Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe said she was “heartbroken” after her team’s World Cup last-16 hopes were ended by a 2-1 loss to Canada in Perth in their second group game.Ireland, who had opened their debut campaign at a major tournament with last week’s 1-0 loss to co-hosts Australia, were on course for an historic victory after McCabe gave them an early lead, s...Full Story »

Republic of Ireland’s hopes of reaching the World Cup last 16 came to an end as Canada came from behind to beat Vera Pauw’s side 2-1 in their second group game in Perth.Ireland, who had opened what is their debut campaign at a major tournament finals with last week’s 1-0 loss to co-hosts Australia, were set for an historic victory after captain Katie McCabe gave them an early l...Full Story »

It's certainly been the busiest of summers in terms of outgoing transfers as far as Chelsea are concerned, and it's likely that even more sales will occur before the end of the current window. Todd Boehly's attempt to buy his way to success over the past couple of transfer windows has come back and hit him like a juggernaut this summer. Staying on the right side of Financial Fair Play is imp...Full Story »

Brazillian Playboy sensation Cris Galera has promised to treat fans for every goal scored by the national team at the Women's World Cup. Cris caught the attention of her 500,000 social media followers by wearing tugging on a patriotic t-shirt before revealing her plans to celebrate each time Pia Sundhage's team can put the ball in the back of the net Down Under. She said: "I'm glad the Women...Full Story »

The Argentine shot-stopper is coming off the back of a wonderfully successful campaign for both club and country. Emi Martínez is being linked with a move away from Aston Villa this summer Credit: Getty Martinez won the World Cup and claimed the Golden Glove award at the tournament Credit: Getty He won the World Cup with Argentina in Qatar at the end of 2022, before helping Unai Emery's ...Full Story »

Manchester United are closing in on signing Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina, according to a report. United keen on Amrabat Deal close to completion Fiorentina midfielder set for United WHAT HAPPENED? Moroccan journalist Izem Anass reports that Amrabat is "one detail" away from moving to United, with the deal nearing completion. The club have long been linked with a move for the midfielder...Full Story »

AC Milan bid for Musah rejected As negotiations for Yunus Musah, continue, the rumours in Italy and Spain say that AC Milan has seen another bid for the USMNT midfielder rejected by Valencia. The most recent Rossoneri offering reached almost €18 million, according to sources, but was once again rejected by the Spaniards. His contract is valid through June 2026, and Valencia has no inte...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly given some transfer advice to ex-Manchester United team-mate Eric Bailly, who is in talks to join Al-Nassr. WHAT HAPPENED? Bailly has opened talks with two Saudi Arabian teams - one of which is reported to be Al-Nassr - and could be on his way to the Middle East in a £20 million ($26m) deal, according to Sky Sports. The United defender has discussed the s...Full Story »

Journalist, Marco Guidi, spoke to TvPlay for Calciomercato and suggested that the 25-year-old Italian was 'inclined' to join a team like Liverpool or Bayern Munich. Essentially clubs, like the Bianconeri, that were full of history. Big teams on the European stage. However, that news is at odds with what reliable journalist, Fabrizio Romano, has learned. 'I'm not aware of any negotiation with ...Full Story »

England's World Cup campaign, which kicks off against Haiti on Saturday, will see millions of pounds spent in pubs and bars across the country England fans will be out in force as the Lionesses begin their World Cup campaign (Image: Chris Eades/Getty Images) Football fans will embark on an £84.5million brekkie, brunch and booze bonanza watching the Lionesses' begin their bid for World Cup...Full Story »

THIS is the shocking moment a Women’s World Cup ace was physically “restrained” by teammates. The flashpoint came after she confronted a rival who holidayed with her ex-girlfriend. Ireland's Ruesha Littlejohn was restrained by a teammate after confronting Australia's Caitlin Foord Credit: AFP Foord was seen partying on holiday with Littlejohn's ex, Ireland teammate Katie McC...Full Story »

England boss Sarina Wiegman vowed the Lionesses would do “everything” they can to bring home a first World Cup when they begin their campaign against Haiti in Brisbane on Saturday.Wiegman also provided a welcome update on captain Millie Bright, who is fit to start tomorrow’s contest after concerns she was still recovering from the knee injury she sustained in March which requir...Full Story »

Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw credited her side’s resilience but lauded Australia’s attacking threats despite the absence of Sam Kerr after their 1-0 defeat to the joint-hosts in the Women’s World Cup.Steph Catley’s 52nd-minute penalty was enough for the Matildas to overcome a dogged Ireland and get them off to the perfect start in Group B.The hosts were without c...Full Story »

German international Giulia Gwinn revealed she rejected an approach from Playboy to appear in a naked cover shoot insisting she wants to be known from her success on the pitch Giulia Gwinn turned down Playboy's approach to appear on the front cover (Image: INSTAGRAM@https://www.instagram.com/giuliagwinn/?hl=en) German women’s international Giulia Gwinn revealed she rejected an approach f...Full Story »

HAVE you ever wondered what a potential World Cup winner takes with her to the other side of the globe? Well, England hopeful Katie Zelem has let the cat out of the bag. Here, the Manchester United midfielder talks SunSport through her World Cup preparations Down Under — from false eyelash appointments to board games. SO Katie, it is your first World Cup and major tournament, how did ...Full Story »

It was squeaky bum time for model influencer and Croatia super-fan Ivana Knoll as her risqué Instagram post almost saw her banned from the platform where she boasts 3.3m followers Ivana Knoll has been 'shadowbanned' on Instagram (Image: @knolldoll/Instagram) The World Cup’s sexiest fan has fumed she is “too hot” for Instagram after having her latest post banned. Ivana K...Full Story »

The former Playboy cover model posted revealing lingerie snaps from overhead on Miami beach. Claudia Romani showed some silky skills as she tested guidelines to the full Credit: Instagram @claudiaromani The Italian ref is an AC Milan supporter but happily promoted David Beckham's Inter Miami with her towel Credit: Instagram @claudiaromani Claudia's problems might not all be behind her if she ...Full Story »

If there was any doubt as to the threat posed by the Saudi Pro League to the Premier League and its elite European counterparts, the reality has suddenly dawned. Whilst those stakeholders who continually fawn over the English top-flight have stood still, the Saudi's have pulled the rug from underneath them. The supposed 'best league in the world' now runs the very serious risk of being usurp...Full Story »

MARIA GUARDIOLA has an ever-growing fanbase. The daughter of Manchester City boss Pep has built an enormous social media following in recent months. Maria can boast nearly 700k on Instagram, and loves to update her fans. For her latest Instagram story, the 22-year-old took a mirror selfie. She posed in a white top, while offering fans a discount at The Beauty Bar Atelier in Barcelona. Mar...Full Story »

CASSIA LOURENCO wore a white blazer as she headed to Eder Militao's daughter's first birthday party. The TikTok star has been dating the Brazilian defender since earlier this year. Militao, 25, split with ex Karoline Lima last summer - with the pair announcing their break-up just days before the birth of their daughter. One year on, Militao and Karoline appeared to be on good terms as they ...Full Story »