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Kudos for Mohammed Kudus as West Ham boss David Moyes reflects on comeback win

Posted Friday, September 22, 2023 by PA

David Moyes gave the kudos to Mohammed Kudus after the Ghana winger helped West Ham come from behind to beat Europa League minnows TSC Backa Topola 3-1.The Hammers made heavy weather of the opening match of their latest European adventure on a stormy night in Stratford, but headers from £38million summer signing Kudus and substitute Tomas Soucek got the Hammers off to a winning start.East ...Full Story »

Late goal sends Seagulls tumbling to defeat on their Europa League debut

Posted Friday, September 22, 2023 by PA

Brighton were taught a harsh lesson on their Europa League debut as Greek champions AEK Athens ran out 3-2 winners after a pulsating encounter at the Amex Stadium.Substitute Ezequiel Ponce struck the winner on the counter attack six minutes from the end of normal time as Roberto De Zerbi’s side failed to heed the signs after falling behind twice previously in the first half.Joao Pedro equa...Full Story »

Abdallah Sima fires Rangers to victory in Europa League clash with Real Betis

Posted Friday, September 22, 2023 by PA

Abdallah Sima’s second-half goal delivered a 1-0 victory for Rangers against Real Betis in their opening Europa League group match at Ibrox.The forward poked home a shot from close range to settle a competitive match between the two of the favourites to progress to the knockout stages.Michael Beale’s side also struck the frame of the goal twice in a strong second-half display and had...Full Story »

Barry Robson believes Aberdeen deserved a point against Eintracht Frankfurt

Posted Friday, September 22, 2023 by PA

Aberdeen manager Barry Robson felt his side deserved a point from their Europa Conference League opener against Eintracht Frankfurt.Dante Polvara stunned the home fans in the Waldstadion by cancelling out an early penalty opener before the Dons succumbed to a 2-1 defeat.The American midfielder finished off a clinical counter-attack in the 22nd minute to net his first goal for the club and the Do...Full Story »

West Ham storm past minnows Backa Topola after early scare in Europa opener

Posted Friday, September 22, 2023 by PA

West Ham made heavy weather of the opening match of their latest European adventure as they had to come from behind to beat Serbian minnows Backa Topola 3-1.Headers from £38million summer signing Mohammed Kudus and substitute Tomas Soucek, both from James Ward-Prowse corners, got the Hammers’ Europa League campaign off to a winning start on a stormy Stratford night.East London was hi...Full Story »

Unai Emery urges Aston Villa to adapt quickly to demands of European football

Posted Friday, September 22, 2023 by PA

Unai Emery insists Aston Villa must learn how to handle European football and refused to blame his changes after their sloppy 3-2 defeat at Legia Warsaw.Ernest Muci’s second-half winner clinched a deserved victory for the hosts to ruin Villa’s Europa Conference League debut.Jhon Duran and Lucas Digne twice levelled for the underwhelming visitors in the first half after Pawel Wszolek ...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp plays down value of 50th European win after Liverpool beat LASK

Posted Friday, September 22, 2023 by PA

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp played down his record-breaking 50th European win after the 3-1 victory over LASK in Austria.His side came from behind for the fourth time in six matches as goals from Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz and substitute Mohamed Salah secured the German’s 50th European victory for the club – surpassing the record he held with Rafael Benitez.“Let me say it like ...Full Story »

Dante Polvara goal in vain as Aberdeen are edged out by Eintracht Frankfurt

Posted Friday, September 22, 2023 by PA

Aberdeen stunned Eintracht Frankfurt by equalising in the Waldstadion before succumbing to a 2-1 Europa Conference League defeat.Dante Polvara finished off a clinical counter-attack in the 22nd minute to cancel out an early penalty opener and the Dons looked comfortable for the majority of the first half.A performance to be proud of in Frankfurt ⚪️#StandFree | #UECL pic.twitter.com/...Full Story »

Liverpool come from behind to secure Europa League victory against LASK

Posted Friday, September 22, 2023 by PA

Liverpool took time adjusting to life back in the Europa League but for the fourth time in six matches this season they came from behind to win 3-1 against LASK in Linz.It had been 2,682 days since they last appeared in UEFA’s second-tier competition, having played in three Champions League finals and won one, and that adaptation to a new reality took a while to bed in.The Austrians had no...Full Story »

Aston Villa suffer defeat at Legia Warsaw on return to European action

Posted Friday, September 22, 2023 by PA

Sloppy Aston Villa crashed to a chaotic Europa Conference League defeat at Legia Warsaw.Ernest Muci’s second-half winner spoiled Villa’s debut in the competition as Legia pulled off a deserved 3-2 victory in Poland.Pawel Wszolek and Muci had twice given Legia a first-half lead only for Jhon Duran and Lucas Digne to peg them back.Muci pounced six minutes into the second half and Villa...Full Story »

