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A lesson we needed – Lee Carsley philosphical after defeat

Posted Wednesday, March 29, 2023 by PA

Lee Carsley felt England Under-21s’ 2-1 defeat by Croatia in their final warm-up match ahead of this summer’s European Championship was “a lesson we needed”.The Young Lions were bidding to sign off for Georgia with a fourth friendly win out of four, having beaten Germany, Italy and, on Saturday, thumping France 4-0.But boss Carsley changed all 10 outfield players for thei...Full Story »

Macaulay Langstaff sets new club record as Notts County move back to summit

Posted Wednesday, March 29, 2023 by PA

Macaulay Langstaff set a new club record as Notts County clambered back to the top of the National League table with a 2-0 win at Altrincham.Langstaff fired his 40th goal of the season following a quick free-kick in the 24th minute to help move his side back above title rivals Wrexham who have two games in hand.County goalkeeper Archie Mair kept the visitors in control with a brilliant fingertip...Full Story »

Wales keep up strong start in qualifying with win over Latvia

Posted Wednesday, March 29, 2023 by PA

Wales continued their promising start to Euro 2024 qualifying with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Latvia in Cardiff.Kieffer Moore’s first-half header, his 10th international goal, secured Wales a precious victory to make it four points from their opening two games.Wales had numerous chances to make their evening more comfortable against opponents ranked among the lowest in Europe.SGÔR TE...Full Story »

England Under-21s beaten by Croatia

Posted Wednesday, March 29, 2023 by PA

England Under-21s slipped to a 2-1 defeat by Croatia in their final warm-up match ahead of this summer’s European Championship.Lee Carsley’s side were bidding to sign off for Georgia with a fourth friendly win out of four, having beaten Germany, Italy and, on Saturday, thumping France 4-0.But Carsley changed all 10 outfield players for their last tune-up match and they had only a lat...Full Story »

Man City captain Gundogan warms to Barcelona move

Posted Tuesday, March 28, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan is eager to join Barcelona this summer. The 32-year-old's City contract expires at the end of June and he could join Barcelona on a free transfer, with the LaLiga side prepared to offer him a two-year deal, says Sport. Gundogan has been at City since 2016 but wants to leave the club, with Barcelona his preferred destination. Barcelona boss Xavi is eage...Full Story »

Possibility that Jurgen Klopp favourite could leave Liverpool this summer

Posted Tuesday, March 28, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com

Liverpool have yet to open contract talks with veteran star James Milner despite being a favourite in Jurgen Klopp's dressing room. According to The Athletic, the German coach is eager to keep the 37-year-old at Anfield for another season after the midfielder signed an extension last season on reduced terms. That will also need to happen this time around as Klopp values his vice-captain's ex...Full Story »

Brambati calls on Juventus to replace Allegri with Conte

Posted Tuesday, March 28, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Agent Massimo Brambati is backing Juventus to rehire Antonio Conte. Conte is available after leaving Tottenham on Sunday and Brambati says he is a better option for Juve than Max Allegri. He told TMW: “The technical project goes above all else. "If I were a 'dg' and I wanted to hire Conte I would make him a bonus contract but also a bonus for the enhancement of a footballer. "For me,...Full Story »

Arsenal preparing to announce new 'almost Ozil-type' contract for Bukayo Saka

Posted Tuesday, March 28, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Arsenal are preparing to announce a new contract for Bukayo Saka. Saka will become Arsenal's top earner when he signs a new five-year contract worth up to £300,000-a-week, says The Sun. The 21-year-old England international has been in talks with the club for more than a year and is now ready to put pen to paper. And the agreement will more than quadruple his current £70,000-a-wee...Full Story »

Poor Spurs! Chelsea could hijack Julian Nagelsmann pursuit if Tottenham don't act fast to secure Antonio Conte replacement

Posted Tuesday, March 28, 2023 by Goal.com

Chelsea reportedly have ex-Bayern Munich manager and Tottenham target Julian Nagelsmann on their shortlist of managers if they fire Graham Potter. WHAT HAPPENED? After Bayern Munich's surprise dismissal of Nagelsmann and Tottenham's less-surprising sacking of Conte, the carousel could turn further if Chelsea fire Potter. Spurs are rumoured to want Nagelsmann to be their next coach, but if the...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - Vacation time.

