Eddie Howe believes Newcastle’s late win at Nottingham Forest could be a defining moment in his side’s pursuit of Champions League football next season.Alexander Isak struck a stoppage-time penalty to earn a 2-1 victory which sees them move to within a point of fourth-placed Tottenham with a game in hand.Forest had gone ahead in the 26th minute through Emmanuel Dennis’ first go...Full Story »

The 196-cap legend, 38, was in tears after his last Portugal game, having come off the bench in Morocco's shock 1-0 World Cup quarter-final win. Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to be in Roberto Martinez's first Portugal squad Credit: Getty But The Athletic suggest new manager Roberto Martinez will pick the Al Nassr frontman for next week's ties with Liechtenstein and Iceland. Ex-Manchester Unit...Full Story »

SHAKIRA appeared to burst into tears at New York's M&M store after her first live performance of her scathing diss track. The Colombian popstar's hit track has multiple blistering references to her ex, Gerard Pique, following their bitter split. Last Friday the Hips Don't Lie singer, 46, belted out her diss track Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53 in a racy leather outfit on The Tonight Show. ...Full Story »

Jon Dahl Tomasson was proud that promotion-chasing Blackburn did not panic after Reading’s equaliser as Rovers secured a 2-1 win in the Championship.Ben Brereton Diaz’s superb finish gave the hosts a second-minute lead and they threatened to run riot but were denied by a combination of the woodwork and Joe Lumley saves.They were punished for not finding that second as Cesare Casadei&...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp accepted his side could not raise their game against Real Madrid in the Champions League and were second best in the Bernabeu.Karim Benzema’s 78th-minute goal gave the hosts a 1-0 victory on the night but all the damage had been done in the first leg which Liverpool lost 5-2.“It’s true. We came here with the backpack we had with the three goals di...Full Story »

A late winner from Ryan Hedges gave promotion-chasing Blackburn a vital 2-1 over Reading in the Championship.It looked set to be a routine win once Ben Brereton Diaz’s 13th goal of the campaign gave Rovers a second-minute lead and they created countless chances but found goalkeeper Joe Lumley in inspired form.They paid for that profligacy when Cesare Casadei struck his first senior goal in...Full Story »

West Brom’s bid to boost their Sky Bet Championship play-off hopes was dented in a 1-1 draw at lowly Cardiff.Daryl Dike celebrated his return to the United States squad with a composed 17th-minute finish that gave Albion optimism they could end a run of five straight away defeats with a win.But Cardiff underlined their improvement under Sabri Lamouchi, their third manager of the season, wh...Full Story »

GERARD Pique has broken his silence over ex-wife Shakira's scathing diss track. The Colombian popstar's hit song has multiple references to Pique, from whom she split in June after 11 years together. Shakira debuted her diss track on The Tonight Show In the brutal new song, Shakira takes more swipes at Pique's new girlfriend Clara Chia, who he was rumoured to have been started dating before t...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED star Diogo Dalot has announced his engagement to Claudia Lopes. The defender went all out for his proposal, taking his partner to a room filled with roses. Man Utd’s Diogo Dalot proposes to his stunning girlfriend Claudia Lopes A big luminous sign reading 'Marry Me?' accompanied red balloons - setting a romantic scene for the proposal. Dalot popped the question after ...Full Story »

A Barcelona return for Lionel Messi continues to be speculated on, with Gerard Pique admitting it would be “incredible” to see him back at Camp Nou. Argentine departed Camp Nou in 2021 Contract running down at PSG May be on the move this summer WHAT HAPPENED? The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner bid farewell to Catalunya once it became apparent that Barca did not have the ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola joked that he took Erling Haaland off one goal short of a double hat-trick as Manchester City thrashed RB Leipzig 7-0 to make sure he still has at least one target left to chase.The Norwegian striker sent records tumbling in a ruthless display as he scored five in 35 minutes, becoming the youngest player to reach 30 goals in the Champions League and the fastest to do it and joining...Full Story »

Sutton boss Paul Hurst was delighted his players put Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final against Premier League Brighton out of their mind to beat Sutton 1-0.The Mariners could not have been blamed for having one eye on their clash with the Premier League Seagulls after their magical run in the cup.But Michee Efete scored the only goal of the game as the visitors ended Matt Gray’s side&rsq...Full Story »

Josh Kelly helped himself to a double as Solihull Moors left it late to claim a third successive National League win and deepen struggling Scunthorpe’s woes.Kelly opened and then rounded off the scoring after Will Smith’s equaliser and Joe Sbarra’s late strike to pave the way for a 3-1 home victory.Moors goalkeeper Ryan Boot managed to turn Cameron Wilson’s early effort o...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED are eyeing Fulham star Joao Palhinha to beef up their midfield this summer. United, Newcastle, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham are all monitoring the Portuguese. Joao Palhinha is set to be at the centre of a massive transfer battle this summer But boss Marco Silva is determined to resist bids for the star. Fulham paid an initial £17million to sign Palhinha fr...Full Story »

Manchester United are reportedly targeting Celta Vigo midfielder Gabri Veiga along with Jude Bellingham and Frenkie de Jong despite potentially having to pay as much as £70million to secure a move for the former. The Red Devils are widely expected to be in the market for a new playmaker when the bidding opens later this year, with Erik ten Hag eager to improve his ranks by spending wisely b...Full Story »

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is convinced there is more to come from record signing Alexander Isak as he comes to terms with Newcastle’s high-octane brand of football.The Magpies’ £60million frontman scored his fourth goal for the club in Sunday’s 2-1 Premier League win over Wolves at St James’ Park after being preferred to Callum Wilson, who had been laid low by illne...Full Story »

Erling Haaland’s elated goal celebration after scoring the winner against Crystal Palace is symbolic of the striker’s satisfaction at Manchester City, boss Pep Guardiola believes.The Norway international’s second-half penalty was enough to seal victory on a rainy evening at Selhurst Park after the resilient hosts had largely frustrated Guardiola’s side before the break.Ha...Full Story »

Antony Sweeney thinks Hartlepool need time to reflect on a point against Northampton that could end up being important in the battle to stay in the EFL.Cobblers boss Jon Brady raged afterwards that Pools’ opening goal scored by Josh Umerah was not ruled out for offside eight minutes before half-time.Brady was also angry referee Thomas Kirk did not send Hartlepool defender Euan Murray off a...Full Story »

Burton boss Dino Maamria rode a roller coaster of emotions as his 10-man Brewers side came out victorious over play-off chasing Wycombe courtesy of a 2-1 win.Dale Taylor and Joe Powell both scored inside the opening 18 minutes to give Albion control but midfielder Deji Oshilaja was red carded in the dying seconds of the first half for his challenge on Lewis Wing.Burton suffered a nervy end to th...Full Story »

Wigan manager Shaun Maloney admitted the club’s failure to pay players’ wages on time had a negative impact on preparations before the 3-0 defeat to runaway leaders Burnley at Turf Moor.Two goals from Nathan Tella and a first for the club from Lyle Foster ensured victory for the Clarets, who moved 13 points clear at the top after Sheffield United’s home defeat to Luton.Wigan re...Full Story »