WELL-travelled Alex Scott is a real globetrotter. The BBC Sport host, 39, often chronicles her travels on Instagram. BBC Sport host Alex Scott loves globetrotting Credit: instagram @alexscott2 And she enjoys a variety of holidays, from relaxing on private yachts to climbing mountains, and snorkelling. Scott was raised by her mum in east London, where she dreamed of going abroad. Her eyes we...Full Story »

Mario Balotelli believes he is worthy of a recall to the Italy national team, insisting he is still the strongest striker available for the Azzurri. WHAT HAPPENED?It has been more than five years since Balotelli last featured for Italy, leaving him on 36 caps and 14 goals. He currently plays for Turkish side Adana Demirspor and is off to a good start since his September arrival, scoring three...Full Story »

New York Red Bulls are offering their fans a deal for tickets to next season's MLS opener - but the promotion comes with a Lionel Messi clause. WHAT HAPPENED?The MLS side sent out an email to fans offering tickets to their first home game of the 2024 season as well as the derby with rivals New York City. However, ESPN reports there is a special detail in the email that states that: "If RBNY p...Full Story »

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has graciously accepted the apology of a Ghanaian MP a year after being publicly ridiculed. MP Isaac Adongo went viral after comparing the Englishman's dismal performances to Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia's economic management. Adongo brutally labelled the former Red Devils captain 'the biggest threat at the centre of the Manchester United defence," ...Full Story »

Jose Mourinho has suggested he is more likely to move to Saudi Arabia than return to coach Real Madrid any time soon. WHAT HAPPENED?Mourinho's contract at Roma will come to an end at the end of the season and he was reported to have rejected a lucrative offer to move to the Saudi Pro League during the summer. The prospect of returning to Spain to succeed Carlo Ancelotti at Madrid has been rai...Full Story »

Chelsea set sights on Napoli's Kvaratskhelia Chelsea has entered the race to sign Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, as revealed by ESPN. Several European powerhouses, including Manchester City, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Newcastle United, also express interest in acquiring Kvaratskhelia, reflecting his widespread appeal across the continent. This pursuit aligns with Chelsea's strategy of...Full Story »

SKY SPORTS presenter Eleanor Roper was hailed as "beautiful" by fans after putting on a leggy display in a backless black dress. Eleanor is one of the top stars on TV these days. She has become the face of Sky Sports' boxing coverage, working at all their big events. But she can also be seen on their News channel covering a variety of other sports. And Eleanor took time from her glamorous ...Full Story »

MANCHESTER CITY star Jack Grealish's girlfriend Sasha Attwood took social media by storm once more. This time, Sasha shared a series of snaps from her girly holiday in Paris as she took to Instagram. Grealish linked up with England during the international break for the final two Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia. That gave the forward's partner the chance to have some ...Full Story »

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami have issued a statement hitting back at reports suggesting they had agreed to play a friendly game against Saudi Arabia side Al-Nassr. Messi and Ronaldo will do battle again in a friendly in Riyadh (Image: Getty) Lionel Messi's Inter Miami have issued a statement hitting out at claims they had agreed a deal to play in Saudi Arabia next year as part of Riyadh Season -...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino may face a fight to keep Mykhaylo Mudryk after the winger was urged to consider his future at Chelsea. Mykhaylo Mudryk: The Chelsea winger has been advised to leave. (Image: Getty) Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino may have a job on his hands to convince Mykhaylo Mudryk to remain at the club after one of his former coaches told him to consider leaving the club. The Blues win...Full Story »

England Under-21 boss Lee Carsley threw down the gauntlet to Harvey Elliott after his brilliant brace.The Liverpool midfielder scored twice as the Young Lions breezed past Northern Ireland 3-0 at Goodison Park.Reds team-mate Tyler Morton, on loan at Hull, opened the scoring as Carsley’s men recorded a routine Euro 2025 qualifying win.Elliott now has five goals in Group F, with England seco...Full Story »

Ryan East scored twice as Rochdale cruised to a 3-0 win over Altrincham in the National League.The ninth-placed hosts took just 15 minutes to grab the opener when East drilled a low shot home after good work from team-mate Harvey Gilmour.Altrincham missed a golden chance to equalise just past the half-hour when Chris Conn-Clarke saw his penalty saved by Rochdale goalkeeper Louie Moulden.The host...Full Story »

Wales are heading to the Euro 2024 play-offs after drawing 1-1 with Turkey on a dramatic night in Cardiff.Neco Williams’ seventh-minute goal – his third for Wales – offered hope they could bridge the two-point gap between them and Croatia for the second automatic qualifying spot.But Yusuf Yazici’s controversial penalty 20 minutes from time – awarded after Wales had ...Full Story »

First-half goals from Tyler Cordner and Will Davies saw York return to winning ways with a 2-0 win over Oxford City at the LNER Stadium.The hosts showed no ill effects from Saturday’s loss to Hartlepool as Cordner blasted home a long-range effort with just six minutes on the clock.City had travelled north on the back of two straight wins but could make few inroads and both Davies and Dipo ...Full Story »

National League leaders Chesterfield returned to winning ways with a 2-0 success at Woking.The Spireites had slumped to their first defeat in 14 league games at Southend on Saturday but were in no mood to let the hosts inflict another upset loss.The visitors had the better chances in the opening period, with James Berry bringing a good save out of Alexis Andre before Joe Quigley slotted their op...Full Story »

The pair were once one of the world’s most glamorous showbiz couples, but are now arch rivals who only speak for the sake of their sons. Shakira's career and personal life have been going from strength to strength Credit: Getty But she still finds time to make some thinly veiled jabs at her ex Gerard Pique Credit: Getty Shakira has admitted she "believed in 'till death do us part'", unt...Full Story »

ALISHA LEHMANN has been dubbed a “class act” after she jumped off the Aston Villa bus to hug a big fan of hers in a wheelchair. The 24-year-old forward was in action for her team when they travelled to her former club West Ham on Sunday for a showdown in the Women’s Super League. Alisha Lehmann made a fan's day as she returned to old club West Ham with Aston Villa Credit: Ala...Full Story »

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta could be about to sanction a shock exit from his squad, as he prepares to improve his side this January. The Gunners have had a mixed first 12 games of the season, with results largely going Arsenal's way despite performances ranging in fluidity. The attack has failed to gel so far despite the improvement in defence, with some pointing to a new forward being the answ...Full Story »

Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane has dismissed claims of new contract talks. Amid suggestions of interest from Real Madrid, Liverpool and former club, Manchester City, it was reported Sane's agents were in talks with Bayern about a new deal. But while away with the Germany squad, Sane said yesterday: "I haven't thought about this yet. "The club wants to open a dialogue but for now I want to ...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate praised Rico Lewis after the teenage debutant bounced back from a contentious penalty call made against him during an impressive first England appearance away to North Macedonia.An unbeaten year that started with victory in Italy ended with a 1-1 draw away in chilly Skopje as the Euro 2020 runners-up rubberstamped their place among the top seeds for next year’s finals.Mond...Full Story »