Virgil van Dijk congratulates Trey Nyoni after his goal for Liverpool against Sevilla Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has issued an update on his future - and admitted he's yet to receive a formal contract offer from the club. The Dutch defender was part of Liverpool's penultimate pre-season clash against Sevilla on Sunday at Anfield, which Arne Slot's side won 4-1. A Luis Diaz brace, couple...Full Story »

The veteran midfielder has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia. But Ten Hag says: "I have not received any signals that he will not remain at the club. "We are very happy about this." Casemiro's deal runs to 2026 with the option of another year.Full Story »

Manchester United are considering a move for Brighton & Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson in the last few weeks of the summer transfer window, the Daily Star reports. Ferguson, 19, has been on United's radar since his breakout season for the Seagulls in 2022-23. The Republic of Ireland international has suffered from injury problems since, and fell out of favour under previous manager Rob...Full Story »

Barcelona believe Nico Williams will join the club Barcelona have reportedly found new confidence in their race to sign Spain and Athletic Club star Nico Williams. As per SPORT, sources inside the club have said that Williams is eager to join Barcelona this summer and join forces with the Catalan side as they look to continue their rebuild under new boss Hansi Flick. The club has already sig...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney said he was “angry and surprised” by his side’s display after his first game in charge of Plymouth ended in a chastening 4-0 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday.Rooney is back in management having been appointed by the Pilgrims in May after being sacked from his previous job as Birmingham boss in January.He won only two of his 15 games at Birmingham and Owls debutant Jam...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Craig Levein was full of praise for his strike force of Adama Sidibeh and Benjamin Kimpioka after both got on the scoresheet in a 3-0 win over 10-man Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.Sidibeh prodded the visitors ahead before slotting home a composed second, after Killie’s Joe Wright had been sent off for two yellow cards in the first 16 minutes.Kilmarnock hit the woodwork thro...Full Story »

Jimmy Thelin would not be drawn on Bojan Miovski’s future despite the striker appearing to bid farewell to supporters following Aberdeen’s 3-1 victory over St Mirren.The 25-year-old North Macedonia international, who has been strongly linked with a move to LaLiga side Girona, started the game on the bench before being brought on in stoppage time for what looked to be his last appeara...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney endured a miserable return to management as his Plymouth side slumped to a 4-0 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday.Debutant Jamal Lowe’s first-half close-range finish, Brendan Galloway’s unfortunate own goal and late efforts from Josh Windass and substitute Michael Smith consigned the Pilgrims to a disappointing defeat.Rooney, back in a manager’s role after an ill-fated ...Full Story »

Aberdeen made it six wins from six in all competitions under new boss Jimmy Thelin as they overcame battling St Mirren 3-1 in their first home William Hill Premiership match of the season.Dons duo Pape Habib Gueye and Jamie McGrath found the net either side of Toyosi Olusanya’s close-range equaliser for Saints, with substitute Vicente Besuijen putting gloss on the scoreline with a late div...Full Story »

Kilmarnock were left to rue Joe Wright’s early red card as a double from Adama Sidibeh and a Benjamin Kimpioka penalty gave St Johnstone a comprehensive 3-0 win at Rugby Park.Killie had been in European action on Thursday night and were caught cold by fresher opponents who took the lead after just three minutes as Sidibeh prodded home from a long throw-in.Wright was sent off after 16 minut...Full Story »

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers hailed Callum McGregor after the Hoops captain began life after Scotland duty with a stunning strike in a 2-0 victory at Easter Road.The 31-year-old midfielder struck from nearly 30 yards two days after announcing his retirement from international football.“He was brilliant,” Rodgers said. “That’s what happens when you retire from Scotland!&...Full Story »

Callum McGregor reminded watching Scotland manager Steve Clarke what he will be missing with a spectacular goal in Celtic’s dominant 2-0 victory over Hibernian at Easter Road.The 31-year-old midfielder struck into the top corner from nearly 30 yards two days after announcing his retirement from international football.Nicolas Kuhn had given Celtic an early lead which they never looked like ...Full Story »

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Liverpool management are confident of keeping hold of Luis Diaz. Linked with Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and PSG this summer, Diaz has intimated a willingness to stay at Anfield this season, says the Liverpool Echo. Diaz is convinced by Liverpool's potential under new manager Arne Slot and is happy to commit to the Dutchman's plans. For their part, Reds management are comfortable, given Diaz...Full Story »

