Airdrie back in the Championship after penalty shoot-out win over Hamilton
Posted Sunday, May 21, 2023 by PA
Daniel Reilly missed from the spot as Airdrie sealed their spot in next season’s cinch Championship after a 6-5 penalty shootout victory over Hamilton.Gabby McGill’s strike in time added-on meant an additional 30 minutes after Hamilton had overturned a 1-0 first-leg loss following goals from Connor Smith and substitute Jean-Pierre Tiehi.Dylan McGowan headed off the bar for Hamilton i...Full Story »
Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool have not been good enough for top-four finish
Posted Sunday, May 21, 2023 by PA
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp accepted his side have not been good enough to qualify for the Champions League this season.A 1-1 draw at home to Aston Villa not only ended a nine-match winning run but also made their outside hopes of making the top-four even more remote.They would have to win their final match at Southampton and rely on Newcastle or Manchester United not picking up another point...Full Story »
Nottingham Forest upset Arsenal to clinch safety and hand Manchester City title
Posted Sunday, May 21, 2023 by PA
Manchester City became Premier League champions after Arsenal lost 1-0 at Nottingham Forest, who secured their top-flight status in style.The Gunners, who were insatiable for most of the campaign, had spent 248 days on top of the table and held an eight-point lead over City in March, but an alarming slide saw them overtaken by Pep Guardiola’s relentless juggernaut.And Taiwo Awoniyi’s...Full Story »
Paul Simpson gutted Carlisle matchwinner Ben Barclay will miss play-off final
Posted Sunday, May 21, 2023 by PA
Paul Simpson is “gutted” for Ben Barclay after the on-loan Stockport defender scored the goal that secured Carlisle’s 3-2 aggregate Sky Bet League Two play-off semi-final win over Bradford.Barclay cannot play against his parent club who earlier in the day defeated Salford on penalties to reach Wembley themselves.Barclay headed home after Bradford threatened to send the tie to p...Full Story »
Roy Hodgson humbled by response of Fulham and Crystal Palace supporters
Posted Sunday, May 21, 2023 by PA
Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson admitted to feeling ‘humbled’ by the tributes paid by both sets of fans following his side’s 2-2 draw with Fulham.Aleksandar Mitrovic’s first-half stoppage time spot kick cancelled out Odsonne Edouard’s opener and the Serbian handed the hosts the lead after the break, but Joel Ward’s late equaliser denied Fulham a final home vic...Full Story »
Jim Goodwin rues ‘missed opportunity’ as Dundee Utd relegation fears deepen
Posted Sunday, May 21, 2023 by PA
Jim Goodwin admits Dundee United’s 2-1 defeat at Livingston was a “missed opportunity” after they were left clinging on to Premiership survival.The Tannadice outfit saw results elsewhere go for them as relegation rivals Kilmarnock and Ross County both lost.But defeat at Almondvale leaves the Tangerines still two points adrift at the bottom of the table and desperately in need o...Full Story »
Steven MacLean thrilled to secure safety for St Johnstone
Posted Sunday, May 21, 2023 by PA
St Johnstone interim boss Steven MacLean was thrilled to see his side secure their cinch Premiership safety with a crucial 1-0 victory over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.Saints captain Liam Gordon headed home the only goal of the game after 11 minutes and the hosts would be reduced to 10 men on the stroke of half time following a poorly-timed challenge by David Watson.MacLean, who has collected seven...Full Story »
Erik ten Hag hails Casemiro’s ‘massive’ contribution to Manchester United cause
Posted Sunday, May 21, 2023 by PA
Erik ten Hag says Casemiro has exceeded expectations since arriving at Manchester United after his goal to beat Bournemouth took the team to within a point of Champions League qualification.The 1-0 win puts United on the brink of a return to Europe’s top club competition next season, with Liverpool’s draw against Aston Villa meaning Ten Hag’s side need only a draw from their fi...Full Story »
Ange Postecoglou urges Celtic players not to ‘waste’ games ahead of cup final
Posted Sunday, May 21, 2023 by PA
Ange Postecoglou told his Celtic players not to “just tick off” the games until the Scottish Cup final after they drew 2-2 with St Mirren at Parkhead.Curtis Main scored either side of a Kyogo Furuhashi strike to give the visitors a shock interval lead against the cinch Premiership champions.Main missed a couple of great chances and hit a post before Hoops captain Callum McGregor leve...Full Story »
Malky Mackay frustrated with referee and VAR after Ross County’s late defeat
Posted Sunday, May 21, 2023 by PA
Ross County manager Malky Mackay was left hugely frustrated by referee Euan Anderson and two VAR interventions after his side fell to a Kevin van Veen penalty nine minutes into stoppage time at Motherwell.County had a penalty award rescinded in their 1-0 defeat after video assistant Willie Collum intervened but Mackay was further aggrieved that Anderson had not let play continue for another coup...Full Story »