Arsenal star's 'Twerk Queen' WAG shakes booty violently as fans call her 'candy'

Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk

Arsenal's 'Twerk Queen' WAG has delighted Gunners supporters with a Barbie-inspired routine that has brought in thousands of likes and comments Arsenal's 'Twerk Queen' WAG has stunned her fans with a Barbie routine (Image: claudia.redheaded_babe/Instagram) Arsenal's 'Twerk Queen' WAG has stunned her fans with a Barbie inspired routine that leaves little to the imagination. Known simply as Cla...Full Story »

AVE MARIA Maria Guardiola sends fans wild in busty low-cut top as they ‘refuse to believe Messi is Pep’s best creation’

Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

And supporters said they refuse to believe Lionel Messi is dad Pep’s “best creation.” Maria Guardiola sent fans wild with a saucy picture Credit: Instagram / @maria.guardiola Maria, 22, is the oldest of Guardiola’s three kids with wife Cristina Serra. Maria has amassed a loyal army of fans on social media. She boasts no less than 700,000 Instagram followers. And many...Full Story »

YOU'RE BARRED Former Barcelona star’s Wag risks Instagram ban as she goes completely topless and shows off cheeky tan line

Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

The gorgeous Wag first shot to the attention of footy fans when she began dating former Barcelona star Marc Barta. Jessica Goicoechea has sent her Instagram followers wild again Credit: Instagram @goicoechea The Spaniard risked an Insta ban by posing topless in her latest snaps Credit: Instagram @goicoechea Jessica, 26, is now a successful Spanish influencer and has amassed nearly two million...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - What a game !?

Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   What a game !?Bayern 4-3 Man Utd   Arsenal 4-0 PSV   Same energy   Onana during Sane's shot   What a game   Onana vs Bayern   Manchester United concede three goals for the third straight game   Please stay tuned on 7M Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow! (Credit: Justtoonit, originaltrollfoo...Full Story »

The 100 club! Bayern Munich stalwart Thomas Muller joins Real Madrid legends Cristiano Ronaldo & Iker Casillas in exclusive Champions League group after Man Utd victory

Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by Goal.com

Thomas Muller became just the third player to reach 100 wins in the Champions League when Bayern Munich beat Manchester United 4-3 on Wednesday. WHAT HAPPENED? Muller came off the bench after 87 minutes as his side started their 2023-24 campaign with a good result on home soil. Bayern were 3-1 up when he took scorer Harry Kane's place, but the home team conceded two more afterwards as Casemi...Full Story »

There is doubt that Harry Kane will ever return to Tottenham despite Levy's claims

Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com

Daniel Levy has claimed that Tottenham have a buy-back clause to resign Harry Kane in the future but a report claims that it is not straightforward and that there is doubt that the striker will ever return to North London. Kane spent his whole career with Tottenham and last season became the club’s all-time leading goalscorer, cementing his legendary status at Spurs. However, after yea...Full Story »

Jude Bellingham born to play at Real Madrid, Nacho says

Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by ESPN

Nacho said Jude Bellingham "was born to play for Real Madrid" after the midfielder's sixth goal in six games gave the LaLiga giants a 1-0 Champions League win over Union Berlin in their opening game in Group C. Bellingham pounced on a loose ball in the six-yard box in the 94th minute on Wednesday night at the Santiago Bernabeu -- after Federico Valverde's shot was deflected -- to rob the Bund...Full Story »

Solskjaer admits Ronaldo return to Man United 'turned out wrong'

Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by ESPN

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has acknowledged that the decision to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to Manchester United during his time as manager "turned out wrong." Ronaldo's return to United in August 2021 failed to live up to expectations with the Portuguese leaving in acrimonious circumstances and joining Al Nassri in Saudi Arabia a little over a year later. "It was a decision that was very diffic...Full Story »

Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba leave Inter Miami game with first-half injuries

Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by ESPN

Lionel Messi was substituted with an apparent leg injury in the 37th minute of Inter Miami CF's game against Toronto FC on Wednesday, only minutes after his former Barcelona teammate Jordi Alba had also left the field. Messi and Alba, who both started the game after not making the trip for Saturday's 5-2 loss at Atlanta United FC, were not involved in any particularly heavy challenges or visi...Full Story »

'We're in trouble' - Man City boss Pep Guardiola wary of growing injury list as he confirms Bernardo Silva is out for 'weeks'

Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by Goal.com

Pep Guardiola fears Manchester City are "in trouble" with a growing injury list after Bernardo Silva became the latest player to be ruled out. WHAT HAPPENED? The Portugal international was substituted just before half-time in City's 3-1 win against Red Star in the Champions League on Tuesday and Guardiola said he is expected to be out for "the next few weeks". THE BIGGER PICTURE The issue ...Full Story »

