GOAL can confirm that Juventus are ready to open contract extension talks with USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie. WHAT HAPPENED?McKennie's future was the subject of much speculation last summer, as he returned to Juventus following an ill-fated loan spell at Leeds. The American struggled to convince in the Premier League as the Whites suffered relegation, but rather than give the green light f...Full Story »

Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp has admitted that he has spoken to Jordan Henderson amid reports the midfielder wants to leave Al-Ettifaq. WHAT HAPPENED?The England international is reported to be eager for a January transfer just six months after he moved to Saudi Arabia from Liverpool. A Premier League return may be on the cards and Klopp was asked about the prospect of him re-joining the Reds...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal need a psychological “reset” after they could not capitalise on chances in their 2-0 FA Cup third-round loss to Liverpool at the Emirates.The Gunners dominated the first half but Jakub Kiwior conceded an own goal after 80 minutes before Luis Diaz’s neat finish in second half added-time was enough for Jurgen Klopp’s men to claim victory.Arteta...Full Story »

West Brom boss Carlos Corberan saluted the returning Daryl Dike after the striker ended his eight-month injury nightmare.The United States international, out since April with a serious Achilles injury, scored as the Baggies cruised past Aldershot 4-1 in the FA Cup third round.First-half goals from Nathaniel Chalobah Jovan Malcolm also made it a Sunday stroll for the hosts before Tom Fellows&rsqu...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola hailed Kevin De Bruyne as exceptional and unique after his impressive return to action in Manchester City’s FA Cup stroll against Huddersfield.The Belgian playmaker appeared as a 57th-minute substitute and set up a goal as the holders breezed past the Championship strugglers 5-0 in a one-sided third-round tie at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.It was De Bruyne’s first outi...Full Story »

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson said it was “a day for our supporters” after his side beat Shrewsbury 1-0 to secure their place in the FA Cup fourth round.The Croud Meadow witnessed something of an upset as the Sky Bet League Two side got the better of the League One Shrews thanks to a Thomas O’Connor goal.Parkinson said: “Today was a day for our supporters and not just the o...Full Story »

The 25-year-old Israeli did national military service from 18. Mishel Gerzig models lingerie for Dutch form Hunkemoller Mishel — seen here modelling for Dutch firm Hunkemoller — said: "I was captain of rescue ships with 15 soldiers under my command. It allowed me to meet wonderful people." She is married to Real Madrid goalie Thibaut Courtois, 31 — who took her to a Christma...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Cameron Dawson saved two penalties inside the opening seven minutes in his side’s 4-0 FA Cup win against Cardiff.Josh Windass fired the Owls ahead in the second minute in a whirlwind start to this third-round tie at Hillsborough before Dawson kept out quickfire spot-kicks from Ryan Wintle and Callum Robinson.The 28-year-old keeper was in inspired form for his...Full Story »

Jon Dahl Tomasson lauded “incredible” Sammie Szmodics after his first career hat-trick helped Blackburn defeat Cambridge 5-2 in the FA Cup third round.United threatened to shock their Sky Bet Championship hosts and twice went ahead, first through Jack Lankester’s curling finish and then Sullay Kaikai’s emphatic volley. In between those goals, Szmodics swept home and he br...Full Story »

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has urged his players to use their FA Cup derby victory over Sunderland as a springboard for the second half of the season.The Magpies ended a run of seven defeats in eight games in all competitions with a resounding 3-0 third-round win at the Stadium of Light on Saturday to get the better of their arch-rivals for the first time in 10 attempts dating back to 2011.A plac...Full Story »

Sammie Szmodics scored a first-half hat-trick as Blackburn avoided an upset by overcoming League One outfit Cambridge 5-2 in the FA Cup third round.In the first meeting between the sides in exactly 31 years, Blackburn found themselves behind when Jack Lankester’s early curling finish put Neil Harris’ team in front.Szmodics swept in an equaliser in the 23rd minute but parity was brief...Full Story »

Mark Robins praised the quality of his Coventry side after they blew away League One Oxford 6-2 in the FA Cup third round.Joel Latibeaudiere, Ben Sheaf and Kasey Palmer’s goals were followed by a brace from Matty Godden as Coventry made it through to the fourth round for just the second time in six seasons.Mark Harris had earlier equalised to make the score 1-1 before Tyler Goodrham’...Full Story »

Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna welcomed the distraction of the FA Cup as his side booked their place in the fourth round with a 3-1 win at AFC Wimbledon.The Championship promotion-chasers were good value for their win at Plough Lane, as second-half goals from Axel Tuanzebe and Jack Taylor distanced 10-man Dons.Having beaten Wolves and faced Fulham in the EFL Cup, McKenna wants another taste of the ...Full Story »

The England Under-21 full-back was signed by the North London club from Middlesbrough in August 2022 in a £20m deal after he had shone on loan at Nottingham Forest. Spurs have made Djed Spence instantly available for transfer after Leeds terminated his loan However, the 23-year-old only made four Premier League appearances before he was shipped off to French side Rennes for the second hal...Full Story »

Brazil's interim coach, Fernando Diniz, was fired on Friday by the country's soccer federation (CBF), sources told ESPN Brasil. The decision was taken one day after the president of the CBF, Ednaldo Rodrigues, returned to his role following a decision from Brazil's Supreme Court. Rodrigues and all his executives had been removed from their jobs on Dec. 7 after a Rio de Janeiro court ruling on i...Full Story »

Barcelona may listen to offers for Newcastle target Raphinha Barcelona are considering listening to offers for the underperforming Raphinha, giving long-term pursuers Newcastle a chance to strike. Raphinha was supposed to be a long term replacement for Dembele, but has faltered this season as one of a number of underperformers for Xavi's side. And the manager is reportedly losing patience wit...Full Story »

Ange Postecoglou insisted Eric Dier’s absence from Tottenham’s 1-0 win over Burnley was down to injury and not linked to speculation over a potential move to Bayern Munich.Dier was not involved as Pedro Porro’s superb 78th-minute strike sent Spurs into the FA Cup fourth-round after a hard-fought victory over the Clarets.England international Dier was conspicuous by his absence ...Full Story »

A rocket from Tommy Doyle kept Wolves in the FA Cup despite playing with 10 men for 81 minutes at Brentford.Wanderers lost Joao Gomes to an early red card and were trailing to Neal Maupay’s first-half goal when Doyle struck from 20 yards to secure a 1-1 draw and a replay.In a niggly encounter, Gomes was given his marching orders for chopping down Bees captain Christian Norgaard.But Wolves ...Full Story »

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ALEX SCOTT'S latest holiday adventure has seen her scuba diving. The BBC host has escaped the cold winter in England for the sun of Mexico. Alex Scott stripped down to bikini for scuba diving Credit: Instagram / @alexscott2 Her holiday with partner Jess Glynne has seen the couple sip wine on the beach and explore the jungle. And in their latest update from Mexico, they have now gone scuba di...Full Story »