Eastleigh’s play-off hopes were dented after a 1-0 defeat at lowly Braintree.Marley Marshall-Miranda’s third-minute goal condemned the visitors to a first loss in five matches.John Akinde’s effort was blocked but the ball fell to Marshall-Miranda, whose first-time shot crashed in off the crossbar.Braintree finished the match with 10 men after Ryan Clampin was shown a second yel...Full Story »

Gillingham eased any potential Sky Bet League Two relegation concerns with a welcome 1-0 win over Morecambe at Priestfield.The Kent side registered their first win in 14 outings thanks to Robbie McKenzie, who got a crucial touch inside the box with 10 minutes left to divert a close-range effort beyond Harry Burgoyne.It was the hosts who commanded proceedings throughout and Morecambe were gratefu...Full Story »

Bolton boss Steven Schumacher believes a point was a fair result after a bore 0-0 draw away to Wrexham in Sky Bet League One.The Red Dragons are two points adrift of second-placed Wycombe, while the result also boosts Bolton’s hopes of making the play-offs.Wrexham had the ball in the net towards the end of the first half when Eoghan O’Connell beat Luke Southwood, but the referee sign...Full Story »

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray questioned the survival chances of any team winning Premier League promotion following his side’s battling 1-1 draw at Sky Bet Championship leaders Leeds.Darnell Furlong’s first-half header secured Mowbray’s play-off chasers a hard-earned point at Elland Road after Junior Firpo had headed Leeds into an early lead.Daniel Farke’s side sit eight p...Full Story »

Birmingham manager Chris Davies says his side are in a strong position to be promoted from League One after extending their lead at the top of the table to 12 points with a 1-0 win over second-placed Wycombe.An impressive strike from Taylor Gardner-Hickman, after 21 minutes, proved to be enough to win the game against their nearest challengers, who were reduced to 10 men before half-time when mi...Full Story »

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner believes Millwall keeper Liam Roberts’ clash with Jean-Philippe Mateta could have been a career-ending challenge and deserved a red card.Mateta was carried off on a stretcher and taken to hospital early in the hosts’ 3-1 FA Cup fifth-round victory at Selhurst Park.He has since posted on social media that he is “doing well” and hopes t...Full Story »

Port Vale manager Darren Moore felt a point was a fair reward as his side extended their unbeaten League Two run to nine games following a 1-1 draw with Tranmere at Prenton Park.The home side took the lead after 18 minutes when a mix-up in the Vale defence allowed Kristian Dennis to fire into an empty net.Rovers almost made it two when Josh Hawkes’ rasping effort was well saved by Ben Amos...Full Story »

Paul Heckingbottom watched Milutin Osmajic play a leading role in Preston’s 3-0 FA Cup win over local rivals Burnley and then revealed he had considered leaving the Montenegrin out of the game amid an ongoing investigation into allegations of racist abuse.Osmajic was a constant thorn in Burnley’s side, scoring Preston’s second of the afternoon and threatening more as the Claret...Full Story »

Valerien Ismael said 10-man Blackburn’s 1-1 draw with Norwich in his first game in charge “felt more like a win” after they snatched a leveller deep into stoppage time.The majority of the game was even, yet well contested. But the first 85 minutes pale into insignificance in comparison to the breathless final five plus stoppage time.After substitute Emmanuel Dennis was sent off...Full Story »

Bradford boss Graham Alexander praised the togetherness of his squad after they came from a goal down to secure a dramatic late win over Salford.The Bantams trailed to Frankie Okoronkwo’s opener, but Brad Halliday equalised and Michael Mellon struck a stoppage-time winner to earn Alexander victory over his former employers.Bradford’s third straight win cemented their position in the ...Full Story »

Coventry boss Frank Lampard praised match-winner Tatsuhiro Sakamoto for his superb far-post finish in the 3-2 victory over Oxford at the Kassam Stadium.Coventry twice took the lead only to see Oxford peg it back, but Sakamoto’s drive in the 70th minute was unstoppable, and United could not find a way back for a third time.Lampard said: “It was a fantastic finish from Sakamoto. We wer...Full Story »