Ben Barclay heads Carlisle into League Two play-off final
Posted Sunday, May 21, 2023 by PA
Ben Barclay earned Carlisle a thrilling 3-2 aggregate victory over Bradford but is will miss the Sky Bet League Two play-off final against Stockport.Defender Barclay, on loan from County, headed United’s third and semi-final clinching goal in the second period of extra time after Mark Hughes’ Bantams threatened to take the game to penalties.The final whistle produced a mass pitch inv...Full Story »
Sean Dyche calls for one final push from Everton in Premier League survival bid
Posted Sunday, May 21, 2023 by PA
Boss Sean Dyche called for one final push from Everton after they snatched a dramatic point in their fight for survival.Yerry Mina’s last-gasp leveller earned a 1-1 draw at Wolves as the Toffees continued to cling to their Premier League status.The equaliser, in the ninth minute of stoppage time, cancelled out Hwang Hee-chan’s first-half opener.But if Leeds beat West Ham on Sunday, t...Full Story »
Dundee United’s survival hopes hit by defeat at Livingston
Posted Sunday, May 21, 2023 by PA
Dundee United slumped to a third straight defeat to stand on the brink of relegation from the Premiership.The Tangerines have lost all three games since the league split last month and are two points adrift at the foot of the table with just two matches remaining.Jim Goodwin’s side now face a massive encounter on Wednesday with Kilmarnock, who are three points ahead in the safety of 10th s...Full Story »
Liverpool’s top-four hopes hanging by thread despite Firmino’s late equaliser
Posted Sunday, May 21, 2023 by PA
Roberto Firmino signed off in fairytale fashion with a goal in front of the Kop on his final Anfield appearance but his 89th-minute strike only earned a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa to leave Liverpool’s Champions League hopes hanging by a thread.The Brazil international, leaving after eight years, came off the bench to an emotional welcome and responded in perfect fashion with his 110th go...Full Story »
Spartans win to replace Albion Rovers in Scottish Professional Football League
Posted Sunday, May 21, 2023 by PA
Spartans have replaced Albion Rovers in the Scottish Professional Football League after Blair Henderson’s penalty earned them a 1-0 victory at Cliftonhill.The Lowland League champions have become Edinburgh’s fourth team in the SPFL after securing a 2-1 aggregate win over the cinch League 2 bottom club in the Pyramid Play-Off final.The defeat ends more than a century of uninterrupted ...Full Story »
Callum McGregor rescues point for Celtic from dramatic draw with St Mirren
Posted Sunday, May 21, 2023 by PA
Captain Callum McGregor rescued Celtic with a late leveller as the Hoops twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with St Mirren in a pulsating encounter at Parkhead.Buddies boss Stephen Robinson had promised to have a go at the cinch Premiership champions and striker Curtis Main gave the visitors a shock lead after four minutes.Hoops attacker Kyogo Furuhashi levelled with a powerful drive in the 15th...Full Story »
Joel Ward’s late equaliser earns Crystal Palace draw with Fulham
Posted Sunday, May 21, 2023 by PA
Joel Ward’s late equaliser ensured the points were split as Crystal Palace salvaged a 2-2 draw with Fulham at Craven Cottage.Odsonne Edouard opened the scoring for the Eagles in the first half but Aleksandar Mitrovic’s spot kick in stoppage time ensured the sides were level at the break.The Serbian striker, who had returned to the Cottagers’ starting line-up for the first time ...Full Story »
Casemiro goal puts Manchester United on verge of Champions League qualification
Posted Sunday, May 21, 2023 by PA
Manchester United moved a step closer to playing in the Champions League next season as Casemiro’s brilliant overhead kick earned a 1-0 win away at Bournemouth.Victory on the south coast, together with Liverpool’s failure to beat Aston Villa, strengthened United’s grip on a top-four spot with two games to play and meant Erik ten Hag is close to achieving his primary objective i...Full Story »
Yerry Mina’s last-gasp equaliser at Wolves gives Everton hope of survival
Posted Sunday, May 21, 2023 by PA
Yerry Mina’s last-gasp leveller at Wolves earned Everton a priceless point in their fight for Premier League survival.The defender struck with seconds left to grab a 1-1 draw to give the Toffees hope after Hwang Hee-chan had given Wolves a first-half lead.Their 69-year stay in the top flight remains in doubt and Sean Dyche’s side could still find themselves in the drop zone before ne...Full Story »
Kevin van Veen continues Motherwell hot streak in last-gasp win over Ross County
Posted Sunday, May 21, 2023 by PA
Motherwell striker Kevin van Veen continued his incredible goalscoring streak but had to wait until the ninth minute of stoppage time to net a penalty winner which left Ross County in the cinch Premiership danger zone.Van Veen struck in his ninth consecutive match to earn Motherwell a 1-0 victory as 10-man County fell foul of two VAR decisions.The visitors had a penalty award rescinded just afte...Full Story »