Posted Tuesday, March 28, 2023 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Throwback to The Time When Victor Osimhen went to Juve dressing room to ask Cristiano Ronaldo for his jersey.   Pique is taking The Marketing & Advertising Level of His @kingsleague to NEXT LEVEL!     Iftar at Chelsea FC's Stamford Bridge Stadium yesterday   Liverpool fans travelling to the Champions League next seas...Full Story »

Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Barcelona likely to sell Ansu Fati

Posted Tuesday, March 28, 2023 by Goal.com

Barcelona likely to sell Ansu Fati (Fichajes) Barcelona are likely to sell Ansu Fati this summer, claims Fichajes. While they still value the young attacker, who is about to make a career-high 25th La Liga appearance, financial constraints reportedly mean they must move him elsewhere to raise funds. That's especially true if they are unable to sell Frenkie de Jong, who has previously resist...Full Story »

Manchester United playing Wrexham in July friendly in San Diego

Posted Tuesday, March 28, 2023 by ESPN

Manchester United and Wrexham have announced they will play a friendly in San Diego this summer. Erik ten Hag's team will play Wrexham, owned by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, at Snapdragon Stadium -- home of the NWSL's San Diego Wave -- on July 25. United said they will select a team that is "youth-focused" from the squad picked to prepare for the new season on their tour of the U...Full Story »

Robin van Persie tips Arsenal to win the Premier League title this season

Posted Tuesday, March 28, 2023 by thesportreview.com

Robin van Persie explains why he's expecting to see Arsenal win the Premier League title this season The north London side are currently setting the pace at the top of the English top flight as the Gunners aim to lift the prestigious trophy for the first time since their famous unbeaten triumph in the 2003-04 campaign. Mikel Arteta's side are eight points clear of second-placed Manchester City...Full Story »

Man Utd consider move for Benfica star Goncalo Ramos

Posted Tuesday, March 28, 2023 by tribalfootball.com

Manchester United are exploring the prospect of signing Benfica star Goncalo Ramos. Ramos is understood to be disappointed that club chiefs have not yet rewarded him for his efforts with a new and improved contract. Last summer, the Portuguese giants' president Rui Costa promised the striker a salary increase which has yet to materialise. The Portugal international still has over three year...Full Story »

Watch romantic Cristiano Ronaldo serenade Georgina Rodriguez about marriage as ex-Man Utd pal looks on

Posted Tuesday, March 28, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

ROMANTIC Cristiano Ronaldo kissed then serenaded Georgina Rodriguez with a song about marriage at a dinner party. But the Portuguese superstar has still not tied the knot with his long-term girlfriend. Ronaldo, 38, hosted a dinner party in Lisbon with Georgina - and welcomed Portuguese flamenco singer Nininho along. And at the end of the night, as documented for the model brunette's new I A...Full Story »

Chelsea's Joao Felix launches the world's first 'footballer group chat' allowing fans to contact him directly

Posted Tuesday, March 28, 2023 by sportbible

Chelsea's Joao Felix has launched a free-to-join group chat that will allow fans to directly contact him and his club/country teammates. Felix - currently on loan at Chelsea from parent club Atletico Madrid - launched a groupchat on Sunday evening which allows fans of the Portuguese forward to directly contact him. On a post that can be found on his official Instagram account, Felix explaine...Full Story »

Jack Grealish orders the same £56 meal after every Man City game

Posted Tuesday, March 28, 2023 by sportbible

Jack Grealish has stunned fans of Manchester City, after he revealed his monstrous post-match Chinese order. Grealish - who has been among the standout performers for Manchester City this season - has revealed that he isn't one for a healthy post-match meal, as he instead opts for a trip to Manchester to pick up a hefty Chinese feast. The England international spoke of how he treats himself ...Full Story »

Didier Deschamps hails Mike Maignan after his late heroics deny Ireland a point

Posted Tuesday, March 28, 2023 by PA

France boss Didier Deschamps hailed goalkeeper Mike Maignan after seeing his late heroics deny the Republic of Ireland a first point for their Euro 2024 qualification account.Maignan clawed away a 90th-minute Nathan Collins header seconds after keeping out team-mate Jules Kounde’s attempted clearance to ensure Benjamin Pavard’s goal was enough to secure a 1-0 Group B win in Dublin.Th...Full Story »

Benjamin Pavard’s sweet strike earns France away win against Republic of Ireland

Posted Tuesday, March 28, 2023 by PA

Benjamin Pavard’s sweet strike edged World Cup finalists France to a narrow Euro 2024 qualifying victory in Dublin as the Republic of Ireland were made to pay for one fatal error.Pavard’s 50th-minute contribution, which came after he had picked off Josh Cullen’s ill-advised pass across the edge of his own box, secured a 1-0 Group B victory to go with Friday’s 4-0 rout of ...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - Bye Bye Conte

Posted Monday, March 27, 2023 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   BREAKING: Tottenham announce Antonio Conte has left the club by 'mutual consent'     Dortmund after another impressive Jude Bellingham display     Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 11th goal in 11 games against Luxembourg     Arsenal are still waiting for a new contract extension with B Saka     Bye By...Full Story »

