One Instagram follower called for the "immediate arrest" of Loris Karius' partner for posting such "beautiful" snaps. Diletta Leotta appears happier than ever as she posed in a revealing cardy The model and TV presenter told fans of her pregnancy in March Diletta and Loris Karius were snapped in Milan in April Credit: The Mega Agency Diletta's fans say she is 'glowing' as she expects her fir...Full Story »

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has admitted Champions League qualification was not even in his thoughts as he embarked upon the new Premier League campaign.The Magpies secured a top-four finish and a return to the big stage for the first time since the 2002-03 season with a 0-0 draw against Leicester on Monday evening to complete a remarkable turnaround.They were in severe danger of relegation when H...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City’s latest Premier League title success should not be demeaned by suggestions Arsenal ‘bottled it’ in the run-in.Yet the City boss conceded his side would need to go on to win the Champions League to be regarded among the greats.City were confirmed as English champions for a fifth time in six years and a third season in succession after Arse...Full Story »

From blaring "You'll Never Walk Alone" from speakers before a clash at Anfield to get his stars used to the atmosphere, to playing dodgeball in training, the ideas have kept flowing. Mikel Arteta has brought in a dog named 'Win' to try and boost morale Credit: Getty Win is a chocolate Labrador owned by a member of Arsenal's staff Credit: Getty The move is said to have proven popular among the...Full Story »

It’s likely to look quite a bit different in Liverpool’s midfield during the 2023/24 season. With the departures of Arthur Melo, James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain having already been confirmed, per The Independent, there are four spaces to fill in that area of the pitch should Jurgen Klopp feel the need. Given the costs involved and the strengthening needed in ot...Full Story »

Cifuentes agent drops big Rangers hint LAFC midfielder Jose Cifuentes has been linked with a move to Scotland in recent days, with his agent Stefan Jarrin revealing in a recent LinkedIn post that he'd visited the Glasgow club. That has fuelled talk that Cifuentes, the 24-year-old Ecuadorian international is close to signing a contract with the Ibrox club. Arsenal linked with Xavi Simons ...Full Story »

Lionel Messi has reportedly seen the contract offer that he has on the table from Saudi Arabia raised to €500 million (£435m/$541m). Argentine about to hit free agency Linked with return to Camp Nou Record approach from the Middle East WHAT HAPPENED? The Argentine superstar is in the process of mulling over his options as he approaches the end of a two-year deal at Paris Saint...Full Story »

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has told his players their resounding Premier League victory over Brighton will count for nothing if they do not beat Leicester to clinch a place in the Champions League.The Magpies survived a test of their top-four credentials at St James’ Park on Thursday evening when they defended a 2-1 lead in the face of a determined Seagulls backlash before eventually killin...Full Story »

Callum Wilson and Bruno Guimaraes served up a grandstand finish to take Newcastle to the brink of Champions League football with a resounding victory over Brighton.Having seen Deniz Undav drag the Seagulls back into the game after his own goal and Dan Burn’s towering header had given the Magpies a 2-0 half-time lead, Wilson scored his 18th of the season and then set up Guimaraes to wrap up...Full Story »

Sadio Mane reportedly wants to stay at Bayern Munich despite his nightmare first season, which included a bust-up with team-mate Leroy Sane. WHAT HAPPENED? Mane has been linked away from Bayern, with Chelsea, Manchester United and Newcastle said to hold an interest in securing his signature, but Fabrizio Romano reports that the Senegal international wants to stay at the club. Signed from Live...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola says revenge for last season’s semi-final heartache fuelled treble-chasing Manchester City as they sealed a place in the Champions League final in style against Real Madrid.A June 10 clash with Inter Milan in Istanbul beckons after a spectacular display of skill, strength and nous at a rocking Etihad Stadium against the reigning champions on Wednesday.City drew 1-1 with Champ...Full Story »

Results have gone from bad to worse for the Blues in recent weeks and now supporters are disgusted by an off the pitch matter. Fans have slammed Chelsea over their bland £6 hotdog Credit: Twitter @footyscran That's because one caterer at the stadium has offered up an unappealing bland hotdog. A fan shared a photo of the food item which featured a sausage in a bun and nothing else - no sa...Full Story »

Manchester City have not given up hope of agreeing a new contract with Ilkay Gundogan and have not been informed that he intends to leave this summer, sources have told ESPN. Gundogan's deal is set to expire in June and if fresh terms are not agreed, the Germany international will leave the Etihad on a free transfer. His contract situation has alerted Barcelona and at least one club in Italy...Full Story »

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was unhappy with Everton defender Yerry Mina for what he implied were underhand and unsporting tactics during their 3-0 win at Goodison Park.The Colombia international was involved in one visible incident with Aymeric Laporte at a corner in the first half in which the City centre-back slapped his opponent in the stomach following an altercation and Mina fell...Full Story »

The punishment handed down to the Leeds United supporter who confronted Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe during the meeting between the two clubs has been confirmed late on Saturday evening. For those who may have missed it, Howe was at the centre of a bizarre scene, late in today's action at Elland Road. En route to an action-packed 2-2 stalemate, as proceedings rolled into injury time, a mem...Full Story »

Trai Hume headed Sunderland to a comeback victory over Luton to ensure they have a priceless lead to defend in the second leg of their Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final.Hume’s 63rd-minute effort secured a 2-1 first leg victory at a packed Stadium of Light after on-loan Manchester United midfielder Amad Diallo had cancelled out Elijah Adebayo’s early opener with a stunning stri...Full Story »

Hearts interim manager Steven Naismith was critical of his players’ performance despite battling back from two goals with 10 men to claim a point at St Mirren.The Tynecastle side looked to be heading for another defeat after goals from Joe Shaughnessy and Ryan Strain had the hosts two goals to the good at half-time.But strikes from Josh Ginnelly and Lawrence Shankland, either side of Peter...Full Story »

Aberdeen boss Barry Robson praised the battling qualities of his side as they survived a poor performance to earn a point from a goalless draw at home to Hibernian that keeps them in pole position to finish third in the cinch Premiership.On a day which started with a celebration of the club’s ‘Gothenburg Greats’, the Dons were poor on the pitch and had Kelle Roos to thank for a...Full Story »

Dion Charles denied Barnsley a vital first-leg advantage with a second-half equaliser to earn Bolton a 1-1 draw in their Sky Bet League One play-off semi-final.The Northern Ireland international scored his 21st league goal just four minutes after Nicky Cadden threatened to put Barnsley in the driving seat for Friday’s return at Oakwell.The eventual winners will meet Sheffield Wednesday or ...Full Story »

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says his confrontation with a Leeds fan in the 2-2 draw at Elland Road should act as a wake-up call for those responsible for the safety of players and staff.An angry home supporter – who Leeds later said had been arrested and banned for life by the club – climbed out of the stands and entered the technical area to confront Howe before being quickly whisked ...Full Story »