Maatsen rejected multiple Chelsea contract offers

Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Chelsea youngster Ian Maatsen has turned down several contract offers from the Stamford Bridge club. The left-back is one who finally agreed a long-term deal with the club after much negotiation. The Athletic states that it was not easy for the club to find an agreement with the youngster. At one stage, it appeared as though Maatsen would be sold to make room for other signings. However, h...Full Story »

Manchester United lining up replacement for Erik ten Hag: report

Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by fourfourtwo.com

Manchester United have identified Erik ten Hag's successor in the Old Trafford. That's according to reports in the Netherlands, following the Red Devils' woeful start to the season, which continues tonight away to Bayern Munich. The club have lost three times in the Premier League already, with Saturday's drubbing at home to Brighton & Hove Albion being a particularly sore defeat. With ...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Harry Kane would've made sensational free transfer move to Man Utd in 2024 as Erik ten Hag misses out

Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by Goal.com

Spurs working to extend Son's contract Tottenham Hotspur is in the process of preparing a fresh contract offer for Son Heung-min, as per reports from 90min. Son, the 31-year-old forward, who is currently in his ninth season with Spurs, has already found the net thrice in the Premier League this season. He notably secured a hat-trick during a 5-2 victory against Burnley. While the South Kore...Full Story »

It’s difficult – Andre Onana takes responsibility for Man Utd’s defeat in Munich

Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by PA

Devastated goalkeeper Andre Onana said he let the team down with his costly mistake at the start of Manchester United’s Champions League loss to Bayern Munich.Erik ten Hag’s side suffered a fourth loss in five matches as a bright start in Bavaria went up in smoke with the summer signing somehow letting a Leroy Sane shot squirm home.Bayern quickly added a second through Serge Gnabry a...Full Story »

‘Unbelievable’ defending at Norwich leaves Leicester boss Enzo Maresca delighted

Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by PA

Leicester manager Enzo Maresca was impressed with the way his side coped with a stern challenge as they edged to a 2-0 win at Norwich to maintain their excellent start to the Championship season.Maresca’s team have now won six of their seven league games to lie second in the embryonic table but they were made to work hard for their success by a home side who had won all their games at Carr...Full Story »

Gary Rowett delighted with Millwall’s response against Rotherham

Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by PA

Millwall boss Gary Rowett heaped praise on his side’s positive response following a shaky start to the season after they convincingly beat Rotherham 3-0 at The Den.The Lions produced the perfect response to weekend defeat to Leeds as Ryan Longman’s first-half strike put the hosts ahead before Zian Flemming and Tom Bradshaw each added second-half goals.The win saw Millwall climb up th...Full Story »

Neil Warnock proud of his work as he departs Huddersfield after draw with Stoke

Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by PA

Departing Huddersfield boss Neil Warnock feels he has restored the pride back into the West Yorkshire club as his reign ended with a 2-2 draw against Stoke.Matty Pearson put the Terriers ahead but Daniel Johnson quickly responded with Stoke’s first away goal of this Championship campaign.Ben Wilmot’s looping header put the visitors ahead before Jack Rudoni equalised to earn Warnock h...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta hails ‘beautiful night’ as Arsenal star on Champions League return

Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by PA

Mikel Arteta admitted to becoming emotional on a “beautiful night” as Arsenal marked their long-awaited Champions League return with a stylish 4-0 win against PSV Eindhoven at the Emirates Stadium.In their first outing in this competition for six years, Arteta’s side put PSV to the sword in the first half, going in at the break 3-0 up after a ruthless show of attacking intent.F...Full Story »

Daniel Farke pleased with point at Hull despite seeing 10-man Leeds miss chances

Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by PA

Daniel Farke admitted to conflicting emotions after 10-man Leeds claimed a goalless draw at Hull.The visitors created the best chances, most significantly in the first half, but Joe Rodon’s second-half dismissal altered the complexion of the game.Yet Hull failed to build upon their one-man advantage until late on when Adama Traore incredulously missed an open goal.Farke, whose side have no...Full Story »

Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray hails display of ‘super talent’ Jack Clarke

Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by PA

Tony Mowbray praised “super talent” Jack Clarke after his double helped Sunderland to a 3-1 victory at Blackburn.The Black Cats rode their luck early on and needed two brilliant heroic blocks from Dan Ballard to save certain goals.It gave Sunderland and Clarke the platform to flourish. He won and converted the opener – a calm finish from the penalty spot – and although Ha...Full Story »

Valerien Ismael frustrated by mistakes in Watford’s draw with West Brom

Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by PA

Watford head coach Valerien Ismael was unhappy with errors from his side in their 2-2 draw against West Brom.The hosts took the lead and lost it again within the first 17 minutes before fighting back at a drenched Vicarage Road.With the game declining as a spectacle due to the conditions, Ismael believed his side were too sloppy.He said: “We made a mistake and we gave West Brom a chance to...Full Story »

