Alex Morris is likely to give sta...Full Story »

Jonson Clarke-Harris will be assessed by Peterborough ahead of their FA Cup clash with Salford.The Posh skipper could have his minutes managed after sustaining a knock against Cambridge.Kwame Poku has a knock to his ankle, but manager Grant McCann insisted there is still a chance for him to be involved against the Ammies.Joe Ward will be checked ahead of the game, while Emmanuel Fernandez is a l...Full Story »

Crawley could name YouTube stars in their squad for their FA Cup first-round match against Accrington.Brothers Tobi, Manny and Jed Brown from Sidemen FC, a team of internet celebrities, have been training with Crawley and the club previously said one or more could be on the bench.Interim boss Lewis Young will hope to keep his run going after five matches unbeaten.He could be without James Tilley...Full Story »

Torquay will check on the availability of their loan players for the FA Cup visit of Derby.Mark Ellis, Lucas Ness, Cameron Thompson and Stephen Wearne have all joined the Gulls recently and will need permission from their parent clubs to play, while Dylan Crowe is one of a number of injured players.Derby boss Paul Warne is likely to make some changes for the trip to Plainmoor.Conor Hourihane is ...Full Story »

Lincoln will check on goalkeeper Carl Rushworth ahead of their FA Cup clash against Chippenham.Rushworth was replaced by Jordan Wright during the first half of Tuesday’s draw with Accrington after taking a blow to the head but boss Mark Kennedy insisted afterwards it was only a precaution.Kennedy may give Wright a run-out anyway, with the Imps boss certain to rotate for the first-round mat...Full Story »

Bradford could be without goalkeeper Harry Lewis for the visit of Harrogate.The 24-year-old has been ever-present for the Bantams throughout all competitions so far this campaign but has a back spasm which could pave the way for Colin Doyle to make his first appearance of the season.The club confirmed on Thursday that on-loan striker Kian Harratt has been left out of the squad following his fine...Full Story »

Midfielder Jordan Gibson is back after suspension as Carlisle prepare to play Tranmere for the second time in a week.The Cumbrians were 2-0 winners at Prenton Park in Sky Bet League Two action last Saturday and now play host in the FA Cup.Gibson is likely to come straight back in but striker Ryan Edmondson sits out the last match of his three-game ban and Omari Patrick is a doubt.Fin Back is als...Full Story »

Fleetwood are set to be without defender Shaun Rooney for their FA Cup clash against sixth-tier Oxford City.Town drew 1-1 at Oxford United on Tuesday night and will now host their opponents’ neighbours from National League South.Rooney left the field on a stretcher in midweek but it is unclear how long he will be missing for.Joe Garner may play some part after sitting out last time with a ...Full Story »