Liverpool are preparing to open contract talks with Roberto Firmino over a new deal during the World Cup. The Brazilian’s contract at Anfield expires at the end of the season and before this campaign many expected the Merseyside club to run that deal down. However, the forward seems re-born in a Liverpool shirt and has been one of the Reds’ best players this season. Firmino has ...Full Story »

Kieran Tierney was the unlikely match-winner as Arsenal beat FC Zurich to progress from their Europa League group in first place and avoid a potentially tricky knockout round play-off tie.The Gunners needed to match the result of Group A rivals PSV Eindhoven to secure top-spot and Tierney’s fine finish was just enough to see off a spirited Zurich side 1-0.PSV won away to Bodo/Glimt so a vi...Full Story »

Robbie Neilson watched Hearts’ Europa Conference League campaign end with a 3-1 defeat at Istanbul Basaksehir then looked forward to having another go in Europe again next season.In the final Group A fixture in the Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadium, and with no chances of progression, the Jambos fell behind to a Youssouf Ndayishimiye header from a corner after four minutes before Serdar Gurle...Full Story »

Manchester United face a tough Europa League knockout round play-off tie after failing to build on teenager Alejandro Garnacho’s outstanding opener and beat Real Sociedad by a two-goal margin.Both sides were already assured of progress from Group E ahead of the San Sebastian showdown, but September’s shock Old Trafford defeat to the LaLiga side meant United travelled to Spain in seco...Full Story »

Hearts ended their Europa Conference League campaign with a 3-1 defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir but there was some encouragement for Robbie Neilson’s men in the Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadium.In the final Group A fixture in Turkey, Youssouf Ndayishimiye headed in a corner after just four minutes and, while the visitors played their way back into the game, they fell further behind in the 33rd...Full Story »

Thierry Latty-Fairweather and Zak Lilly are likely to miss Hereford’s home FA Cup clash with Portsmouth.Kane Thompson-Sommers has returned from injury and should be available for manager Josh Gowling.The Bulls sit 14th in the National League North table and beat Curzon Ashton 3-1 on Saturday.They will also pay tribute to cup hero Ronnie Radford, who died aged 79 this week. Radford scored o...Full Story »

Crewe could have Chris Long and Charlie Colkett back for the FA Cup clash with Leyton Orient.Colkett (hamstring) and Long (ankle) have both played very little football this season but could be on the bench.Courtney Baker-Richardson is rated touch and go while Zac Williams, Rod McDonald (groin) and Callum Ainley (shoulder) are all set to miss out again.Crewe boss Alex Morris is likely to give sta...Full Story »

Crawley could name YouTube stars in their squad for their FA Cup first-round match against Accrington.Brothers Tobi, Manny and Jed Brown from Sidemen FC, a team of internet celebrities, have been training with Crawley and the club previously said one or more could be on the bench.Interim boss Lewis Young will hope to keep his run going after five matches unbeaten.He could be without James Tilley...Full Story »

Torquay will check on the availability of their loan players for the FA Cup visit of Derby.Mark Ellis, Lucas Ness, Cameron Thompson and Stephen Wearne have all joined the Gulls recently and will need permission from their parent clubs to play, while Dylan Crowe is one of a number of injured players.Derby boss Paul Warne is likely to make some changes for the trip to Plainmoor.Conor Hourihane is ...Full Story »

Forest Green could make changes ahead of their trip to face Kevin Phillips’ South Shields in the first round of the FA Cup.Josh March and Dom Bernard could keep their places in Rovers’ starting line-up after coming in against Barnsley in League One at the weekend.David Davis is likely to miss out again with a knee injury, while Reece Brown has been out with a hamstring problem.Udoka ...Full Story »

Gateshead are a striker down for the FA Cup visit of Stevenage, with manager Mike Williamson having authorised the departure of Paul Blackett on loan.Blackett has scored four times this season and started the campaign in the number nine shirt, but has joined Spennymoor after losing his starting place.League Two outfit Stevenage are likely to field a strong side against the National League strugg...Full Story »

Fleetwood are set to be without defender Shaun Rooney for their FA Cup clash against sixth-tier Oxford City.Town drew 1-1 at Oxford United on Tuesday night and will now host their opponents’ neighbours from National League South.Rooney left the field on a stretcher in midweek but it is unclear how long he will be missing for.Joe Garner may play some part after sitting out last time with a ...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson has promised to field a strong side in Saturday’s FA Cup first round tie at Weymouth but has a number of players missing for the trip.Jackson revealed Lee Brown’s calf problem will sideline him for “several weeks”, and he joins George Marsh and Will Nightingale on the sidelines.Brentford loanee Nathan Young-Coombes is expected to return ...Full Story »

Charlton boss Ben Garner will revert to a more familiar line-up for Coalville’s visit in the first round of the FA Cup.Garner used his squad for the EFL Trophy success over Brighton Under-21s on Wednesday, and Jojo Wollacott, Sean Clare, George Dobson and Jayden Stockley are among those expected to return.Ryan Inniss completes a two-match ban after after being sent off for the second time ...Full Story »

Ben Chilwell has suffered a hamstring injury that has left his World Cup hopes hanging by a thread as he limped off after Chelsea's 2-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb. The tie, which was a dead rubber for Chelsea with the Blues already confirmed as group winners, was meandering to a straightforward victory after Graham Potter's side recoved from an early scare, only for Chilwell to pull up with a ham...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that Son Heung-min will have to undergo surgery after he suffered a fracture around his left eye. WHAT HAPPENED? While playing in the Champions League on Tuesday, the South Korean had to leave the pitch during the first half after picking up a nasty injury having collided with Marseille's Chancel Mbemba. THE BIGGER PICTURE: While his side went on to win the g...Full Story »

England defender Ben Chilwell’s World Cup hopes could be in danger after he suffered a hamstring injury in the closing stages of Chelsea’s 2-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League.Blues boss Graham Potter admitted to concern over the left-back after he pulled up just minutes before the final whistle at Stamford Bridge.Chelsea had come from behind thanks to goals from Raheem...Full Story »

Lionel Messi's former agent says it took the Argentine star a long time to get over the Albiceleste's defeat to Germany in the 2014 World Cup Final. Fabian Soldini spoke to Infobae, stating he still has a great relationship with the PSG star. He took things one step further by explaining it wasn't easy for the star to stomach the heartbreaking defeat "When I was at his house, after 10 years ...Full Story »

The organisers of the World Cup in Qatar are paying groups of fans to travel to the tournament, saying they are asking them for positive comments on social media in return. The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) confirmed the policy of inviting groups of supporters to the finals as guests after reports by Dutch public broadcaster NOS, which said on Sunday that Qatar was paying f...Full Story »

France is set to defend their crown as top dogs on the international stage at the 2022 World Cup in just three weeks'time but will have to do it without mercurial star midfielder Paul Pogba. As confirmed by multiple outlets including ESPN's Julien Laurens, the player's agent made official the absence of the 28-year-old Juventus midfielder who has not yet fully recovered from an ongoing injury...Full Story »