Kelechi Iheanacho and Kasey McAteer fire Leicester to win at Norwich

Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by PA

Leicester moved back into the top two of the Championship with a hard-fought 2-0 win at Norwich.The Canaries had won all three of their previous games at Carrow Road this season and proved to be spirited opponents on a miserable evening in Norfolk.But the visitors turned in a disciplined display to take all three points, with a Kelechi Iheanacho penalty on the stroke of half-time and a late tap-...Full Story »

Joe Rodon sent off as Leeds hang on for draw at Hull

Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by PA

Leeds overcame Joe Rodon’s second-half sending-off to secure a goalless draw at Hull.Daniel Farke’s men had the best chances of the first half – most significantly through the wasteful Georginio Rutter after 26 minutes – but they found debutant goalkeeper Ryan Allsop in inspired form.Leeds supporters will have expected their team to kick on after the restart, but they wer...Full Story »

Watford and West Brom share the spoils after explosive start

Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by PA

Watford and West Brom played out a 2-2 draw with all four goals at a wet Vicarage Road coming in the first 23 minutes.Tom Ince gave the hosts a third-minute lead but John Swift and Jed Wallace replied in the next 14 minutes for the Baggies.Matheus Martins responded for the Hornets but neither side was able to find a winner in the Championship fixture.Fresh from their win over Birmingham last Sat...Full Story »

Millwall return to winning ways with confident victory against Rotherham

Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by PA

Zian Flemming put on a stellar performance as Millwall cruised to a 3-0 victory over Rotherham at The Den.Ryan Longman opened Millwall’s account in the 27th minute when he cut inside and fired a wonder strike from 25 yards.Flemming, who was left out of The Lions’ starting line-up in their 3-0 defeat to Leeds on Sunday, returned and doubled his side’s tally in the 58th minute.Mi...Full Story »

Arsenal return to Champions League with a bang

Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by PA

Arsenal enjoyed a fine return to the Champions League as they cruised past PSV Eindhoven at the Emirates Stadium.Six years of absence were soon brushed to one side – as were PSV – as a scintillating attacking display saw Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus and Martin Odegaard score in a dominant 4-0 win.The club’s hiatus from the top table of European football was so l...Full Story »

Jack Clarke brace helps Sunderland see off Blackburn

Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by PA

Jack Clarke scored twice as Sunderland moved up to fourth in the Sky Bet Championship with an impressive 3-1 win at Blackburn.The Black Cats had to weather a ferocious early Blackburn storm, but took the lead with their first shot as Clarke won and converted a 28th-minute penalty. Harry Leonard’s header drew Rovers level, but Dan Neil struck his second goal of the season in added time to g...Full Story »

Harry Kane on target as Bayern Munich pile misery on Manchester United

Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by PA

Manchester United’s Champions League return ended in disappointment as Harry Kane struck from the spot for Bayern Munich in an entertaining 4-3 win kicked off by Andre Onana’s clanger.The European heavyweights are at very different stages right now, with the perennial Bundesliga champions second favourites to win a competition that the Red Devils did not even feature in last season.A...Full Story »

Neil Warnock’s final Huddersfield game ends in a draw with Stoke

Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by PA

Huddersfield drew 2-2 with Stoke in Neil Warnock’s final game in charge.Town had announced Tuesday’s Championship fixture would be Warnock’s last with the club and the 74-year-old saw his side open the scoring through Matty Pearson’s first-half header.But they were ahead for less than two minutes as Daniel Johnson netted Stoke’s first first away goal of the season.T...Full Story »

Champions League icon's fashion blogger daughter's sexy snaps see her dubbed 'dream'

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk

The fashion loving daughter of a World Cup winning captain and ex-Champions league star has been hailed on social media for her revealing snaps and close relationship with her dad Martina is passionate about fashion and gets thousands of likes (Image: martinacannavaro/Instagram) The glamorous daughter of a World Cup winning icon and former Champions League stalwart has been hailed on social me...Full Story »

AB SOME OF THAT Kate Abdo fans say ‘this is what life is about’ as they celebrate her return on CBS Sports Champions League coverage

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

English broadcaster Abdo, 42, has established herself as one of the most accomplished sports broadcasters. Kate Abdo hosts CBS Sports' coverage of the Champions League Credit: Twitter @CBSSportsGolazo She is best known for hosting American channel CBS' coverage of the Champions League - where she is joined by ex-players Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards. The show has received ...Full Story »

BOP STAR David Beckham does a jig with wife Victoria in Netflix trailer for new documentary about his life and career

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

The four-part series, Beckham, focuses on his life and career. David and Victoria Beckham are set to star in a Netflix documentary about his career The footie hero, 48, claims he was “drowning” when his fame soared and his England career briefly faltered in the late Nineties. He adds that he “felt vulnerable and alone”. David also talks of when Sir Alex Ferguson kicke...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - Barca 5-0

