Zinedine Zidane has hinted at returning to management amid links with the soon-to-be-vacant spot at Bayern Munich. WHAT HAPPENED?Zidane attended the screening of a documentary about former Italy and Juventus coach Marcello Lippi and discussed his own future. The Frenchman has been heavily linked with the Bavarian side after they announced that they would be parting ways with Thomas Tuchel. W...Full Story »

Kylian Mbappe rejected a massive cash offer from Manchester United a week before committing to Real Madrid, it has been revealed. Okdiario says the PSG striker committed to a deal with Real Madrid on February 13 - having only days previous rejected a massive proposal from United. United, in the first week of February, tabled an offer to Mbappe's mother and agent, Fayza Lamari, of €500m...Full Story »

Alphonso Davies has agreed to join Real Madrid from Bayern Munich either this year or next, according to reports. The Canada international has a deal to 2025 with the Bundesliga champions but it remains unclear whether he will see it out. The Athletic reports that a verbal agreement has been struck between Davies and Real after a series of meetings between player and club. However, it is ye...Full Story »

Arsenal are flying in the league – but one star is pushing for an exit, as Gunners chiefs look to replace him. Mikel Arteta saw his side thrash another Premier League opponent at the weekend, as Newcastle United were torn apart 4-1 for Arsenal's sixth league win on the bounce. In the last three games, the North Londoners have scored 15. But while Arsenal are in a rich vein of form righ...Full Story »

Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso is hot property going into the summer, and reportedly has a "clear preference" between Liverpool and Bayern Munich. WHAT HAPPENED?The two European giants are in the market for a new manager, albeit in entirely different circumstances. Liverpool are looking for a successor to Jurgen Klopp after the legendary German coach announced he would be stepping down aft...Full Story »

Gary Neville claims Man Utd have alreay decided Erik ten Hag's fate Manchester United legend Gary Neville believes those higher up at the club "already know" what Erik ten Hag's fate will be at the helm. The Red Devils will begin a new phase in the club's development come the summer, with minority investment holder Sir Jim Ratcliffe set to take charge of his first full transfer window. The I...Full Story »

David Moyes hopes West Ham have turned a corner after finally beating bogey side Brentford 4-2.On a night of firsts, Jarrod Bowen scored a first career hat-trick to ease the pressure on boss Moyes after a rotten run of eight matches without a win.His team won their first match of 2024, with Bowen scoring his first goals since before Christmas and becoming the first Hammers player to hit a treble...Full Story »

Boss George Elokobi hailed his Maidstone history makers as their FA Cup heroics ended with a 5-0 defeat at Coventry.Ellis Simms’ first-half hat-trick and Fabio Tavares’ late brace fired the Sky Blues into the quarter-finals.The Stones were the first team outside the top five divisions to reach the fifth round since Blyth Spartans in 1978, having started their run in September and bea...Full Story »

Jarrod Bowen scored a hat-trick as West Ham beat bogey side Brentford 4-2 to ease the pressure on David Moyes.The Hammers won their first match of 2024, with Bowen scoring his first goals since before Christmas, to end a miserable run of eight games without a victory which had prompted more questions about the manager’s future.Played five, lost five was their sorry Premier League record ag...Full Story »

Ellis Simms ended Maidstone’s FA Cup fairytale as his first-half hat-trick helped fire Coventry into the quarter-finals.The striker’s treble and Fabio Tavares’ late double sent the Sky Blues into the last eight for the first time since 2009 after a 5-0 win.It was a disappointing climax to the Stones’ historic Cup run, which had seen them win seven ties – including k...Full Story »

Real Madrid might have to switch the final game of their La Liga season because of international superstar Taylor Swift. Los Blancos are at the top of the Spanish top flight and are in pole position to reclaim the title from fierce rivals Barcelona. Carlo Ancelotti's men are five points clear at the summit of La Liga, with a game in hand over their El Clasico rivals after Barca thrashed Geta...Full Story »

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Love Island host Maya Jama once stunned a football fan who was on holiday in Greece when she answered a video call from him after being given a fake phone number by a woman he had met. Luke Worley was on holiday in Kos, Greece, when he and his mates got talking to a group of women back in 2021. He asked one for their number so that they could all meet up again, and decided to call them the n...Full Story »

PREMIER League goalie David Raya has a banned XL Bully dog to guard him, The Sun can reveal. The Arsenal ace, 28, has vowed to keep pet Goku following a string of terrifying raids on the homes of football stars. The breed was outlawed after several attacks, but Raya has an exemption certificate. An expert said last night: "He's a responsible owner." Raya and model girlfriend Tatiana Troubo...Full Story »