Pregnant Wag Diletta Leotta channels Pamela Anderson in red swimsuit as she shows off small bump on holiday

Posted Monday, March 27, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

NEWCASTLE goalkeeper Loris Karius' girlfriend Diletta Leotta channelled her inner Pamela Anderson with a stunning pic on social media. TV presenter Leotta posed in a red swimsuit on the beach with her small baby bump as she expects a child with Karius and shared the image on her Instagram account. Diletta Leotta channelled her inner Pamela Anderson on the beach The 31-year-old looked very muc...Full Story »

Ukraine fans 'sing song mocking Vladimir Putin' and throw paper planes at Wembley

Posted Monday, March 27, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk

Players from both England and Ukraine posed for a photograph before the fixture Ukraine fans reportedly adapted a familiar England chant to mock Vladimir Putin's Russian airforce - having also thrown paper planes onto the Wembley pitch on Sunday. Ruslan Rotan's side took on Gareth Southgate's men at Wembley in Euro 2024 qualifying, with goals from Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka enough for the vict...Full Story »

Scotland hero’s Wag labelled an ‘actual angel’ as she stuns in sun-kissed poolside snaps

Posted Monday, March 27, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

SCOTT McTOMINAY was the Hampden hero as he climbed off the bench to strike twice to seal Scotland's 3-0 win over Cyprus. But as the Manchester United ace was feeling the heat of the Hampden Roar, stunning partner Cam was feeling the heat of the Dubai sunshine instead! McTominay, 26, came on as a second-half substitute as the Scots got their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign underway at the natio...Full Story »

Harry Kane told Man Utd is 'most realistic destination' if England star leaves Tottenham

Posted Monday, March 27, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk

Harry Kane could leave Tottenham this summer - and end up at Man Utd Harry Kane's most realistic summer transfer destination is Manchester United according to Danny Murphy - who doesn't think the England skipper will force it. Kane, 29, has one full season left on his Tottenham contract and might need to leave in his search for silverware having failed to win anything in his route to becoming ...Full Story »

Phil Foden has surgery to remove appendix after England withdrawal

Posted Monday, March 27, 2023 by theguardian.com

· Manchester City star has operation on Sunday morning· Foden trained on Saturday but out of Ukraine qualifier Phil Foden trains with England on Saturday at Tottenham’s training ground. Phil Foden will miss England’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Ukraine after undergoing surgery to remove his appendix. The Manchester City midfielder felt unwell after training on Saturday an...Full Story »

Inside Antonio Conte’s Tottenham exit after £170m in transfers and astonishing rants about players, lack of trophies

Posted Monday, March 27, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

FOR Antonio Conte, this always seemed like a marriage of inconvenience. One that he had already rejected five months before he eventually acquiesced to Daniel Levy’s persistence. Antonio Conte and Tottenham have parted ways And one that, in the eyes of many Tottenham fans, he gave the impression he felt he was too good for from the moment he committed to what he described just last week...Full Story »

Avram Glazer 'against full Man Utd takeover' in hint at Qatar and Jim Ratcliffe snubs

Posted Monday, March 27, 2023 by Express.co.uk

Man Utd news: Avram Glazer is against a full takeover Manchester United co-owner Avram Glazer is against the idea of a full sale of the club, according to reports. The stance throws the takeover attempts from Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani and Jim Ratcliffe into major doubt. Ratcliffe submitted a second official offer for United earlier this week. Meanwhile, the second Qatari-backed bid fina...Full Story »

England's Bukayo Saka has developed 'ruthless' streak - Gareth Southgate

Posted Monday, March 27, 2023 by ESPN

Bukayo Saka scored a well-taken goal in England's win over Ukraine on Sunday. Gareth Southgate said Bukayo Saka has developed a "ruthless" streak that has helped take his game to new heights this season. The 21-year-old made England's first goal and scored a sublime second as they beat Ukraine 2-0 at Wembley on Sunday to maintain their 100 percent start to Euro 2024 qualifying in Group C afte...Full Story »

Transfer LIVE: Man City resigned to losing Gundogan to Barca

Posted Monday, March 27, 2023 by Goal.com

Man City want Gundogan stay but Barcelona move looks imminent (Sport) Manchester City fear they are destined to lose Ilkay Gundogan for free this summer. The Premier League side want to extend the midfielder's contract for at least another season but Sport reports they believe he has his heart set on a move to Barcelona. Coach Xavi sees him as an ideal signing regardless of whether or not S...Full Story »

