F   abrizio Romano has provided a major update on Joao Felix's future at Atletico Madrid as it seems the Portuguese forward is now open to leaving the club. Felix was wanted by Manchester United in the summer, while Chelsea have also looked at him, according to Romano, though it seems getting a deal done for the 23-year-old will not be easy or cheap. Although Felix has had his iss...Full Story »

  An update on the future of Argentine icon Lionel Messi has been forthcoming late on Sunday evening. The future of veteran attacker Messi, of course, was cast back into the spotlight in a major way earlier this afternoon. This came amid claims across the English media that the 35-year-old is preparing for a new adventure in the United States in 2023. As per The Times, MLS outfi...Full Story »

Hansi Flick praised the determination of Niclas Fullkrug after he came off the bench to score an equaliser against Spain and keep Germany’s World Cup hopes alive.A surprise loss to Japan in their opening Group E game means Flick’s side do not have their destiny in their own hands but a 1-1 draw at Al Bayt Stadium – where Germany hit back after Alvaro Morata had opened the scori...Full Story »

Niclas Fullkrug came off the bench to earn Germany a hard-fought draw against Spain and keep their World Cup hopes alive.A surprise loss to Japan in their opening Group E game means Hansi Flick’s side do not have their destiny in their own hands but a 1-1 draw at Al Bayt Stadium – where Germany hit back after Alvaro Morata had opened the scoring – was a good response.Only Costa...Full Story »

Boreham Wood manager Luke Garrard hopes the National League side will be drawn against Premier League leaders Arsenal in the FA Cup third round following a 2-0 win over Bristol Rovers.Garrard would relish the opportunity to pit his wits against Gunners manager Mikel Arteta on the Emirates touchline after masterminding a comfortable win over mid-table League One opposition.“I would love it ...Full Story »

Brazil boss Tite believes the injured Neymar will play again at the Qatar World Cup as he spoke about the fouling of players that “has to be stopped”.Neymar limped off late on when Brazil opened their Group G campaign with a 2-0 win over Serbia on Thursday.And on Friday the team’s doctor revealed that both the Paris St Germain forward and defender Danilo would miss Monday&rsquo...Full Story »

  Argentina talisman Lionel Messi has, on Saturday night, spoken publicly on the recent speculation that he has been struggling with an ankle injury. For those not aware, chatter surrounding Messi's wellbeing took its place front and centre in the headlines across Argentina in the week leading up to the Albiceleste's World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia. This came amid widespread ...Full Story »

Danny Cowley is dreaming of bringing a Premier League side back to Fratton Park after Portsmouth progressed to the FA Cup third round with a 3-2 victory over MK Dons.The 1939 and 2008 winners strode through after a brace of Colby Bishop penalties and Reeco Hackett-Fairchild’s fine finish, despite Darragh Burns and Mo Eisa’s strikes for the Dons.Manager Cowley vividly remembers watchi...Full Story »

Hartlepool boss Keith Curle paid tribute to his players for delivering a place in the FA Cup third round despite having to cope with injury troubles in the build up to the tie.The League Two strugglers lost goalkeeper Ben Killip to injury and had to sign Fleetwood’s Alex Cairns as an emergency loan before facing Harrogate.That was one of five changes, a mixture of injury problems and tacti...Full Story »

Dean Hankshaw’s second-half equaliser ensured Stranraer and Annan picked up a point apiece in a 1-1 draw at Stair Park.The visitors hit the front in the seventh minute courtesy of Aidan Smith’s effort.Stranraer found their equaliser just before the hour mark when a header landed at the feet of Hawkshaw, who could not miss the target.The Blues went in search of a winner and missed a c...Full Story »

Maidstone extended their unbeaten National League run to three matches as they ran out 3-2 winners over Maidenhead.The hosts were quickly into their stride and opened the scoring in the third minute through Dom Odusanya’s low strike into the bottom corner.Maidstone doubled their lead when Regan Booty dispatched a penalty after Jerome Binnom-Williams was adjudged to have handled the ball in...Full Story »

Alvechurch’s FA Cup run came to an end as their former striker Josh March netted a second-half winner to book Forest Green’s spot in the third-round draw.March bundled home the decisive goal in the 51st minute, moments after a brilliant free-kick from Alvechurch midfielder Jed Abbey had cancelled out Connor Wickham’s penalty opener.Rovers were reduced to 10 men with 18 minutes ...Full Story »

CRISTIANO Ronaldo has said goodbye to Manchester — hiring movers to pack up his cars and belongings. The Portuguese legend, 37, is currently at the World Cup in Qatar after leaving Man United. Cristiano Ronaldo has hired movers to pack up his cars and belongings Ronaldo's Cadillac Escalade and Bentley Flying Spur were seen being loaded on to a transporter on Tuesday But his £150,0...Full Story »

Michael Mancienne is a doubt for Burton in their FA Cup second-round clash with National League South side Chippenham.The defender played his first minutes of the season in the EFL Trophy victory over Tranmere in midweek after suffering a knee injury in July but only lasted 42 minutes being going off with a back issue.Adrian Mariappa, Cameron Borthwick-Jackson, Terry Taylor and Joe Dodoo were al...Full Story »

Portsmouth are hoping to have on-loan Owen Dale and Dane Scarlett available for their FA Cup clash with MK Dons on Saturday.Both were refused permission to play in the first round by their parent clubs, but Pompey are in ongoing negotiations with Blackpool over Dale and Scarlett’s Tottenham.Kieron Freeman looks set to be unavailable because of the calf injury he sustained in Papa Johns Tro...Full Story »

Charlton will be without Jayden Stockley for their FA Cup second-round clash against Stockport.Stockley starts the first game of a retrospective three-match ban following a charge of violent conduct in Charlton’s 1-0 defeat against Port Vale last weekend.Eoghan O’Connell (knee), Craig MacGillivray (concussion), Terell Thomas (hamstring) and Miles Leaburn (ankle) are all sidelined.Goa...Full Story »

Hartlepool boss Keith Curle is expected to recall striker Josh Umerah for his side’s home FA Cup tie against Harrogate.Umerah missed last week’s league defeat at Barrow through suspension but is available having also recovered from a clash of heads in the recent defeat at Stevenage.Defender David Ferguson is an injury doubt after being withdrawn midway through the first half at Barro...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the South Korean defender Kim Min Jae. The 26-year-old has established himself as a key player for Napoli since joining the club from Fenerbahce and he has been linked with a number of European clubs in recent months. The defender's performances in the Champions League have attracted the attention of the London club and Antonio Conte's side ...Full Story »

Despite holding talks with super-agent Jorge Mendes earlier in the year, according to recent reports, Chelsea have 'no plans' to sign free agent Cristiano Ronaldo. That’s according to a recent report from journalist Matt Law, who claims the Blues are very unlikely to offer the Portuguese megastar a Premier League lifeline. Chelsea were heavily linked with signing the 37-year-old back i...Full Story »

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reportedly agreed a new contract with the club, running until 2025. The Spanish tactician has been a huge success in his time at the Etihad Stadium, and has generally become regarded as probably the best manager of his generation after incredible consistency in picking up silverware at clubs like Barcelona and Bayern Munich as well. Guardiola’s...Full Story »