Callum Stead scored a double to fire Barnet to a 2-1 win at Ebbsfleet in the National League.Stead landed his first of the afternoon with just two minutes remaining of the first half when he prodded home from six yards.The 24-year-old netted his second with 70 minutes on the clock to leave the home side facing an uphill task to salvage anything from the game.Ebbsfleet were handed the slimmest of...Full Story »

Southend were unable to capitalise on Luke Waterfall’s second-half dismissal in a goalless National League draw at Hartlepool.The home side had their work cut out to salvage a result after defender Waterfall was sent off when he received a second yellow with 49 minutes played.Noor Husin, Gus Scott-Morriss and Jack Bridge all went close as Southend pushed for a winner.But, despite playing t...Full Story »

Jordan Davies netted a superb stoppage-time free-kick to halt a Cheltenham comeback as Grimsby won a five-goal thriller 3-2 at Blundell Park.The Wrexham loanee scored twice for the Mariners, who surrendered a two-goal lead in the second half but landed the final punch to claim their first league win of the campaign.The hosts took the lead on the stroke of half-time when a fantastic Charles Verna...Full Story »

An awful error by Grant Hall opened the floodgates as sloppy Swindon were hammered 4-0 by Walsall in Mark Kennedy’s first home game in charge.Goalkeeper Jack Bycroft came to the hosts’ rescue early on, pulling off a fabulous one-handed early save to deny Josh Gordon at the far post and then quickly getting down to claw away Gordon’s point-blank downward header.At the other end ...Full Story »

Arne Slot was happy to make light of predecessor Jurgen Klopp’s bugbear after he made a triumphant start to life as Liverpool boss with a 2-0 victory at Ipswich.One of Klopp’s big irritations was a Saturday 12.30pm kick-off, and it appeared for long periods at Portman Road that Slot may share the same gripe after Ipswich edged a tight first half in which the visitors failed to regist...Full Story »

Rob Edwards praised his Luton side for responding to their opening-day drubbing as they dug in with 10 men for more than an hour after goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski was sent off to earn a 0-0 draw at Portsmouth.Kaminski was shown two yellow cards in the space of three minutes, although Edwards refused to blame the Belgian keeper as Luton put last week’s hammering by Burnley behind them.Edward...Full Story »

Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson believed his side should have scored more despite easing to a 4-1 League One victory at Shrewsbury.The hosts went ahead just past the 20-minute mark through a thunderous 25-yard strike from Carl Winchester.It took Posh just two minutes to restore parity as Kwame Poku levelled and his curling effort then put the visitors ahead.Peterborough sealed all three points...Full Story »

Leeds manager Daniel Farke admits he understands the frustration of the club’s supporters but was relieved to have left the Hawthorns with a 0-0 draw against West Brom after losing a host of key players this summer.Visiting fans booed when Leeds players passed the ball backwards and again at the full-time whistle as United’s winless start to the season stretched to three games, inclu...Full Story »

Derby head coach Paul Warne says he is happy to have two goalkeepers vying to be his first choice after watching Josh Vickers deliver a match-winning display in the 1-0 win over Middlesbrough.Vickers turn in a faultless performance 24 hours after the club had signed Swedish keeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom from Djurgarden.Boro dominated from start to finish but, despite peppering Derby’s go...Full Story »

Manager Andy Woodman urged Bromley to keep their feet on the ground after they made it two wins from two with a 2-0 League Two victory over AFC Wimbledon at Hayes Lane.Goals in either half from Michael Cheek and Corey Whitely ensured Bromley collected a maximum six points as they marked their home Football League debut with a deserved win.Cheek fired low past Dons goalkeeper Owen Goodman –...Full Story »

Charlton manager Nathan Jones praised the finishing of Luke Berry after his stoppage-time goal saw off Leyton Orient at The Valley.The 32-year-old joined the Addicks this summer on a free transfer after seven years at Luton.And Berry popped up with the late winner, racing on to Chuks Aneke’s flick and finishing low to the right of goalkeeper Zach Hemmings.The Addicks lost summer signing Jo...Full Story »