St Johnstone secure Premiership safety with victory over Kilmarnock
Posted Sunday, May 21, 2023 by PA
St Johnstone secured their cinch Premiership safety with a 1-0 victory over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.Saints captain Liam Gordon headed the visitors in front in the 11th minute and the hosts would be reduced to 10 men on the stroke of half time after David Watson was given his marching orders for a poorly timed challenge.Despite falling to defeat, Killie remain in 10th place a point ahead of Ross...Full Story »
Ryan Mason encourages little to be read into Harry Kane’s wave to Spurs fans
Posted Saturday, May 20, 2023 by PA
Ryan Mason played down fears about the future of Tottenham vice-captain Harry Kane after a disappointing 3-1 home loss to Brentford.Kane’s 30th goal in all competitions put Spurs ahead after eight minutes, but the visitors turned the game around after the break through Bryan Mbeumo’s double and Yoane Wissa’s late goal.It ensured Tottenham suffered a 14th defeat of a poor campai...Full Story »
Dave Challinor demands ‘one more big step’ from Stockport in play-off final
Posted Saturday, May 20, 2023 by PA
Stockport manager Dave Challinor has urged his players to take “one more big step” towards promotion after his side beat Salford on penalties to book a place at Wembley in the Sky Bet League Two play-off final.County triumphed 2-1 in a dramatic tie that went to extra time to make it 2-2 on aggregate, before goalkeeper Ben Hinchliffe saved two spot-kicks as the hosts won 3-1 in the sh...Full Story »
Stockport edge dramatic shootout to beat Salford and reach play-off final
Posted Saturday, May 20, 2023 by PA
Stockport booked their place at Wembley for the Sky Bet League Two play-off final after a dramatic 3-1 penalty shootout win against local rivals Salford.County triumphed on spot-kicks at Edgeley Park after the semi-final tie ended 2-2 on aggregate after extra time.Stockport goalkeeper Ben Hinchliffe was the late hero as he saved penalties from Adrian Mariappa and Stevie Mallan to send the home f...Full Story »
Steven Naismith happy with Hearts as they see off Aberdeen
Posted Saturday, May 20, 2023 by PA
Steven Naismith praised the attacking intent and the character of his Hearts side after they came from behind for the second weekend running to beat Aberdeen 2-1 and keep alive their hopes of finishing third in the cinch Premiership.The Jambos trailed the Dons following a Mattie Pollock header, but Josh Ginnelly hit back with a stunning equaliser before Lawrence Shankland secured victory with hi...Full Story »
Hearts beat Aberdeen as battle for third place heats up
Posted Saturday, May 20, 2023 by PA
Lawrence Shankland scored a second-half winner as Hearts defeated Aberdeen 2-1 at Tynecastle to crank up the heat on their opponents in the battle for third place in the cinch Premiership.The Dons arrived at Tynecastle boasting a five-point lead over the Jambos and they looked on course to kill off their hosts’ hopes of catching them when Mattie Pollock headed the opening goal just after t...Full Story »
Tottenham lose at home to Brentford as fans turn on club’s board
Posted Saturday, May 20, 2023 by PA
Tottenham’s disappointing campaign took another turn for the worse after Bryan Mbeumo’s second-half brace earned Brentford a fine 3-1 win at their London rivals.Harry Kane’s early opener gave Spurs the perfect start in their quest to stay in the hunt for Europa League football, but the visitors turned the tables with an impressive display after the break.Mbeumo grabbed a quickf...Full Story »
Champions League streaker is now property developer who works with 'unlimited budgets'
Posted Saturday, May 20, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
American influencer Kinsey Wolanski shot to fame after streaking in the Champions League final but is now living her dream by doing home makeovers in addition to her OnlyFans endeavour
Kinsey Wolanski decided to streak during the 2019 Champions League final (Image: Getty Images)
Kinsey Wolanksi became an overnight internet sensation when she risked it all to streak during the 2019 Champions Le...Full Story »
HAMMERED Inside wild West Ham dressing room as they sing X-rated song about Jarrod Bowen with boyfriend of Dani Dyer ‘loving it’
Posted Saturday, May 20, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
David Moyes’ side progressed to the Europa Conference League final and will now meet Fiorentina after a 1-0 win over AZ Alkmaar on Thursday.
There were jubilant scenes inside the West Ham dressing room Credit: Instagram / @michailantonio
Declan Rice enjoyed a beer as the X-rated Jarrod Bowen chant was belted out Credit: Instagram / @michailantonio
Pablo Fornals’ 94th minute strike...Full Story »
BARKING MAD Mikel Arteta brings dog called ‘Win’ to Arsenal training to boost morale with pooch attending Ramsdale contract signing
Posted Saturday, May 20, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
From blaring "You'll Never Walk Alone" from speakers before a clash at Anfield to get his stars used to the atmosphere, to playing dodgeball in training, the ideas have kept flowing.
