Goalkeeper Taye Ashby-Hammond was the hero as Stevenage secured their place in the third round of the FA Cup with a 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory at Port Vale.After a 1-1 draw at Boro last time, another 120 minutes could not separate the two sides in the replay at Vale Park as they drew 3-3 after extra time.Ben Garrity scored either side of half-time to put Andy Crosby’s hosts two goals ah...Full Story »

Alfreton boss Billy Heath said he was “so proud” of his players despite the non-league side bowing out of the FA Cup in a narrow 1-0 second-round replay defeat at Walsall.Mat Sadler’s Saddlers scraped past the National League North side to nervously book a third-round trip to Southampton in January.But Heath could not have been happier with the way his side matched up the team ...Full Story »

Proud Scarborough boss Jonathan Greening hailed his players’ fortitude after they pushed EFL outfit Forest Green all the way again in a third meeting of the teams in this season’s FA Cup.The first-round tie was ordered to be replayed after Forest Green had been found guilty of failing to inform the FA they had received permission to play a loan player against the National League Nort...Full Story »

Forest Green finally saw off National League North part-timers Scarborough 4-2 in the FA Cup.Tyrese Omotoye, Callum Morton, Sean Robertson and Matty Stevens scored the goals as the first-round tie was settled following a third contest between the two clubs.Forest Green, who also won a home replay 5-2 last month, were found guilty of failing to inform the FA that they had permission to include a ...Full Story »

New manager Matt Taylor savoured his first win since taking charge of Bristol Rovers as his side held off Crewe’s second-half fightback to win their FA Cup second-round tie 4-2.John Marquis, James Wilson and Anthony Evans all scored to give the League One side a 3-0 half-time lead.Ryan Cooney’s own goal made it four before Elliott Nevitt and Aaron Rowe struck to get the League Two si...Full Story »

Walsall scraped past non-league Alfreton 1-0 as they nervously booked an FA Cup third-round trip to Southampton.The League Two side got off to a flier when they took just six minutes to score what proved to be the only goal of the game from Jamille Matt.Douglas James-Taylor’s menacing run down the left opened up the non-league side’s defence, skipper Donervon Daniels’ miscued s...Full Story »

Newport scored three times in the first 25 minutes as they defeated Vanarama National League side Barnet 4-1 to book a clash with Eastleigh in the FA Cup third round.The Sky Bet League Two outfit took a fifth-minute lead when Omar Bogle crossed for Lewis Payne to fire home at the far post, before the two swapped roles eight minutes later when the 30-year old netted.The tie looked over after 25 m...Full Story »

Karim Benzema created Club World Cup history by becoming the first player to score in four editions of the tournament as Al-Ittihad booked their place in the second round.The former France international netted for the Saudi Pro League outfit as they won their first-round tie with Auckland City 3-0.Benzema, who has enjoyed success in this competition with Real Madrid, put the finishing touches on...Full Story »

The footballer has built a huge online fanbase over the years. Madelene Wright shows off her toned figureThe football star has built a huge social media followingFans loved her jeans She now boasts over 300,000 followers on Instagram. In her most recent post, Madelene shared some pictures of herself posing in a car park. The Leyton Orient star wore a crop top and jeans as she posed for the c...Full Story »

The model, daughter of Chelsea legend Frank, has built a huge fanbase of her own. Jade Leboeuf stunned in a white bikiniThe 33-year-old enjoyed a spa weekend awayJade posted her snaps from MoroccoThe model has a huge social media following Jade, 33, now boasts nearly 250,000 followers on Instagram. And seemingly every single one of them loved her most recent offering. For the snaps, Jade pos...Full Story »

Ex-Aston Villa and Leicester City boss Dean Smith is set to be named new head coach of MLS side Charlotte FC. WHAT HAPPENED?The Telegraph reports that Smith is close to signing on with Charlotte as their new boss, with a deal to be wrapped up within the next week. GOAL originally reported that alongside Smith in candidacy was ex-Chelsea boss Frank Lampard, who knows the league well due to his...Full Story »

This time Mikayla, who has been dubbed the "world's sexiest ice hockey player", took social media by storm with a white bra and a grey skirt. Mikayla Demaiter took social media by storm once againThis time Mikayla posed in a white bra and a grey skirtMikayla has been dubbed the 'world's sexiest ice hockey player'Mikayla's post attracted over 62,000 likes from her 3.1m followers The 23-year-old...Full Story »

Bruno Fernandes will miss Manchester United's trip to Liverpool, with Michael Owen joking that the Portuguese picked up a ban on purpose. WHAT HAPPENED?The Red Devils skipper collected his fifth booking of the season during a demoralising 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth at Old Trafford. He must now serve a suspension, meaning that he will be unavailable to Erik ten Hag for a testing trip to An...Full Story »

The players' partners are desperate to let their hair down — just like Coleen Rooney and the other wives did at the 2006 tournament — after abiding by Qatar's strict rules during the World Cup last year. England's Wags are eyeing up luxury German castles for next year's Euros (L-R: Kieran Trippiers wife Charlotte, Jordan Pickford's wife Megan Davison , Harry Maguire's wife Fern Hawk...Full Story »

This time, Paige posed in a tiny bikini as part of a 2024 calendar shoot. Paige's 2024 calendar is available to buy The ex-golfer took to Instagram where she shared two revealing pics in her story. Paige issued the following captions: "The holidays are coming up and it's a perfect time to get my 2024 [calendar] for yourself or a fun gift for someone else. "Perfect gift. Pin me up against you...Full Story »

This time, Jessica posed nude in bed with nothing but the duvet covering her as she took a snap for Instagram. Jessica Goicoechea posed nude on Instagram in another risque photoJessica also issued a photo of her wearing an outrageous dress This comes after the Spanish model issued another pic of her in an outrageous dress on social media. The 27-year-old's 1.8million followers were left in aw...Full Story »

Barnsley head coach Neill Collins praised the “fantastic finish” of top scorer Devante Cole that helped his side on their way to a 3-1 League One victory at lowly Reading.Reading went in front in the fourth minute through Harvey Knibbs, with his ninth goal of the season, but Herbie Kane levelled before the break from a penalty.Cole gave Barnsley the lead 10 minutes from time with a p...Full Story »

Walsall boss Mat Sadler was thrilled with his team’s display after his side came from a goal down to win 2-1 at promotion hopefuls Notts County.Oisin McEntee’s emphatic second-half brace cancelled out Aden Baldwin’s first goal of the campaign and ended the Saddlers’ six-game winless run.  Sadler said: “We are a good team, a very good team playing against w...Full Story »

QPR boss Marti Cifuentes insists he never doubted Chris Willock would rediscover his best form.The rejuvenated Willock scored the opener in Rangers’ 2-0 win at home to Hull – a thumping strike from near the edge of the penalty area.It was his third goal in as many matches and his team’s third win in a row.They have lost just one of their six matches since Cifuentes replaced the...Full Story »

Alex Neil admits he is “letting down” Stoke owner John Coates after substitute Anthony Musaba’s stoppage-time winner for revitalised Sheffield Wednesday heaped more pressure on City’s beleaguered boss.Musaba’s 91st-minute goal lifted the Owls off the foot of the Championship table and inflicted a fourth successive defeat on Neil’s side.Ryan Mmaee also saw a se...Full Story »