Paul Simpson says matchwinner Dan Adu-Adjei did not need persuading to swap Bournemouth for Carlisle after netting the winner in the 1-0 victory over Cumbrian rivals Barrow.The 19-year-old loanee shrugged off defender Theo Vassell before curling a first-half shot out of Paul Farman’s reach for a home league debut goal.“He just had to look around Carlisle, it’s a metropolis,&rdq...Full Story »

Kwame Poku and Joel Randall both hit a brace as Peterborough secured their first win of the season after beating Shrewsbury 4-1.Shrewsbury engineered a well-worked move  just past the 20-minute mark before captain Carl Winchester unleashed a 25-yard strike which rippled into the net.It took the Posh just two minutes to find the equaliser, as Abraham Odoh slid the ball to Poku for the forwar...Full Story »

Dan Adu-Adjei scored the winner as Carlisle beat Cumbrian rivals Barrow 1-0 in League Two to earn Paul Simpson’s side a first home win since New Year’s Day.The 19-year-old Bournemouth loanee’s smart 35th-minute finish ended the visitors’ unbeaten start to the new campaign.Adu-Adjei shrugged off defender Theo Vassell before curling a low right foot shot beyond Paul Farman....Full Story »

Liverpool forwards Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah spoiled Ipswich’s Premier League return and handed new boss Arne Slot a debut victory.Ipswich were back in the top flight for the first time in 22 years after consecutive promotions under Kieran McKenna and edged a tight first half in front of a buoyant Portman Road crowd.Liverpool, who finished third in Jurgen Klopp’s last season, went...Full Story »

Bromley marked their home Football League debut with a comfortable 2-0 League Two win over AFC Wimbledon at Hayes Lane.Goals in either half from Michael Cheek and Corey Whitely were enough for Bromley to continue their honeymoon start to life in the fourth tier of England football and make it six points from six.A quick opening saw Whitely draw a fine low save from Owen Goodman before Bromley to...Full Story »

Luke Berry’s stoppage-time strike saw Charlton maintain their 100 per cent start in Sky Bet League One with a 1-0 derby win over Leyton Orient.Summer signing Berry, a free agent after leaving Luton, raced on to substitute Chuks Aneke’s flick to slot into the bottom-left corner of the net.It was nothing less than the Addicks deserved as they dominated after the restart.Forward Charlie...Full Story »

Derby goalkeeper Josh Vickers produced a superb performance as his team dug deep to beat Middlesbrough 1-0 at Pride Park.Vickers made a string of outstanding saves after Kayden Jackson had punished a Boro mistake to give Derby a first-half lead.Boro dominated possession and created numerous chances, but a combination of Vickers and poor finishing left them empty-handed.For Vickers it was a state...Full Story »

Leeds’ winless start to the new season continued but they managed to keep a first clean sheet in a 0-0 draw against West Brom at the Hawthorns.Clear-cut chances were thin on the ground as last season’s joint Golden Glove award winners in the Championship, Alex Palmer and Illan Meslier, stood firm behind solid defences.That will come as some relief to Leeds after conceding three goals...Full Story »

Luton clung on for a 0-0 draw at Portsmouth despite being forced to play for an hour with 10 men after goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski was sent off following a moment of madness.Kaminski made a rash excursion from his goal on the half hour and collided in turn with Callum Lang and Connor Ogilvie to earn a deserved red card having already been booked for time wasting.But in their first Championship ho...Full Story »

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Evanilson scored 25 goals across all competitions for FC Porto last season. Evanilson will take over the number nine jersey from Dominic Solanke, who joined Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday for around £65 million ($84.14 million). Bournemouth start their Premier League campaign at Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Information from ESPN's Tom Hamilton and Reuters contributed to this report.Full Story »

The former Liverpool boss announced he was taking a break from football after leaving the Reds at the end of last season, however, he has since hinted at his full retirement from the beautiful game. And they've managed to get Jurgen Klopp to take a break from his retirement Credit: bvb09 Instagram Klopp will boss a game for the first time since leaving Liverpool Credit: bvb09 Instagram Howeve...Full Story »