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Barca 5-0   Man City now   Dembélé since leaving Barcelona : - 7 games- 0 goals- 0 assists   Full time : Barcelona 5-0 Antwerp   Best decision Manchester United took in the last 10 years.   Joao Felix is simply unstoppable for FC Barcelona   Joao Felix is LOVING his football as a Barcelona player!...Full Story »

Rafa Nadal: Yes, I would like to be president of Real Madrid

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by Marca.com

The Spanish tennis player revealed one of his goals for the future on Movistar Plus+ Rafael Nadal has given his first major interview since he played his last match exactly eight months ago, at the Australian Open. A few months later he announced that he would not play for the rest of the season. Now, a relaxed and healthy-looking Rafa chatted with Juanma Castano in front of the Movistar Plu...Full Story »

AC Milan made bid for Chelsea striker Broja

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Chelsea are said to have turned down an approach from AC Milan for Armando Broja. The Albania international and Blues striker is one who still has to work his way back to full fitness this season. However, the club believes in the youngster and do not want to lose him at this moment. Per football.london, Broja was possibly set to join the ex-Chelsea contingent at Milan. Having sold Fikayo ...Full Story »

Man Utd agree new contract with Hugill

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Manchester United's young striker Joe Hugill has agreed a new contract with the club. The Red Devils are set to secure the future of the 19-year-old forward, who has impressed head coach Erik ten Hag. Per The Mail, Hugill will sign his new deal in the coming weeks, as he is happy with his progress at the club. Ten Hag will give him some time this season to impress and show his skills in the...Full Story »

Tottenham have Harry Kane buy-back clause as blockbuster Bayern Munich return possible

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by Express.co.uk

Harry Kane left Tottenham earlier this summer to join Bayern Munich in a deal worth £100million. Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has revealed that his side inserted a buy-back clause into the deal that allowed Harry Kane to join Bayern Munich over the summer. The Bundesliga side forked out £100million for the services of the England international, though a return to the Premier League ...Full Story »

David De Gea 'could join new club this week' – two months after leaving Man Utd

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk

Real Betis could be set to hand former Manchester United shot-stopper David De Gea a contract - with the Spanish side desperate to solve their keeping crisis ahead of Thursday David De Gea could be set to join a new club, two months after he left Manchester United. De Gea is still a free agent, and, as a result, he can agree terms with clubs despite the transfer window already slamming shut. A...Full Story »

Arsenal 'eyeing up move for exciting 19-year-old star dubbed the next Jude Bellingham'

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk

Arsenal have already set their eyes on the 'next Jude Bellingham' as Jamie Bynoe-Gittens has forced his way into the first team at Borussia Dortmund - like Bellingham Jamie Bynoe-Gittens has been tracked by Arsenal (Image: DeFodi Images via Getty Images) Arsenal are plotting a move for the 'next Jude Bellingham' - who has already started to earn admirers for Borussia Dortmund. Bellingham shot...Full Story »

Man Utd break UEFA rules as Erik ten Hag and Andre Onana face probe like Newcastle

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by Goal.com

Manchester United have failed to learn from Newcastle's mistake on Monday night. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag could be the subject of a UEFA probe after he was late to his Champions League press conference on Tuesday. Newcastle also broke the same rule on Monday night after their flight to Italy was delayed on Monday night. United are set to face Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on...Full Story »

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski volleys home 100th European goal to join Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in exclusive club

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by Goal.com

Robert Lewandowski has joined an elite club following his goal for Barcelona during their 5-0 victory against Antwerp. Lewandowski scores for Barcelona Joins elite club on 100 European goals Messi and Ronaldo only other two members WHAT HAPPENED? Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has become the third player to score 100 UEFA competition goals, following Barcelona's 5-0 win against Ant...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Bayern Munich & Chelsea target Aaron Ramsdale as doubts emerge over Arsenal goalkeeper's future

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by Goal.com

Barcelona have to shell out €20m to sign Vermeeren Barcelona is considering signing Arthur Vermeeren from Royal Antwerp, according to Mundo Deportivo. Vermeeren, an 18-year-old midfielder, has recently come under the radar of Barcelona, with the club scouting him on three different occasions. However, to acquire Vermeeren, Barcelona will need to fork out a transfer fee of €20 mil...Full Story »

Darragh Lenihan earns Middlesbrough draw at Sheffield Wednesday

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA

Darragh Lenihan’s second-half goal cancelled out Anthony Musaba’s opener as Sheffield Wednesday drew 1-1 with Middlesbrough at Hillsborough on Tuesday night.It was 23rd against 24th in South Yorkshire and both sides were without a win in any of their first six matches in the Championship this season.Sheffield Wednesday boss Xisco Munoz made six changes to the team that lost 1-0 at ho...Full Story »