Arsenal want €25m-rated star to strengthen midfield

Posted Monday, March 27, 2023 by 101 GREAT GOALS

Arsenal have identified a fresh midfield target ahead of the summer. Arsenal need cover in the centre of their midfield ahead of 2022/23 when Mohamed Eleney and Albert Sambi Lokonga are likely to depart and have been linked with another name recently. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners are keen on improving their midfield options at the end of the season, and they have identified Rome...Full Story »

Manchester United transfer from 2020 could be one of the "worst of the decade"

Posted Monday, March 27, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com

Journalist Dean Jones says that Donny van de Beek to Manchester United could be one of hte worst signings in football history. van de Beek has endured a rough three-and-a-bit years at Old Trafford, making just 60 appearances after he was tipped for great things following his impressive five years at Ajax. However, it's not been an easy ride for the Dutchman and Dean Jones has told GIVEMESPORT ...Full Story »

REVEALED: Inter Milan go for Messi; Zanetti the key

Posted Monday, March 27, 2023 by tribalfootball.com

Inter Milan are making a move for PSG superstar Lionel Messi. Off contract in June, Messi is considering his options with PSG eager to hand him a new contract. A return to Barcelona is also being mooted, but it's now emerged that Inter are making their move. That's according to Argentine journalist Sergio A. Gonzalez, who states that Nerazzurri Vice-President Javier Zanetti could be a key f...Full Story »

Michael O’Neill rues missed chances as Northern Ireland suffer Finland setback

Posted Monday, March 27, 2023 by PA

Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill was left to rue missed chances as his return to Windsor Park ended in a frustrating 1-0 Euro 2024 qualifying defeat to Finland.A disjointed first-half performance was punished by Benjamin Kallman’s 28th-minute goal and although Northern Ireland improved once chasing the game, some poor crossing limited the number of opportunities they could muste...Full Story »

Michael O’Neill’s first home game back as Northern Ireland boss ends in defeat

Posted Monday, March 27, 2023 by PA

Northern Ireland could not produce a performance to match the occasion as Michael O’Neill’s first home game back at Windsor Park ended in a 1-0 defeat to Finland.After Thursday’s 2-0 win over San Marino, this was a more sobering night against stronger opposition, and a result which deals a significant blow to hopes of reaching Euro 2024 even at this early stage of the campaign....Full Story »

Gareth Southgate praises Bukayo Saka for adding ‘the ruthless part’ to his game

Posted Monday, March 27, 2023 by PA

Gareth Southgate praised Bukayo Saka for adding a ruthless edge to his game after the ever-improving star’s stunning goal in England’s Euro 2024 qualification win against Ukraine.Three days on from the impressive 2-1 victory at Euro 2020 conquerors Italy, England continued their winning start to Group C in front of a sold-out Wembley crowd.Before kick-off Harry Kane was presented wit...Full Story »

Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka fire England to qualifying victory over Ukraine

Posted Monday, March 27, 2023 by PA

Bukayo Saka scored a stunner after Harry Kane extended his goalscoring record as England continued their winning start to Euro 2024 qualification against Ukraine.Gareth Southgate told his players that Thursday’s impressive 2-1 victory at Euro 2020 conquerors Italy could only be considered a fantastic result if they followed it up with another win at Wembley.England did not disappoint in th...Full Story »

Ten-man Hamilton beat holders Raith to win SPFL Trust Trophy

Posted Monday, March 27, 2023 by PA

Ten-man Hamilton hung on to defeat defending champions Raith Rovers 1-0 in the final of the SPFL Trust Trophy.Raith, who saw off Queen of the South 12 months ago and also shared the trophy in 2020, were hoping for a repeat at Falkirk Stadium but could not find an equaliser after Dan O’Reilly was sent off early in the second half.Hamilton took the lead in the 30th minute through a fine fini...Full Story »

Duncan Ferguson believes Forest Green can still stay up after first win as boss

Posted Monday, March 27, 2023 by PA

Duncan Ferguson believes Forest Green can still beat the drop from Sky Bet League One after he claimed his first win as boss with a shock 1-0 victory over promotion-chasing Sheffield Wednesday.Jordon Garrick poked home a low cross from the right in the 35th minute to give Ferguson’s last-placed side the lead after a dominant first-half performance.Wednesday, who would have gone top with a ...Full Story »

Jordon Garrick fires Forest Green to shock win over Sheffield Wednesday

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by PA

Jordon Garrick fired Sky Bet League One bottom side Forest Green to a shock 1-0 win over promotion hopefuls Sheffield Wednesday at the New Lawn.Garrick poked home a low cross from the right in the 35th minute to give Duncan Ferguson’s men the lead after a dominant first-half display from Rovers.Second-placed Wednesday came close to equalising in the 67th minute but Lee Gregory was denied b...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo and I are ‘married in the eyes of God’ says Georgina Rodriguez as she drops huge wedding hint

