Ruben Rodrigues edged Notts County closer to a Vanarama National League play-off place by scoring the only goal at Meadow Lane to sink already-relegated Dover 1-0.Portuguese striker Rodrigues’ 18th league goal of the season – his 20th in all competitions – kept Notts in fifth place, six points above eighth-placed Dagenham with two games to play.Rodrigues had gone agonisingly cl...Full Story »

None of Wolves’ injured players are fit enough to return for the visit of Brighton.Midfielder Ruben Neves has returned to training this week but is not deemed to be fit enough for the weekend.Winger Daniel Podence (foot) and defender Max Kilman (ankle) also continue to miss out.Brighton are boosted by the return of Yves Bissouma from suspension for the trip to the midlands.Jeremy Sarmiento...Full Story »

ITV cut away from the FA Cup semi-final for 16 seconds as The Lion King appeared on viewers' screens Football fans had to do a double-take as ITV cut to a scene from Lion King midway through the FA Cup semi-final between Chelsea and Crystal Palace. ITV cameras switched from live coverage of the Wembley tie to the 1994 animated favourite seconds after Ruben Loftus-Cheek had given the Blues the ...Full Story »

Ruben Loftus-Cheek capped his impressive comeback with a first Chelsea goal since May 2019 as the Blues defeated Crystal Palace 2-0 to reach their third successive FA Cup final.Loftus-Cheek’s thunderbolt finish dragged the Blues out of a sluggish performance and into a 16th FA Cup final, with Mason Mount’s angled effort sealing the deal.England midfielder Loftus-Cheek spent the 2017-...Full Story »

Manchester City are still without centre-back Ruben Dias for their top-of-the-table Premier League clash with Liverpool.The Portugal international is nearing a return from a thigh injury but Sunday’s encounter at the Etihad Stadium comes too soon.Youngster Cole Palmer is still out with a foot injury but right-back Kyle Walker returns after being suspended against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday...Full Story »

Ruben Rodrigues hit a brilliant hat-trick as Notts County further cemented their position in the top seven with a 3-0 win at Southend.Ian Burchnall’s men went ahead 19 minutes in, with Harry Arter’s free-kick finding Portuguese striker Rodrigues, whose shot from a tight angle went in via the underside of the bar.County keeper Vitezslav Jaros had to be alert to tip a Shaun Hobson head...Full Story »

Manchester City will have John Stones and Aymeric Laporte as their only fit central defenders for Sunday’s Premier League derby against United with Ruben Dias facing an extended spell on the sidelines.The Portugal international could be out for up to six weeks after suffering a hamstring injury in Tuesday’s 2-0 FA Cup win over Peterborough, the same match in which fellow defender Nat...Full Story »

Manchester United have learned how much they would have to cough up to land AS Monaco's Benoit Badiashile. The Red Devils have previously been linked with the centre-back, with it reported back in 2020 that the Manchester outfit saw a €25m bid rejected by Monaco: And now, as Badiashile continues to impress, precisely how much United would have to pay to land the 20-year-old has been re...Full Story »

United had a £22m bid for the France Under-21 defender rejected in the summer of 2020. NINTCHDBPICT000704575454 Credit: Getty The Old Trafford club remain interested in Badiashile but now face stiffer competition and Monaco can be confident of generating a bidding war for their latest young star. West Ham approached the Ligue 1 club about the 6ft 4ins centre back in January. Then Newcas...Full Story »

Ruben Neves fired Wolves to a 2-1 Premier League victory at Brentford in a match dogged by delays including a 20-minute stoppage for a drone flying overhead.There were crazy scenes at Brentford’s Community Stadium as both sets of players were forced off the pitch while the drone hovered above.The flying nuisance eventually buzzed off to allow play to get back under way, and Joao Moutinho p...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED have been warned off a £35million swoop for Wolves star Ruben Neves. SunSport exclusively revealed that United wanted to sign the 24-year-old midfielder this month. Ruben Neves is being tracked by Manchester United - but Wolves are ready to fight for him Neves delivered another golden performance for Wolves in Monday’s 1-0 win at Old Trafford. He overshadowed fel...Full Story »

Wolves midfielder Neves, 24, has two years left on his current deal at Molineux – but has spoken of his desire to play in the Champions League. Man Utd are determined to sign Ruben Neves this month Credit: Getty Man Utd manager Ralf Rangnick Credit: AFP United have been mulling over a potential bid for the Portuguese international since the summer with ex-manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a ...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED will reportedly have to compete with Chelsea for midfield reinforcements in January. New boss Ralf Rangnick is said to be eyeing Wolves star Ruben Neves as he looks to strengthen in the middle of the park. Ruben Neves is under contract at Wolves until 2024 But Spanish outlet Fichajes reports Chelsea are also tracking the 24-year-old, who moved to Molineux in July 2017. Neve...Full Story »

Wolves have Ruben Neves available to face Liverpool at Molineux on Saturday.The midfielder sat out Wednesday’s 0-0 draw with Burnley through suspension.Daniel Podence may return after self-isolating having tested positive for Covid-19 but Marcal (Covid) is out. Jonny and Pedro Neto (both knee) are sidelined along with Yerson Mosquera (hamstring) and Willy Boly (muscle).Liverpool defender J...Full Story »

Ruben Neves is suspended for Wolves’ clash with Burnley.The midfielder has collected five yellow cards and serves a one-game ban, while Yerson Mosquera (hamstring), Jonny (knee) and Pedro Neto (knee) are out until next year.Willy Boly’s muscle injury will continue to rule him out for another two weeks and Daniel Podence (coronavirus) is also sidelined.Burnley will be without suspende...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino, Brendan Rodgers and Erik Ten Hag remain the leading candidates to become full-time boss at Old Trafford after Ralf Rangnick’s short-term reign. Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim has been linked with Manchester United Credit: EPA Ruben Amorim has experienced tremendous success as Sporting Lisbon manager Credit: Getty There is also the chance that Rangnick — ...Full Story »

Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel has challenged Ruben Loftus-Cheek to “use his full potential” after the midfielder was praised for his performance during Tuesday’s 1-0 win in Malmo.The academy graduate started only his second Champions League match, with his full debut in the competition occurring more than six years ago.Loftus-Cheek took time to make his mark on the Group H c...Full Story »

MAN City star Ruben Dias’ has reportedly called time on his near three-year relationship with stunning pop star girlfriend April Ivy. The shock news emerged after the Portuguese international appeared to remove all trace of the pretty brunette from his social media. Footie star Ruben Dias has reportedly broken up with pop star girlfriend April Ivy after their three-year romance They sep...Full Story »

talkSPORT claim that the Red Devils are chasing a new midfielder this summer regardless of whether Paul Pogba leaves the club or not. Manchester United are chasing Wolves star Ruben Neves Credit: Getty The report adds that United have no leapt into pole position, ahead of Arsenal, to sign £35million-rated Neves following an intervention from Portugal team-mate Bruno Fernandes. Alex Crook...Full Story »

Arsenal’s transfer window is showing no signs of slowing down after the signing of Nuno Tavares from Benfica this week. Tavares, 21, arrived as a back-up left-back to Kieran Tierney for a fee in the region of £7million. Now manager Mikel Arteta, alongside technical director Edu, is ramping up his pursuit of a number of players which the club has been linked with this summer. The Gu...Full Story »