Mikel Arteta has brought in a dog named 'Win' to try and boost morale Credit: Getty
Win is a chocolate Labrador owned by a member of Arsenal's staff Credit: Getty
The move is said to have proven popular among the...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Pre EPL Week 37
Posted Saturday, May 20, 2023 by 7M Sport
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Pre EPL Week 37
Thank you and good bye P Jones
"Let me change the history of football."
Today, Erling Haaland Uploaded a Picture of him Playing Minecraft on his Instagram story.
ONE OF US!
Sheffield Wednesday will go To The Wembley Following a HISTORICAL COMEBACK for a Chance to Play in The Championship Next Seas...Full Story »
Lampard: Chelsea were close to signing Haaland
Posted Saturday, May 20, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard admits he tried signing Manchester City striker Erling Haaland during his first spell with the club.
Haaland has 36 goals from 33 games in his first season with City.
Ahead of this weekend's clash, Lampard said: "It's a fantastic stat from him. I know the Chelsea side is a different story," Lampard said. "But I have a huge respect for him as a player. He's a player...Full Story »
Brighton set to sign Liverpool star despite another Premier League club joining the race
Posted Saturday, May 20, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
James Milner is set to leave Liverpool at the end of the season and join Brighton as has been the plan for weeks, but it will be a blow for his former club Leeds who reportedly wanted to sign the veteran midfielder.
The Daily Mail reported this week that Leeds want a reunion with the Yorkshire-born star and are in the hunt to sign the 37-year-old this summer if they avoid relegation.
However,...Full Story »
Real Madrid will not include midfield star in €100m+ bid for Jude Bellingham
Posted Saturday, May 20, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
Jude Bellingham’s move to Real Madrid will rely on negotiations between the La Liga giants and Borussia Dortmund over the coming few weeks but Los Blancos will not be including a certain midfielder in their bid.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Brahim Diaz will not be included in any bid from Real, despite recent speculation that the Spanish club could use the midfielder to lower the tran...Full Story »
Liverpool enter the race for midfield ace but deal is likely to be difficult
Posted Saturday, May 20, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
It’s likely to look quite a bit different in Liverpool’s midfield during the 2023/24 season.
With the departures of Arthur Melo, James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain having already been confirmed, per The Independent, there are four spaces to fill in that area of the pitch should Jurgen Klopp feel the need.
Given the costs involved and the strengthening needed in ot...Full Story »
Chelsea in for world class striker who ‘will be sacrificed’ by his club this summer
Posted Saturday, May 20, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
To say that the 2022/23 Premier League season has been underwhelming for Todd Boehly and Chelsea is to state the blindingly obvious, though the expectation will be that things can only get better for the Blues from this point.
If and when Mauricio Pochettino is confirmed as the new man in charge at Stamford Bridge, the wheels will start to be put in motion for players that the Argentinian wan...Full Story »
Phil Jones to leave Man United after 12 years at club
Posted Saturday, May 20, 2023 by ESPN
Phil Jones will leave Manchester United this summer after 12 years at Old Trafford, the club announced on Friday.
Jones has not played for United for over a year, and the club have decided not to trigger a one-year option in his contract that would have kept him at Old Trafford until 2024.
The 31-year-old defender will not be on United's retained list, due to be published by the Premier League...Full Story »
Man United confident Marcus Rashford will sign new long-term contract - Ten Hag
Posted Saturday, May 20, 2023 by ESPN
Manchester United are confident Marcus Rashford will commit his future to the club, according to manager Erik ten Hag.
Rashford will enter the final year of his contract over the summer and if fresh terms aren't agreed, the striker could leave Old Trafford for free in 2024.
But Ten Hag believes that's unlikely and is hopeful talks will result in a new long-term contract.
"Marcus wants to stay...Full Story »
SAINT MARTIN Southampton ‘closing in’ on naming ex-Norwich and Rangers star as new boss with Selles set to leave after relegation
Posted Saturday, May 20, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
The Saints are preparing for life in the Championship after their relegation was confirmed with defeat to Fulham last weekend.
Southampton are close to appointing Russell Martin Credit: Getty
Ruben Selles remains in interim charge and the Spaniard is reportedly still yet to be officially informed that he will depart at the end of the season.
But Southampton have lined up his replacement - Swa...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Chelsea make offer for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic
Posted Saturday, May 20, 2023 by Goal.com
Real Madrid won't offer Diaz as part of Bellingham dealReal Madrid will not offer Brahim Diaz to Borussia Dortmund as part of the deal to sign Jude Bellingham from the German side.