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ has dropped a huge wedding hint as she claimed her and Cristiano Ronaldo are "married in the eyes of God". The model is believed to have been dating the football star since at least 2016 and the couple have two children together. Georgina has been exploring her relationship with Ronaldo in her new Netflix show Fans have gotten a fascinating insight into their life in recent...Full Story »

Julian Nagelsmann's sex scandal with reporter WAG 'lost Bayern Munich trust'

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk

Julian Nagelsmann is said to have caused Bayern Munich issues by dating a Bild reporter Julian Nagelsmann's relationship with reporter Lena Wurzenberger lost him the trust of the Bayern Munich dressing room, according to club legend Markus Babbel. Nagelsmann was this week sacked by the Bundesliga giants and replaced by ex-Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel. His axing came as a surprise to the wider...Full Story »

Brazilian model and Big Brother star claims she spent night with Richarlison – but it was one of his lookalikes

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

A BRAZILIAN model who starred on Big Brother in her homeland was reportedly duped into sleeping with a Richarlison lookalike. Andre Noruega, a video editor for Viaplay Sport, told of the bizarre incident - saying that the stunner named Tina had made the claims while appearing on the reality TV show. Brazilian model and Big Brother star Tina was tricked into sleeping with a Richarlison lookalik...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - Kante's return from injury

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Finally, Kante's return from injury     Thomas Muller has No Chills...         Haters are Gonna Hate Anyways...     That Nigeria XI had Some Big Names!     Kylian Mbappe: “Life is much easier when you play in a team that is good.”          ...Full Story »

Reece James withdraws from England squad with injury

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by ESPN

Reece James missed the World Cup in Qatar due to injury. Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images England's Reece James has withdrawn from the squad ahead of their European Championship qualifier against Ukraine due to injury and will return to Chelsea, England confirmed on Saturday. James, who missed the World Cup due to a knee injury, has also struggled with a hamstring injury. He played on...Full Story »

Man City midfielder Bernardo aware of Barcelona rumours

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva insists he's not been unsettled by interest from Barcelona. Bernardo is a personal target for Barca coach Xavi. In an interview for Arab News, he confessed: "Honestly, whatever is said doesn't affect me. I'm trying to do my best and then whatever happens, happens. "There are three months of competition left and so many important things to fight for,...Full Story »

Tottenham will seek to immediately hire sacked Bayern Munich coach Nagelsmann

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Tottenham are keen to hire sacked Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann immediately. Spurs are expected to soon dismiss Antonio Conte. Bayern Munich's shock sacking of Nagelsmann and subsequent hiring of Thomas Tuchel in the week means Spurs lost out on one key target but gained a new one. The London Evening Standard says Tuchel was of interest to Spurs but no talks had taken place with Ant...Full Story »

Mesut Ozil reveals he cried on the plane before transfer deadline day move to Arsenal

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk

Mesut Ozil is remembered fondly at the Emirates Stadium - and the German is desperate for them to get their hands on the Premier League title - but he cried on his way to sign with Arsenal Mesut Ozil cried on his way to Arsenal after leaving Real Madrid (Image: Offside via Getty Images) Mesut Ozil has revealed he cried on the plane when he swapped Real Madrid for Arsenal on Transfer Deadline D...Full Story »

HAAL ABOARD Man City ready to make Haaland Prem’s top earner with £500k-a-week salary, to stave off Real Madrid transfer interest

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

Etihad bosses will sit down with the 42-goal striker at the end of the season to discuss a new £500,000-a-week deal. Man City are ready to give Haaland a mega new deal to ward off interest from Real Madrid Credit: PA Haaland is in the first year of a contract that runs until 2027 and City plan to extend that by 12 months. They are keen to reward him for a sensational first year in Englan...Full Story »

Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Inter challenge Barcelona to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang signing

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by Goal.com

McTominay on Newcastle's radar Scott McTominay scored a brace with Scotland today… and he could be one to follow in the summer. 🔴🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #MUFC⚪️⚫️ Newcastle have his name in the list as target since January — ten Hag didn’t want Scott to leave two months ago but #NUFC keep following him. pic.twitter.com/FgFN4DX60a— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 25, ...Full Story »

Sheikh Jassim offers NFL sweetener on top of £5bn bid for Man United

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com

The Manchester United takeover bandwagon rumbles on with supporters still no clearer to knowing just who will be in charge of their club by the start of next season, however, Sheikh Jassim's recent offer may well have blown the competition out of the water. It's believed that the Qataris and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, understood to be the two main bidders at this stage, have bid around £5bn for th...Full Story »

