Plymouth boss Ryan Lowe praised striker Luke Jephcott following his 88th-minute winner in a 1-0 Sky Bet League One home win over Gillingham.Jephcott cut in from the left just inside the box and let fly with a rising right-footed dive that beat diving Gills keeper Jamie Cumming.Lowe said: “I thought it was a fantastic performance from the lads to get a win, when the ball falls for Jephcott ...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough said better was still to come from his side as they made it two wins out of two with a 2-1 home victory over Newport.George Maris and Ollie Clarke sealed the points as the Stags won at home.Clough said: “The best thing is I don’t think we are playing as well as we can but we are finding a way to win which is a very good sign.“We have not got 100 per ...Full Story »

Stevenage boss Alex Revell hailed the contribution of former Bristol Rovers player Chris Lines after watching his side steal the points with two late goals.The experienced midfielder, who served the Pirates for the best part of 10 years in two spells, declined to celebrate after volleying his side in front following an 88th-minute corner.But Lines pulled the strings throughout and substitute Luk...Full Story »

Salford were held at home for the second week in a row as Sutton ground out a goalless League Two draw.The visitors produced the livelier start with Donovan Wilson stinging the palms of goalkeeper Tom King, who also had to be alert to deny David Ajiboye.Salford summer signing Conor McAleny had already seen an effort blocked when he shot straight at Dean Bouzanis and the Sutton goalkeeper then pr...Full Story »

Manchester United have no intention of selling forward Anthony Martial during this summer's transfer window. The 25-year-old had been linked with a move to Inter Milan but is believed to be part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's plans for the new season. Martial made 48 appearances for United last season, scoring 23 goals as they finished second in the Premier League and reached the Europa League fi...Full Story »

Lionel Messi has officially joined Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer following his departure from Barcelona. Messi has committed to a two-season deal at Parc des Princes with the option of an extra year, and will reportedly earn €35 million (£30m/$41m) per annum in wages with the French giants. Barca sent shockwaves across the football world when announcing that they couldn't...Full Story »

Inter Milan and Denmark star Christian Eriksen has made a little girls' wish come true by sending her a video message as she prepares to get a heart-starting device fitted Christian Eriksen has sent a touching video message to a nine-year-old girl who requires a heart-starting device. Eriksen, 29, collapsed when his heart stopped while playing for Denmark against Finland during Euro 2020. Spe...Full Story »

Barcelona have received an injury blow with the news that striker Sergio Aguero is set to be sidelined for 10 weeks with a calf issue. The LaLiga giants are still reeling from the departure of Lionel Messi, who is reportedly close to joining Paris St Germain in the coming days. Now they will be without Messi's Argentina team-mate, with Aguero's Barcelona debut delayed due to his injury setba...Full Story »

Crewe midfielder Tom Lowery will miss the season opener at home to Cheltenham as his contract dispute rumbles on.The 23-year-old has entered his final year and been offered a new deal but has yet to sign it and, as a result, has been left out of pre-season matches.Manager Dave Artell is likely to give debuts to a number of his new signings with centre-back Tommie Hoban, forward Christopher Long ...Full Story »

And the big-spending champions plan to follow that up by landing Harry Kane in another monster transfer swoop. Jack Grealish and Harry Kane may soon be Manchester City team-mates Credit: Getty City’s bid for Aston Villa skipper Grealish, 25, would make him the most expensive player in Premier League history. Etihad chiefs are confident Grealish wants to come — with the chance to...Full Story »

Richarlison was one of several Brazil players to comment on Argentina's exit. Brazil players mocked Argentina's national football team following their elimination from the Olympic Games. Argentina needed to beat Spain to progress to the quarterfinals of the competition but drew 1-1 on Wednesday to finish third in Group C. Defending Olympic champion Brazil had beaten Saudi Arabia 3-1 earlier ...Full Story »

Celtic’s slow start to their summer transition came back to bite them as they were knocked out of the Champions League qualifiers by Midtjylland.Ange Postecoglou saw his side give up a lead again as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat after extra-time in Denmark to lose 3-2 on aggregate and miss out on the group stages for a fourth consecutive year.Callum McGregor gave Celtic the lead with a stun...Full Story »

Word stemming from the English media on Monday suggests that Southampton star Danny Ings is eyeing a move to one of Manchester's giants this summer. Saints standout Prolific hitman Ings is fresh off the back of another solid campaign. The 28-year-old has long reestablished himself as one of English football's finest strikers, proving a key cog in an impressive Southampton side. After racki...Full Story »

NEIL ETHERIDGE has revealed he is 'slowly on the mend' having been hospital-bound by Covid-19. The Birmingham City star, 31, was admitted earlier this week after contracting the deadly virus. Neil Etheridge posted an update to social mediaCredit: Instagram @neil38etheridge Etheridge had been back in pre-season training with the Blues before contracting the illness. The Filipino star has post...Full Story »

HARRY KANE consoled his teary wife Kate after England's Euro 2020 penalty shootout heartbreak. The captain's dreams of lifting the trophy and ending 55-years of hurt were dashed after Italy emerged victorious on spot-kicks after 120 minutes of nail-biting football. Captain Harry Kane consoles with Kate at the full-time whistle Kane, 27, scored his effort but Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and ...Full Story »

The striker was unable to seal a first-team place in his first two years at the club but is hopeful of convincing Carlo Ancelotti to give him a chance Luka Jovic has his heart set on staying at Real Madrid next season, Goal understands. The striker has not been able to break into the starting XI at the Santiago Bernabeu side since joining from Eintracht Frankfurt two years ago. Jovic starte...Full Story »

Mikkel Damsgaard hit the back of the net with a powerful free-kick after half an hour at Wembley. It appeared that Jordan Pickford had lost sight of the ball and was slow to try and save the shot, which was not fully in the corner of the goal. The England goalkeeper was likely obscured by the three-man Danish wall that moved into position moments before the shot. Referee Danny Makkelie checke...Full Story »

GERMANY boss Joachim Low sent fans into hysterics after he appeared to pick his nose AGAIN on live TV during England's 2-0 win. The 61-year-old has become well known for his 'scratch and sniff' touchline antics during major tournaments. Germany boss Joachim Low appeared to pick his nose on live TV again Germany chief Low sent fans into hysterics when he then put his hands to his mouth And in...Full Story »

Gareth Bale walked away from a post-match interview when asked about his future after Wales were knocked out of Euro 2020 following a 4-0 defeat by Denmark in Amsterdam.Kasper Dolberg struck twice before late goals from Joakim Maehle and Martin Braithwaite capped an excellent display by the Danes at the Johan Cruyff Arena.Bale led Wales on the occasion of his 96th cap but, in the build-up to the...Full Story »

Germany coach Joachim Low is expecting “a totally different” match against England after his side drew 2-2 with Hungary in their last Euro 2020 group game.Leon Goretzka’s late equaliser clinched Germany second place in Group F and a last-16 clash with old foe England at Wembley on Tuesday.Germany came from behind twice to avoid their second group defeat on a rollercoaster night...Full Story »