Mansfield boss Nigel Clough hailed the “incredible” achievement of reaching the League Two play-off final after his side’s 3-1 aggregate win over Northampton.The Stags carried a 2-1 lead from the first leg and then built on that when Stephen McLaughlin fired home 31 minutes into Wednesday’s return game at Sixfields.A gritty and determined defensive effort then saw off hea...Full Story »

Mansfield confirmed their place in the League Two play-off final at Wembley with a 1-0 victory in the second leg of the semi-final against Northampton.The Stags led 2-1 after the first leg and extended their advantage at Sixfields through Stephen McLaughlin’s goal just after the half-hour mark.Northampton applied plenty of pressure in the second half and felt they should have been awarded ...Full Story »

Relegation-threatened Everton have centre-back Michael Keane and midfielder Donny van de Beek available for their crucial final home match of the season against Crystal Palace.Manager Frank Lampard is also hopeful defender Ben Godfrey, who has been out for a month with a thigh problem, could also rejoin the squad.Centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite and striker Salomon Rondon are suspended while Lampa...Full Story »

Kai Havertz faces a late fitness test ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Leicester at Stamford Bridge on Thursday.The Germany forward missed Saturday’s FA Cup final with a hamstring issue.Andreas Christensen could miss out again, having withdrawn himself from selection for the FA Cup final, with Timo Werner (hamstring), Mateo Kovacic (ankle) and Callum Hudson-Odoi (Achilles...Full Story »

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante has ducked questions about his future beyond the end of this season. Kante is being discussed at Manchester United where new manager Erik ten Hag is a fan. And the midfielder has refused to reveal where he'll be playing next season as he's only focused on the current campaign with the Blues. Kante told Sky Sports: "The only thing is sure that I have one more ...Full Story »

Versions continue to be contradictory in the case of the possible incorporation of Argentine star Lionel Messi to David Beckham's Inter Miami in MLS from 2023, when the current PSG player finishes contract with the team from the French capital. The initial report by Alex Candal of DIRECTV Sports had reported that Messi would have agreed to acquire 35% of the shares of Beckham's team and that ...Full Story »

Arsenal will again be offered the chance to sign Barcelona misfit Samuel Umtiti this summer as William Saliba's future hangs in the balance. France defender Umtiti is surplus to requirements at Barca, who have decided to let him go at the end of the season. Arsenal have long admired the 28-year-old and came close to signing him on loan in January only for the transfer to break down when Umtit...Full Story »

CHELSEA are eyeing up Eintracht Frankfurt teenager Luka Hyrylainen. The Finland Under-19 defensive midfielder, 17, is being watched by a number of top European clubs. Luka Hyrylainen has one year left on his contract But Chelsea are hoping to pounce once he turns 18 in August and the sale of the Blues is completed and their transfer ban lifted. Hyrylainen has one year left on his contract wi...Full Story »

Barca and Arsenal among Gundogan suitors Talks ongoing between Gündoğan agents and Manchester City board. No discussion about new deal - just about his future with serious chances to leave the club. 🔵 #MCFCHis trip to Madrid was not linked to his future. Barça, German clubs and Arsenal [depends on UCL] interested. pic.twitter.com/IQxH3XH1CH— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano...Full Story »

JACK GREALISH often ruffles a few feathers on the pitch - but he has proved he is a thoroughly good egg away from it. Manchester City's £100million man has repeatedly shown he is willing to go out of his way to support good causes. Sweet moment Jack Grealish is reunited with young fan at the Etihad Grealish made young Abbie's day with his gift The former Aston Villa star is renowned for...Full Story »

Former WAG Nives Celsius launched a sex song about romping with Lionel Messi A playboy model and famous WAG once made a raunchy song about having sex with footballers - including Lionel Messi. Croatian model Nives Celsius has never been scared to flaunt her figure over the years, whether that's been in raunchy lingerie or fully nude photo shoots. But she once took it a step further by creating...Full Story »

Jake Daniels has become the only current openly gay male professional footballer in Britain Blackpool star Jake Daniels has bravely come out in a TV interview, becoming the only current openly gay male professional footballer in Britain. Daniels, who only made his Blackpool debut earlier this month, made the announcement in an interview with Sky Sports, confirming he had the backing of his clu...Full Story »

The veteran forward looks set to bid farewell to La Liga for good, but his next destination remains up in the air Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale will leave the club at the end of the season, with a move back to the Premier League most likely for the Wales international, says agent Jonathan Barnett. The veteran forward, who spent last season back in the English top-flight on loan with former...Full Story »

The full-back's current deal expires at the end of June but he hopes to stay until December at least The love story between Barcelona and Dani Alves may continue beyond this season, GOAL understands. The Brazil full-back, who rejoined the club last November, signed a contract at Camp Nou that will expire in the summer. However, he has his heart set on playing at the Qatar 2022 World Cup lat...Full Story »

Chelsea are watching the circumstances surrounding Robert Lewandowski at Bayern Munich. The Polish forward has intimated that he would like to leave the club this summer. Lewandowski has publicly stated he will not be renewing his contract, which expires in a year. According to Goal.com, Chelsea may be on the hunt for a top class forward if they sell Romelu Lukaku this summer. And while Ba...Full Story »

Dortmund sign teen star Campbell Borussia Dortmund have agreed to sign 16-year-old Cole Campbell from Icelandic side Hafnarfjordur, says Sky Germany. The rising star was previously part of Atlanta United's youth academy. Gundogan set for Man City exit (Daily Mail) Ilkay Gundogan will be allowed to leave Manchester City this summer, the Daily Mail reports. The German midfielder has a year ...Full Story »

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has told his players to “swallow the poison” of a damaging defeat at Newcastle which left their Champions League dream hanging by a thread.The Gunners went into Monday night’s Premier League clash at St James’ Park knowing victory would leave them in pole position to claim a top-four place ahead of arch-rivals Tottenham when they entertain Everto...Full Story »

Huddersfield boss Carlos Corberan is convinced his players have “the right mentality” to seal promotion back to the Premier League after their play-off semi-final win against Luton.Jordan Rhodes’ solitary late goal clinched the Terriers a 1-0 second-leg victory at the John Smith’s Stadium and a 2-1 aggregate triumph.Huddersfield, relegated from the top flight in 2019, wil...Full Story »

Jordan Rhodes’ solitary late strike sealed Huddersfield victory in the second leg of their Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final against Luton and a 2-1 aggregate win.Rhodes, a first-half substitute for Danny Ward, stole in at the far post in the 82nd minute to edge the Terriers closer to a Premier League return after a three-year absence.It was tough on Luton, who were the better side ...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO has been making the most of Manchester United's week off - by hitting the golf course. The 37-year-old was pictured in a pair of extremely short shorts as he made his way around 18 holes in Cheshire. Ronaldo has scored 24 goals in all competitions this season Ronaldo, who has never been afraid to show off his physique, looked to be enjoying the weather in the North-West as h...Full Story »