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 »

Gareth Bale has LAFC contract break clause Gareth Bale's contract at LAFC contains a break clause which means he could leave before the start of the new MLS season in February 2023, according to The Sun. LAFC are expecting Bale to return but his primary motive for joining the club was to get himself in top shape for the 2022 World Cup. Wales's early exit has thrown Bale's future plans into do...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 »

Aberdeen manager Jim Goodwin praised his side for a different type of performance as they ground out a 1-0 win over Dundee United to go into the World Cup break third in the cinch Premiership.Bojan Miovski netted the only goal of the game from the penalty spot after Mark Birighitti had fouled Luis ‘Duk’ Lopes, and Goodwin also praised his under-fire defence.He said: “I’m ...Full Story »

BARCELONA will switch their sights to Bruno Guimaraes after admitting defeat in their bid to land Bernardo Silva. The Spaniards spent six months targeting Manchester City star Bernardo, and there were fears he would press for a move to the Nou Camp. Bruno Guimaraes has become a transfer target for Barcelona But Barca were priced out by City’s £80million valuation and Guimaraes now ...Full Story »

NEWCASTLE star Bruno Guimaraes hasn't slept for TWO DAYS after welcoming the birth of his first child and then beating Spurs in the Premier League. The 24-year-old Brazilian's fiance Ana Lidia Martins gave birth to their first child, Matteo, on Friday night. Guimaraes welcomed Matteo into the world on Friday nightCredit: @brunoguimaraes Newcastle beat Spurs 2-1 in North London on Sunday eveni...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough was delighted to see his promotion-chasing side “find a way to win” as a late header from Will Swan secured a 2-1 home victory over battling Walsall.George Lapslie’s 15th-minute opener was wiped out by Liam Bennett’s first goal for the Saddlers after 35 minutes, only for substitute Swan to win it in the 82nd minute.“We are under no illusi...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone admits he is having a tough time getting Joao Felix to hit top form amid reports he wants to leave the club. Joao Felix reportedly wants Atletico exit Simeone admits struggles to coach attacker Coach determined to resolve situation WHAT HAPPENED? It was reported on Friday that the Portuguese attacker has asked the club to sell him as early as January a...Full Story »

The Brazil midfielder signed from Lyon for £35million in January but revealed “conversations” with Real Madrid during the summer. Bruno Guimaraes has emerged as a supporters' hero in Newcastle's rise to sixth place, but might have to be sold to boost resources Credit: Getty Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth admits 'at some stage' the big-spending Magpies could lose spe...Full Story »

JULEN LOPETEGUI has turned down the chance to become Wolves boss. The Spaniard, 56, met with chairman Jeff Shi at the weekend to discuss taking over at Molineux. Julen Lopetegui has turned down the vacant manager's job at Wolves But ex-Real Madrid boss Lopetegui has decided against a move to the Black Country, partly due to his father suffering from ill health. He was sacked by Sevilla on We...Full Story »

Eddie Howe saluted “bargain” signing Bruno Guimaraes after seeing him inspire Newcastle to a 5-1 Premier League demolition of Brentford.The £36million January arrival scored twice and played a pivotal role as the Magpies secured their biggest win to date under head coach Howe.Asked if the Brazil international was a bargain even at that price, Howe said: “I find it difficu...Full Story »

Molineux chiefs have made the Spaniard — axed by Sevilla on  Wednesday  —  their top target to replace Bruno Lage. Julen Lopetegui will meet with Wolves' chairman over the weekend Credit: Rex The former Spain and Real Madrid boss has agreed to meet Wolves chairman Jeff Shi over the weekend. Under-18s manager Steve Davis and under-21s chief James Collins will lead the team at Chels...Full Story »

Pedro Martins watched from the stands as Hull ended a run of five consecutive defeats with a 2-1 win at home to Wigan.The former Olympiacos boss is reportedly set to replace Shota Arveladze, who was dismissed by owner Acun Ilicali last Friday, on a long-term contract.Martins must have had slight consternation about the job in hand once Will Keane opened the scoring after 14 minutes for a Wigan s...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Xavi was furious after their Champions League defeat at Inter Milan. Pedri's second-half equaliser was ruled out for an unintentional handball by Ansu Fati after the hour mark and a late Denzel Dumfries handball was not given as a penalty. Hakan Calhanoglu's goal proved the winner for Inter. "I am angry and indignant about what we have seen, it is an injustice," Xavi blasted...Full Story »

Wolves announced the sacking of manager Bruno Lage on Sunday following a disappointing start to the season with the Premier League side languishing in the relegation zone. Wolves slipped to their fourth defeat of the campaign with a 2-0 loss at West Ham United on Saturday, a result that left them in 18th place with six points from eight games. Lage, 46, took over at Molineux from Portuguese ...Full Story »

Wolves boss Bruno Lage feels his side can flourish after securing their first Premier League win of the season.Daniel Podence’s scuffed finish in first-half stoppage time was enough to beat Southampton 1-0 at Molineux and lift Wolves out of the bottom three.It was their first top-flight win in 13 matches, stretching back to April 2 last season.Lage said: “I told the players ‘th...Full Story »

Stoke interim manager Dean Holden has left the club after they recorded a battling 1-0 win at Blackburn – clearing the way for Alex Neil’s seemingly imminent appointment.Holden, previously assistant to the sacked Michael O’Neill, took charge for the game at Ewood Park but a club statement after the game confirmed his departure.In front of the watching Neil, Stoke showed both si...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag joked it would take an hour to explain ‘the rules’ he’s set out for Manchester United —but was relieved to see his side finally following them.United’s fortunes seem to be turning after losing their first two contests of the Premier League season as they claimed their second victory in as many games with a 1-0 win at Southampton after beating Liverpool ...Full Story »

Bruno Fernandes’ second-half volley was enough to maintain Manchester United’s revival with a second win of the week against Southampton at St Mary’s.United, lifted by Monday’s morale-boosting 2-1 home win over Liverpool, were able to follow-up with another victory after starting the season with back-to-back Premier League defeats.It was a tight affair throughout most of ...Full Story »