Steve Clarke felt his Scotland side ended their long wait for a win with arguably their poorest performance of the UEFA Nations League campaign – but were due the break they received from Croatia’s disputed red card.Croatia looked the more dangerous side until Petar Sucic received a second yellow card in the 44th minute for a lazy studs-up challenge on John Souttar, having earlier be...Full Story »

John McGinn came off the bench to end Scotland’s 10-game run without a competitive victory by firing an 86th-minute winner against 10-man Croatia.Scotland had struggled to make the most of their numerical advantage after Petar Sucic was sent off in the 44th minute.Croatia had looked the more threatening side in the first half and still managed to create the best chances after the break bef...Full Story »

Northern Ireland took a big step towards securing promotion back to the second tier of European football as second-half goals from Daniel Ballard and Dion Charles secured a 2-0 Nations League win over Belarus.Victory in Belfast keeps Michael O’Neill’s men two points clear of Bulgaria, and a draw away to Luxembourg on Monday would take them out of League C as Group 3 winners.After las...Full Story »

England Under-21s maintained their impressive away form as they held Spain to a goalless stalemate in a hard-fought friendly in Cadiz.Aston Villa winger Jaden Philogene went closest for England in the first half at La Linea de la Concepcion Stadium, while Spain twice struck the woodwork after the interval.England interim boss Ben Futcher handed Under-21 debuts to Sunderland’s Jobe Bellingh...Full Story »

ENGLAND fans were targeted with lasers during their clash with Greece. The Three Lions faced a hostile atmosphere in Athens as they looked to secure a win to keep alive their hopes of winning their Nations League group. Fans targeted England players with lasers in Greece Several players were hit by a green light Fans did the same when Chelsea visited Athens last month Few England players we...Full Story »

ALEXIS MAC ALLISTER has spoken out about a lawsuit filed against him by his ex-girlfriend after he broke up with her days after he won the World Cup. The Liverpool star, 25, is being sued by his former partner, Camila Mayan. Alexis Mac Allister ended a five-year relationship with Camila Mayan after the World Cup Mac Allister is now dating childhood friend Ailen Cova The model, who dated the ...Full Story »

WOLVES have been likened to a comedy movie villain after releasing a special edition shirt. The Premier League club are famed for their unique gold shirts - the only professional team in England to wear that colour. Wolves have unveiled a special edition gold kit It pays homage to a match they played against Honved 70 years ago Some fans compared it to Austin Powers character Goldmember But...Full Story »

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Zubimendi is a target for Manchester City ahead of the January market. The midfielder has rejected a summer move to Liverpool after the Reds met his buyout clause. And from the Spain camp, the La Real captain insisted: "There will always be rumours and there is again now that the month of January is approaching, but I don't waste energy on the noise outside. "I'm happy with how I'm handling...Full Story »

Manchester United are confident new head coach Ruben Amorim will receive his work permit well ahead of his first game in charge against Ipswich Town, a source has told ESPN. Amorim has been appointed as Erik ten Hag's successor at Old Trafford, but the 39-year-old is waiting for a visa which will allow him to formally start work. A United source said the process is "proceeding positively" an...Full Story »

The striker is currently on-loan with Real Betis after a difficult first six months with Barca, following his January arrival from Athletico Paranaense. But Cruyff remains convinced of Roque's talent and potential. He told Sport: "I've said it before very subtly, being a coach here is very complicated. You have to be patient, especially when you start a new project, when a new foreign boy co...Full Story »

Real ready to raid Sporting CP for defensive reinforcements Real Madrid are closely following three Sporting CP defenders—Goncalo Inacio, Ousmane Diomande, and Zeno Debast - as potential additions to their squad, Record reports. Madrid are exploring options to bolster their defence following Eder Militao's unfortunate season-ending ACL injury. Inacio, 23, and Diomande, 20, have each show...Full Story »

Lee Carsley was proud of the way England took control of their Nations League destiny and praised “great example” Harry Kane after surprisingly dropping the skipper for the must-win match in Greece.The interim boss’ bold selection backfired in the reverse fixture at Wembley, where the visitors’ historic 2-1 win helped put them in control of Group B2 heading into Thursday&...Full Story »

Heimir Hallgrimsson has warned the Republic of Ireland they will need to be better than they were in Nations League victory over Finland if they want to qualify for the 2026 World Cup finals.Evan Ferguson’s header secured a 1-0 win over the Finns, who they beat 2-1 in Helsinki last month, to send Ireland into Sunday’s final League B2 fixture against England – 3-0 winners in Gre...Full Story »

France booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Nations League after a goalless draw with Israel in Group A2 at Stade de France, where there were clashes between fans and security guards in the stadium amid heightened tensions.Extra security measures had been put in place around the match, with authorities on high alert following violence in Amsterdam before and after a Europa League matc...Full Story »

Evan Ferguson’s fourth senior international goal handed the Republic of Ireland a 1-0 Nations League victory over Finland as Caoimhin Kelleher saved a penalty to see them across the line.The 20-year-old Brighton striker’s header in the final minute of the first half proved sufficient to add three more points to those his side secured in the reverse fixture in Helsinki last month, but...Full Story »

Interim boss Lee Carsley felt the 3-0 Nations League win over Greece showed England are “moving in the right direction”.Ollie Watkins justified his selection ahead of captain Harry Kane, who was dropped to the bench, with an early opener in Athens.Jude Bellingham’s shot went in off the post and Greece goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos before debutant Curtis Jones capped an impres...Full Story »

England are on course for promotion back to the Nations League top tier after debutant Curtis Jones’ fantastic flick completed an impressive 3-0 victory in Greece as Thomas Tuchel watched from afar.The Football Association’s decision for its new manager to start in the new year raised eyebrows, just as interim Lee Carsley’s penultimate selection did for Thursday’s must-wi...Full Story »

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Ryan Reynolds is the co-owner of Welsh club Wrexham. Ryan Reynolds has posted a previously unseen clip from the Deadpool & Wolverine film which appeared to feature a Wrexham star. Deadpool & Wolverine, starring Wrexham co-owner Reynolds and the likes of Hugh Jackman and Emma Corrin was first released back in July. On Tuesday night, Reynolds took to social media and posted a previous...Full Story »

Premier League referee David Coote is already under fire after being suspended for being filmed making derogatory remarks about ex Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp - now new claims have emerged Referee David Coote is under fire (Image: Getty Images) A shocking video has emerged appearing to show suspended Premier League referee David Coote snorting white powder. The footage, published by The Sun ...Full Story »

ALEX Scott goes from Football Focus to fluffy flapper in a 1920s-inspired outfit including a snowy-white coat. The former Lioness, 40, in the running to be Match of the Day’s new host, was seen leaving a party at Claridge’s Hotel in London’s Mayfair. Alex Scott stepped out in London in a 1920s-inspired outfit including a snowy-white coat Credit: Goff Alex is in the running t...Full Story »

Lewandowski will turn 37 this season and Deco admits a succession plan must be put together. He told Mundo Deportivo: "It's not a priority because we have to focus on this season. Of course we have to do the work of the future, but if we are working more on the future, we forget about the present. "We have to think about what we have to do now and not what we have to do in the future because...Full Story »

Arsenal is reportedly monitoring Martin Zubimendi Arsenal is reportedly eyeing up Martin Zubimendi in what would be a major transfer blow to Liverpool. The Reds were of course in the hunt for the Real Sociedad midfielder during the summer, and looked to be on the verge of securing his signing at one point, only for Zubimendi to instead elect to stay put at his boyhood club. His decision did n...Full Story »

Real Madrid have stepped up their tracking of Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz, a source has told ESPN, with concerns over Madrid's creativity following the retirement of Toni Kroos. ESPN reported last week that Madrid were considering strengthening their defence in the January window, and are monitoring Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold. However, several voices within the...Full Story »

FA want Tuchel to include a BME coach in his backroom staff The Football Association reportedly want Thomas Tuchel to include a coach who is black or minority ethnic (BME) in a new-look England backroom staff. Liverpool and Salah in tough contract talks Negotiations between Liverpool and Mohamed Salah's representatives are underway, but both parties remain significantly divided on terms, re...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor was “not really happy” with the team’s performance following the 2-1 Champions League victory over Celtic at Parkhead.A much-changed Blues side came from behind, with Murphy Agnew’s 22nd-minute opener for the hosts – group stage debutants this term – being swiftly followed by goals from Maika Hamano and Ashley Lawrence.After Bompas...Full Story »

Chelsea’s 100 per cent start to their Champions League campaign continued as they came from behind to beat Celtic 2-1 at Parkhead.The hosts, group-stage debutants this season, took a shock lead in the 22nd minute when Murphy Agnew’s strike gave them their first ever goal in the competition proper.Much-changed Chelsea managed to quickly turn things around through goals from Maika Hama...Full Story »

