Kevin De Bruyne struck 20 minutes from time as Manchester City grabbed a slender advantage in their Champions League quarter-final against Atletico Madrid.The Belgian playmaker fired home from a tight angle after Phil Foden came off the bench to stunning effect in a tense and tight first leg at the Etihad Stadium.Atletico were their usual dogged, defensive selves for most of the game and frustra...Full Story »

Wealdstone and Maidenhead were forced to share the spoils as they drew 0-0.The point moves the Stones up to 17th in the National League table while the Magpies remain 19th.Maidenhead had a chance to find the opener 10 minutes in but George Wickens made a good save to deny Shaun Donnellan before Kane Ferdinand fired the rebound over the bar.Wealdstone came close just after the half-hour mark but ...Full Story »

Wrexham’s promotion push continued as they put in a dominant performance to beat Barnet 6-0.The result sees the Red Dragons move up to second in the National League table, while Barnet remain in 16th.Ollie Palmer put Wrexham ahead in the 15th minute, finding the bottom corner and they then doubled their lead 13 minutes later through Paul Mullin, who smashed the ball home from close range.J...Full Story »

Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder could retain the starting line-up that thrashed Peterborough for Wednesday’s clash against Sky Bet Championship leaders Fulham.With the exception of midfielder Martin Payero, who is close to returning from an ankle injury, Wilder effectively has a fully fit squad at his disposal.Possible options include a recall for Wales international Neil Taylor, who did n...Full Story »

IVAN RAKITIC gave away his Sevilla kit to Barcelona fans at the Nou Camp on Sunday. The midfielder made his first return to a fan-filled Nou Camp in Sevilla's 1-0 defeat to Xavi's side. Ivan Rakitic removed his shirt to give to an adoring Barcelona fan Rakitic also dished out his shorts as a token of appreciation for the support he received during his time at Barcelona Rakitic won 13 trophie...Full Story »

Liverpool have been handed a boost in their bid to keep Mohamed Salah at Anfield long term. The Egyptian forward still hasn't penned new terms with the Reds ahead of his current contract expiring in 2023. That has Liverpool fans feeling a little nervous, though the Mirror have been reporting that the two parties may now be close to agreeing a new deal. In a double boost, it now seems as tho...Full Story »

Rooney: Pogba should leave Man Utd Manchester United icon Wayne Rooney has said that it is probably time for Paul Pogba to find a new club. The Red Devils' record signing returned to Old Trafford to much fanfare in 2016, but has thus far failed to live up to his lofty price tag with inconsistent displays. And with the France international's contract set to run out in the summer, Rooney feel...Full Story »

Crystal Palace blew Arsenal away with a comprehensive 3-0 Premier League victory at Selhurst Park to dent the visitors’ top-four hopes and continue their own momentum under boss Patrick Vieira.Results over the weekend had seen the Gunners leapfrogged by rivals Tottenham in the race for Champions League qualification and they were unable to respond on a night to forget for Mikel Arteta&rsqu...Full Story »

Declan John is a doubt for Bolton as they prepare to face Portsmouth.The defender suffered a back injury and was absent for the Trotters’ 1-1 draw with Wigan at the weekend.Kieran Lee is edging closer to a return following heel surgery but the Pompey game could come too soon.Kyle Dempsey and Oladapo Afolayan are also doubts after picking up knocks against Latics.Michael Jacobs could push f...Full Story »

Reading will be without Andy Rinomhota and Yakou Meite for their clash with Stoke.Rinomhota is out with a knee injury and Meite is sidelined with an ankle problem.John Swift started in their absence at Oakwell and could line-up again against the Potters.Stoke loanee Tom Ince will also be unavailable for the Royals.Lewis Baker could feature for Stoke ahead of the trip to Berkshire.Assistant manag...Full Story »

Sheffield United will be without captain and top scorer Billy Sharp for Tuesday’s Championship clash with QPR.Sharp remains sidelined with a hamstring injury he sustained before the international break but Oli McBurnie, who also missed out against Stoke, could be fit to return.Rhian Brewster, Jayden Bogle and Chris Basham are still out but Filip Uremovic could be in line to make his debut ...Full Story »

MK Dons boss Liam Manning expects to have defender Kaine Kesler Hayden available for Tuesday’s Sky Bet League One match with relegation-threatened Crewe.England Under-20 international Kesler Hayden, who is on loan from Aston Villa, was withdrawn 25 minutes from the end of Saturday’s 2-0 win over Shrewsbury as a precaution following a couple of knocks.The promotion-chasing Dons appear...Full Story »

ANTONIO RUDIGER has reportedly laid out his wage demands for when his Chelsea contract expires this summer. The 29-year-old is unlikely to sign an extension to his current deal at Stamford Bridge. Rudiger has reportedly laid out his demands ahead of a potential summer move Rudiger wants a weekly wage of £115,000 plus a signing on bonus in order to secure his services, according to Spanis...Full Story »

Barcelona sporting director Mateu Alemany says they want Ousmane Dembele to stay. However, Alemany admits the attacker will have to accept a pay-cut for that to happen. Dembele's deal expires at season's end. He said: “He and his agents have known for nearly a year what our position is. "For us, he can stay, as long as it's within sustainable salary limits and proportionate to his te...Full Story »

Bale to be one of many Real Madrid departures this summer Gareth Bale and Luka Jovic are set to headline what could be a major clear out at Real Madrid this summer, reports Marca. Jesus Vallejo, Mariano Diaz, Alvaro Odriozolo and Brahim Diaz are likely to be sold, while youngsters like Take Kubo and Reinier could also depart this summer. Newcastle set to make Sanchez their No. 1 Newcastle ar...Full Story »

West Brom’s Championship play-off hopes suffered a huge blow with a 1-0 defeat to local rivals Birmingham at St Andrew’s.Lyle Taylor’s 67th-minute penalty, following a Conor Townsend handball, proved the difference as Blues secured their first victory over the Baggies since 2006.Albion sent on Andy Carroll in hope of rescuing a point from the contest, but Steve Bruce’s si...Full Story »

Frank Lampard insisted he saw enough from Everton’s 2-1 defeat at West Ham to suggest they can climb away from relegation trouble.Goals from Aaron Cresswell and Jarrod Bowen, either side of a Mason Holgate equaliser, condemned the travel sick-Toffees to another defeat on the road.Everton remain just one place above the drop zone and face a huge match against fellow strugglers Burnley on We...Full Story »

ENGLAND’S Jude Bellingham has been swapping messages with an Instagram model. A source said the 18-year-old star, who plays in Germany, thinks Asantewa Chitty is "gorgeous". England's Jude Bellingham thinks Asantewa Chitty is 'gorgeous', a source said The insider added: "She is also very keen on him. "She is excited to see where this goes." Jude is widely tipped to be at the centre of...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez isn't playing down the importance of their game against Sevilla this weekend, with LaLiga Santander returning from the March international break. The two face off in a game that will likely be decisive in the race for second place, but the Catalans are coming into it as Spain's form side. "It's a final for us," Xavi said at his press conference. "We have the ch...Full Story »

Haaland and Foden could well be team-mates at Man City next season Manchester City’s pursuit of Erling Haaland is set to land Phil Foden an even bigger pay rise. A new long-term contract at City, worth £150,000-a-week, was agreed by the England winger - in principle - last October. But that deal has yet to be signed, meaning Haaland’s expected arrival in the summer from Borus...Full Story »