Lionel Messi immortalised as Argentina's training camp named after him in recognition of 'the best player in the world'

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by Goal.com

AFA president Chiqui Tapia announced on Saturday that Argentina's training camp would be named after "the best player in the world" Lionel Messi. ·Messi immortalised in renamed camp·Centre now known as "Lionel Andres Messi"·Reveal caps of week honouring World Cup heroes WHAT HAPPENED? The head of the Argentine Football Association revealed in a tweet that the centre, which was p...Full Story »

'Leading a squad like PSG is not easy' - Bayern Munich's unveiling of Thomas Tuchel comes with shot at French club's chaos

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by Goal.com

Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn says that Thomas Tuchel has proven himself as a top coach, citing his time in charge of Paris Saint-Germain as evidence. ·Tuchel replaced Nagelsmann this week·Kahn says his qualities cannot be questioned·Used his time at PSG as an example WHAT HAPPENED? Tuchel was appointed to be Bayern's coach this week after the Bundesliga club sacked Julian Nagle...Full Story »

It means the world to him – Nathan Broadhead in tears after Wales goal on debut

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by PA

Rob Page said Wales hero Nathan Broadhead was in tears after scoring a last-gasp equaliser on his debut against Croatia.Wales were heading to an opening defeat in Euro 2024 qualifying after Andrej Kramaric had given the World Cup semi-finalists a 28th-minute lead in Split.But Ipswich striker Broadhead, winning his first cap as a 64th-minute substitute, levelled in the third minute of stoppage ti...Full Story »

Nathan Broadhead marks Wales bow with late equaliser to snatch draw in Croatia

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by PA

Nathan Broadhead struck a stoppage-time equaliser on his debut as Wales began the post-Gareth Bale era with a 1-1 draw against Croatia.Andrej Kramaric’s first-half strike looked as if it would be enough to give group favourites Croatia a winning start to Euro 2024 qualifying in Split.But Wales levelled in the most dramatic fashion in the third and final minute of stoppage time when Croatia...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough admits ‘team almost picked itself’ due to injuries

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by PA

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough is hoping some of his injured players return as quickly as possible following a goalless draw with fellow League Two play-off hopefuls Sutton.The Stags, with eight players missing, lost Riley Harbottle to a serious head injury after just 16 minutes while Elliott Hewitt battled on with a broken nose.“When you get eight players out, now Riley as well, and Elliott ...Full Story »

Pete Wild hails Barrow’s second-half performance in comeback win over Wimbledon

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by PA

Barrow manager Pete Wild hailed his side’s second-half performance after they claimed a 2-1 League Two comeback win at home to AFC Wimbledon.Luke Jenkins opened the scoring for the visitors on his league debut before Niall Canavan levelled things on the hour.Top scorer Josh Gordon then scored the winner 13 minutes later to make it 11 without a win for AFC Wimbledon and keep Barrow’s ...Full Story »

Matt Bloomfield content with point as Wycombe earn late draw at Charlton

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by PA

Matt Bloomfield admitted his Wycombe side were “pleased with a point” as they snatched a 1-1 draw with in-form Charlton at the Valley.Chris Forino’s free header found the bottom corner nine minutes from time to keep the Chairboys in hot pursuit of the play-off places.Miles Leaburn had fired the Addicks in front after 15 minutes to extend Charlton’s unbeaten run to four ga...Full Story »

I am wondering when I ran over a black cat – Jody Morris on Swindon’s early red

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by PA

Jody Morris was left ruing his luck after seeing his Swindon side reduced to 10 men in the first minute of their 1-0 defeat at home to promotion-chasing Stockport in League Two.Jacob Wakeling was given his marching orders for hauling down Kyle Knoyle in the box when the Stockport man was through in goal.Sol Brynn saved Paddy Madden’s resulting penalty and Swindon held on until the 80th min...Full Story »

Portsmouth boss John Mousinho still eyeing play-off spot

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by PA

John Mousinho is still holding out hope of a late charge for the play-offs after Portsmouth fought back from 2-0 down at half-time to draw 2-2 at home to Port Vale.Two goals in three minutes from Colby Bishop and substitute Michael Jacobs earned the hosts an unlikely, but potentially crucial, point.Pompey boss Mousinho said: “It is definitely still alive. The only thing we can do is concen...Full Story »

‘Defensive shambles’ costs Steve Evans’ Stevenage against Salford

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by PA

Steve Evans lamented Stevenage’s shambolic defensive display as they suffered a 3-1 defeat to fellow League Two promotion chasers Salford.Boro started the better of the two sides and almost took the lead after 26 seconds when Luke Norris headed over from Jordan Roberts’ cross.Salford were in debt to goalkeeper Alex Cairns, who produced a wonderful save from Dan Sweeney’s header...Full Story »