Promotion-chasing sides Wrexham and Bolton had to share the spoils in a goalless draw at the Racecourse Ground.Wrexham missed the chance to draw level on points with second-placed Wycombe while a point strengthened Bolton’s play-off push.The first real opportunity came just before the 25th minute when Ryan Longman whipped in a cross which Sam Smith rose highest for but his header went over...Full Story »

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto produced a glorious far-post finish to give Coventry a 3-2 victory at Oxford and boost their Sky Bet Championship play-off hopes.Frank Lampard’s side, who came into the match in fifth place, twice saw their lead wiped out before Sakamoto struck to give them a third triumph this season over Oxford, who have now gone seven games without a win.What had been a fairly mundane...Full Story »

Michael Mellon scored a last-gasp winner as SkyBet League Two promotion hopefuls Bradford came from behind to claim a dramatic 2-1 win at Salford.Second-placed Bradford were a goal behind at the break thanks to Frankie Okoronkwo’s opener for Salford, but Bradley Halliday levelled to set up a grandstand finish before Mellon struck the winner four minutes into added time.The Bantams looked t...Full Story »

Port Vale remain unbeaten in League Two in 2025 following a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Tranmere at Prenton Park.A Ronan Curtis strike cancelled out Kristian Dennis’ opener as Darren Moore’s side extended their unbeaten run to nine games, while Rovers are now without a win in 11.The home side opened the scoring in the 18th minute when Dennis pounced on a defensive error to steer the ba...Full Story »

Andreas Weimann struck in the sixth minute of stoppage time as 10-man Blackburn drew 1-1 with Norwich after a dramatic finish in Valerien Ismael’s first game in charge.There was nothing in the first 84 minutes to hint at the way the game would end, as both sides cancelled each other out in a cagey affair.But Emmanuel Dennis received was dismissed in the 85th minute after receiving a second...Full Story »

Goals from Daniel Munoz and Eddie Nketiah fired Crystal Palace into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 victory over 10-man Millwall at Selhurst Park which was overshadowed by an injury to Jean-Philippe Mateta.The game was just eight minutes old when Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts was sent off for his reckless challenge on Palace striker Mateta, who was carried off on a stretcher and taken to...Full Story »

Taylor Gardner-Hickman netted the only goal as Birmingham stretched their lead at the top of League One to a commanding 12 points with a 1-0 win over second-placed Wycombe.Birmingham extended their unbeaten league run to 18 games against a Wycombe side who were reduced to 10 men before half-time.Gardner-Hickman scored his first goal for the club on Tuesday against Leyton Orient and followed it u...Full Story »

Milutin Osmajic taunted Burnley fans after his goal helped Preston into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup for the first time since 1966 with a 3-0 win at Deepdale.Osmajic got Preston’s second late in the first half after Robbie Brady’s outstanding free-kick had put North End in front in the 31st minute, and Will Keane added a third midway through the second half as Preston put an emph...Full Story »

Leeds’ Sky Bet Championship title charge was checked as they were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw at Elland Road against battling play-off chasers West Brom.Junior Firpo headed Daniel Farke’s side into an early lead before Darnell Furlong equalised with a looping header before the break as the Baggies’ steely resolve was rewarded with a point.Leeds were denied a sixth straight w...Full Story »

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AFTER failing his last two tests at Chelsea and Everton, Lampard is gaining pass marks again. It does not take a genius to work out why... but if it did the high-flying Coventry boss would certainly fit the bill. After all, how many football managers qualify for Mensa with an IQ of 150 — which puts him in the top one-two per cent of Britain’s brainiacs? Lampard, who also has a GCS...Full Story »

MARC CUCURELLA has given fans a glimpse inside his stunning home. The Chelsea defender, 26, has settled with the West London club since moving from Brighton in 2022. Marc Cucurella and girlfriend Claudia showed their stunning home Cucurella lives with long-term girlfriend Claudia Rodriguez and their three children; Mateo, five, Rio, three, and Bella, two. The Spaniard has been working with D...Full Story »