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has asked to leave the club this summer as per club director Giovanni Manna amid Chelsea links. WHAT HAPPENED?Osimhen has been linked with an exit from Napoli all summer long as he had been reported as a major target for Paris Saint-Germain. However, Les Parisiens quickly pulled out of the deal due to the Nigerian's price tag and their willingness to stick with R...Full Story »

Liverpool are reportedly in 'pole position' to make a move for Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili this summer. WHAT HAPPENED?Mamardashvili has been performing at a very high level for Valencia since his move to the La Liga side in 2021 from Dinamo Tbilisi, originally on loan. However, it was at Euro 2024 that the 23-year-old goalkeeper truly shone as he pulled off a solid tournament for...Full Story »

Ederson will stay at Man City despite Saudi links Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has disclosed that his future has already been established. Although the Brazil international was being linked to a move to Saudi Arabia, Ederson told ESPN Brasil he has no plans to move. Speaking after City's Community Shield win over Manchester United, he said: "The decision has been made. I will stay at M...Full Story »

Austrian sailor Vadlau, 30, and German footballer Schuller, 26, had been dating for over three years and hoped to spend some time together in the French capital. Paris 2024 stars Lara Vadlau and Lea Schuller have broken upThe former couple had been dating for over three yearsThe former pair had been sharing daring pics on social media The pair enjoyed immense success during the Olympic Games. ...Full Story »

Madelene Wright is already back in football Madelene Wright has found a new football team as fans delighted to see her continue on her career. Her football career was up in the air just days ago after she left Leyton Orient, but Madelene has just confirmed news she has joined Chesham United FC Women. The former Charlton Athletic star wrote on X: "A massive personal achievement for myself afte...Full Story »

Cam Reading - Scott McTominay Brains as well as beauty, Cam Reading - Scott McTominay's better half - works at an investment firm. However, that doesn't stop Cam enjoying the WAG lifestyle, and her Instagram is flooded with holiday snaps. Anna Mariana - Casemiro Veteran midfielder Casemiro is married to Brazilian beauty Anna Mariana, who he met over a decade ago. He shares two children, d...Full Story »

Nathan Jones was understandably a happy man after seeing his Charlton side kick-off their League One campaign with three points at Wigan.The Addicks soaked up all the pressure thrown at them from the home side, and defender Lloyd Jones fired home the only goal with nine minutes remaining after Wigan failed to clear a free-kick.“It was a very hard-fought victory,” said the Charlton ma...Full Story »

Birmingham boss Chris Davies admitted his side started slowly as they began life in the third tier with a disappointing 1-1 draw against Reading.Bailey Peacock-Farrell was powerless to keep out Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan’s low, driven effort in the 43rd minute as Reading took an unexpected lead.The Royals saw two goals ruled out, one for a foul and the other for offside, which allowed Birmingham...Full Story »

Stockport boss Dave Challinor called for “more improvement” despite a fine 2-0 opening day win over Cambridge.On their return to third-tier football, goals from Louie Barry and Kyle Wootton sealed all three points for last season’s League Two champions.It only took five minutes for the deadlock to be broken, when Barry scored a brilliant chip from 25 yards.County held off spell...Full Story »

Crawley boss Scott Lindsey paid tribute to “new heroes” after his side began life back in League One with victory.First-half goals from Rushian Hepburn-Murphy and Junior Quitirna earned a 2-1 win over Blackpool, who replied late on through substitute Ashley Fletcher.Crawley went into the game with only two survivors from the side that beat Crewe in the League Two play-off final and L...Full Story »

Phil Parkinson was overjoyed as Wrexham began life back in League One with three points after beating Wycombe 3-2 and hailed Jack Marriott’s wonder goal in the win.Wrexham led through Max Cleworth’s early close-range finish before Marriott doubled the lead before the half-hour with a sublime goal, chesting down a clever Ollie Palmer flick-on before volleying into the top corner with ...Full Story »

Huddersfield head coach Michael Duff wants his players to get used to the winning feeling they experienced in their 2-0 victory away to Peterborough.Former Barnsley and Swansea boss Duff is Huddersfield’s seventh managerial appointment of the past two years, both of which saw them struggling against relegation from the Championship – a battle they eventually lost last season.But the ...Full Story »