A Premier League footballer has reportedly been questioned by police over multiple allegations of sex offences. The man is said to be at the centre of an investigation relating to alleged rapes of two women and a sexual offence relating to a third woman. Police first arrested the player, who is in his 30s, at an address in London in July 2022 on suspicion of rape. He has continued to play for ...Full Story »

DAVID COOTE can kiss goodbye to more than £1MILLION after his astonishing X-rated rant at Jurgen Klopp. The under-fire Premier League referee faces ruin having been caught on video labelling Liverpool's former boss a "German c***". Referee David Coote was caught on video labelling ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp a 'German c***' Refs' chiefs at the PGMOL are investigating but believe Coote...Full Story »

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes came to the rescue of a passenger who was taken ill on a flight to Portugal. Fernandes was travelling with his United and Portugal team-mate Diogo Dalot on an EasyJet flight from Manchester to Lisbon on Monday night. The pair were jetting off to join up with the Portugal squad ahead of their UEFA Nations League fixtures against Poland and Croatia and to...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   HE CAME. DID HIS JOB AND LEFT LIKE A TRUE LEGEND!     Cristiano Ronaldo: "I can't wait to see what my legs have to offer me in the next few years."   Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi shared similar photos on their IG, reporting for national duty.     MLS   How are Man United just 4 points off title contend...Full Story »

Man City star Erling Haaland tipped to win a Ballon d'Or. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) The opening phase of the 2024/25 campaign has not gone to plan for Man City but one occasion that was celebrated by the Premier League champions was Rodri being crowned as the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner – an award Erling Haaland has now been tipped to win. The Spaniard pipped Real Madr...Full Story »

Tottenham reportedly considering making a move for Manchester City’s winger Jack Grealish as a marquee signing in the next summer transfer window. According to Football Insider, Spurs are closely monitoring Grealish amid growing speculation surrounding his future at City. Since his high-profile transfer from Aston Villa in 2021 for a record-breaking fee of £100 million, Grealish&#...Full Story »

Neymar has broken his silence amid speculation Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal could terminate his contract after his latest injury setback. Neymar speaks out after being ruled out again Future at Al-Hilal currently uncertain Brazilian's contract expires at end of season WHAT HAPPENED?Neymar's future has been in the spotlight after the Brazilian superstar was sidelined for up to six weeks...Full Story »

Malacia is back! Man Utd star makes return from injury nightmare Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia made his first appearance for 17 months on Tuesday with the Under-2s against Huddersfield in the EFL Trophy. Arsenal and Liverpool show interest in Frankfurt’s Larsson Arsenal and Liverpool are reportedly interested in Eintracht Frankfurt’s 20-year-old midfielder Hugo Larsson...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Gareth Taylor commended his players for how they dealt with the “physical challenge” of Hammarby following the 2-0 Champions League victory over the Swedish outfit at the Joie Stadium.After a first half in which City had lots of the ball but registered few attempts, they took the lead two minutes into the second via Laura Blindkilde Brown’s finish.Aoba Fuji...Full Story »

Arsenal’s interim head coach Renee Slegers insists no-one is getting carried away after their 4-0 Women’s Champions League win against Juventus in Turin.The former assistant to Jonas Eidevall, who resigned on the eve of their previous European fixture, has now overseen four wins and a draw in just under a month.They have scored nine goals in their last two matches, which seems a worl...Full Story »

Manchester City made it three wins from as many games in Champions League Group D as they saw off Swedish side Hammarby 2-0 at the Joie Stadium.Laura Blindkilde Brown put City ahead two minutes into the second half, shortly after a strike against a post from Aoba Fujino, who then saw a shot clip the crossbar.Fujino subsequently got on the scoresheet to wrap up victory for Gareth Taylor’s s...Full Story »

Liverpool can't control everything - such as refereeing and the opinions of the Premier League officials - but Arne Slot's side are doing everything within their power to flourish this season. Jurgen Klopp's era is no more. Many of those who are not of a Liverpool persuasion will have been cavorting over the German's decision to step down after nine illustrious years, but Liverpool have only ...Full Story »

