PSG chief Leonardo says Real Madrid should be sanctioned over their pursuit of Kylian Mbappe. Mbappe made his intentions to leave PSG clear with Real Madrid attempting to sign Mbappe in the summer and offered a whopping 200 million euros to PSG for the young striker, but this was rebuffed by the Ligue 1 side. "From Madrid they deny it, but I think Real Madrid have been working to buy Mbappe ...Full Story »

A full-blooded Manchester derby ended all square as United and 10-woman City drew 2-2 in the Women’s Super League.City were looking for victory over their neighbours to halt a run of three straight losses but were hampered by Georgia Stanway’s first-half dismissal for a shocking challenge on Leah Galton.That did not stop Khadija Shaw opening the scoring shortly afterwards but United ...Full Story »

Swindon gained the derby day West Country bragging rights after they beat league leaders Forest Green 2-0 thanks to second-half goals from Harry McKirdy and Tyreece Simpson.Swindon, who were missing five players on international duty, started brightly and thought they had nosed ahead on 15 minutes when Luke McGee spilled McKirdy’s strike and Simpson put the loose ball into the net – ...Full Story »

Eduardo Camavinga has revealed that Karim Benzema helped him adapt to his new environment at Real Madrid, following his summer move from Rennes. The 18-year-old Frenchman revealed that he was welcomed by all of the Real Madrid players, but he explained why he is maintaining a closer relationship with his compatriot. "I'm very surprised, especially with Benzema, because they are very humble p...Full Story »

The France forward could yet be open to staying at Parc des Princes beyond the end of the current season Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe's mother insists that contract extension talks are well on track despite the interest he has received from Real Madrid. Mbappe was the subject of a fierce transfer pursuit over the summer, with the Blancos eventually having to admit defeat in their ...Full Story »

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has said he is optimistic that Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe will commit his future to the LaLiga giants in January. Mbappe will be a free agent next summer and will be able to sign with his future club on Jan. 1. "We hope that on Jan. 1 everything can be resolved," Perez said on Tuesday when asked about Mbappe's future. However, Perez clarif...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid are keeping tabs on Timo Werner ahead of a possible move next summer, according to reports. The Germany international joined Chelsea last summer but had a mixed debut season at the club. The forward arrived at Stamford Bridge with a fine goalscoring record from his time in the Bundesliga, but he found the back of the net just 12 times in 52 appearances in all competitions. W...Full Story »

Kylian Mbappe admits he wanted to leave PSG for Real Madrid this past summer. The Frenchman was keen to leave PSG over the summer and Los Blancos made a late push for him on transfer deadline day, though nothing was agreed with Real Madrid and Mbappe's current club. "If I had left this summer, it would only have been for Real Madrid," Mbappe told L'Equipe and RMC in an interview. "I thought...Full Story »

Alarm bells are ringing at Real Madrid after an eight-day period in which Carlo Ancelotti's side have accumulated two defeats and a draw. After the 6-1 thrashing of Real Mallorca, Los Blancos have drawn 0-0 with Villarreal, lost 2-1 at home to Sherriff Tiraspol and lost 2-1 away to Espanyol in LaLiga Santander. Three games without a win equates to a crisis at Real Madrid, and although Ancelo...Full Story »

Although Benzema, 33, isn't sure when his France team-mate will make the switch, he knows it's only a matter of time. Karim Benzema is very confident Kylian Mbappe will join Real Madrid Credit: EPA The current Los Blancos star told French outlet L'Equipe: "[Mbappe] said it himself. He wants to see something else. "Someday he will play for Real Madrid. I don't know when. But it will come. "...Full Story »

Blackpool had to show a great deal of resolve according to manager Neil Critchley as they held on to beat Blackburn 2-1 in a Lancashire derby.Goals from Shayne Lavery and his replacement Jerry Yates had given the Tangerines a comfortable 2-0 lead after a dominant first half.But Ben Brereton Diaz pulled one back for Blackburn after the break and the home side were hanging on a little by the end.B...Full Story »

Derby manager Wayne Rooney believes his team are moving in the right direction despite problems off the field after they held Swansea to a goalless draw.Rooney saw his players withstand long periods of pressure and almost snatch victory in the second half.Derby were docked 12 points after going into administration but are now only seven points from safety.Rooney said: “It was a difficult g...Full Story »

Blackpool made it three wins from four after they defeated Blackburn 2-1 in a hotly-contested Lancashire derby at Bloomfield Road.The Tangerines led 2-0 at half time as Shayne Lavery scored his fifth goal of the campaign before Jerry Yates added their second.Blackburn reduced the deficit early in the second half through the Championship’s in-form striker Ben Brereton Diaz, who has six goal...Full Story »

Derby delivered another spirited display to hold Swansea to a 0-0 draw at rainswept Pride Park.Swansea dominated for long periods of the game but only forced Ryan Allsop into one serious save in the game.Derby, who were docked 12 points after going into administration two weeks ago, could have snatched a second victory in four days but for Ben Hamer, who made a triple save to deny Tom Lawrence e...Full Story »

The sale of Martin Odegaard to Arsenal allowed Real Madrid to sign Eduardo Camavinga from Rennes at the end of the summer transfer window in a move that has so far worked out perfectly for Los Blancos. The 22-year-old struggled to make an impact at Real Madrid after returning from a season-long loan at Real Sociedad in the summer of 2020, yet the 18-year-old Frenchman has got off to an excell...Full Story »

Raiola pushing Pogba to join Real Madrid Real Madrid have emerged as the most likely destination for Paul Pogba, El Nacional reports. The midfielder could leave Manchester United for free at the end of the season when his contract expires. His agent, Mino Raiola, is trying to convince him to join the Spanish giants because their rivals Barcelona cannot afford to sign him, but Paris Saint-Germ...Full Story »

Gary Madine and Demetri Mitchell could feature for Blackpool in the Lancashire derby against Blackburn.The pair were brought back into the fold and handed their first starts of the season against Hull in midweek after recovering from injury.Jordan Gabriel could also be involved as he returns to the squad following a period of self-isolation.Grant Ward is still ruled out long-term after undergoin...Full Story »

Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani is being linked with Real Madrid. El Nacional says Real Madrid are contemplating a January approach for United striker Cavani. Real president Florentino Perez wanted Cavani in the summer, and might be tempted to sanction a loan move for the United forward in January. The report says Real will wait to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland and ...Full Story »

Kelle Roos is expected to return to the Derby starting line-up when the Rams host Swansea.The 29-year-old should replace Ryan Allsop in goal after serving a one-match ban for his red card in the defeat at Sheffield United.Phil Jagielka missed the home win against Reading in midweek with a muscle strain and Rams boss Wayne Rooney will be hoping the veteran defender can recover in time for the wee...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney asserted his belief that Derby will stay up despite their 12-point deduction following a 1-0 home win over Reading.The Rams closed the gap to a position of safety in the Championship to seven points following Craig Forsyth’s first-half header – his first goal in more than five years.Derby, who remain in administration, are the only side outside of the Championship’...Full Story »