With just 33 goals in 27 Premier League games, United's attacking struggles have frustrated Ruben Amorim. He has even dropped both Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee in recent matches. As a result, the club is expected to target a new forward in the summer, with Osimhen emerging as a key option. United are reportedly open to including a player in the deal to lower Napoli's asking price. Whi...Full Story »

THE daughter of Diego Maradona has broken down in tears after claiming her family live in fear of the mafia. Dalma Maradona, 37, called for justice ahead of a trial into the Argentine legend's death in 2020. Diego Maradona's daughter Dalma (left) has spoken out ahead of a trial into the football legend's death Maradona died after suffering a fatal heart attack at his Buenos Aires home almost ...Full Story »

Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has announced that his club will target the signing of Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz this summer. Manchester City have been long-term admirers of Wirtz, 21, who played a key role in Leverkusen winning a domestic double under Xabi Alonso last season. The Premier League champions had appeared to be in pole position to sign Wirtz at the end of the seas...Full Story »

Manchester City are planning for another significant transfer window this summer and are keen to strengthen all over the pitch, giving incoming sporting director Hugo Viana a big job to do. Viana, 42, will leave Sporting CP this summer to replace Txiki Begiristain at the Etihad and help Pep Guardiola add some more new faces to his squad. He has already started an agreed transition process fol...Full Story »

Wirtz is 'exactly' the player Bayern Munich want Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says Florian Wirtz is "exactly" the player Bayern Munich want but admits it will be "difficult" to sign him. He also hailed the 21-year-old as Germany's "best player" but with so many teams interested in him, securing his signature won't be easy. Rummenigge said: "Everyone at FC Bayern agrees that he is e...Full Story »

Danny Rohl reiterated his belief for VAR to be utilised in the Sky Bet Championship after Sheffield Wednesday’s controversial 2-1 defeat to high-flying Sunderland.Eliezer Mayenda proved to be the thorn in Owls’ side once again as he took his tally against the South Yorkshire outfit to four goals for the season after his brace, including a contentious opener, at Hillsborough.Two key d...Full Story »

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery hopes Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford can fire his side to FA Cup glory.Asensio’s second-half double, one of which was set up by Rashford, helped Villa to their first quarter-final in a decade with a 2-0 win over Championship strugglers Cardiff.The pair have both made a big impact since joining on loan in the January transfer window, with Asensio scoring four ...Full Story »

Eliezer Mayenda tormented Sheffield Wednesday once again as his controversial brace helped Sunderland boost their Sky Bet Championship automatic promotion hopes with a 2-1 victory at Hillsborough.The Spaniard scored two goals during the Black Cats’ 4-0 win over Wednesday in August and he grabbed both, including a contentious opener, on Friday night to help his side move within five points ...Full Story »

Marco Asensio’s second-half double sent Aston Villa through to their first FA Cup quarter-final in 10 years after a 2-0 win over Championship strugglers Cardiff.After being frustrated for 68 minutes, the on-loan Paris St. Germain midfielder broke the deadlock from a Marcus Rashford assist before killing the game 10 minutes from time.Boss Unai Emery said his side are not contenders for the ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola insists the only doubts he has about Jack Grealish relate to his fitness record.The England winger has struggled to command a regular place in Guardiola’s Manchester City side this season.The 29-year-old has made just 13 starts and 25 appearances overall this term, raising questions over the £100million signing’s future at the club.Pep Guardiola speaks to Jack Gre...Full Story »

Robbie Muirhead’s late equaliser saw Livingston move level on points with Scottish Championship leaders Falkirk with a 1-1 draw at promotion rivals Partick Thistle.Thistle were on top in the early stages and took the lead in the 25th minute when Logan Chalmers’ cross to the back post was met with a cushioned finish from Brian Graham.The hosts went close to a second early in the secon...Full Story »