Al Ittihad are keen to strike a deal for Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, reports Matteo Moretto. The report reveals that the Saudi Pro League club have not yet been in contact with Barcelona, however, there have been talks with Ter Stegen's representatives as Nadi Al-Sha'ab eye a potential summer swoop. The 31-year-old is currently the vice-captain at Barcelona and, while it is und...Full Story »

Liverpool and Manchester City are watching Porto midfielder Alan Varela. O Jogo says Liverpool and City are scouting Varela this season. The Argentine produced a superb performance in their Champions League victory over Arsenal last week. He was assertive in his tackling and accurate with the ball, dominating on the night. City and Liverpool have been impressed and are keenly following Vare...Full Story »

The Gunners could do with strengthening up front after an injury-hit campaign from Gabriel Jesus, who is also not the most prolific striker in the world, even if he has other qualities that he brings to the team. Ferguson could be a better fit for what Arsenal need, and Football Insider claim the north London giants are now keeping tabs on the talented young Republic of Ireland international ah...Full Story »

Manchester City have set their price for Kevin de Bruyne. With Saudi Pro League clubs keen, City are prepared to sell the Belgium international at the end of the season. talkSPORT says City have now put a price tag of £100m on De Bruyne. Al Nassr, Al Ahli, Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal, all of which have links to the Public Investment Fund (PIF), are chasig De Bruyne. City have been wanting...Full Story »

Real Madrid are looking to capitalise on the turmoil at Bayern Munich by swooping for full-back Alphonso Davies, according to Mundo Deportivo. The 23-year-old is contracted to the Bavarians until 2025 but, amidst the poor form of Thomas Tuchel's side, is stalling on a new contract and could leave on a free transfer next summer if he doesn't extend his deal. Sky Sports Deutschland reported ea...Full Story »

Manchester United are in contact with former Liverpool director Julian Ward. The Mirror says United want Ward to join incoming sporting director Dan Ashworth's team. Ward is available after leaving Liverpool at the end of last season. He had only been sporting director for a year after succeeding Michael Edwards. Ward oversaw several major signings at Liverpool, including Luis Diaz, Darwin...Full Story »

Since arriving at the club at the start of the season, Ange Postecoglou’s side has produced some spectacular moments but they have struggled to produce them consistently. A big reason why was their unfortunate injury crisis, which saw several first-team players like James Maddison and Mickey van de Ven ruled out for months with issues, killing their start-of-the-season momentum. Despit...Full Story »

The move would see the duo both return to the Spanish giants just a few seasons after they left for Old Trafford. Raphael Varane has been linked with a shock return to Real MadridCasemiro could also head back to his former club Varane, 30, played 360 times for Real Madrid before sealing a £41million switch to Man Utd in 2021. Casemiro, 32, then followed him the a year later for £70m...Full Story »

Arsenal show interest in Brighton's Evan Ferguson with Chelsea interested Brighton striker Evan Ferguson is reportedly being monitored by Arsenal ahead of a possible summer transfer, with Chelsea showing interest as well. As per Football Insider, the 19-year-old is on the shortlist alongside several centre-forward targets the Gunners are considering who can start for the team in the upcoming...Full Story »

Liverpool’s Carabao Cup final victory over Chelsea was manager Jurgen Klopp’s “most special trophy” after they overcame more injury adversity to win 1-0 at Wembley after extra time.Already without 11 first-team players, they lost Ryan Gravenberch to an ankle problem after half-an-hour and finished the match with four academy players on the pitch but the youngsters held ou...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino defended his players after “not fair” criticism from Gary Neville – who labelled Chelsea “blue billion pound bottle jobs” as they lost the Carabao Cup final to Liverpool in extra time.Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk’s glancing header secured a 1-0 win for Jurgen Klopp’s side, who were missing as many as 11 injured players for the We...Full Story »

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk headed the winner deep into extra time as Jurgen Klopp’s massively-depleted side beat Chelsea 1-0 to claim a record-extending 10th Carabao Cup.The Dutch defender, who controversially had another header ruled out at the same end in the second half after VAR intervention, rose above Mykhailo Mudryk to nod in Kostas Tsimikas’ corner in the 118th minute....Full Story »

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder dismissed the clash between Blades team-mates Jack Robinson and Vini Souza in the defeat at Wolves.The pair squared up, went head-to-head and engaged in a shoving match during Sunday’s 1-0 Premier League loss at Molineux.Pablo Sarabia’s winner condemned the visitors to a 19th defeat in 26 games and left them eight points from safety at the bottom of...Full Story »

