Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton heaped praise on his young side and an improving defence as the Pirates finally won at the Memorial Stadium after eight games.The hosts edged to a 1-0 win against Charlton to record a first league double over the Addicks since 1957/58, with a victory built on restricting the opposition’s chances.Dean Holden’s men had scored six goals in their previous ...Full Story »

Reading manager Paul Ince urged his players to become “heroes” after they followed their six-point Championship deduction by the EFL in midweek with a scrappy 1-1 home draw with Birmingham.Andy Carroll gave the hosts a seventh-minute lead after a slick team move but Birmingham levelled just before the half-hour when Lukas Jutkiewicz powered home a header.Neither side impressed in a t...Full Story »

Cardiff boss Sabri Lamouchi refused to dwell on the recent controversy surrounding Connor Wickham after the striker’s starring role in a 3-1 win over Sky Bet Championship relegation rivals Blackpool.Wickham opened the scoring for Cardiff in the 21st minute and proved a handful for Blackpool’s defenders throughout, with Sory Kaba and Joe Rolls striking before half-time for the Blues.B...Full Story »

Portsmouth boss John Mousinho was mystified by the decision to send off Joe Morrell in their 1-1 draw away to MK Dons.Connor Ogilvie’s well-struck volley gaven a dominant Pompey an early lead, but a red card for Morrell in the 39th minute drastically altered the complexion of the game.A brief scuffle inside the Portsmouth six-yard box saw the midfielder receive his marching orders and hand...Full Story »

Kane Ferdinand’s controversial late goal gave Maidenhead a 1-1 draw against Solihull in their Vanarama National League match at the ARMCO Arena.Justin Donawa had put the Moors ahead after being played through on goal in the 10th minute before defender Callum Howe saw his header cleared off the line.The Magpies pressed for an equaliser in the second half as Ashley Nathaniel-George’s s...Full Story »

Connor Wickham made headlines for all the right reasons as Cardiff thrashed Sky Bet Championship relegation rivals Blackpool 3-1 at Bloomfield Road.Earlier in the week, Wickham had apologised after a social media video emerged of him apparently inhaling ‘laughing gas’ in the wake of the Bluebirds’ derby defeat to Swansea last weekend.Manager Sabri Lamouchi described the striker...Full Story »

Reading suffered a further Championship setback following their six-point deduction in midweek when they could only manage a tame 1-1 home draw with Birmingham to slip into the relegation zone.Andy Carroll gave Reading an early lead from close range but Blues levelled just before the half-hour mark through a towering Lukas Jutkiewicz header.A scrappy second half, with neither side displaying any...Full Story »

Roma boss Jose Mourinho has reportedly been offered a massive deal to coach Saudi Arabia. The Portuguese coach is enjoying his stint with the Italian capital club. Mourinho won the UEFA Europa Conference League with Roma last season. According to Il Corriere dello Sport, Mourinho has been promised up to £100 million if he decides to take on the international job of coaching the Saudi n...Full Story »

Leeds United are said to be interested in Real Madrid star Mariano Diaz but a potential deal hinges on one condition. The striker’s contract with the La Liga giants expires in the summer and as the 29-year-old is not a key star he will not receive a new deal, reports Fichajes. The Madrid star’s agents are already looking for a new club and Leeds are said to be one of three clubs...Full Story »

Liverpool have received a big boost ahead of their clash with Arsenal this weekend as Luis Diaz is in contention to play against the Gunners. That is according to Chris Bascombe, who reports that the Colombian has been in full training all week and looks set to play his first match since September when he was injured in a clash with Arsenal. Ironically, that is the fixture Diaz will now retu...Full Story »

PSG are reporteldy willing to let Neymar and Lionel Messi leave the club as they are not among the "untouchables". The Ligue 1 side are working on a rebuild and are believed to have listed seven players that must be kept - but it doesn't include the two former Barcelona stars. PSG could let Lionel Messi leave the club for free this summer Credit: Getty While the club could also sell Neymar Cr...Full Story »

AXED Chelsea boss Graham Potter flew off for a sunshine holiday — and checked his old side's result on the way. He spent £20,000 of his £13million pay-off on a Maldives break with his wife and three children. Axed Chelsea boss Graham Potter flew off for a sunshine holiday — and took time out on the plane to check how his old team got on Potter was heading for the sun-soa...Full Story »

Former QPR and Cardiff City star Jeanne, 42, was flanked by two police officers as he mourned son Rafel, 24, at the church service. Former pro-footballer Leon Jeanne, was in handcuffs as he attended his son's funeral Credit: WNS The former Cardiff and QPR footballer is currently serving a ten-year prison sentence Credit: WNS Rafel Jeanne and pals Eve Smith, 21, Darcy Ross, 21, died when their...Full Story »

Journalist Dean Jones believes Man City could have an emerging "superstar" within their ranks. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has finally unlocked Jack Grealish's full potential, journalist Dean Jones told GIVEMESPORT. Grealish arrived from Aston Villa in a big-money move last summer, but struggled at times during his first campaign with the Blues. Manchester City latest news - Jack Gre...Full Story »

LORIS KARIUS' girlfriend Diletta Leotta showed off her baby bump as Napoli took on AC Milan. The DAZN presenter, 31, was at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona for Sunday night's shock 4-0 thumping by the Rossoneri. Diletta Leotta was at Napoli vs AC Milan on Sunday evening The blonde bombshell hosted the broadcaster's coverage of the Serie A heavyweight clash. Leotta rocked a grey top, black ...Full Story »

Roy Keane stepped up to break the ice having gone a full season not talking to a Manchester United team-mate - while supporters were none the wiser until decades later Manchester United's key players were not always pals off the pitch Roy Keane stepped up to break the ice with Gary Pallister - having gone a full season without talking in a feud that spiralled out of control. The Manchester Un...Full Story »

An ineffective Paris Saint-Germain created little and were made to pay by a clinical Lyon in their fifth Ligue 1 loss of 2023. The boos rang around Parc des Princes at full-time as Lionel Messi strolled off the pitch. And PSG's notoriously passionate ultras had reason aplenty to be upset. They had put up with a miserable Paris showing, watching their World Cup winner unceremoniously exit afte...Full Story »

James Maddison is expected to leave Leicester City in the summer as several Premier League clubs eye up a move for the England midfielder. The 26-year-old is out of contract with the Foxes in 2024, therefore, if they are to get a good transfer fee for the Englishman then a sale would have to happen this summer. Maddison was the subject of two bids from Newcastle last summer, which rose to ...Full Story »

Ref Fernando Hernandez looked to have lost his head during Club America vs Leon (Image: Twitter/@ramosrizo) A referee in Mexico is under investigation after appearing to knee a player in the groin during a match. Official Fernando Hernandez was caught on camera moving his left knee in the direction of Leon midfielder Lucas Romero during their Liga MX clash with Club America on Saturday (April ...Full Story »

Eddie Howe hailed Newcastle’s stars for a deserved victory against meek Manchester United, whose players held an open and frank discussion after what Luke Shaw called an “unacceptable” display.Sunday’s clash in the race for the top four lived up to the billing at St James’ Park as Joe Willock and substitute Callum Wilson secured the hosts a memorable 2-0 win.Newcast...Full Story »