Liverpool's search for a successor to Mohamed Salah may have led them to Serie A, with reports emerging that the club is closely monitoring teenage star Assane Diao. The 19-year-old winger has caught the attention of both Liverpool and Newcastle United, despite having only recently completed a move to Como in January. According to CaughtOffside, "Liverpool and Newcastle are attentive to teena...Full Story »

La Gazzetta dello Sport says Milan see Ait-Nouri as a replacement for Theo Hernandez. Milan are ready to sell Theo this summer and will seek to replace him with Ait-Nouri. The Rossonero have made the Wolves wing-back their top choice ahead of the summer market, though he isn't alone. Club Brugge's fullback Maxim De Cuyper is another option being considered.Full Story »

Argentina youth international Claudio Echeverri has completed his permanent move to Manchester City more than a year after signing for the English champions before staying at River Plate on loan. The 19-year-old will add more youthful energy to an ailing City squad which was freshened in the winter transfer window with the arrival of five players. Echeverri, an attacking midfielder, has been...Full Story »

Vinicius Junior captained Real to the 1-0 win in a week when he was again linked with a €300m move to the Saudi Pro League. But after the win in San Sebastian on Wednesday night, he said: "It is something that I had neither imagined nor dreamed of. Get here so young and play so many games. "I will reach 300 games the next, but I want 400, 500. I want to make history at the club. "We a...Full Story »

The Blues looked at Adeyemi in January, alongside other targets such as Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho, and they remain keen on the possibility of signing the Germany international in the summer. Sources with a close understanding of the situation have informed CaughtOffside that Adeyemi is likely to be available for around €45m, with Dortmund open to a sale under the right condit...Full Story »

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THE ALBANIAN Laura Woods has opened up on the brutal abuse she received after starting her TV career. Eva Murati has been on screen since 2017 as she anchors the Champions League coverage for Vizion Plus and Tring TV. Eva Murati has hit out at her haters on social media Eva, 29, has built up a huge fanbase with one million followers on Instagram. Despite her glamorous life, she has revealed ...Full Story »

WEALTHY Donald Trump fan and influencer Kinga Strogoff has vowed to make Polish football club Lechia Gdansk "great again". Lechia, currently facing financial difficulties and positioned 17th in the Polish top flight, has attracted the attention of an investment group led by US influencer Strogoff, who has Polish roots. Kinga poses with Donald Trump Strogoff, CEO of Second Street Iron & Me...Full Story »

A MOUSE was spotted on the Old Trafford pitch ahead of Manchester United's clash with Ipswich last night. Ruben Amorim's side defeated the Tractor Boys 3-2 on a dramatic evening at the Theatre of Dreams. A mouse was spotted on the Old Trafford pitch The mouse was picked up and carried away The Red Devils' historic home has been hit with pest control issues in recent years. Ahead of last nig...Full Story »

Garcia saw a move to Arsenal blocked by Espanyol in August. However, Espanyol are now ready to sell this coming summer for a fee less than his €25m buyout clause. Cadena SER says Barcelona are also interested as they prepare to lose Inaki Pena. Manchester United have also been mentioned, where their goalkeeping options are now up for discussion.Full Story »

Real Madrid and Liverpool will not find it easy to sign Murillo, with a report revealing the defender's current state of mind at Nottingham Forest as Jamie Carragher gives his verdict on whether Los Blancos could get William Saliba from Arsenal. Murillo has been on the books of Forest since the summer of 2023 when he joined from Brazilian giants Corinthians. The £10million transfer fee t...Full Story »

The defender signed a new contract with Barca last month, though continues to be linked with a move away. But Araujo told Sport: "I was calm because I was convinced, I am, of what I wanted, which was to stay. Then there are factors that we were negotiating in the contract with the club, but that's normal. "You come from being away for six months, you come back again. But I always had it very...Full Story »

Man Utd willing to offer €40m plus Hojlund for Osimhen Per Calciomercato.com, Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Victor Osimhen in the summer as Ruben Amorim is looking to bolster his attack ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. The Red Devils, however, are not ready to match the player's €75 million (£62m/$78m) release clause and instead are plotting a swap deal...Full Story »