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers praised his side for dealing with the pressure after coming from behind to snatch a last-gasp win over Motherwell.Motherwell deservedly led at half-time through Blair Spittal’s impressive goal but substitute Adam Idah quickly headed Celtic level after the break.Celtic forced Motherwell back in the final quarter of the game and the pressure told four minutes i...Full Story »

Sheffield United players fought amongst themselves as they slumped to another damaging Premier League defeat in a 1-0 reverse at Wolves.Team-mates Jack Robinson and Vini Souza clashed in the first half with the ill-disciplined Blades left rooted to the bottom of the table following the narrow loss.The pair squared up with the visitors already behind to Pablo Sarabia’s first-half header and...Full Story »

Adam Idah came off the bench to hit a double as Celtic came from behind to win another close contest with Motherwell in stoppage time.Celtic were in serious danger of losing more ground in the cinch Premiership title race after Blair Spittal scored a wonderful goal to give Motherwell a deserved half-time lead at Fir Park.But Idah headed Celtic level within five minutes of the restart and struck ...Full Story »

The goalkeeper came in for Newcastle's clash with Arsenal after Martin Dubravka was forced to miss the trip with illness. Diletta cheered on Loris Karius from her homeThe two have dated for a number of years Karius rarely starts for Newcastle as he is the club's third choice keeper, but did appear for them in last year's Carabao Cup final. Dubrvka and Karius are both deputising for England in...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Manchester United lost 2-1 at Old Trafford to Fulham thanks to a 97th-minute Alex Iwobi winner—they had won four straight league games to get back into the Champions League conversation and then...     It's been exactly 16 years since Tottenham last won a trophy     Arsenal 4-1 Newcastle4 more goals again   &...Full Story »

Riyad Mahrez and Taylor Ward began dating in 2020 and welcomed a daughter in 2022 Taylor Ward admitted to her friends that she'll look like "the biggest tramp" due to Saudi Arabia's wardrobe restrictions. The Manchester-born model swapped her hometown for the Middle East after husband Riyad Mahrez secured a £30million move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli this past summer, putting an end ...Full Story »

WHAT HAPPENED?As Liverpool intensifies its search for Klopp's successor, the club has identified Ruben Amorim and Julian Nagelsmann as potential alternatives should Alonso decline the managerial role, according to The Telegraph. Amorim, 39, has emerged as a compelling option thanks to his success in revitalising Sporting CP's title ambitions after winning it in 2021. However, he has a contract...Full Story »

WHAT HAPPENED?The Blaugranas played spectacular football to pick up their fourth triumph in five league matches to climb to the second place in the table, leapfrogging their Catalan rivals Girona. Despite a slow start, Raphinha's 20th-minute goal set the tone for the home side. Three additional goals in the second half from Joao Felix, Frenkie de Jong and Fermin Lopez sealed a comfortable vict...Full Story »

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag said the club is moving in the "right direction" despite the defeat to Fulham and added that the "bigger picture looks very good" at the club. Fulham won 2-1 at Old Trafford on Saturday in United's first game since official confirmation of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's purchase of a minority stake in the club. The result leaves Ten Hag's team eight points off the to...Full Story »

WHAT HAPPENED?Barca went second in La Liga after crushing Getafe on Saturday - a result that secured the Blaugrana their fourth league win in five matches. Despite closing to within five points of table-toppers Real Madrid, manager Xavi stands by his decision to move on at the end of the campaign. WHAT XAVI SAIDWhen asked if he was sorry that he was leaving the club, Xavi replied: "No, quite ...Full Story »

Manchester United have received a transfer hammer blow - Ivan Provedel has penned a new long-term deal with Lazio. Back in November, there were rumours the goalkeeper might be on United's radar as a potential replacement for Andre Onana after talks over a new contract hit a bump in the road. But, Provedel has now dashed any hopes by sticking with Lazio. "I am very happy and I want to thank t...Full Story »

Reports suggest that Manchester City are eyeing West Ham United’s Brazilian midfielder, Lucas Paqueta, as a potential addition to their already illustrious squad if Bernardo Silva departs this summer. City, who secured the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, and the FA Cup last season, had pursued Paqueta last summer but withdrew their interest following the Football Association̵...Full Story »

LaLiga president Javier Tebas said on Friday that there is a "99% chance" that Kylian Mbappé joins Real Madrid this summer. ESPN reported on Monday that Mbappé and Madrid are in talks -- with the club optimistic about a positive outcome -- after sources told ESPN that the France international informed Paris Saint-Germain that he intends to leave when his contract expires in June. "...Full Story »

