Sergio Aguero has slammed referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz after his performance in Argentina's World Cup quarter-final against the Netherlands. Argentina were in control But Dutch fight back to 2-2 Lahoz was card-happy throughout WHAT HAPPENED? The Spanish referee managed the World Cup quarter-final game in a baffling manner, allowing it to descend into chaos at times as he handed out 14 yel...Full Story »

Exeter boss Gary Caldwell has no new injury concerns for the visit of Sheffield Wednesday.Jay Stansfield is fit having returned in the 1-1 draw at Morecambe after fears he had dislocated his shoulder.Eleven-goal Jevani Brown could return to the starting line-up after coming off the bench against Morecambe.The Grecians could be unchanged as they look to end a three-game winless run in all competi...Full Story »

Sutton will check on winger Will Randall ahead of the Sky Bet League Two match against strugglers Colchester.Randall was forced off late on during the 1-1 draw at Carlisle with an ankle knock, having earlier scored the equaliser.Teenager Kylian Kouassi could come into the side after a late substitute appearance last weekend.Defender Corey Rowe is a long-term absentee with the knee injury sustain...Full Story »

Watford will be without midfielder Dan Gosling, who is set for a lengthy lay-off, when they return to Sky Bet Championship action against Hull on Sunday.Gosling suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon, which required surgery, during the closing stages of the draw at Bristol City ahead of the World Cup break.Forward Ismaila Sarr has returned from international duty with Senegal, having featured in th...Full Story »

Swansea will welcome their four players who went to the World Cup back for the Sky Bet Championship visit of Norwich.Ollie Cooper, Joe Allen and Ben Cabango all went to Qatar with Wales while Olivier Ntcham was in Cameroon’s squad.Michael Obafemi and Harry Darling will be assessed as they are carrying knocks which kept them out of two friendly fixtures during the World Cup break.Swans boss...Full Story »

Shrewsbury boss Steve Cotterill is unlikely to make too many changes for Saturday’s League One clash against Bolton.Julien Dacosta is making progress in his recovery from the surgery which has kept him out since August but is still some way off a return.Aiden O’Brien is still struggling with a groin problem which has meant he has not started a league game since joining in the summer....Full Story »

Accrington head into their home clash against Portsmouth having had a boost on the injury front but with a number of players still unavailable.The 1-1 draw at Oxford last weekend saw defender Ryan Astley return to the starting line-up following his recovery from a knee injury.There was also an appearance off the bench for midfielder Joe Pritchard, back after a hamstring problem, while Baba Ferna...Full Story »

Grimsby defender Michee Efete is set to miss the visit of Tranmere after being taken off the pitch on a stretcher last weekend.Efete hit the ground hard early in the second half against AFC Wimbledon and spent the night in hospital.Fellow defenders Anthony Glennon, Danny Amos and Jordan Cropper also have question marks against their name, meaning the Mariners may be forced to return to a back th...Full Story »

Burton appear to have no fresh fitness concerns ahead of Saturday’s League One clash with Derby at the Pirelli Stadium.Adrian Mariappa missed the 1-1 draw at MK Dons last weekend having been nursing an injury.Fellow defender Sam Hughes, who had been expected to sit the game out due to a thigh strain, was able to play the full duration.It was a third successive draw in the league for Dino M...Full Story »

Real Madrid are closing in on a €70 million deal for Palmeiras wonderkid Endrick after PSG dropped out of the race, according to reports. The 16-year-old striker has caught the attention of top clubs across Europe and Chelsea were among the sides being linked with a move. However, Fabrizio Romano(opens in new tab) reports that Real Madrid are the frontrunners for his signature. PSG wi...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo favours a move to a Champions League side over the offer he has from Saudi Arabia. The 37-year-old was dropped by Portugal manager Fernando Santos for the emphatic 6-1 win against Switzerland in the last-16 of the World Cup. In his absence, Benfica forward Goncalo Ramos stepped up to score a hat-trick and become the youngest player since Pele to net one in a tournament. Ro...Full Story »

She was seen in the Lusali Stadium wearing a black dress and jacket while holding a luxury handbag. Georgina Rodriguez came to support Cristiano Ronaldo as Portugal took on Switzerland Credit: PA But Georgina did not see Ronaldo from the start as he was on the bench Credit: EPA Georgina will be hoping her partner comes on or it could be a wasted trip for the Argentine Credit: Getty Cristiano...Full Story »

REAL MADRID have stolen a march on their rivals in the bid to sign Brazilian wonderkid Endrick by agreeing to an anti-Erling Haaland clause, a report says. Palmeiras forward Endrick, 16, is considered one of the best football prospects in the world and is on the radar of Europe’s top clubs. Real are receptive to the idea of ditching their long-time interest in Haaland in order to sign En...Full Story »

THE World Cup's "hottest fan" has trolled Japan by reposting a cheeky video of her eating sushi after her team beat them. Ivana Knoll's beloved Croatia triumphed over the Asian giants at the Al Janoub Stadium to win a place in the quarter finals. Ivana Knoll trolled Japan fans with a cheeky sushi video In the lead-up to do-or-die match, Knoll was spotted taking photos of Japan fans ahead of t...Full Story »

  Erling Haaland has been raised in talks between Real Madrid and Palmeiras superkid Endrick. Marca says Real Madrid have promised Endrick they would not sign Haaland if the Brazilian wonderkid decides on a move to the Bernabeu. Endrick is swiftly becoming one of the most in-demand teenagers in the world after an impressive start to his season in South America. Earlier this year, h...Full Story »

Nigel Clough admitted Mansfield match-winner Lucas Akins was only on the pitch because injury forced his hand.Substitute Akins struck a last-gasp winner, his 100th senior goal, to earn the Stags a 2-1 win over Colchester.But manager Clough revealed he only brought him off the bench because Will Swan, who had earlier cancelled out Alex Newby’s free-kick for the visitors, had to come off wit...Full Story »

Switzerland boss Murat Yakin denied any assertions that politics were at the heart of two tense encounters in his side’s 3-2 win over Serbia, insisting any rumours to the contrary were “just speculation”.The Swiss’ victory in a rematch of the 2018 group stage clash between the two sides propelled them into the last 16 as Group G runners-up in Qatar.That previous win in Ru...Full Story »

Port Vale boss Darrell Clarke hailed an “outstanding” display from his side in their 2-0 victory at League One leaders Plymouth.Two quickfire second-half goals from James Wilson sealed the win and ended the hosts’ record nine-match winning start at home in the league.Wilson scored in the 65th and 71st minutes to take the visitors up to ninth.Clarke said: “The boys were ou...Full Story »

Two goals in two first-half minutes saw Morecambe and Exeter share the spoils from a 1-1 Sky Bet League One draw at the Mazuma Stadium.Both sides looked to get forward as quickly as possible in an entertaining start but it was Morecambe who struck first in the 34th minute from a well-worked corner.Jensen Weir played it short to Caleb Watts who turned sharply and crossed for Cole Stockton to head...Full Story »

Ross Stewart could feature for the first time since August as Sunderland come up against Millwall on Saturday.The 26-year-old striker has been out of action with a thigh injury but boss Tony Mowbray confirmed he could be in the line-up sooner rather than later.Lynden Gooch and Aji Alese are back to full match fitness and are in contention to start.Defender Dan Ballard remains out and will not fa...Full Story »