Carlisle boss Mark Hughes hailed his battling side’s collective effort after they gave their survival hopes a huge boost with a 1-0 win at neighbours Barrow.Matthew Dennis’ first-half strike ended a 374-minute goal drought for the club as they earned Hughes his first win since taking charge.It propelled the Cumbrians just two points shy of safety as they snapped their six-game winles...Full Story »

Ruud van Nistelrooy shrugged off any suggestion he could be sacked after Leicester slumped to another dismal defeat at West Ham.The Foxes looked like they were waving the white flag in the battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League during an abject first half.An early goal from Tomas Soucek and Jannik Vestergaard’s own goal before half-time ultimately gave West Ham a 2-0 victory th...Full Story »

Leicester all but waved a white flag in their battle against relegation after a feeble surrender against West Ham.Tomas Soucek was gifted a goal on his 30th birthday and Jannik Vestergaard scored an own goal as the Foxes slipped to a meek 2-0 defeat.Ruud van Nistelrooy’s hapless side have now lost 11 of their last 12 matches, the last four by an aggregate score of 12-0.Back-to-back wins an...Full Story »

Matthew Dennis ended Carlisle’s 374-minute goal drought as he scored the only goal of the game in the Cumbrian derby at Barrow.More than 900 travelling Carlisle fans were treated to Mark Hughes’ first win since taking charge, ending a six-game winless run, as they gave their survival hopes a major shot in the arm with a 1-0 win at Holker Street.It was a much-needed victory which move...Full Story »

Ruben Amorim wants the player at Man United to replace Luke Shaw, who doesn't appear to be able to get any sort of playing consistency because of his injury problems. Man City want Theo Hernandez With arguably no possibility of European football next season for the Red Devils, it would certainly be a hard sell from the club to even get the player's representatives around the negotiating table....Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has moved a step closer to luring Juventus star Andrea Cambiaso to the Etihad Stadium when the transfer window reopens for business in the summer as the reigning Premier League champions already have the parameters of an agreement in place, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed. The Sky Blues were not afraid to splash the cash ahead of the winter deadline earlier ...Full Story »

Protests against the Lilywhites chairman have ramped up in recent weeks, though there's no sign of him stepping down from his position anytime soon. Daniel Levy could be a barrier to new Spurs signing Former professional player turned pundit, Stan Collymore, has even gone as far as to suggest that nothing will change under Levy, and recent news would appear to support that line of thought. ...Full Story »

Manchester United target Victor Osimhen looks a step closer to making a £62million move to Old Trafford, with reports concluding a deal for the striker to join Ruben Amorim's hungry side is "95%" done. Amorim is after a new focal point for his Red Devils attack with Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee so far struggling to meet the goal-scoring demands needed for success in the Premier Leag...Full Story »

WHAT HAPPENED? Salah's future at Liverpool remains in serious doubt, with the Egypt international now just months away from the end of his contract and yet to reach an agreement over a new deal. The forward has previously admitted "he's more out than in" at Anfield and could be set to depart after another phenomenal season where he's been in inspirational form for the Reds as they continue to...Full Story »

Sources with a close understanding of the situation have informed CaughtOffside that Nunez is greatly admired by Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone as he looks to make changes to his attack. The Spanish giants signed Julian Alvarez from Manchester City in a big move last summer, but there is now some uncertainty about the future of Antoine Griezmann. This has led Atletico to look at Nunez...Full Story »

There is concrete interest from Saudi for Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez and more offers could arrive this summer after Al-Nassr's failed January pursuit of him, TEAMtalk understands. Reports claimed last month that Liverpool rejected a £70m bid from Al-Hilal, but a deal was not as formal or advanced as has been suggested. The reported interest from Al-Hilal wasn't genuine and Al-Nassr ...Full Story »

Vinicius Junior will be given the opportunity to become the world's most expensive player this summer, with the Real Madrid forward to make the final decision on a £200 million move to Saudi Arabia. The Brazil international, 24, is a concrete target for the Saudi Pro League with early talks taking place over a move during the next window, when his contract at the Santiago Bernabeu will b...Full Story »