Real Madrid have reportedly received a boost in their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah after his agent said that the defender will join a big club in the summer. The 28-year-old enjoyed an invincible season under the management of Xabi Alonso in 2023-24, snatching the league crown from Bayern Munich and becoming the first Bundesliga team to go unbeaten across an entire dom...Full Story »

Coventry owner Doug King has revealed that he is interviewing Frank Lampard for the head coaching job.The Sky Blues sacked Mark Robins, a hugely popular manager, earlier this season. Now they are seeking a permanent replacement to help them progress up the Championship table. King told Sky Sports: "We've received a huge amount of CVs from high-quality people of which Frank is one. "We've do...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly enquired about Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku. The Red Devils could dip into the January transfer market following the arrival of new head coach Ruben Amorim. Christopher Nkunku is allegedly open to leaving Chelsea Credit: Alamy And French outlet L'Equipe claims Nkunku could be at the top of their wishlist. The 26-year-old is reportedly unhappy with his ...Full Story »

Juventus want to shore up their defence by signing Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior in the upcoming January transfer window. Juve keen to add Kiwior to their squad Looking at potential transfer for January Arsenal open to selling Polish centre-back WHAT HAPPENED?Arsenal are ready to cash in on centre-back Jakub Kiwior, opening the doors to a potential return to Serie A as Juventus are linin...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   Lewandowski   LOL   When will Pep get sacked ?   So Mbappe stayed out of international duty just to play PS5 with his old PSG teammates instead of focusing on training for Madrid.   2023: Real Sociedad fans doing the Poznan with an Athletic Bilbao fan stuck in the middle. 2024: Real Sociedad fans doing the Poznan with a Bar...Full Story »

Sporting sign Joao Pereira as Amorim successor Sporting CP have appointed former Portuguese international Joao Pereira to replace Ruben Amorim as the club's head coach. Sporting have not taken too long to announce their candidate to take over the reins from the Old Trafford-bound boss in the form of former Portugal international Pereira. Uma nova braçadeira, a mesma ambição...Full Story »

Arsenal will take their time over appointing a successor to Edu as sporting director. I've seen lots of names mentioned already, like Tomas Rosicky and Tim Steiden. Even Per Mertesacker has been getting a mention. But there will be no quick decision. It's going to be a thorough process because Arsenal want to make sure they get someone that they believe is perfectly suited to an important rol...Full Story »

Jamaica manager Steve McClaren has confirmed that Mason Greenwood has decided to turn his back on England and pledge his allegiance to Jamaica. And the former Manchester United coach hopes Greenwood will be available for selection in March, the next international break after the November fixtures. The 23-year-old forward earned his first senior England cap in September 2020, coming off the benc...Full Story »

Manchester United have announced that interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy has left the club after the arrival of permanent head coach Ruben Amorim on Monday. Van Nistelrooy oversaw four games in the aftermath of Erik ten Hag's sacking, winning three and drawing one. The team scored 11 goals during his short tenure. The former Netherlands international and club legend departs along with others fro...Full Story »

The Premier League referee has been suspended pending an investigation. Mark Halsey believes David Coote is at risk of losing his job Credit: Getty The Prem ref appeared to make derogatory comments about Liverpool and Klopp Credit: X Coote, 42, accepted he was filmed calling Liverpool a "s*** club" and extraordinarily dropped the C-bomb to describe ex-Reds boss Klop but says he cannot recall ...Full Story »

SPORTS presenter Diletta Leotta left fans stunned in a see-through top on live TV. The 33-year-old was on screens in Italy last night as she hosted coverage of Inter Milan's 1-1 draw with Napoli. Diletta Leotta stunned during coverage of Inter Milan vs Napoli Credit: Instagram dilettaleotta The football host wore a stylish jacket and a see-through top Credit: Instagram dilettaleotta Diletta ...Full Story »

Real Madrid and England ace Jude Bellingham has dropped a major hint on social media that he's shacked up with Dutch delight Laura Celia Valk Laura Celia Valk is a Dutch model (Image: lauraceliav/Instagram) Jude Bellingham has dropped a major hint he's shacked up with scorching hot model Laura Celia Valk. The Dutch delight is no stranger to turning heads on social media - and her latest post ...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   EPL Week 11   Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal   Man Utd 3-0 LeicesterYour turn, Amorim   Nuno   "How's the title charge going this season?" Mikel Arteta:   This was given offside by Laliga's VAR   Football needs to see Liverpool FC VS FC Barcelona this season.   Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. There will be ...Full Story »