QPR boss Marti Cifuentes refused to point the finger at the match officials after a controversial 2-2 draw at home to West Brom.Trailing 2-1 early in the second half, relegation-threatened Rangers missed a penalty and should have been awarded another.Michael Frey’s spot-kick was saved by Alex Palmer shortly before Sam Field’s header appeared to have been superbly tipped over by the g...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola feels his Manchester City side are playing like a team that believes they can win the Champions League again.The City boss also saluted the team’s consistency after they secured their place in the quarter-finals of Europe’s elite club competition with a comfortable victory over FC Copenhagen.City eased to a 3-1 win in the second leg of their last-16 tie at the Etihad St...Full Story »

Erol Bulut welcomed the return of Cardiff’s confidence after the Bluebirds moved within seven points of the Championship play-offs by beating Huddersfield.Famara Diedhiou’s first-half finish secured a 1-0 victory as Cardiff claimed three consecutive wins for the first time since September.“The last four games, I’m happy,” Bulut said after taking a 10 points from tho...Full Story »

Cardiff claimed a third successive Championship win by beating Huddersfield 1-0 at home.Famara Diedhiou’s first goal in English football since a brace for Bristol City at Middlesbrough in February 2021 moved Cardiff to within seven points of the play-off places.The on-loan Senegal striker converted Josh Bowler’s cross on the half-hour mark to put his name on a Championship scoresheet...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO has been subjected to more Lionel Messi chants by rival fans. The Al-Nassr forward was left stony-faced as he endured the taunts from the crowd against Al-Ain on Monday. His side fell to a 1-0 defeat in the United Arab Emirates in their AFC Champions League quarter-final first leg. As Ronaldo left the pitch at half-time, chants of "Messi, Messi" could be heard from the sta...Full Story »

Xavi to leave Barca in the summer Amorim prime candidate to replace him Also wanted by Liverpool and Bayern WHAT HAPPENED?The Spaniard announced he would be departing at the end of the season, leaving Barcelona to join the crowded market of clubs looking for a new manager. According to the Independent, Barca have targeted Sporting boss Amorim ahead of other candidates. He has been earmark...Full Story »

ALEX SCOTT has shared some loved-up snaps with her music superstar partner Jess Glynne. The power couple were both attending a Brits after-party following their appearance at the prestigious music awards at the weekend. Football pundit and ex-pro Alex shared the pictures to her Instagram where she boasts a stunning 1.8million followers. The 39-year-old and her partner Jess, 34, could be see...Full Story »

CHELSEA are being linked to Genk's English defender Archie Brown - with Premier League rivals plus Juventus and AC Milan also hovering. The Brummie, 21, has rebuilt his career on the continent after quitting Wayne Rooney's Derby in 2021 to seek first-team football. Brummie Archie Brown could be returning to England from Belgium Credit: Rex Now Chelsea have reportedly joined the £15millio...Full Story »

REAL MADRID'S chief scout has reportedly "fallen in love" with Phil Foden after his latest Manchester City display. The midfielder ran the show in his side's derby day victory over Manchester United. Phil Foden has reportedly caught the eye of Real Madrid's chief scout Credit: Rex Foden scored twice as City came from behind to secure a 3-1 win at the Etihad Stadium. According to sensational ...Full Story »

Daniel Farke felt Leeds’ 1-0 victory over Stoke was his side’s “best win in 2024” as they continued their Championship automatic-promotion charge.Dan James could have had a couple in the first half but for Daniel Iversen’s saves before the Wales international put his side ahead with his 11th goal of the season just after the half-hour mark.Stoke did not roll over an...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Ged Brannan was full of praise for his players as they battled to a 1-0 victory over Crawley that took them level on points with the League Two play-off spots.Brannan’s side were forced to defend for long periods against a good Town side but a goal from substitute Jordan Slew in the 68th minute was enough to give them the three points.Brannan said: “They were a really ...Full Story »

Bolton came back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at Barnsley with substitute Randell Williams equalising deep into time added on.Goals from John McAtee and Donovan Pines put the home side in control before Victor Adeboyejo and Williams scored to level the scores.McAtee struck the opener after 25 minutes, slotting past Joel Coleman after the ball fell to him when Mael de Gevigney blocked George Thomaso...Full Story »

Woking climbed out of the Vanarama National League relegation zone by producing a late show to beat Kidderminster 2-1.Phil Brown’s Harriers had won six of their previous eight league games and looked like escaping the bottom four themselves following Jack Lambert’s sweet 11th-minute strike.But Woking, who had Ricky Korboa’s early effort disallowed for offside, levelled after 75...Full Story »

AFC Fylde recorded back-to-back Vanarama National League wins with a 3-1 victory at relegation rivals York.Joe Westley put the Coasters ahead inside three minutes, poking Jonathan Ustabasi’s cross past George Sykes-Kenworthy in the York goal.York levelled after 14 minutes as Will Smith rose superbly to head home Fin Barnes’ cross.But the visitors raised the tempo after the break and ...Full Story »

Late strikes from Tyreeq Bakinson and Alfie May earned Charlton a 3-1 League One win at Cheltenham to ease their relegation fears.The improving Addicks took a first-half lead through Daniel Kanu before Liam Sercombe’s 70th-minute leveller set up a tense finish.But the late double lifted Nathan Jones’ side seven points clear of their hosts and the drop zone.It took 19 minutes for them...Full Story »

Substitute Tyler Smith earned Bradford a late point in their 1-1 Yorkshire derby with Doncaster at Valley Parade.It was a first League Two game in 17 days for the home side after successive postponements.They took a while to get going as the visitors enjoyed the better of a feisty first half that saw seven bookings.Hakeeb Adelakun’s free-kick set up their first chance, the ball deflecting ...Full Story »

Louis Moult’s first-half goal was enough for Dundee United to move four points clear at the top of the cinch Championship with a 1-0 win at Morton.United had already seen Kevin Holt’s header clawed off the line by Morton goalkeeper Ryan Mullen when Moult put them ahead in the 26th minute, stabbing in Tony Watt’s cross at the back post.Moult had another chance at the back post 1...Full Story »

Calvin Miller scored the only goal of the game as Falkirk earned a 1-0 win against Cove Rangers in cinch League One.The winger finished from a tight angle to extend the Bairns’ unbeaten run in the league and they now sit 17 points clear at the top.Stranraer returned to winning ways with a 5-0 victory against Dumbarton in League Two.A poor start from the Sons saw Stranraer take the lead fro...Full Story »

MK Dons came from behind to strengthen their promotion push with a hard-earned 2-1 away win at Sky Bet League Two leaders Mansfield.It was honours even at the break after an exciting first half with chances at both ends.Mansfield drew first blood on 15 minutes after MJ Williams had handled a Stephen Quinn cross in the box.Keeper Michael Kelly saved well from Lucas Akins’ spot-kick and did ...Full Story »

After she opened up about the effect of social media abuse, Jennifer Aniston has shown solidarity with ex-Chelsea footballer-turned-pundit Eni Aluko over her spat with Joey Barton Eni Aluko has offered an insight into the social media abuse she has received (Image: BBC Radio 4/Why Do You Hate Me? podcast) Jennifer Aniston showed solidarity with Eni Aluko in her social media row with Joey Barto...Full Story »