Exeter manager Gary Caldwell hailed his players after they opened their League One season with an excellent 1-0 win over big-spending pre-season promotion favourites Rotherham.Substitute Caleb Watts, who has endured an injury-ravaged time with the Grecians since joining 12 months ago, scored the only goal in the 71st minute when he chested in a sublime cross from man-of-the-match Johnly Yfeko.Ca...Full Story »

Bolton boss Ian Evatt admitted that his substitutes had a significant impactas the Trotters ran out 2-1 winners over Leyton Orient.One of his second-half tactical substitutions making an immediate impact as Victor Adeboyejo had just stepped off the bench when he met a set-piece to score with his first touch.Dion Charles had opened the scoring before Orient equalised through Charlie Kelman before...Full Story »

New Stevenage manager Alex Revell feels an opening-day 1-0 win over Shrewsbury can be the start of something promising.Elliott List scored the only goal at the Lamex Stadium, firing home after 58 minutes with a firm drive which flew across Toby Savin in the Shrewsbury goal.They could have made it two but Dan Kemp’s penalty, after he had been fouled, was put wide.However, Revell was content...Full Story »

Huddersfield made a winning start to life in League One following relegation with an impressive 2-0 win at last season’s defeated play-off finalists Peterborough.Antony Evans and Ben Wiles struck first-half goals for the visitors as Michael Duff’s side came out on top in the battle between two of division’s leading promotion hopefuls.The Terriers had to ride out an early scare ...Full Story »

Steven Naismith conceded his “sluggish” Hearts side got what they deserved as they crashed to a 3-1 William Hill Premiership defeat away to Dundee.The Jambos arrived at Dens Park in optimistic mood after an encouraging display in their opening-day draw at home to Rangers but found themselves 3-0 down at the end of a calamitous first half on Tayside.Dundee forward Scott Tiffoney capit...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers manager Matt Taylor tipped debutant Bryant Bilongo to become a local hero after his late goal sealed a dramatic 1-0 win over Northampton at the Memorial Stadium.Bilongo, 22, headed in Luke Thomas’ corner in the second minute of stoppage time as he capped his first EFL appearance in style following a move this summer from Middlesbrough.Taylor said: “He didn’t play...Full Story »

Lincoln head coach Michael Skubala was delighted to come away from a tough opening day game at Burton with a 3-2 victory.Udoka Godwin-Malife pounced on a rebound to put Burton ahead but Lincoln hit back quickly when O’Connor headed home.Tendayi Darikwa nodded the Imps ahead but Bodin headed in a Brewers equaliser and the game seemed to be petering out into a draw but Lincoln struck late on...Full Story »

Dundee moved to the top of the fledgling William Hill Premiership table by capitalising on a calamitous first-half display from Hearts to run out 3-1 winners at Dens Park.The Dark Blues found themselves 3-0 up at the break when an error from goalkeeper Zander Clark paved the way for Scott Tiffoney to open the scoring before Gerald Taylor’s own goal was quickly followed by a Luke McCowan pe...Full Story »

Bolton opened their season in perfect fashion with a 2-1 away win at Leyton Orient through goals by Dion Charles and Victor Adeboyejo book-ending Charlie Kelman’s strike for the hosts.It took The Trotters just seven minutes to go ahead when Aaron Collins pulled the ball back into his fellow striker’s path and Charles squeezed the ball past O’s debutant keeper Zach Hemming from ...Full Story »

Birmingham needed a late Alfie May penalty to earn a 1-1 draw against Reading in League One.Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan had given the Royals a lead before half-time but debutant May struck with four minutes left to rescue a point.Harvey Knibbs had the ball in the back of the net for the visitors after just five minutes, but the whistle had already gone for a foul on Bailey Peacock-Farrell.The Royals di...Full Story »

Paudie O’Connor scored twice to give Lincoln a 3-2 win over Burton at the Pirelli Stadium.The Imps skipper equalised early on before bagging the winner with four minutes remaining.A breathless start to the game saw two goals in the opening 10 minutes.Albion struck first with their opening attack after five minutes, with Udoka Godwin-Malife pouncing on a rebound from Billy Bodin’s sho...Full Story »

Bryant Bilongo capped his first EFL appearance with a dramatic late winner to snatch Bristol Rovers a 1-0 victory over Northampton at the Memorial Stadium.The 22-year-old headed in the winner from close range from a Luke Thomas corner in the first minute of stoppage time to ensure his first game since moving from Middlesbrough ended on a high.Before the impressive left-back’s intervention,...Full Story »

