MANCHESTER CITY star Ilkay Gundogan has become a dad after his wife Sara gave birth to their first child Kais. Sara, 27, shared the news on social media on Wednesday evening, hours after they welcomed their baby boy into the world. She shared pictures of both of them holding Kais alongside an adorable shot of the baby's arm and ear. And she added the short caption: "Our love is here. Kais G...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid in frame to sign Firmino Atletico Madrid have emerged as contenders to sign Roberto Firmino, Mundo Deportivo says. The striker will leave Liverpool at the end of the season and Madrid are considering making him an offer, while Atlanta United and Al-Nassr have also been linked. Tuchel gives Tottenham one condition to replace Conte Thomas Tuchel has told Tottenham he is open to...Full Story »

Ross County manager Malky Mackay was “bemused” by some of Don Robertson’s refereeing as his side had a penalty rescinded and a man sent off following VAR reviews during a 2-0 home defeat by Motherwell.Mackay also felt Robertson failed to clamp down on the “time-wasting” that led to nine minutes of stoppage time as well as failing to perform “basic” dutie...Full Story »

EX-SOUTHAMPTON striker Graziano Pelle's stunning wife Viktoria Varga has showed off her red-hot body on the beach. Pelle, 37, scored 30 goals in 80 appearances for the Saints between 2014-16. The Hunagrian model is the wife of former Saints striker Graziano PelleCredit: Instagram @vikyvarga And wife Viktoria was with him during his time on the South Coast, having met the charming Italian goal...Full Story »

Bukayo Saka is set to hand Arsenal a massive boost by signing a new long-term contract with the Premier League leaders. Saka's current deal expires in 2024 Attacker is Gunners' top scorer in Premier League Close to total agreement over extension WHAT HAPPENED? GOAL can confirm that following months of negotiations between the Gunners and Saka's representatives, an agreement in principle ...Full Story »

Up-and-coming Brazilian footballer Jian Kayo has been found dead in his home at the age of just 21. The goalkeeper came through Sao Paulo's youth system and had been promoted to the professional squad at second-tier outfit Ituano for the 2023 campaign. Kayo was found unresponsive at his home on Saturday evening before he was declared dead, according to The Sun. His death was confirmed by Ituano...Full Story »

ARSENAL star Bukayo Saka confirmed that his most recent goal celebration was a tribute to Thierry Henry. Saka helped the Gunners beat Aston Villa 4-2 in a dramatic encounter at Villa Park as he was the one that equalised after Ollie Watkins' early opener. Bukayo Saka confirmed his celebration was in reference to Thierry Henry Saka levelled the scores at 1-1 Henry did it first The winger the...Full Story »

Billy Mckay scored a stunning brace as Inverness made the most of their Scottish Cup reprieve to see off Livingston 3-0 and reach the quarter-finals.The experienced striker notched either side of a Sean Welsh header to dump Premiership outfit Livingston out of the competition.Caley were only still involved in the cup after Queen’s Park, their conquerors in the last round, were expelled for...Full Story »

MANCHESTER CITY star Ilkay Gundogan and his wife Sara have made a heartfelt gesture to the earthquake victims in Turkey. More than 17,000 people have lost their lives in Turkey and Syria since the devastating quake struck in the early hours of Monday morning. Over 14,000 of those who've lost their lives were in Turkey. Survivors are still being pulled from the rubble, although time is runni...Full Story »

Malky Mackay says a stroke of inspiration from World Cup winner Lionel Messi helped his side to a 3–0 victory over Kilmarnock in the cinch Premiership.As part of his pre-match team talk, Mackay used Messi and his Argentina teammates as an example of how quickly fortunes can change in football.Argentina were on the wrong end of a World Cup shock against Saudi Arabia last November, but still...Full Story »

The LaLiga giants are hoping to sign the midfielder on a free transfer in the summer. Ilkay Gundogan is reportedly attracting interest from Barcelona Credit: Getty Gundogan's contract at the Etihad Stadium expires at the end of the season and he will be available on a Bosman deal. Barcelona have been a big mover in the Bosman market due to the club's recent financial constraints. They signed...Full Story »

A first-half strike from Barrie McKay was enough to secure a hard-fought 1-0 cinch Premiership win for Hearts over St Mirren at Tynecastle.The victory moved the Jambos six points clear of Aberdeen in the race for third place.Hearts boss Robbie Neilson was sent to the stand for incurring the wrath of the officials as St Mirren came on strong in the closing stages.The Jambos made two changes to th...Full Story »

Billy Mckay helped himself to a hat-trick as Inverness came from behind to rout Scottish Championship rivals Cove Rangers 6-1.Eighth-placed Rangers got off to an encouraging start when Jack Sanders headed them into a 22nd-minute lead, but Mckay levelled before Danny Devine’s strike put the seventh-spotted hosts in front.It was 3-1 at the break after Mckay converted a 44th-minute penalty, a...Full Story »

Head coach Carlos Corberan hailed Okay Yokuslu’s “unusually high level of intensity” as his two goals ensured West Brom’s revival continued with a 2-0 win over Preston at The Hawthorns.The Turkish midfielder helped the Baggies make it seven wins in eight games to move to within a point of the Sky Bet Championship play-off places, having been bottom of the table two months...Full Story »

Two goals from Okay Yokuslu continued West Brom’s revival under Carlos Corberan as they beat Preston 2-0 at The Hawthorns.The Turkish midfielder struck twice as the Baggies made it seven wins in eight games to move to within a point of the Sky Bet Championship play-off places, having been bottom of the table two months ago.Yokuslu netted in the 36th and 58th minutes to deservedly reward a ...Full Story »

Ilkay Gundogan is prepared to see out the season with Manchester City. In recent weeks there have been reports in Germany that City want to tie the midfielder down to a new deal, but as of yet there has been no real movement from either party. Mundo Deportivo says Gundogan is in a 'preferential place' at the moment and if there is 'no radical turn of events' then he will leave the Etihad Sta...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 »

The German and partner Sara Arfaoui made the news public via their Instagram pages. Ilkay Gundogan announced he is having a baby Credit: Instagram / @sarabenamira Sara Arfaoui is pregnant for the first time Credit: Instagram / @sarabenamira It has not been said if it's a boy or girl Credit: Instagram / @sarabenamira They captioned the post alongside a blue love heart: "Baby Gundo, we can't w...Full Story »

Ross County manager Malky Mackay hailed his players for getting to grips with his demands and the intensity of the cinch Premiership after their second-half comeback against St Mirren lifted them off the bottom.County trailed at the break after goals from Ryan Strain and Mark O’Hara cancelled out Jordan White’s early opener for the hosts in Dingwall.Mackay’s side had not scored...Full Story »

The German international is into the final year of his contract at the Etihad and will be free to talk to clubs in January. Ilkay Gundogan could depart Man City on a free transfer Credit: Getty And the fact he will be a free transfer if he decides to move in the summer means there will be no shortage of interest. That would particularly appeal to Atletico who have been eliminated from the Cha...Full Story »