Chelsea have reportedly bid £34million for Real Madrid centre back Eder Militao as Thomas Tuchel plans to build a new-look defence. The Blues currently have the best defence in the Premier League, having conceded just four times in 11 matches so far this season, but manager Tuchel is planning a change. The German is understood to be planning on permanently moving to a three-man defence in...Full Story »

Spain qualified for next year's World Cup finals in Qatar by beating visitors Sweden 1-0 thanks to a late winner by substitute Alvaro Morata on Sunday. Spain, who won the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, finished top of Group B with 19 points, four ahead of the second-placed Swedes, who could still qualify through the playoffs in March. "I felt more pressure now then in the Euros," said Spain m...Full Story »

Barca still eyeing Sterling Barcelona are still considering a move for Raheem Sterling, reports Sky Sports. Sterling remains a legitimate target for Barca, who have discussed the economic details that would be required to pull off such a big move. The Manchester City winger recently admitted that he was open to playing abroad, offering Barca a bit of hope for a deal. Man Utd eye Kounde as Ma...Full Story »

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has offered a passionate defence of Irish football following comments from Luxembourg counterpart Luc Holtz.In the run-up to Ireland’s 3-0 World Cup qualifier victory at the Stade de Luxembourg on Sunday, Kenny had been unhappy with Holtz’s description of his team’s style of play as “British” and the same as they had adopted...Full Story »

RONALDO superfan Addison Whelan took the day off school yesterday to celebrate scoring the footie star's shirt - as she revealed she even slept with it. The 11-year-old footie nut jumed over the pitchside barriers to get onto the grass after the World Cup qualifier between Ireland and Portugal at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Thursday night. Delighted Addison with younger brother GreysonCredi...Full Story »

Real Madrid remain interested in Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba. The 28-year-old suffered a thigh injury in training with France on Monday that could keep him out for the rest of 2021, with his current Red Devils deal running out in June next year. Marca says Real are 'remaining attentive' over the next few months ahead of a possible approach. He is said to have also attracted inte...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly considering leaving Paris-Saint Germain once his contract expires at the end of the 2022-23 season. That's according to a recent report from the Telegraph, who claims the Argentine tactician is open to returning to the Premier League. Prior to taking the reins at Paris-Saint Germain earlier this year, Pochettino, 49, was out of work for two years following his...Full Story »

Matt Gray said he is “delighted” with Sutton’s progress in the English Football League after a 1-0 win away at Tranmere boosted their promotion ambitions.United grew into the fixture, with Will Randall striking a post at the end of the first half, and their momentum was not halted by the interval as Coby Rowe nearly broke the deadlock if not for Peter Clarke’s vital goal-...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough believes his side deserved the luck that helped them to their first away win of the League Two season after a 2-1 triumph at Stevenage.The Stags had Birmingham loanee Ryan Stirk to thank after he struck the winner in the 65th minute, 10 minutes after Boro skipper Scott Cuthbert had equalised following John-Joe O’Toole’s first-half opener.But Clough’s...Full Story »

Ryan Lowe will not get carried away despite his Plymouth side hitting the top of the League One table after a 4-1 victory at Accrington.The win extended their unbeaten league run to 16 games and marked the milestone of Lowe’s 100th league game in charge of the Pilgrims.He said: “It’s always nice to be top of the league but we won’t get carried away.“We needed to be ...Full Story »

Exeter manager Matt Taylor was a proud man after creating history with a record-breaking 2-1 victory over spirited Oldham in Sky Bet League Two.Goals from Matt Jay and Jevani Brown made it a new club record of 14 league games undefeated for Taylor’s side, who are also 18 unbeaten in all competitions – a record extended following this win.Jamie Bowden’s long-range screamer gave ...Full Story »

Ben Purrington’s first half header ensured that Johnnie Jackson’s unbeaten spell as Charlton caretaker boss continued with a 1-0 win at Burton.The Pirelli Stadium contest was a feisty affair, with both sides playing more than 70 minutes of the Sky Bet League One contest with 10 men.Referee Trevor Kettle showed red cards to Charlton striker Jayden Stockley and Albion skipper Deji Oshi...Full Story »

Armani Little scored a brace as Torquay came from behind to edge a narrow 2-1 National League victory over bottom side Dover.Former Chelsea youth player Travis Gregory handed the visitors a quick lead as he found the net just four minutes in for his first goal of the season.Torquay winger Keelan O’Connell tested Dover goalkeeper Adam Parkes six minutes later, while Ben Wynter fired the bal...Full Story »

Ipswich and Oxford fought out a nail-biting 0-0 draw with Town twice denied by the woodwork.The visitors looked the sharper unit during the first period but the home side came more into the game in the second half.In the fifth minute a corner by Lee Evans was headed against the post by Town’s leading scorer Macauley Bonne.After Ipswich keeper Christian Walton had palmed away a shot from Ma...Full Story »

Marcus Harness’ goal gave Portsmouth their first away win since the opening day of the season as they came away from Wycombe with a hard-fought 1-0 victory.The result lifted Pompey into the top half of League One after they endured a difficult first half at Adams Park, in which Wycombe’s Joe Jacobson had a penalty saved.The Chairboys had a spot-kick awarded when Sean Raggett clumsily...Full Story »

Angelo Balanta hit a hat-trick as Dagenham and Redbridge thumped struggling Maidenhead 4-1.Ibby Akanbi created all three goals as well as completing the scoring with one of his own as Dagenham claimed their first away points since September 11.Maidenhead started brightly but fell behind in the 28th minute when Akanbi sent over a fine cross which Balanta headed into the top corner.Mauro Vilhete t...Full Story »

Alex Newby scored at the death to rescue a point as Rochdale held play-off-chasing Leyton Orient to a 2-2 League Two draw at Spotland.The home side raced into the lead with the game just 30 seconds old, Corey O’Keeffe heading Liam Kelly’s delivery back across the face of goal and Newby nodding home from close range.But Orient responded positively to the setback and were desperately u...Full Story »

Tommy Willard and Alfy Whittingham struck to hand Aldershot just their third National League win of the season and shock Grimsby 2-1.Willard handed the hosts the ideal start by firing home from close range after 12 minutes, only for Harry Clifton to head the visitors level just three minutes later.Whittingham pounced on the hour mark to put the home side back in front, however, and inflict Grims...Full Story »

Carlisle manager Keith Millen believed his side should have secured Cumbrian derby bragging rights following a goalless draw with Barrow.But Bluebirds boss Mark Cooper was equally adamant the visitors also deserved to end their own winless streak in the Sky Bet League Two clash at Brunton Park.Defender Rod McDonald went closest to breaking the deadlock for struggling Carlisle when his late close...Full Story »

Lee Angol’s towering second-half header earned Bradford a point in a 1-1 draw at Port Vale.The Valiants had been on course to go joint top of League Two with James Wilson’s goal 10 minutes into the second half.But substitute Angol headed home Matty Foulds’ cross 15 minutes from time to frustrate Vale, who had needed a win to move level on points with leaders Forest Green.After ...Full Story »