Crawley enjoying best run of form all season – boss Scott Lindsey

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by PA

Crawley boss Scott Lindsey believes his men are producing their best run of form of the season at the perfect time after the Reds’ 2-0 League Two home win over Rochdale further boosted their survival hopes.The hosts made it 10 points out of 12 – having lost the previous six games in succession – and it has put them 10 points clear of bottom side Rochdale and four ahead of secon...Full Story »

Paul Simpson slams ‘worst’ performance of season as Carlisle lose at Gillingham

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by PA

Carlisle boss Paul Simpson claimed his side produced their worst display of the season in the 1-0 loss at Gillingham.The Cumbrians failed to record a shot on target until the 80th minute but kept out a battling Gills side until the fourth minute of stoppage time.Shaun Williams’ last-gasp winner earned Gillingham a seventh victory in their last eight home games while Carlisle dropped to fou...Full Story »

Ben Garner praises team spirit after Colchester rescue point against Tranmere

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by PA

Ben Garner was pleased with the spirit his Colchester side showed after they battled back to claim a point in their 1-1 League Two draw with Tranmere.Rovers had led from the 13th minute through Harvey Saunders, who pounced on Josh Hawkes’ through ball and went past goalkeeper Kieran O’Hara, before tapping into the vacant net.But Colchester salvaged a point through Noah Chilvers after...Full Story »

John Askey ‘disappointed’ with point for Hartlepool against Leyton Orient

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by PA

Manager John Askey can’t believe Hartlepool are struggling to stay up after another encouraging display failed to end in victory following a 1-1 draw against leaders Leyton Orient.Pools have now drawn all five games since Askey took over from Keith Curle last month and they could easily have beaten a side on course for automatic promotion at the Suit Direct Stadium.Hartlepool hit the woodw...Full Story »

Jonas Eidevall hopes Arsenal can continue momentum with big week on horizon

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by PA

Jonas Eidevall hopes Arsenal take great confidence from their 5-1 thrashing of Tottenham ahead of a season-defining week for the Women’s Super League title contenders.The Gunners bounced back from defeat at Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday with a five-star showing at Brisbane Road.Caitlin Foord hit a brace with Stina Blackstenius, Kim Little and Frida Maanum ...Full Story »

Mark Jackson: MK Dons are building momentum

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by PA

MK Dons boss Mark Jackson believes his side are building vital momentum in the relegation battle following a 1-0 home victory over rivals Morecambe.A smart finish from Jonathan Leko – playing for the first time since a three-match ban – was enough to claim all three points and push the Dons four points clear of the drop zone.Against a team also battling to stay in Sky Bet League One,...Full Story »

Lincoln boss Mark Kennedy left to rue ‘really poor’ Fleetwood winner

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by PA

Lincoln boss Mark Kennedy was left to rue conceding two set-piece goals as his side slipped to a 2-1 loss at Fleetwood.The hosts’ opener came when Adam Jackson diverted the ball into his own net from a corner and, following Regan Poole’s equaliser, Jayden Stockley’s thumping header from another corner with 17 minutes left sealed victory.Kennedy was pleased with his side’s...Full Story »

Northampton boss Jon Brady impressed by his depleted squad’s heroics

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by PA

Boss Jon Brady admits Northampton have jumped back into Sky Bet League Two’s automatic promotion places “against the odds” after comfortably beating Doncaster 2-0 despite being without 13 players due to injury.Goalkeeping blunders by former Cobblers keeper Jonathan Mitchell gifted Mitch Pinnock and Sam Hoskins early goals in each half.But Brady’s men were still the better...Full Story »

Paul Hurst believes Grimsby were better side against Walsall

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by PA

Boss Paul Hurst felt Grimsby did enough to edge their League Two clash against Walsall after being held to a 1-1 draw at Blundell Park.Grimsby midfielder Bryn Morris opened the scoring inside 20 minutes with a long-range stunner before Donervon Daniels hit back to earn Walsall a share of the spoils.Further clear-cut opportunities were few and far between but Grimsby, in particular, did carve out...Full Story »

Darren Ferguson delighted as Peterborough maintain play-off push

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by PA

Darren Ferguson delivered a tactical masterclass as Peterborough closed in on the Sky Bet League One play-offs, then diverted all of the praise onto his players.Second-half goals from Ephron Mason-Clark and Nathanael Ogbeta moved Ferguson’s men to within a point of the top six as Derby’s slump continued with a 2-0 defeat.The Rams’ early dominance forced Ferguson into a change o...Full Story »

