Eberechi Eze scored and assisted on his Loftus Road return with Crystal Palace as the Eagles beat QPR 2-1 in the third round of the Carabao Cup.Eze, who joined Palace from their Sky Bet Championship hosts for a reported £17million in 2020, was presented with a shirt before kick-off as he went on to sting his boyhood club in what proved an impressive individual display in west London.The at...Full Story »

WHAT HAPPENED? The Argentina skipper bagged his first major international trophy in 2021 when he guided his team to the Copa America. The following year, Messi helped La Albiceleste to their third World Cup crown in Qatar as the legendary player completed football, admitting that he had achieved all of his goals in the game. THE BIGGER PICTURE In the summer of 2024, Messi and Co. successful...Full Story »

ERIK TEN HAG has broken his silence after Cristiano Ronaldo launched a stinging attack on on the Manchester United boss. Ronaldo, who already has history with Ten Hag from his second spell at Man Utd, slammed the Dutchman for his negative outlook on United's ambitions. Erik ten Hag has offered up a spiky response to Cristiano Ronaldo's swipe at Man Utd Credit: Reuters Ronaldo suggested that t...Full Story »

Al-Ahli chief Khaled Al-Issa has confirmed the Saudi Pro League club tried to sign Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr this summer. Al-Ahli confirm interest in Vinicius Were prepared to strike move for winger Ended up buying a striker in the summer WHAT HAPPENED?Al-Ahli have been very active in the transfer market over the last two seasons and the same was the case this summer, with the Saudi Pr...Full Story »

Man United are reportedly keeping an eye on the contract situation of Lewis Dunk at Brighton as the Manchester club plans to add an experienced centre-back to their squad next summer. The England international's current deal with the Seagulls expires in 2026, which means next summer would be the ideal time to sell the defender if a new contract cannot be agreed. According to Fichajes, Man U...Full Story »

Former Barca star convinced Araujo to stay at the club this summer Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo was heavily linked with a move away from Barcelona this summer with Bayern Munich emerging as a possible next destination for him, however, he decided to stay back at Camp Nou. Per Mundo Desportivo, Araujo, who is currently sidelined due to an injury, had a word with Uruguay and Barcelona lege...Full Story »

A woman, who was a VIP party planner in Qatar, alleged the former footie star pestered her for bikini snaps. Jermaine Jenas denied fresh claims he pestered a waitress for bikini picturesThe presenter said he felt 'ashamed' of himself in a sit down interview with The Sun Jenas allegedly sent a message asking "you want my boy now" before sending an x-rated photo of himself, as reported by the Ma...Full Story »

The former England striker and his companion were seen chatting while they sat in the front of his £150,000 Range Rover Evoque. Defoe was all smiles as he arrived and began chatting to the mystery womanThe pair met up in the car park of posh golf club Brocket Hall in HertfordshireJermain and the mystery lady initially spoke in the front seat of his Range Rover Then, the pair switched ends...Full Story »

GABBY GEORGE is leaning on her superstar cousin Jesse Lingard to help her return from a lengthy injury. George, 27, has missed 11 months of action after suffering an ruptured ACL last October, just one month after joining Manchester United women from Everton. Gabby George is leaning on her cousin Jesse Lingard to help her return from injury Credit: Getty The Man Utd defender has been talking ...Full Story »

Salford manager Karl Robinson praised his side’s performance as they edged a 1-0 victory over MK Dons in a closely-fought Monday night League Two encounter.Frankie Okoronkwo’s excellent solo effort on the stroke of half-time earned Salford their first win of the campaign against a Dons side who were amongst the promotion favourites this summer.Following a close-season squad overhaul,...Full Story »

The centre-back tragically passed away today aged just 39. Sol Bamba has died aged just 39Bamba with wife Chloe in 2020Bamba made 382 appearances in his senior career Bamba was known as one of the good guys of football and made 51 appearances for Leeds United and 24 for Middlesbrough. He played in the Premier League with Cardiff City in the 2018-2019 season after winning the Championship runn...Full Story »

Omari Patrick’s brace helped Tranmere maintain their unbeaten start in League Two with a 2-1 win over Carlisle at Brunton Park.Former Carlisle man Patrick opened the scoring for Rovers early on, but Archie Davies responded immediately for the Cumbrians.Patrick then restored Tranmere’s lead just before half-time with a brilliant strike and that was enough to seal all three points for ...Full Story »

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola was left cursing a second controversial handball decision against his team in the space of four days after the 1-0 Carabao Cup defeat at West Ham.On Sunday the Cherries had a stoppage-time goal disallowed by VAR against Newcastle despite the ball appearing to go in off the shoulder of Dango Ouattara.So Iraola could not believe his luck when Jarrod Bowen’s 88t...Full Story »

Goalkeeper Owen Goodman was AFC Wimbledon’s hero as the League Two side dumped Premier League Ipswich out of the Carabao Cup on penalties following a 2-2 draw.Ali Al-Hamadi, who joined Ipswich from Wimbledon in January, scored the opener but Omar Bugiel equalised for the hosts just before half-time.Mathew Stevens gave the hosts a 2-1 lead in the 56th minute but Conor Chaplin capitalised on...Full Story »

Wycombe shocked Championship side Swansea in the Carabao Cup as a first-half strike from Richard Kone earned the visitors a 1-0 win in the second round.Following on from their 2-0 home win at Northampton in the first round, Matt Bloomfield’s League One side fully deserved the upset win as they booked their place in round three for just the third time in the club’s history.Kieran Sadl...Full Story »

Barrow boss Stephen Clemence was dreaming of a tie at former club Tottenham after his League Two outfit knocked Championship Derby out of the Carabao Cup.The Cumbrians won 3-2 on penalties after a goalless 90 minutes, with Paul Farman saving the crucial spot-kick from Craig Forsyth after Ben Jackson, Robbie Gotts and David Worrall had netted for Barrow.Clemence said: “The owners would prob...Full Story »

Leicester boss Steve Cooper hailed his side’s attitude following their comfortable 4-0 victory over League Two Tranmere in the second round of the Carabao Cup.The Foxes were made to graft for the opening half but Jordan Ayew’s screamer in the 38th minute sent the Foxes up at the break.Leicester’s Premier League quality shone through in the second period as Stephy Mavididi dispa...Full Story »

QPR boss Marti Cifuentes praised Joe Walsh after the young keeper played a starring role in his side’s Carabao Cup win over Championship rivals Luton.Rangers won 4-1 on penalties after the 90 minutes ended 1-1. Summer signing Hevertton Santos, making his full debut for QPR, put them ahead after 11 minutes but Luton equalised five minutes later with a thumping volley from Zack Nelson &ndash...Full Story »

Danny Rohl believes stepping up the tempo helped Sheffield Wednesday come from behind to defeat League Two opponents Grimsby in the Carabao Cup.Wednesday manager Rohl’s Championship side eventually coasted to a 5-1 win at Blundell Park after trailing 1-0 at half-time.Wednesday booked their place in the third round with five second-half goals coming from Ike Ugbo, Jamal Lowe, Callum Paterso...Full Story »

Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom hailed the strength of his new squad following a 5-0 Carabao Cup rout of League Two Harrogate.Milutan Osmajic and Sam Greenwood were two of six changes Heckingbottom made to the side that started his first match at the Deepdale helm – Saturday’s 1-0 Championship triumph over Luton.And the pair combined in devastating fashion with Montenegro internation...Full Story »