CHELSEA striker Sam Kerr and West Ham midfielder Kristie Mewis have announced they are expecting a baby. The two WSL stars, who got engaged last year, shared the news on social media this morning. Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis have announced they are expecting a baby Posting a collage of black and white photos, Kerr wrote: "Mewis-Kerr baby coming 2025!" In one of the images, the couple can be s...Full Story »

Wigan manager Shaun Maloney heaped praise on goalkeeper Sam Tickle as the England Under-21 international made several key saves in his side’s 2-0 success at Carlisle in the first round of the FA Cup.Tickle made some brilliant saves to stave off a galvanised Carlisle side, who felt aggrieved by Ethan Robson’s 14th-minute red card.There were two in particular, from Luke Armstrong and D...Full Story »

In-form Reading secured a third successive League One victory by edging past 10-man Bristol Rovers 1-0.The hosts dominated much of a lively first half but were kept at bay by a series of fine saves from Rovers goalkeeper Josh Griffiths.Rovers’ hopes dipped in the 55th minute when midfielder Shaq Forde was sent off for a second yellow card, and Sam Smith scored not long after to settle the ...Full Story »

Sam Ashford scored twice as Wealdstone came from behind to secure a 3-2 win against Braintree in the National League.Ashford opened the scoring for the home side after just 10 minutes before Louie Annesley hauled Braintree level a few minutes later.Callum Powell was then on target as the visitors secured a half-time advantage.But Alex Reid’s strike in the 54th minute ensured his side were ...Full Story »

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag insisted everyone at the club was “on the same page” after his side battled to a 0-0 draw with Aston Villa.Ten Hag’s position is under renewed scrutiny following the humbling home defeat to Tottenham and Thursday’s Europa League draw in Porto.Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe sidestepped a question about Ten Hag’s position ahead of th...Full Story »

Port Vale extended their unbeaten run in Sky Bet League Two to five matches despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Colchester.Defender Jesse Debrah came off the bench to put the Valiants in front early in the second half, but it was cancelled out late on by Samson Tovide.The result sees Vale drop two places to seventh, while Colchester remain in 15th spot.Vale forward Jayden Stockley registered the...Full Story »

Gary O’Neil acknowledges he is danger of sounding “like a broken record” after Wolves’ difficult start to the season continued with a Carabao Cup third-round exit at Brighton.Having taken only a single point from their opening four Premier League fixtures, Wanderers suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat at the Amex Stadium.Goncalo Guedes’ 44th-minute finish switched the mome...Full Story »

Bradford boss Graham Alexander felt the officials did not give his side a fair crack of the whip in their 2-1 League Two defeat at Walsall.Saddlers substitute Danny Johnson’s 88th-minute winner settled a pulsating affair in which each side enjoyed dominant spells but spurned multiple chances.“It’s difficult to digest that we didn’t come out with a point because I felt we ...Full Story »

Accrington’s 1-1 draw with Colchester was overshadowed by an allegation of racist abuse aimed at U’s forward Samson Tovide.Kesley Mooney gave Stanley a 25th-minute lead before substitute Ben Goodliffe levelled for Colchester five minutes from time.However, in the final minute, Tovide appeared visibly upset after he reported something was said from the crowd as he waited for an Accrin...Full Story »

NEWCASTLE star Sandro Tonali's wait to get back on the pitch is nearly over. The Italian was slapped with a ten-month ban following an investigation into betting breaches. Tonali's girlfriend Juliette Pastore has been by his side in Newcastle - but she has now returned to Italy Credit: Instagram @juliette_pastore Juliette has enjoyed dog walks in Gosforth with the player Credit: Instagram @ju...Full Story »

Sam Folarin scored in the third minute of added time to rescue a point for Harrogate in a 3-3 draw at Accrington.Harrogate had led twice through James Daly and Ellis Taylor but entered stoppage time trailing after goals from Tyler Walton, Jimmy Knowles and Kelsey Mooney.Town’s Levi Sutton hit a post early on before the visitors started the scoring in the 16th minute.Stanley failed to clear...Full Story »

John Eustace hailed Sammie Szmodics after starring in Blackburn’s Carabao Cup first round 6-1 thrashing of Stockport – but is unsure of the striker’s long-term Rovers future.Szmodics’ double, Andreas Weimann’s strike and Yuki Ohashi’s header put Rovers 4-0 up by half-time before Makhtar Gueye and Jack Vale netted afterwards, as Nathan Mapengu scored County&rsq...Full Story »

Sammie Szmodics scored twice as Blackburn booked their Carabao Cup second-round place with a comprehensive 6-1 victory over Stockport.Szmodics’ double, Andreas Weimann’s strike and Yuki Ohashi’s header put Championship side Rovers in control as Makhtar Gueye and Jack Vale netted after half-time, while youngster Nathan Mapengu netted a consolation for League One County.After Cou...Full Story »

The Blues have been chasing the young striker for most of the summer to bolster Enzo Maresca's attacking options. Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Samu OmorodionConor Gallagher will move the other way to Atletico Madrid Omorodion, 20, scored nine goals in 35 LaLiga matches last season while on loan at Deportivo Alaves. And The Athletic have now reported that the Spanish striker is on his wa...Full Story »

Chelsea will reportedly continue talks with Napoli over a potential deal to sign Victor Osimhen. The Blues have been heavily linked with the Nigerian striker for over a year and although an agreement still hasn't been reached, fans are beginning to sense this window could finally be the time the African moves to London. Todd Boehly is desperate to sign an outright goalscorer but has been for...Full Story »

PHIL FODEN and his partner Rebecca Cooke have welcomed their third child. Rebecca, 22, has given birth to a baby boy with Foden by her side after his temporary departure from the England camp. Foden, 24, jetted home to the UK from Germany on Wednesday in order to be with Rebecca for the birth. The FA explained he had left the camp over a "pressing family matter" later revealed to be the bir...Full Story »

DESPITE the money and fame, family man Phil Foden keeps his feet firmly on the ground. The 24-year-old shows maturity beyond his years with the ball at his feet and off the pitch. Phil Foden has left the England camp to return home for the birth of his third child Credit: Sophie Eleanor Photography / Go PR & Events Foden is a family man Credit: Sophie Eleanor Photography / Go PR & Eve...Full Story »

Turkey defender Samet Akaydin scored a calamitous own goal as Portugal qualified for the Euro 2024 knockout stages by clinching top spot in Group F with a comfortable 3-0 victory in Dortmund.The Fenerbahce centre-back inexplicably passed the ball beyond goalkeeper Altay Bayindir and into the unguarded net under little pressure after an attack involving Joao Cancelo and Cristiano Ronaldo broke do...Full Story »

THREE Lions ace Phil Foden and his Wag Rebecca Cooke hope England winning the Euros is on the cards after visiting a psychic. The Manchester City wizard, 24, was given a tarot card reading by mystic Chloe Smith, 25, just days before the tournament kicks off tomorrow in Germany. England star Phil Foden and Wag Rebecca Cooke have visited a psychic in a bid to help the Three Lions win Euro 2024 C...Full Story »

Cameroon football was plunged deeper into crisis on Tuesday when a meeting between football federation president Samuel Eto'o and the country's new Belgian coach Marc Brys turned into an angry showdown. It was the first time Eto'o was meeting Brys, who was appointed by the country's sports ministry in early April without any input from the Cameroon Football Federation, setting up a standoff bet...Full Story »