It was claimed Madrid could offer players to Dortmund to help lower the asking price for Bellingham, but Fichajes says the AC Milan loanee will not be proposed to the Bundesliga club.Tottenham plot shock move for C...Full Story »
Michael Duff relishing Owls final showdown after Barnsley prove doubters wrong
Posted Saturday, May 20, 2023 by PA
Barnsley boss Michael Duff is relishing a League One play-off final showdown against local rivals Sheffield Wednesday after seeing his side prove the naysayers wrong to book a trip to Wembley.The Tykes will face their South Yorkshire neighbours for a place in the Championship on May 29 after overcoming Bolton in their semi-final.Having drawn the first leg 1-1, Barnsley secured a 2-1 aggregate vi...Full Story »
Kris Doolan praises persistence of two-goal Brian Graham in Partick play-off win
Posted Saturday, May 20, 2023 by PA
Partick Thistle manager Kris Doolan hailed Brian Graham’s persistence after the striker hit a double in a 3-0 first-leg win over Ayr in the cinch Premiership play-off semi-finals.Graham missed two open goals in the first half following Jack McMillan’s 16th-minute opener but he was on hand to net twice from inside the six-yard box after the interval.Doolan said: “It’s the ...Full Story »
Barnsley beat Bolton to set up League One play-off final derby against Owls
Posted Saturday, May 20, 2023 by PA
Barnsley will face South Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday in the League One play-off final at Wembley after a 1-0 victory over Bolton on Friday night secured 2-1 aggregate win.The second leg was settled by a first-half goal from Liam Kitching at Oakwell, the Barnsley defender powering home a header from Luca Connell’s fine cross.Bolton rallied for a spell following the break, but they ...Full Story »
Annan promoted to League One after sealing play-off final victory over Clyde
Posted Saturday, May 20, 2023 by PA
Annan Athletic have been promoted to cinch League One after a 5-2 aggregate win over Clyde in their play-off final.Benjamin Luissint’s double cancelled out Olly McDonald’s opener to earn a 2-1 second-leg win on Friday and send Peter Murphy’s fourth-tier side up for the first time, while Clyde drop into League Two.Annan, who finished third in League Two, saw their 3-1 first-leg ...Full Story »
Brian Graham bags brace as Partick Thistle put one foot in play-off final
Posted Saturday, May 20, 2023 by PA
Brian Graham struck a second-half double as Partick Thistle took a major step towards the cinch Premiership play-off final with a 3-0 first-leg victory over Ayr at Firhill.Graham had other chances following Jack McMillan’s 16th-minute opener as a dominant Thistle continued their impressive form under Kris Doolan in front of a 7,012 crowd.The Jags have now only lost once in 16 matches since...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Arsenal & Brighton & Newcastle
Posted Friday, May 19, 2023 by 7M Sport
Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.
Liverpool fans hoping Brighton might do them a favor against Newcastle after beating them in the league and knocking them out of the FA Cup in January
Arsenal & Brighton & Newcastle
Thank God We Didn't Lose By 8/2
SEVILLA HAVE KNOCKED JUVENTUS & REACHED THE 2023 UEL FINAL.
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Mauricio Pochettino likes to keep a bowl of lemons in his office
Posted Friday, May 19, 2023 by sportbible
If his previous spells in management are anything to go by, Mauricio Pochettino will keep a bowl of lemons in his office if he takes over at Chelsea.
The former Southampton, Spurs and Paris Saint-Germain manager has agreed terms to take charge at Stamford Bridge in the summer, with an official announcement expected in the coming days.
After a far-from-convincing season that has seen Thomas T...Full Story »
Kylian Mbappe fans cannot stop laughing as PSG star stands next to 7ft 5 NBA prospect
Posted Friday, May 19, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Kylian Mbappe is head and shoulders above most athletes in the world, but he found himself in the unfamiliar position of being in the shadow of another star prodigy
Kylian Mbappe may have a sore neck this morning after meeting NBA's top prospect Victor Wembanyama.
Standing at 5ft 10in, the Paris Saint-Germain megastar isn't the biggest of footballers, but he's hardly someone who will struggl...Full Story »
CARR BLIMEY West Ham cult hero and ‘top bloke’ Andy Carroll shocks fans by partying with them in Holland ahead of Euro clash
Posted Friday, May 19, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
WEST HAM cult hero Andy Carroll partied with fans ahead of their Europa Conference League clash with AZ.
The striker has joined supporters in the Netherlands for the second leg of the semi-final tie.
Andy Carroll joined in with a sing-song with West Ham fans
TC and AC pic.twitter.com/ZPdOWbHW0V— tom🫧 (@tomWHUFC_) May 18, 2023
The Hammers take a 2-1 aggregate lead into the ma...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Chelsea see off Man Utd in race to sign 16-year-old Independiente wonderkid Kendry Paez
Posted Friday, May 19, 2023 by Goal.com
Cifuentes agent drops big Rangers hint
LAFC midfielder Jose Cifuentes has been linked with a move to Scotland in recent days, with his agent Stefan Jarrin revealing in a recent LinkedIn post that he'd visited the Glasgow club.
That has fuelled talk that Cifuentes, the 24-year-old Ecuadorian international is close to signing a contract with the Ibrox club.