Ryan Lowe keeping his feet on ground despite Preston earning sixth straight win

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA

Preston boss Ryan Lowe insists he is not getting carried away after he saw his side come from behind to earn a sixth win in a row with a 2-1 victory over Birmingham at Deepdale.A cautious first 45 minutes from both teams was in complete contrast to the second when Jay Stansfield smashed the Blues in front less than a minute after the half-time interval.Preston have yet to taste defeat in their o...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola hails ‘really good’ Man City response in Champions League opener

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA

Pep Guardiola felt his team were given a useful test after coming from behind to begin their Champions League defence with a 3-1 win over Red Star Belgrade.The holders were stunned when the Serbian champions claimed a shock lead on the stroke of half-time through Osman Bukari in Tuesday’s Group G clash at the Etihad Stadium.Yet as they did in the Premier League at West Ham last weekend, th...Full Story »

Xisco Munoz focused on future as he looks to turn Owls’ fortunes around

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA

Sheffield Wednesday manager Xisco Munoz said his focus is on the future despite his side remaining without a victory this campaign following a 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough.Darragh Lenihan’s second-half goal for Boro cancelled out Anthony Musaba’s opener.It was 23rd against 24th in South Yorkshire and that is where the draw sees the sides remain; both are now without a win in their fir...Full Story »

Celtic showed they can compete despite defeat – Brendan Rodgers

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA

Brendan Rodgers felt his Celtic team showed they can compete at Champions League level before inexperience played its part in their Group E opener against Feyenoord running away from them following two red cards inside five minutes.Both Gustaf Lagerbielke and substitute Odin Thiago Holm were sent off on their Champions League debuts with Celtic trailing to Calvin Stengs’ 30-yard free-kick ...Full Story »

John Mousinho lauds Portsmouth’s first-half performance in win at Barnsley

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA

Manager John Mousinho hailed Portsmouth’s first-half showing against Barnsley as one of the best displays since he took charge after they clung on for a 3-2 win at Oakwell.Colby Bishop, Paddy Lane and Connor Ogilvie all struck inside 16 minutes as the Blues made a dream start before second-half strikes from Barry Cotter and Callum Styles led to a tense finish.However, Pompey held on for th...Full Story »

Wade Elliott: I believe I am the best person to take Cheltenham forward

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA

Under-fire Wade Elliott insists he is still the right man to lead Cheltenham after they hit rock bottom after a 3-0 loss at Peterborough.Town had two players sent off as they slumped to defeat – with their wait for a first win and first goal of the season continuing.James Olayinka saw red after just three minutes and 41 seconds for a boot to the head of Ephron Mason-Clark – a decisio...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher: Plymouth fans right to chant about ’embarrassing’ first half

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA

Steven Schumacher had no issue with Plymouth fans chanting “This is embarrassing” towards the end of a one-sided first half at Ashton GateSam Bell fired City in front following a short corner after three minutes and five minutes later Matty James doubled the advantage with a close-range finish.Adam Randall gave Argyle hope with a low 27th-minute strike from just outside the box, but ...Full Story »

Kieran McKenna full of praise for Ipswich matchwinner Omari Hutchinson

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA

Kieran McKenna heaped praise on Ipswich matchwinner Omari Hutchinson after his side climbed up to second in the Sky Bet Championship with a 1-0 win at Southampton.Hutchinson’s first goal for the Tractor Boys 15 minutes before half-time was enough to lead McKenna’s side to a fourth successive away victory and a sixth in seven games.The Chelsea loanee, 19, had taken the ball off Shea C...Full Story »

Aaron Ramsey back on Sunday as Erol Bulut hails squad effort in his absence

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA

Cardiff manager Erol Bulut’s gamble on resting Aaron Ramsey paid handsome dividends as his side beat Coventry 3-2 to make it back-to-back home wins in the Championship for the first time since February.Ramsey sat out the game against the Sky Blues having played for both club and country last week and Bulut did not want to push him too hard too soon.“Aaron was rested because he had ha...Full Story »

Dino Maamria insists he never lost belief after Burton break duck at Port Vale

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA

Burton manager Dino Maamria said he never lost belief in his team ending their torrid start to the League One season after they beat high-flying Port Vale 3-2 to claim a first win at the eighth time of asking.Watford loanee Kwadwo Baah scored what proved to be the decisive goal to deny Vale the point they needed to move to the top of the table.“I’ve been emphasising that without winn...Full Story »

Swansea boss Michael Duff saw ‘positive signs’ in last-gasp draw

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA

Michael Duff insisted there are “positive signs” for Swansea despite them not winning a league game since he took over as boss.A 1-1 draw at QPR, who rescued a point with Lyndon Dykes’ stoppage-time header, continued a frustrating start to Duff’s reign.They are third from bottom of the Sky Bet Championship table after seven matches.Duff, who took over during the summer fo...Full Story »

