Aston Villa boss Unai Emery admits he wants a response from his players on Sunday against Manchester United. Villa host United on Sunday, having lost at home to Chelsea in the FA Cup during the week. Emery said: "It's a new challenge for us, it's a new challenge for our supporters and it's a new challenge in Villa Park to feel strong like we were. “This is a challenge. We have to be t...Full Story »

Ex-Chelsea star Diego Costa has joined Gremio on a free transfer after the Brazilian side lost Luis Suarez to Inter Miami. WHAT HAPPENED? The 35-year-old signed a contract with Gremio to revive his career in the land of his birth after a brief stint with Botafogo. He has penned a one-year deal until the end of 2024 with the Serie A outfit and will be tasked with filling the void left by Suar...Full Story »

Martinez demands big salary increase in Inter contract talks Lautaro Martinez has made his salary demands clear in talks with Inter as negotiations over a new contract at San Siro continue. Arsenal set sights on Athletic's Williams Arsenal is closely monitoring Athletic Club winger Nico Williams to alleviate the workload on Bukayo Saka, according to the Daily Mirror. Despite Williams signi...Full Story »

CAM READING set pulses racing as she stunned in a photoshoot. Girlfriend of Manchester United star Scott McTominay, Cam is no stranger to life in the public eye. Cam Reading regularly stuns on Instagram She is a regular poster on social media where she frequently shares her model work and trips out by McTominay. Her latest set of snaps saw her in a lowkey but stylish get-up. The first three...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday gave their disgruntled fans something to cheer about as Ike Ugbo’s double earned a 2-0 Championship win over Birmingham at Hillsborough.Thousands of home supporters held up posters protesting against owner Dejphon Chansiri before kick-off but their angst was soon forgotten after Ugbo’s first two goals for the club gave the Owls a first league win since New Year&rs...Full Story »

In-form Morton beat Motherwell 2-1 in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup fifth round at Cappielow after Robbie Muirhead’s first-half corner caused chaos in the visiting defence.Muirhead’s inswinging corner caught out Liam Kelly, who palmed the ball out but saw it ricochet over the line off team-mate Harry Paton.The home side had used their wind advantage to good effect in the first half a...Full Story »

Gillingham leapfrogged opponents Notts County into the League Two play-off positions after coming from behind to win 3-1 victory at Meadow Lane.Dan Crowley put County ahead but Gillingham responded through goals from Oli Hawkins, Max Clark and Conor Masterson to claim a win that lifts them up to seventh place, two points above the Magpies.The hosts took a 13th-mionute lead when Crowley took aim ...Full Story »

Il Bianconero reports that Juventus are still interested in Denmark international as the Italian giants look to rebuild their midfield as a result of long suspensions for Paul Pogba and Niccolo Fagioli.The Serie A side were linked to Hojbjerg in January but opted not to make a move for the Tottenham star. The reports says that if Postecoglou remains Tottenham's coach next season, which is hig...Full Story »

Cubarsi, 17, has emerged as the jewel of La Masia this season following his breakthrough into the senior side. Chelsea are eyeing a fresh move for Barcelona prodigy Pau Cubarsi The teen has already clocked up six appearances under Xavi Hernandez, with three of those coming as starts in LaLiga. Barcelona fans reckon he could even be the next Gerard Pique. But the defending champions are now s...Full Story »

ENGLAND ace Jack Grealish poses with his £25,000 Belgian Malinois protection dog in a "show of strength" after his burglary ordeal. The star, also seen with cockapoo Skye, wrote "My two babies" next to the online pic, adding a heart emoji. Jack Grealish poses with his £25,000 Belgian Malinois protection dog in a 'show of strength' after his burglary ordeal. We told how Jack and fian...Full Story »

Barcelona set sights on Girona's Garcia Barcelona are reportedly eyeing a summer transfer for Girona midfielder Aleix Garcia, contingent on the club's financial position at the season's end, according to AS. However, the feasibility of the potential deal also hinges on whether Girona are open to accepting Oriol Romeu as part of the agreement. Barcelona will be unable to match Garcia's releas...Full Story »

Thiago Silva has been dropped by Mauricio Pochettino in the wake of his wife's criticism of the Chelsea boss. The Brazilian is on the bench for tonight's FA Cup replay at Aston Villa - days after Belle Silva appeared to call for Pochettino to be sacked on social media following the 4-2 home defeat to Wolves. "It's time to change. If you wait any longer it will be too late," posted Belle on X...Full Story »

Adam Idah netted two penalties on his first Celtic start as a stoppage-time VAR decision at Easter Road earned the Irishman the chance to make himself an instant hero.Idah secured a 2-1 victory over Hibernian after Joe Newell was adjudged to have fouled Kyogo Furuhashi just after the Celtic substitute shot into David Marshall’s arms from 18 yards.Referee Nick Walsh made the call after bein...Full Story »

Nigeria reached an eighth Africa Cup of Nations final after winning a drama-fuelled last-four clash with South Africa on penalties.Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was the hero for Nigeria after he saved efforts by Teboho Mokoena and Evidence Makgopa in a 4-2 shoot-out win, which only told half the story of an extraordinary clash where VAR was at the forefront of the action.Nigeria thought they had bo...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI admits it was "a shame" he missed another prestige friendly for Inter Miami. Fans in Hong Kong - and even the territory's Government - are furious that Messi was left on the bench for Sunday's game because of a hamstring injury. Messi said: "Unfortunately in football things can happen in any game, that we may have an injury. It happened to me. "I couldn't play in the Hong Kong ...Full Story »

ENGLAND footie ace Jack Grealish is fizzing with excitement after signing a seven-figure deal with soft drinks firm Pepsi. He is part of a new ad campaign with ex-footballer turned actor Vinnie Jones. It is the latest money-spinning commercial contract for the forward, who won the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup treble last season with Man City under Pep Guardiola. Insiders reve...Full Story »

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN could renew their interest in Marcus Rashford, according to reports. The Ligue 1 side are drawing up a list of replacements for Kylian Mbappe. Marcus Rashford is on PSG's radar Credit: Getty Reports in France suggest that the player has decided to join Real Madrid at the end of the season once his PSG contract expires. Los Blancos are supposedly confident they can get the...Full Story »

Former Manchester United and West Ham midfielder Jesse Lingard is heading to Asia. The attacking midfielder is signing on the dotted line with FC Seoul in South Korea. The 31-year-old has finalised the deal and completed his medical, per The Standard. Lingard, who has been without a club since the summer when he left Nottingham Forest, was linked to Saudi Arabia. He did not join a Saudi Pr...Full Story »

Liverpool are reportedly interested in Lecce full-back Patrick Dorgu ahead of the summer transfer window but will face competition from one of Spain’s biggest clubs. The 19-year-old has burst onto the scene in Italy this season and has already featured in 21 matches for Lecce, racking up 801 minutes of action and providing his team with one goal and one assist. The youngster has come thr...Full Story »

Eddie Howe's side have been tipped to battle Paris Saint-Germain for the winger's signature in the summer. Rafael Leao feels he has reached 'the end of a cycle' at AC Milan Credit: Splash News The Magpies were previously linked with a late January move for Leao. However, their hopes of signing the 24-year-old later this year have now received a boost. Foot Mercato report that Leao feels he h...Full Story »