Arsenal linked with Xavi Simons
...Full Story »
READY FOR MAUR Mauricio Pochettino set to make managerial return at Old Trafford as he prepares to take Chelsea job
Posted Friday, May 19, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
MAURICIO POCHETTINO’S return to the dugout will be at Manchester United instead of Chelsea when he manages the World XI at Soccer Aid.
Pochettino is set to start work officially at Chelsea on July 1 but beforehand will take charge for the UNICEF charity match against England at Old Trafford on June 11.
Mauricio Pochettino is set to make his managerial return at Old Trafford for Soccer Ai...Full Story »
Lionel Messi's contract offer from Saudi Arabia raised to €500m as Barcelona face serious competition for Argentine’s signature
Posted Friday, May 19, 2023 by Goal.com
Lionel Messi has reportedly seen the contract offer that he has on the table from Saudi Arabia raised to €500 million (£435m/$541m).
Argentine about to hit free agency
Linked with return to Camp Nou
Record approach from the Middle East
WHAT HAPPENED? The Argentine superstar is in the process of mulling over his options as he approaches the end of a two-year deal at Paris Saint...Full Story »
'Real Madrid will fight back' - Toni Kroos issues promise to fans after Man City Champions League semi-final beatdown
Posted Friday, May 19, 2023 by Goal.com
Toni Kroos has vowed that Real Madrid will 'fight back' after their humiliating Champions League exit at the hands of Manchester City.
Man City crush Madrid in semi-final
Rare European letdown for Kroos
Midfielder vows to fight back
WHAT HAPPENED? City ran riot in the Champions League semi-final second leg at the Etihad Stadium, slamming home four unanswered goals to dump the defending...Full Story »
Ugly or sleek? Rate the new 2026 World Cup logo
Posted Friday, May 19, 2023 by Goal.com
As preparations begin for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, what do you make of the new logo?
FIFA released the logo on Wednesday night North America time and it has already provoked some great debate around the football world. The 2026 World Cup will be different for a number of reasons, not least because of the increase in participating teams – from 32 t...Full Story »
Moore hails Sheffield Wednesday comeback ‘best moment’ of his managerial career
Posted Friday, May 19, 2023 by PA
Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore hailed the “best moment” of his managerial career as his side overturned a four-goal deficit to win 5-1 after extra time at Hillsborough and earn a 5-3 win on penalties against Peterborough.The hosts made a lightning start and got two goals in the first 25 minutes courtesy of Michael Smith penalty and Lee Gregory.Reece James made it three and pul...Full Story »
David Moyes concerned for family after trouble mars West Ham victory
Posted Friday, May 19, 2023 by PA
David Moyes was concerned for members of his family after AZ Alkmaar fans attempted to attack a section of West Ham’s support following their Europa Conference League semi-final win in the Netherlands.Pablo Fornals’ injury-time winner prompted a gang of black-shirted, hooded AZ ultras to attempt to storm into the area reserved for friends and family behind the dugout.Players includin...Full Story »
Eddie Howe says Newcastle win ‘huge’ but warns still work to do in top-four hunt
Posted Friday, May 19, 2023 by PA
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has told his players their resounding Premier League victory over Brighton will count for nothing if they do not beat Leicester to clinch a place in the Champions League.The Magpies survived a test of their top-four credentials at St James’ Park on Thursday evening when they defended a 2-1 lead in the face of a determined Seagulls backlash before eventually killin...Full Story »
Sheffield Wednesday reach League One play-off final after stunning comeback
Posted Friday, May 19, 2023 by PA
Sheffield Wednesday pulled off a stunning comeback to book their place in the Sky Bet League One play-off final with a 5-3 win on penalties after overturning a four-goal first-leg deficit to win 5-1 after extra time.Hillsborough needed early goals to set this tie alight and got two in the first 25 minutes courtesy of a Michael Smith penalty and Lee Gregory, although Peterborough had chances thro...Full Story »
West Ham sink AZ Alkmaar to reach Europa Conference League final
Posted Friday, May 19, 2023 by PA
West Ham are one game from ending their 43-year trophy drought after they kept their heads to sink AZ Alkmaar 1-0 and reach the final of the Europa Conference League.Substitute Pablo Fornals scored a stoppage-time winner to prompt ugly scenes at the final whistle, with West Ham players and coaching staff trying to stop AZ ultras from attacking away fans behind the dug-out.It was a shameful end t...Full Story »
Newcastle close in on Champions League spot with resounding win over Brighton
Posted Friday, May 19, 2023 by PA
Callum Wilson and Bruno Guimaraes served up a grandstand finish to take Newcastle to the brink of Champions League football with a resounding victory over Brighton.Having seen Deniz Undav drag the Seagulls back into the game after his own goal and Dan Burn’s towering header had given the Magpies a 2-0 half-time lead, Wilson scored his 18th of the season and then set up Guimaraes to wrap up...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - City to UCL Final
Posted Thursday, May 18, 2023 by 7M Sport
Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.
THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL IS SET: Manchester City vs. Inter
City to UCL FinalMan city (5)4-0(1) Real Madrid
Barca Fans
Always been an OWNER of Madrid.