Crawley claim much-needed victory over bottom side Rochdale in survival fight

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by PA

Crawley did their hopes of avoiding relegation from League Two a great boost with a comfortable 2-0 home win over bottom side Rochdale to clinch their third victory in four games.The success puts third-bottom Reds 10 points ahead of Dale and four clear of second-bottom Hartlepool, with a game in hand.Crawley had the backing of a bumper crowd of nearly 5,000 after tickets were reduced to £2...Full Story »

Steve Clarke urges Scotland to build on Cyprus display in Spain challenge

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by PA

Steve Clarke wants his Scotland players to build on their encouraging 3-0 win over Cyprus when Spain visit Hampden Park on Tuesday night.Midfielder John McGinn scored his 16th international goal after 21 minutes of their European Championship qualifying Group A opener at the national stadium, but it was not until second-half substitute Scott McTominay grabbed a late double that the Tartan Army c...Full Story »

Gary Caldwell praises ‘fantastic’ Exeter after Accrington thrashing

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by PA

Exeter manager Gary Caldwell hailed the “most complete performance” of his reign as his side thrashed Accrington 5-0 at St James Park.Demetri Mitchell put the Grecians in front with a delightful curling effort just before half-time and City moved through the gears after the break, scoring four more goals through Josh Key, Sam Nombe, James Scott and the outstanding Jay Stansfield.&ldq...Full Story »

Colby Bishop on the spot as Portsmouth fight back to draw with Port Vale

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by PA

Colby Bishop missed one penalty and scored another as Portsmouth fought back from 2-0 down to earn a 2-2 draw at home to Port Vale.Vale were gifted the lead with only eight minutes played as Pompey defender Connor Ogilvie made a mess of clearing Mal Benning’s low cross, allowing Matty Taylor to fire home from close range.Matt Macey was at fault as Funso Ojo doubled the visitors’ adva...Full Story »

Inih Effiong delivers late double to boost Dagenham to victory at lowly Torquay

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by PA

Inih Effiong’s late double gave Dagenham’s Vanarama National League play-off hopes a boost by securing a 2-1 victory at struggling Torquay.Aaron Jarvis scored from long range just before half-time to put the relegation-threatened Gulls ahead.They held on to their advantage until the 77th minute, when substitute Sydney Ibie was brought down in the penalty area and Effiong stepped up t...Full Story »

Chris Forino earns Wycombe late point at Charlton

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by PA

A late Chris Forino header earned play-off-chasing Wycombe a 1-1 draw at in-form Charlton.Miles Leaburn’s first-half goal had put Dean Holden’s side on course for their first win at the Valley since mid-January, but Forino levelled nine minutes from time to salvage a share of the spoils.The hosts started on the front foot and Leaburn gave them the lead in the 15th minute when he fini...Full Story »

MK Dons move clear of relegation zone with win over Morecambe

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by PA

MK Dons eased themselves four points clear of the Sky Bet League One relegation zone thanks to a crucial 1-0 win against drop rivals Morecambe.A smart second-half finish from Jonathan Leko proved the difference as the Dons notched a third straight victory.The hosts enjoyed much the better of the first half, but could not find a breakthrough.Leko saw an early effort saved by Connor Ripley. Mohame...Full Story »

Shaun Williams rocks Carlisle with last-gasp winner for Gillingham

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by PA

Gillingham claimed their seventh victory in eight home games as Shaun Williams hit a stoppage-time winner in their 1-0 defeat of promotion-chasing Carlisle.The hosts should have gone ahead approaching the hour but Oli Hawkins miscued his header before Tim Dieng met Tom Nichols’ cutback but fired tamely at former Gills goalkeeper Tomas Holy.Carlisle took 80 minutes to record a shot on targe...Full Story »

Wrexham maintain lead with 3-0 win over York

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by PA

Wrexham reached 100 National League goals for the season and maintained their three-point lead at the top following a 3-0 win over York at the Racecourse Ground.After Ryan Barnett hit a post early on, Wrexham went ahead three minutes before the break in fortuitous circumstances as James Jones’ shot cannoned off the crossbar and hit York goalkeeper Ryan Whitley on the rebound.Substitute Sam...Full Story »

Boreham and Eastleigh play out draw

Posted Sunday, March 26, 2023 by PA

Boreham and Eastleigh were forced to settle for a point each after drawing 0-0 in the Vanarama National League.The Spitfires had a good start with Danny Whitehall and Oscar Rutherford both going close and Whitehall had another great chance but his long-range effort smashed off the post.Whitehall was causing problems again when his header went just wide of the post before Ousseynou Cisse headed o...Full Story »

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