First-half goals from Rushian Hepburn-Murphy and Junior Quitirna ensured Crawley began life back in League One after nine years away with a 2-1 home victory over Blackpool.Substitute Ashley Fletcher pulled a goal back for Blackpool late on, but they struggled for openings in the final third before a crowd of nearly 5,000.Crawley went into the game with only two players remaining from the side th...Full Story »

Substitute Caleb Watts scored the only goal as Exeter started their League One season with an excellent 1-0 win over big-spending Rotherham.It was no more than the Grecians deserved as they dominated for large spells, although the Millers will regret not taking the clear-cut chances they created in an entertaining match in Devon.Debutant Josh Magennis saw a shot turned against the crossbar insid...Full Story »

Wrexham began their first League One campaign for 19 years with an entertaining 3-2 home win over Wycombe.The Dragons led through Max Cleworth’s early goal before Jack Marriott doubled the lead with a volley before the half-hour.Richard Kone halved the deficit after half-time but Steven Fletcher restored Wrexham’s two-goal advantage and that proved to be key, with the Chairboys pulli...Full Story »

Louie Barrie and Kyle Wootton were on target as Stockport marked their return to League One with a 2-0 win over Cambridge at Edgeley Park.And the Hatters made the perfect start to the game when the on-loan Barry opened the scoring with just five minutes on the clock.The Aston Villa forward latched onto a long ball forward from goalkeeper Corey Addai and spotting Vicente Reyes off his line sent a...Full Story »

New Stevenage manager Alex Revell got off to a winning start thanks to a 1-0 victory at home to Shrewsbury.Elliott List fired home the only goal after 58 minutes, producing a shimmy on the left side of the box before rifling the ball across Toby Savin in the Shrewsbury goal.They could have made it two but Dan Kemp’s penalty, after he had been fouled, was put wide.The first half was nothing...Full Story »

Lloyd Jones scored the only goal nine minutes from time as Charlton kicked off their Sky Bet League One campaign with a 1-0 victory at Wigan.The home side had the lion’s share of the encounter at the newly-named Brick Community Stadium, but could not make any of their chances count.Thelo Aasgaard sent one volley wide and another free-kick over the bar, before his teasing left-wing cross wa...Full Story »

Newly-promoted Bromley made the perfect start to life in the Football League as they got the better of Harrogate on the opening day of 2024/25.Andy Woodman’s Ravens, who followed in the Sulphurites’ footsteps by escaping non-league for the first time in their 132-year history by winning the National League play-off final at Wembley,  triumphed 2-0 at Wetherby Road.Ther...Full Story »

Andy Woodman felt that his Bromley side executed their game-plan “perfectly” as they sank Harrogate to make the perfect start to life in League Two.Second-half goals from Michael Cheek and Kamarl Grant earned last season’s National League play-off winners a comfortable 2-0 success on the opening day of 2024/25.And the Ravens boss was thrilled to see his charges pick up whe...Full Story »

Grant McCann admits Doncaster have already hit a milestone this season after an opening day 4-1 victory over Accrington.Rovers secured their first home win on the opening day of a campaign for two decades courtesy of Luke Molyneux’s brace and goals from Jordan Gibson and Billy Sharp.McCann, who wants Rovers fighting for promotion in League Two, had reminded his players of the statistic in ...Full Story »

Michael Flynn admitted he “hates playing against Newport County” after seeing his new club Cheltenham start the season with a thrilling 3-2 home victory over his former side.The Robins boss enjoyed successful times with the Welsh club as a player and manager and still lives in the area.“I hated it today and I don’t like playing against Newport, I have never liked playing ...Full Story »

Port Vale manager Darren Moore was more than pleased with his team’s start to their League Two campaign.The Valiants began life back in the fourth tier with a 2-0 victory at Salford.Captain Ben Garrity scored in each half, with both goals coming from Ronan Curtis corners, to leave Moore thrilled with what he saw.“We spoke a lot in pre-season about getting a footing and I thought ever...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams refused to use the club’s summer overhaul as an excuse for their flat opening-day 1-0 League Two loss at Walsall.The visitors began the season as the bookmakers’ favourites for relegation after a mass summer exodus, signing 17 new players last month after a transfer embargo was lifted.Morecambe had seven new faces in their starting XI and failed to register...Full Story »