I Don't Argue With Those Who Count Their UCL trophies With Both Hands.
#ManCity #RealMadrid #UCL
&nbs...Full Story »
Arsenal prepare bid for Man City fullback Cancelo
Posted Thursday, May 18, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com
Arsenal are eyeing Manchester City fullback Joao Cancelo.
Cancelo joined Bayern Munich on-loan in January with a £60m permanent option. But Bayern will be sending the Portugal defender back to City at the end of the season.
Cancelo will remain available and the Telegraph says the Gunners are keen.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is seeking a new fullback addition and Cancelo fits the bill.
...Full Story »
"They may have an advantage" – Journalist thinks Tottenham hold the aces over Leicester in chase for 26-year old midfielder
Posted Thursday, May 18, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
Journalist Ben Jacobs thinks that Tottenham have a bit more of a chance at signing James Maddison over Newcastle this summer.With Leicester in serious danger of relegation this season, plenty of teams will be taking a look at some of their players this season, in particular Maddison.
The 26-year old has ten goals and nine assists in all competitions this season for the Foxes and according to ...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Arsenal set for Rice talks, Tielemans 100% leaving Leicester, plus Liverpool & Man Utd updates
Posted Thursday, May 18, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
AC Milan
AC Milan director Paolo Maldini: "Rafael Leao will sign a new deal very soon, it's 100% guaranteed. Final details will be completed in some days."
Leao has already signed a new deal valid until June 2028.
Arsenal
Granit Xhaka is set to leave Arsenal at the end of the season. There will be no negotiations over a new deal as both parties plan to part ways in June. Bayer Leverkusen a...Full Story »
Sadio Mane wants to stay at Bayern Munich amid Chelsea, Man Utd & Newcastle links despite struggles and Leroy Sane punch incident
Posted Thursday, May 18, 2023 by Goal.com
Sadio Mane reportedly wants to stay at Bayern Munich despite his nightmare first season, which included a bust-up with team-mate Leroy Sane.
WHAT HAPPENED? Mane has been linked away from Bayern, with Chelsea, Manchester United and Newcastle said to hold an interest in securing his signature, but Fabrizio Romano reports that the Senegal international wants to stay at the club. Signed from Live...Full Story »
Lionel Messi's move from PSG could have serious implications for Arsenal
Posted Thursday, May 18, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
Though it's yet to be confirmed, there's an expectation that Lionel Messi will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season when his contract finishes, and that could, potentially, have implications for Arsenal.
The Argentinian has enjoyed a superb season for club and country so far. A World Cup winner after many, many years of trying, Messi already has 19 goals and 19 assists in the 20...Full Story »
Romelu Lukaku could make unlikely Chelsea comeback after Inter loan with Mauricio Pochettino open to working with striker
Posted Thursday, May 18, 2023 by Goal.com
Romelu Lukaku could stay at Chelsea under Mauricio Pochettino following his loan at Inter, with the incoming coach open to working with him.
WHAT HAPPENED? Lukaku has seen his Inter side reach the Champions League final, by beating AC Milan, and talks will take place between Chelsea and the player after the game, per The Telegraph. Pochettino's appointment at Stamford Bridge is imminent and h...Full Story »
Inside Kevin De Bruyne's relationship with WAG who 'cheated on him' with Thibaut Courtois
Posted Thursday, May 18, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Kevin De Bruyne and Thibaut Courtois have had a turbulent relationship down the years - with the international teammates involved in a love triangle with Caroline Lijnen, who cheated on De Bruyne
Kevin De Bruyne scored against Thibaut Courtois again in the Champions League (Image: OSCAR DEL POZO/AFP via Getty Images)
Kevin De Bruyne loves a goal against Thibaut Courtois - that strike against C...Full Story »
Lucky Man City and Arsenal fans offered saucy snaps by Premier League-loving adult model
Posted Thursday, May 18, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Lawyer turned model Denise Rocha, 39, donned figure-hugging Man City and Arsenal kits to offer their supporters special discounted rates on her content
Denise is giving away some snaps to Man City and Arsenal fans (Image: Jam Press/CO Press Office)
A lawyer turned OnlyFans model is giving Manchester City and Arsenal fans an extra reason to celebrate, by offering them exclusive images.
As the ...Full Story »
Carlo Ancelotti denies Real Madrid job at risk after Champions League exit
Posted Thursday, May 18, 2023 by ESPN
Carlo Ancelotti denied that there are any doubts about his future as Real Madrid coach after their 4-0 thrashing by Manchester City in Wednesday's Champions League semifinal second leg.
Bernardo Silva scored twice in the first half to put City ahead at the Etihad Stadium, before Eder Militao's own goal and substitute Julian Alvarez's added-time strike made it 5-1 to City on aggregate.