Burton earn first League One win of the season at high-flying Port Vale

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA

Burton beat Port Vale 3-2 to secure their first win of the season and prevent their opponents from moving to the summit of League One.Watford loanee Kwadwo Baah scored what proved to be the decisive goal as the Brewers ended their wait for three points in their eighth league game of the campaign.Burton took a surprise lead in the 11th minute, when an unmarked Beryly Lubala headed home at the bac...Full Story »

Joe Quigley snatches dramatic winner for Chesterfield against FC Halifax

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA

Joe Quigley’s stoppage-time goal gave leaders Chesterfield a dramatic 3-2 win over FC Halifax in the National League.Will Grigg had put the hosts ahead early on and Tyrone Williams headed in a second in the 23rd minute before Millenic Alli pulled one back three minutes later.Luke Summerfield equalised from the penalty spot with 21 minutes left and the Spireites then had Tom Naylor sent off...Full Story »

Substitute Joe Grey snatches Hartlepool a point at Altrincham

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA

Joe Grey stepped off the bench to score his third goal of the season and earn Hartlepool a 2-2 draw at Altrincham.The visitors broke the deadlock in the 15th minute when Oliver Finney chipped the ball over home goalkeeper Ethan Ross and into the net.Altrincham hit back eight minutes later, with Isaac Marriott firing in from close range.And the home side went in front just before the break as Lew...Full Story »

Dorking ease to victory over Wealdstone

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA

Dorking made it back-to-back wins in the National League with a 3-1 success against Wealdstone.James McShane gave Dorking a 12th-minute lead, tapping in from a yard after a cross by Seb Bowerman, who was the provider again for the second which was headed home in the 28th minute by a diving Jason Prior.Josh Taylor made it three nine minutes before the break from Tom Blair’s cross to put the...Full Story »

Calvin Stengs and Alireza Jahanbakhsh guide Feyenoord past nine-man Celtic

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA

Celtic had Gustaf Lagerbielke and Odin Thiago Holm sent off within five minutes of each other as they opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 defeat by Feyenoord in Rotterdam.Calvin Stengs gave Feyenoord the lead in first-half stoppage-time when his 30-yard free-kick evaded a poor attempt at a defensive wall.Joe Hart saved a penalty after Lagerbielke received a second yellow card and s...Full Story »

Greg Olley inspires Gateshead to comfortable victory against Kidderminster

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA

Captain Greg Olley helped Gateshead maintain their fine start to the campaign with a 3-0 home win over Kidderminster in the Vanarama National League.Olley, the club’s longest-serving player, teed up Marcus Dinanga to slot home for his seventh goal of the season in the sixth minute.Ed Francis then set up Stephen Wearne following a ball over the top with only Christian Dibble to beat but the...Full Story »

Eastleigh pegged back by Oxford City after Scott Quigley brace

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA

Oxford City produced a fine late fightback to earn a 2-2 draw at Eastleigh in the National League.Scott Quigley bagged a brace to put Eastleigh 2-0 up with 15 minutes left before Lewis Coyle reduced the arrears and Latrell Humphrey-Ewers struck an 88th-minute equaliser.Eastleigh, thumped 6-0 by Gateshead in their previous home match, took the lead in the 16th minute when Quigley was able to run ...Full Story »

Boreham Wood earn point against Rochdale to continue fine run

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA

Boreham Wood extended their unbeaten run to three matches as they hit back for a point in a 1-1 draw at home to Rochdale.Tyrese Sinclair was Dale’s danger man in the first half, firing over with two well-struck efforts, while Jesurun Uchegbulam brought a comfortable save from Nathan Ashmore.Rochdale opened the scoring early in the second half when Cameron John’s shot was spilled by A...Full Story »

Portsmouth power past Barnsley to take over at League One summit

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA

A blistering start helped Portsmouth secure a 3-2 win over Barnsley at Oakwell that sent them top of Sky Bet League One.Colby Bishop, Paddy Lane and Connor Ogilvie gave the Blues a dream start before second-half strikes from Barry Cotter and Callum Styles led to a tense finish.Gavin Whyte had already seen a first-minute effort deflected wide and Bishop had headed over the bar before Pompey were ...Full Story »

Ipswich up to second as Southampton slip to defeat once again

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA

Chelsea loanee Omari Hutchinson’s first goal for Ipswich was enough to earn them a 1-0 win at Southampton.The Tractor Boys are up to second in the Sky Bet Championship after winning four successive away games in the second tier for the first time in eight years.Saints, expected by many to go straight back up after last season’s Premier League relegation, have now lost their last thre...Full Story »

