Karim Benzema has announced his retirement from international football on his 35th birthday, just a day after France suffered a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday. The 2022 Ballon d'Or winner missed the tournament in Qatar with a thigh injury and later declined an invite from French president Emmanuel Macron to attend Sunday's final at Lusail S...Full Story »

Ex-Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo could be offered a way back to the Premier League. Portugal's record goalscorer, who was bundled out of the World Cup at the quarterfinal stage, is looking for his next club. Ronaldo was released by Man United at the start of the World Cup in Qatar, and is now a free agent. Per football.london, Ronaldo is a target for Chelsea co-owner Todd Boeh...Full Story »

Manchester United have been given renewed hope in their long-standing bid to sign Frenkie de Jong, according to reports. The Red Devils spent most of the summer trying to prise the Netherlands international away from Barcelona(opens in new tab), but the midfielder continually insisted that he had no intention of leaving the Camp Nou. But De Jong may now be considering his options, with the D...Full Story »

Arsenal have made their move for Atletico Madrid striker Joao Felix. Il Corriere dello Sport says Arsenal have opened talks over Atletico Madrid striker Felix. Manchester United and Chelsea are also said to be keen on the Portugal star. But the Gunners' need seems greater as main attacker Gabriel Jesus faces being out until late February following knee surgery. And Arsenal have made the fi...Full Story »

Barca closing in on Kante signing Barcelona are close to reaching a pre-agreement with Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante, according to Sport. The Frenchman is out of contract at the end of the season and the Catalan side are eager to bring him to Camp Nou. Inter make contact with Roma defender Smalling Inter have made contact with Chris Smalling's agents over a possible move to San Siro, Cal...Full Story »

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom felt his side made much harder work of their 2-1 Championship victory at Wigan than was necessary.The Blades were given the perfect start at the DW Stadium when John Egan headed them ahead from a corner inside eight minutes.Skipper Billy Sharp doubled the lead 11 minutes after the restart, and the visitors were very good value for it.However, Wigan pul...Full Story »

Sheffield United cemented their second-place spot in the Championship with a hard-fought but ultimately deserved 2-1 victory at struggling Wigan.John Egan put United in front early in the first half and Billy Sharp added a second before Nathan Broadhead got one back for Wigan.In Kolo Toure’s first home game in charge, Wigan engineered a massive chance inside 80 seconds, when the midfi...Full Story »

RIOT cops tear gassed fans in France tonight as clashes erupted across the country after Argentina's sensational World Cup win. Thousands of football fans poured into the streets in Paris, Nice and Lyon after France lost to Argentina 4-2 on penalties in Qatar. French police officers confront a fan on the Champs-Elysees in central Paris Riot cops clashed with fans on the famous Champs-Elysees ...Full Story »

Emi Martinez celebrated his Golden Glove award by pretending to hump it in front of FIFA officials. The Argentina goalkeeper was in a celebratory mood after not only being being handed the prize for the best shot stopper, but also winning the World Cup after making a crucial save in the penalty shootout victory against France. And he couldn't contain his emotions, performing an X-rated gesture...Full Story »

A TOPLESS Argentina fan risked jail tonight after she was spotted on TV stripping off to celebrate their dramatic World Cup win. After Gonzalo Montiel's decisive penalty kick, the TV cameras panned to the jubilant Argentina fans. Fans spotted a topless fan during the World Cup final The blonde supporter was celebrating Argentina's win over France And one blonde woman left nothing to the imag...Full Story »