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PSG in contact with Harry Kane's entourage over potential summer swoop as the Parisians' Premier League raid continues
Posted Thursday, May 18, 2023 by Goal.com
Paris Saint-Germain reportedly met with Harry Kane's representatives ahead of a possible summer transfer pursuit.
WHAT HAPPENED? PSG have held preliminary talks with Kane's entourage, according to Foot Mercato. They are also in the hunt for Manchester City playmaker Bernardo Silva as they try to find quality attackers to supplement Kylian Mbappe after Lionel Messi and Neymar depart.
Manchest...Full Story »
GIGGS MOVE Ryan Giggs splashes out on stunning seven-bedroom mansion – after being forced to slash price of old home by £800k
Posted Thursday, May 18, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
The Man United legend, 49, has bought a £2.1million Cheshire pad with former lingerie model girlfriend Zara Charles, 33.
Ryan Giggs has bought a new mansion in Cheshire Credit: Getty
The former footballer will be moving into it with with new girlfriend Zara Charles Credit: Zenpix
The couple have been together since Giggs split from ex Kate Greville, 38, after he was arrested on suspicion...Full Story »
Mark Robins will ‘always be proud’ of Coventry whatever happens at Wembley
Posted Thursday, May 18, 2023 by PA
Coventry boss Mark Robins will be proud of his players whatever happens at Wembley after seeing them book a Sky Bet Championship play-off final with Luton.Robins agreed a new four-year deal with the club he took over in 2017 on the eve of Wednesday night’s 1-0 semi-final, second-leg victory at Middlesbrough which kept alive their hopes of making it all the way from League Two to the Premie...Full Story »
We had to swallow poison – Pep Guardiola delighted to get revenge on Real Madrid
Posted Thursday, May 18, 2023 by PA
Pep Guardiola says revenge for last season’s semi-final heartache fuelled treble-chasing Manchester City as they sealed a place in the Champions League final in style against Real Madrid.A June 10 clash with Inter Milan in Istanbul beckons after a spectacular display of skill, strength and nous at a rocking Etihad Stadium against the reigning champions on Wednesday.City drew 1-1 with Champ...Full Story »
Coventry beat Middlesbrough to book Championship play-off final place
Posted Thursday, May 18, 2023 by PA
Gustavo Hamer fired Coventry to within one game of the Premier League as they scrapped their way past Middlesbrough into the Sky Bet Championship play-off final.The Brazil-born midfielder’s sweet 57th-minute strike clinched a 1-0 aggregate victory in a desperately tight second leg at the Riverside Stadium.Mark Robins’ side will meet Luton at Wembley on May 27 with a return to the top...Full Story »
Airdrie take one-goal advantage into second leg against Hamilton
Posted Thursday, May 18, 2023 by PA
Callum Smith scored against his former club Hamilton to give Airdrie a 1-0 win in the first leg of their cinch Championship play-off final at the Excelsior Stadium.Smith, who joined Airdrie from Hamilton in 2021, struck early in the second half to help his side into a slender advantage before Saturday’s second leg at the ZLX Stadium.Hamilton, relegated from the Scottish Premiership two sea...Full Story »
Man City produce masterclass to beat Real and reach Champions League final
Posted Thursday, May 18, 2023 by PA
Bernardo Silva struck twice in the first half as Manchester City produced a sensational performance to dethrone holders Real Madrid and reach the Champions League final.Eder Militao also turned into his own net and Julian Alvarez added another late on as City claimed a comprehensive 4-0 win at the Etihad Stadium to power into next month’s Istanbul showpiece 5-1 on aggregate.City’s vi...Full Story »
Harry Kane’s representatives ‘meet with PSG transfer chief Luis Campos as French giants make Tottenham man No1 priority’
Posted Wednesday, May 17, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
HARRY KANE'S representatives have met with PSG to discuss a potential transfer, according to reports.
The striker has been tipped to leave Tottenham this summer with his contract expiring next year.
PSG have contacted Harry Kane over a potential summer transfer
Manchester United have reportedly made Kane their number one summer transfer target but he is attracting interest across Europe.
PSG...Full Story »
Antony speaks out on Manchester United future amid poor run
Posted Wednesday, May 17, 2023 by 101 GREAT GOALS
Antony joined Manchester United from Ajax last summer for a large fee understood to be around £70m.
The Brazilian enjoyed a fantastic start to life in the Premier League, scoring in his first three league matches, two of which came against Arsenal and Manchester City.
Since then, though, Antony has scored just one and assisted two in 20 PL games.
This has caused speculation over his lo...Full Story »
Barcelona midfielder Pedri hoping Messi returns
Posted Wednesday, May 17, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com
Barcelona midfielder Pedri hopes they can re-sign Lionel Messi.
Messi is a target for Barca as his PSG contract runs down.
"I would like it, although it depends on Barcelona and Leo. For me, I hope he comes back," said Pedri.
Pedri also recalled one of his first encounters with Messi when he trained with the first team.
"The first day, they were playing the Champions League in Lisbon and t...Full Story »