WHAT HAPPENED?Klopp's announcement of his impending departure from Liverpool at the end of the season has forced the Premier League giants to search for his successor. While Xabi Alonso has emerged as a fan favourite and frontrunner for the role, former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov believes Tuchel is well-equipped for the job if the Spaniard snubs Liverpool and ends up moving to ...Full Story »

Liverpool identify two Klopp replacements if Alonso snubs them Liverpool have identified Ruben Amorim & Julian Nagelsmann to replace Jurgen Klopp if Xabi Alonso snubs them for Bayern Munich. Bayern stars must have bad conscience for Tuchel exit - Neuer Manuel Neuer says that every Bayern Munich player "must have a bad conscience" as they are to be blamed for the failure of "top coach" T...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta insists there is no secret to Arsenal’s recent success as he praised his side following victory over Newcastle.The Gunners eased to a 4-1 win at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday night to move two points off the top of the Premier League summit.A Sven Botman own goal set them on their way before goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Jakub Kiwior rounded off another fine displ...Full Story »

Arsenal doled out another devastating Premier League defeat as they cruised past Newcastle to move two points off the top of the table.Having thrashed West Ham and Burnley away from home, the Gunners returned to the Emirates Stadium where they easily dispatched of Eddie Howe’s side, winning 4-1 in Saturday’s late kick-off.A Sven Botman own goal set them on their way before goals from...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola hailed his Manchester City “supermen” after they closed the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool to one point with an unconvincing 1-0 win at Bournemouth.The champions had to contend with local fireworks, a misfiring Erling Haaland and a second-half onslaught from the hosts before they left the south coast with a 15th victory from their last 17 matches.Phil Foden&rsq...Full Story »

Stephen Clemence is confident Gillingham can remain in the play-off spots following a 1-0 home win against Wrexham.Tim Dieng’s second-half tap-in lifted the hosts into seventh as they concluded an unbeaten week with two clean sheets.Clemence said: “We showed this week that we can go toe-to-toe with any team in the division and I believe this group can beat anyone.“We won’...Full Story »

Phil Foden’s 16th goal of the season helped Manchester City close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to one point with an unconvincing 1-0 win at Bournemouth.Pep Guardiola’s side had to contend with local fireworks, a misfiring Erling Haaland and a second-half onslaught from the hosts before they left the south coast with a 15th victory from their last 17 matches.This latest...Full Story »

Reading manager Ruben Selles admitted that there can be no repeat of the dismal early spell that saw his side trail 2-0 in their eventual 3-2 Sky Bet League One defeat against Shrewsbury.All the goals came in a frantic first half, with Jordan Shipley and Tom Bayliss giving Shrewsbury a commanding lead after only five minutes.Sam Smith reduced the deficit four minutes later, with Kelvin Ehibhatio...Full Story »

Newport manager Graham Coughlan warned his side they must improve after branding their performance “really poor” as they slumped to a 3-0 defeat at MK Dons.County conceded three first-half goals at Stadium MK to Dan Kemp, Jack Payne and Alex Gilbey as they slipped to 16th in the League Two table.Seventh-placed Gillingham are only five points better off, but this defeat was a blow to ...Full Story »

Confidence is brimming at Doncaster and manager Grant McCann is convinced it can carry his side through to a strong finish to the campaign.Doncaster beat AFC Wimbledon 1-0 to stretch their unbeaten run to five matches, with fears of being involved in a relegation fight now firmly banished.“I think we’re playing with confidence and that helps,” he said. “We feel good about...Full Story »

Stephen Robinson was delighted as his side returned to winning ways with a comfortable 2-0 victory over St Johnstone.Mikael Mandron netted the decisive second goal after playing a role in the opener when his shot struck the post before finding the net off the back of visiting goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov.It was the perfect response to their defeat at Livingston last weekend, and keeps St Mirren in f...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers manager Matt Taylor saluted matchwinner Scott Sinclair after he clinched a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Sky Bet League One’s basement side Carlisle.The 34-year-old former Celtic forward struck a stunning second-half goal that capped an impressive comeback after the Cumbrians took a shock lead through Josh Vela’s volley after 16 minutes.Veteran striker Chris Martin equa...Full Story »

QPR boss Marti Cifuentes was reluctant to talk about Ilias Chair after a 2-1 victory at home to Rotherham lifted the west London side out of the Championship relegation zone.Chair featured amid reports he faces a year in prison after being found guilty in Belgium of assault, but his club said in a statement on Friday that “the legal proceeding is yet to reach its conclusion”.Asked ab...Full Story »