Negotiations between Chelsea and Napoli over the proposed transfers of Romelu Lukaku and Victor Osimhen are being kept separate, Fabrizio Romano reports. There will be no negotiations between the clubs over a swap deal, according to the report, with the Blues instead focused on securing a permanent exit for Lukaku. The Serie A side have yet to offer a transfer fee deemed suitable by Chelsea, bu...Full Story »

Conor Gallagher still has no idea where he'll be playing next season Atletico Madrid have reportedly issued Chelsea a strict deadline to complete their purchase of Joao Felix. Diego Simeone's side are in need of a sale to finance their £33.7million acquisition of Conor Gallagher. The Spanish giants have spent £120million on Manchester City's Julian Alvarez, plus Euro 2024 winner Robi...Full Story »

Lionel Messi's wife Antonela Roccuzzo has shown off a new tattoo in a bikini snap from a summer holiday, and fans of the couple have been left debating the meaning behind the inking Messi and Roccuzzo met in childhood (Image: AFP/Getty Images) Lionel Messi's missus, Antonela Roccuzzo, has set tongues wagging among her fans with an intimate tattoo reveal on Instagram. Messi and Antonela are ch...Full Story »

Arsenal close in on £30m Merino deal with Real Sociedad Arsenal are closing in on a deal to sign Real Sociedad star Mikel Merino as the Gunners look to strengthen in midfield ahead of the new season. Valencia issue update on Liverpool target Mamardashvili Liverpool could be in for more transfer disappointment as Valencia manager remains adamant about holding on to Giorgi Mamardashvil...Full Story »

Matthijs de Ligt is the new boy at the Red Devils - but he's not the only new face in Manchester, and Daily Star Sport has a look at his stunning WAG AnneKee De Ligt AnneKee De Ligt is the better half of the Dutch defender (Image: annekeedeligt/Instagram) Ex-Ajax superstar rocks up at Old Trafford - it's all becoming a bit familiar these days. From Erik ten Hag to Andre Onana and Matthijs de ...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag was delighted to see Manchester United debutant Joshua Zirkzee hit the ground running and believes his match-winning introduction will provide a huge boost to his confidence.United’s opening game of the Premier League campaign against Fulham was heading towards a scoreless draw as the clock wound down at an expectant Old Trafford.But summer signing Zirkzee ensured United would...Full Story »

Mark Robins expressed his relief after Coventry earned their first victory of the season with a last-minute 3-2 Championship win at home to Oxford United.Haji Wright scored a brace – including the winner, five minutes into second-half stoppage-time – either side of Milan Van Ewijk’s fierce strike.Robins said: “It’s a relief and I’ve said it in years gone by, b...Full Story »

Haji Wright’s goal six minutes into stoppage time earned Coventry their first victory of the season as the Sky Blues left it late to beat Oxford 3-2.Mark Robins’ men had been a goal to the good twice through Wright and Milan van Ewijk, but were pulled back first by Ciaran Brown and then Mark Harris before the American sealed all three points.Wright was the star man for the Sky Blues ...Full Story »

Joshua Zirkzee enjoyed a dream debut as the summer signing came off the bench to earn Manchester United a late victory in Friday’s Premier League opener against Fulham.After a summer of speculation and change behind the scenes, Erik ten Hag – retained after winning the FA Cup against Manchester City – wanted to start the season with a bang at a packed Old Trafford.United showed...Full Story »

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Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique has grown exasperated as he continues be questioned about Kylian Mbappe even after the forward left the club. WHAT HAPPENED?As PSG begin life without Mbappe following the forward's move to Real Madrid, the French team's coach was asked about his former charge by a Spanish journalist, and responded by poking fun at his compatriot. WHAT LUIS ENRIQUE SAID"...Full Story »

Manchester United are still trying to prise Frenkie de Jong away from Barcelona this summer. The Premier League club retain a strong interest in the Netherlands midfielder. De Jong is a favorite of manager Erik ten Hag, having managed him at Ajax. According to Sport, United are preparing a bid that will satisfy both Barcelona and the player. The major issue to any transfer is the extremely...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the new United States men's national team coach with the responsibility of leading the team into the 2026 World Cup, sources told ESPN on Thursday. Pochettino, 52, has been out of work since leaving Chelsea by mutual consent earlier this summer after just one season in charge at Stamford Bridge. A source told ESPN that the former Tottenham and Paris S...Full Story »

