Manchester City will have to make new plans for the future of teenage sensation Claudio Echeverri due to a UEFA ruling. Echeverri signed for City in January Sent back to River Plate on loan UEFA rule could prevent Girona switch WHAT HAPPENED?City signed the 18-year-old playmaker from River Plate in January and allowed the Buenos Aires-based outfit to keep him on loan until January 2025...Full Story »

FOOTBALL great Diego Maradona's death is linked to cocaine, a medical report suggests. The World Cup winner's fatal heart attack in November 2020 came on suddenly and may have been brought on by a “toxic substance”, it says. Diego Maradona's death is linked to cocaine, a medical report suggests. Maradona, who was recovering from a brain op, had a long-standing cocaine addiction. ...Full Story »

Jude Bellingham admitted joining Real Madrid last summer was a “no-brainer”.The England midfielder opted for the Spanish giants amid interest from a host of Europe’s top clubs after three highly-impressive seasons with Borussia Dortmund.The 20-year-old Birmingham academy product has hardly looked back since, netting 20 times in an outstanding debut campaign at the Bernabeu Stad...Full Story »

Manager Rob Edwards admitted to feeling “drained” after Luton scored a 90th-minute winner to come from behind to beat Bournemouth 2-1 at Kenilworth Road and take a huge step in the direction of Premier League survival.Carlton Morris’s goal at the death – which was knocked in at the far post from substitute Cauley Woodrow’s cross – capped a strong second-half d...Full Story »

KATE ABDO'S boyfriend Malik Scott insists he is not at all insecure about his partner's relationship with Arsenal legend Thierry Henry. Abdo, 42, and Henry, 46, work together on CBS Sports and cover the Champions League alongside Liverpool great Jamie Carragher and ex-Manchester City star Micah Richards. Scott is "crazy in love" with Abdo and praises her work with Arsenal legend Henry Credit: ...Full Story »

According to the Daily Mail, Wolves have to sell Neto to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations and the money brought in could be used to overhaul Gary O'Neil's squad ahead of the new campaign. The Midlands club will demand more than the £53m they received from Manchester City for Matheus Nunes last summer and any sale of the Portuguese winger is expected to cost an interested party o...Full Story »

FOOTIE love rat Jermaine Pennant is pictured arm in arm with an actress — two weeks after his ex booted him out. The ex-Arsenal and Liverpool winger, 41, enjoyed a lunch date with Charlotte Kirk, 31, who also brought her dog. Jermaine Pennant is pictured arm in arm with Charlotte Kirk in central London Credit: Peter Jordan Charlotte was in 2015 sci-fi film Vice The pair, who have excha...Full Story »

Vadaine Oliver’s own-goal condemned promotion-hopefuls Stevenage to a 1-0 defeat against relegation-threatened Reading at The Lamex Stadium.The hosts spent the opening 15 minutes camped in the visitors’ half but Dan Sweeney failed to capitalise, sending a close-range header over the crossbar.Sweeney almost made amends with a delicious delivery into the box before Jamie Reid’s t...Full Story »

Jess, 34, had given the love rat time to find a new place following their split last month, revealed by The Sun on Sunday. Ex-footballer Jermaine Pennant split from Jess Impiazzi last month Former Arsenal and Liverpool star Pennant, 41, has been struggling to get a rental tenancy after being declared bankrupt a year ago owing creditors £1million. He faced the prospect of "sofa-surfing" w...Full Story »

Woking boosted their Vanarama National League survival hopes with a 1-0 win at play-off hopefuls Oldham.The Cards, on the back of a three-match losing run, started brightly as an angled shot from forward Dennon Lewis went wide before Oldham midfielder Tom Conlon sent a free-kick just over the bar.Woking saw a goal ruled out late in the first half from a header by Scott Cuthbert for offside in th...Full Story »

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag could be sacked soon – but the situation is "complicated" according to one report. The Red Devils whimpered out of the Champions League, finishing fourth in their group following a home loss to Bayern Munich last night, as boos rang out around the Theatre of Dreams. With Liverpool away at the weekend, things aren't about to get any easier for Ten H...Full Story »

World famous WAG Jessica Goicoechea continues to demonstrate her sheer confidence in outfits as she stunned in a black gown with just a tiny strap containing her boobs The 26-year-old influencer stunned on the red carpet alongside the ex-Barcelona star (Image: Getty Images for Latin Recording) Jessica Goicoecha has proved to be a huge hit with fans and she'll surely be adding to her fanbase fo...Full Story »

England Under-21s suffered a 3-2 stoppage-time defeat against Ukraine in their Euro 2025 qualifier in Slovakia where they had recovered from 2-0 down.Lee Carsley’s side had coasted to a 9-1 win over Serbia at the City Ground last week to sit top of Group F.Ukraine, though, had also picked up maximum points from their opening two qualifiers and proved a much sterner test for the Young Lions...Full Story »

Lionel Messi's bodyguard has been in the news prior to this, as the former Navy seal had been appointed to protect the star at all costs. The MMA fighter has been filmed running with Messi on the touchline in the past, ensuring he is ready to protect the Argentinian from any potential pitch invaders who may want a photo or signature. Off the pitch, he has also been filmed protecting the star...Full Story »

Inter Miami are suffering from match congestion and are 'physically and mentally' drained, says head coach Tata Martino. WHAT HAPPENED? The Herons have played 17 matches in 73 days since both Martino and Lionel Messi arrived at the club, averaging just over four days of rest between matches played. That includes travel across the USA, training sessions and recovery - and for Martino, it's not...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate focused on England’s important point and a valuable learning experience after admitting his side did not “quite click” in attack in the Euro 2024 qualifying draw against Ukraine.Having won their first four Group C matches on the road to next summer’s tournament in Germany, Saturday saw them fail to win a European Championship qualifier for just the second...Full Story »

England hit a rare bump on the road to next year’s European Championship as Kyle Walker’s first international goal secured Gareth Southgate’s side a 1-1 draw against Ukraine in Poland.Having opened Group C with four wins from as many matches, it has long looked a case of when rather than if the Euro 2020 runners-up seal their place at next summer’s tournament in Germany.E...Full Story »

Micah Richards held the fan against a door in the viral clip Former Manchester United hard man Roy Keane was reportedly headbutted by a fan while working as a pundit at the Emirates Stadium. In viral social media footage, a clip originating from an unknown Snapchat account showed the moments following the alleged violent incident, as pal Micah Richards held the male against a door, restraining...Full Story »

As well as marrying his childhood sweetheart Angelina, the Cherries defender, 20, made sure his soldier friends were protected by buying them guns to take back to the front line. Zabarnyi got married this summer Credit: Instagram @illiazabarnyi He got married to childhood sweetheart Credit: Instagram / @angelinarr_ And on the field Zabarnyi scored his first international goal in June during U...Full Story »

New Zealand international Ben Waine bagged two first-half goals as Championship newcomers Plymouth eased into the EFL Cup second round 2-0 against League One Leyton Orient at Home Park.Argyle’s opener came seconds after Orient striker Joe Pigott fired just wide on 25 minutes.Waine pounced on a back-pass from Os central defender Omar Beckles to calmly slot past advancing keeper Sam Howes, m...Full Story »