Solihull Moors remain unbeaten this season after win over AFC Fylde

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA

Solihull Moors extended their unbeaten start to the season to 10 games with a 2-1 National League victory at home to AFC Fylde.Emeka Obi gave Fylde an eighth-minute lead when he nodded home Nick Haughton’s corner at the back post.The home side drew level after 34 minutes when Kade Craig played a neat one-two with Matty Warburton before rifling a powerful shot into the top corner.Moors went...Full Story »

Last-gasp Lyndon Dykes snatches QPR a point at home to Swansea

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA

Lyndon Dykes’ stoppage-time goal rescued a point for QPR in a 1-1 draw with Swansea at Loftus Road.Josh Ginnelly’s early goal looked like giving the Welsh side a first Sky Bet Championship win under boss Michael Duff.But Scotland forward Dykes, on as a substitute, equalised by getting in front of defender Ben Cabango to head home Ilias Chair’s left-wing cross.Swansea ended the ...Full Story »

Southend claim comfortable win over Maidenhead

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA

Second-half goals from Jack Bridge and Wes Fonguck saw Southend ease to a 2-0 National League win over Maidenhead at Roots Hall.The Shrimpers went close when Dan Mooney’s early effort was finger-tipped away by Craig Ross before the game was briefly held up after objects were thrown onto the pitch.Southend continued to hold the upper hand after the interval with Oli Coker clipping the woodw...Full Story »

Cardiff duo open scoring accounts in win over Coventry

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA

Dimitrios Goutas and Karlan Grant both scored their first goals for Cardiff as the Bluebirds made it back-to-back wins in the Championship for the first time this season.Their 3-2 home win over Coventry pushed them into the top half of the table and saw the Sky Blues drop to 15th. Kion Etete polished things off for the home side with a goal with his first touch in the 84th minute.Matt Godden sco...Full Story »

Woking extend unbeaten run as Ebbsfleet force draw with Cardinals

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA

Woking extended their unbeaten run to six games in the Vanarama National League but were forced to settle for a point from a 1-1 draw at home to Ebbsfleet.Jim Kellerman fired Woking into a 42nd-minute lead from the penalty spot after Ricky Korboa was fouled by Darren McQueen in the box.Woking striker Padraig Amond had spurned a pair of early chances and came close again early in the second half ...Full Story »

Oldham claim victory over York

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA

Goals from Joe Nuttall and Alex Reid fired Oldham to a 2-0 home win over York in the National League.They went ahead in only the eighth minute thanks to some fine work from Devarn Green.He did superbly to pick out Nuttall just inside the box, with the forward spinning and finding the bottom corner with a cool finish.Reid added a second late on when he held off a defender before turning...Full Story »

Championship table-toppers Preston come from behind to beat Birmingham

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA

Milutin Osmajic scored his first goal in English football as Championship leaders Preston came from a goal down to beat Birmingham 2-1.Jay Stansfield’s strike in the opening minute of the second half threatened to end Preston’s unbeaten start to the season but the table-toppers were on level terms when Krystian Bielik headed into his own net in the 51st minute.Preston then made it si...Full Story »

Julian Alvarez leads Manchester City to come-from-behind win against Red Star

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA

Julian Alvarez shone as Manchester City came from behind to begin their Champions League defence with a comfortable 3-1 win over Red Star Belgrade.The treble winners were stunned when the Serbian champions claimed a shock lead against the run of play through Osman Bukari just before half-time in Tuesday’s Group G clash at the Etihad Stadium.Alvarez levelled quickly after the break and was ...Full Story »

Corey Whitely earns Bromley victory at Dagenham

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA

Corey Whitely’s second-half header gave Bromley a deserved 1-0 win at Dagenham in the National League.The visitors almost took the lead after only four minutes when Besart Topalloj’s effort clipped a post.But they broke the deadlock after an hour thanks to an immediate impact from substitute Jude Arthurs.Three minutes after coming off the bench, Arthurs delivered a delightful cross f...Full Story »

Nicke Kabamba strikes again as Barnet beat Aldershot

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA

Nicke Kabamba continued his fine scoring form as Barnet preserved their 100 per cent home record in the National League this season with a 2-1 win over Aldershot.The 30-year-old striker, who had a loan spell at Aldershot in 2018, converted his ninth goal of the campaign after Reece Hall-Johnson’s run and cross four minutes into the second half.Barnet, beaten 4-2 at Rochdale on Saturday, ha...Full Story »

Bristol City coast to first home win of season with victory over Plymouth

Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by PA

Bristol City coasted to their first home Sky Bet Championship victory of the season after a comfortable 4-1 demolition of west-country rivals Plymouth at Ashton Gate.Sam Bell set them on their way to victory with a third minute opener before Matty James doubled the advantage with eight minutes on the clock.Adam Randall pulled one back for Argyle after 26 minutes but the Robins wrapped up victory...Full Story »

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