PSG happy to be closing in on Desire Doue transfer coup Desire Doue has now chosen PSG over Bayern Munich. It's a significant move for PSG and a bit of a coup in what's been quite a tough summer transfer window so far, not just for PSG but for French clubs in general with the financial situation in Ligue 1 relating to the TV deal. Whether you're PSG or Marseille or anyone else, it's been diff...Full Story »

Mounir Nasraoui, 35, was reportedly rushed to hospital in "serious condition" on Wednesday evening after he was knifed several times. Lamine Yamal pictured in a car as he leaves the hospital his dad is in near BadalonaYamal (L), Barcelona and Spain star winger, leaves the hospital todayLamine Yamal, 17, with his dad Mounir Nasraoui, 35 Footballer Yamal, 17, was by his dad's side along with was...Full Story »

It has been a busy summer for Scott, who was part of the BBC team covering the Euros. Alex Scott and Jess Glynne enjoyed a holiday to IbizaThe couple were loved up on the Spanish islandScott decided to unwind after appearing at the Euros for the BBC She decided to unwind from her punditry duties by visiting Ibiza with girlfriend Jess, who she has been dating since last year. The pair stripped...Full Story »

Sky Sports' popular horse-racing broadcaster has become Aston Villa's new TV presenter for their biggest season in decades. Kate Tracey proudly revealed her new roleThe broadcaster has made good use of the hot spell The fans' favourite says she is "over the moon" with her new position. And Villa supporters claim the feeling is mutual - ahead of Saturday's Premier League launch at West Ham. O...Full Story »

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes was delighted to see his players vindicate his faith and put Tromso in their place.Joe Wright’s deflected 11th-minute header earned Killie a 1-0 win in Norway and set up a Conference League play-off against FC Copenhagen, who reached the knockout stages of the Champions League last season.McInnes watched Tromso celebrate after their 2-2 draw at Rugby Park l...Full Story »

Stephen Robinson targeted another tilt at Europe after two goals in three minutes by Brann sunk St Mirren’s Europa Conference League hopes in Norway.A last-gasp equaliser from Toyosi Olusanya in the first leg of their third qualifying round tie in Paisley last week meant the Buddies – playing European football this season for the first time in 37 years – travelled to Brann Stad...Full Story »

Joe Wright secured instant redemption as he headed Kilmarnock into the Europa Conference League play-offs.Wright was sent off early in Killie’s 3-0 William Hill Premiership defeat by St Johnstone on Sunday but he was the hero on a famous night for the club in Norway with his deflected goal proving enough to beat Tromso.The defender’s 11th-minute header was the only goal at the home o...Full Story »

St Mirren’s long-awaited return to European football ended after they conceded two late Brann goals in a 3-1 defeat in Bergen.A last-gasp equaliser from Toyosi Olusanya in the first leg of their Europa Conference League third qualifying round tie in Paisley last week gave Stephen Robinson’s side hope for the return game in Norway.In the return game at the rain-lashed Brann Stadion, h...Full Story »

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TERMINALLY ill former England football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has revealed all about his astonishing sex life in a documentary. The 76-year-old Swede tells Amazon Prime show Sven how he cheated on his long-time partner Nancy Dell’Ollio with Ulrika Jonsson and FA secretary Faria Alam. Ex-England football boss Sven-Goran Eriksson with his ex-lover Italian lawyer Nancy Dell'Ollio Credi...Full Story »

From a model who starred in CSI Miami to a former Page 3 girl who once posed for Nuts - meet some of the most glamorous Premier League manager WAGs ahead of the new season Glamour model Lucy Pinder recently confirmed she was dating a Premier League manager (Image: WireImage) Getting the boot is a constant worry for top flight managers - but hopefully the threat is not from their wives. And wh...Full Story »

Barcelona are considering France midfielder N'Golo Kante as a potential signing this summer, Diario Sport reports. Kante, 33, joined Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad last summer on a free transfer after his contract with Chelsea expired. However, he has hinted he would like to return to play in Europe and there are several clubs, including Barca, West Ham and Atletico Madrid, interested in his ...Full Story »

THIAGO SILVA has cleared out his private box at Stamford Bridge after calling time on his four-year spell in West London. The 39-year-old's emotional wife Belle recorded herself getting one last look at the now empty room in SW6. Thiago Silva's wife Belle has filmed herself emptying the Brazilian's box at Stamford Bridge Credit: Instagram @bellesilva Everyone was left sad in the now empty roo...Full Story »

That is why the deal to take Gallagher to London may not have gone through. Per The Telegraph, Ange Postecoglou wanted to add the 24-year-old to his transformed squad this summer. Now that a move to Atleti appears close to collapse, there may be a suggestion of Spurs going back in. Chelsea do not want to retain Gallagher, as he is out of contract in a year's time. He is refusing to sign a ...Full Story »

Napoli have made contact with Manchester United in an attempt to sign midfielder Scott McTominay, a source has told ESPN. United will consider offers for McTominay, although a source has told ESPN the club are not actively looking to move on the Scotland international. A source added that the Old Trafford club would be looking for a permanent deal rather than a loan and value McTominay at betw...Full Story »

Sancho set to stay after PSG cool interest in Man Utd winger Manchester United are willing to give Jadon Sancho a chance to redeem himself at Old Trafford, with a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain now unlikely. Serie A side join Fulham in McTominay pursuit Napoli have expressed their interest in signing Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay as they rival Fulham for his signature. Fe...Full Story »

Michael Carrick backed his Middlesbrough squad for success after they raced into the second round of the Carabao Cup with a 3-0 win over Leeds at Elland Road.The Boro boss made seven changes from the weekend win over Swansea and watched as second-half goals from Anfernee Dijksteel, Delano Burgzorg and Josh Coburn earned them a meeting with Stoke in the next round.Carrick, whose side reached the ...Full Story »

Danny Rohl has high hopes for Charlie McNeill after he scored twice on his debut to earn Sheffield Wednesday a 2-1 win at Hull in the first round of the Carabao Cup.The former Manchester United youngster struck after 25 seconds before Marvin Mehlem equalised on nine minutes.But a calamitous goalkeeping error from Anthony Racioppi 60 seconds later gifted McNeill the match-winning goal.Rohl said: ...Full Story »

Anfernee Dijksteel, Delano Burgzorg and Josh Coburn fired Middlesbrough to a 3-0 Carabao Cup win over Leeds at Elland Road.Michael Carrick’s side scored three times in 18 second-half minutes to reach the second round at the expense of their Championship rivals.Chances came at both ends in the first five minutes as Middlesbrough goalkeeper Sol Brynn blocked from Junior Firpo before Karl Dar...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney was delighted with his first win as Plymouth head coach as they brushed aside Cheltenham in the first round of the Carabao Cup.Second-half goals from strikers Ben Waine, Ryan Hardie and Mustapha Bundu secured a 3-0 success.Rooney said: “I thought we were good. First half we had to be more patient with the ball.“I felt second half we came out with more control, more patie...Full Story »

Charlie McNeill scored twice on his debut to fire Sheffield Wednesday into the second round of the Carabao Cup with a 2-1 win at Hull.McNeill, who last month joined the Owls from Manchester United, opened the scoring after just 25 seconds when Liam Millar gave the ball away on the left.Pol Valentin and Michael Smith smartly linked up before McNeill struck into the top-left corner.Hull equalised ...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney secured a first win as Plymouth boss as his side eased past Cheltenham and into the second round of the Carabao Cup with a 3-0 win.New Zealand international striker Ben Waine tapped in the opening goal after Robins goalkeeper Joe Day palmed Adam Randell’s thumping 20-yard free-kick onto the underside of the crossbar after 62 minutes.Ryan Hardie coolly converted substitute Ibra...Full Story »

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