Portsmouth manager Danny Cowley felt his side deserved to win their League One clash at Exeter based on the number of chances created.Clear-cut opportunities were at a premium, but it was Exeter’s Jamal Blackman that was the busier of the two goalkeepers, making saves to deny Owen Dale, Michael Morrison and his own midfielder Archie Collins, who came close to putting through his own goal.&...Full Story »

Michael Carrick says he would love to see Chuba Akpom win the Sky Bet Championship’s golden boot after the striker fired his way to the top of the charts with a second half hat-trick against Wigan.Akpom took his goal tally to 12 for the season and nine in his last 10 matches with his treble in the 4-1 victory, which moved Boro to within two points of the top six.The result extended Kolo To...Full Story »

Hartlepool boss Keith Curle insists his side can improve on their performance in the 2-1 win at Rochdale and climb away from the League Two drop zone.Pools registered their first back-to-back victories since February as Callum Cooke’s 80th minute free-kick clinched the points.Rollin Menayese had headed the visitors into a 39th-minute lead only for Ian Henderson to level on the hour mark an...Full Story »

Burton boss Dino Maamria was very happy with his side’s start to the festive fixtures as Lincoln were beaten 3-0 at the Pirelli Stadium.Sam Hughes headed home after just five minutes before a stunner from Jonny Smith doubled Albion’s lead less than 10 minutes later.Victor Adeboyejo’s penalty after 27 minutes capped a scintillating first half with Smith receiving praise for his ...Full Story »

Neil Harris slammed a “massive lack of quality” as his Gillingham side slumped to the bottom of the Sky Bet League Two table following a 1-0 home defeat against fellow strugglers Colchester.Junior Tchamadeu’s well-taken 26th-minute strike settled the outcome at Priestfield as the visitors won on the road for the first time in the league this season.Harris’ side came close...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore praised his side’s determination after the 2-1 win at 10-man Fleetwood stretched their unbeaten run to 11 league games.The Owls came from behind as goals from George Byers and Marvin Johnson cancelled out Shaun Rooney’s opener.To add salt to the wounds, Rooney saw red late on for Fleetwood who are now just five points above the League One drop zo...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday came from behind to beat 10-man Fleetwood 2-1 and extend their unbeaten League One run to 11 games.The hosts looked lively from the word go and had to wait less than 10 minutes for the opener.They worked it left to right before the ball found its way to Shaun Rooney, who rifled an unstoppable effort past the helpless Cameron Dawson.But it didn’t last long as George Byer...Full Story »

Gavin Massey returned Port Vale to winning ways, scoring the only goal of his side’s 1-0 Sky Bet League One victory over relegation-haunted Morecambe.The Shrimps are now seven points from safety and without a win in 11 games in all competitions.In contrast, Vale – back in home league action for the first time since November 19 – are only three points outside the play-off places...Full Story »

Notts County maintained their four-point lead at the top of the National League with a comfortable 4-1 win over struggling Oldham.Cedwyn Scott’s header put the home side in front after just four minutes, although the lead lasted a matter of seconds before Joe Nuttall equalised for the visitors.However, Kyle Cameron restored his side’s lead before 10 minutes had elapsed and Ruben Rodr...Full Story »

Junior Tchamadeu’s well-taken strike secured Colchester a vital 1-0 win at fellow strugglers Gillingham following a hard-fought battle at Priestfield Stadium.Gillingham had a 19th-minute penalty appeal rejected when Hakeeb Adelakun tumbled under Al-Amin Kazeem’s challenge in the area while Samson Tovide fired over from three yards at the other end a couple of minutes later.Colchester...Full Story »

Sutton clinched only their second away Sky Bet League Two win of the season with second-half goals from Joe Kizzi and Rob Milsom earning a 2-1 triumph at struggling Crawley.United’s first victory on the road since the middle of October left new Crawley boss Matty Etherington with two defeats in his opening three games in charge.Etherington stressed going into the game that he wanted to see...Full Story »

Mark Jackson’s first game in charge of MK Dons ended in victory as Daniel Harvie’s excellent finish gave his new side a 1-0 triumph over fellow League One strugglers Forest Green.The Dons’ first home league win since August was not quite enough to lift them out of the relegation zone but they are now just one point behind fifth-from-bottom Accrington.Forest Green were almost ah...Full Story »

Walsall extended their unbeaten run to nine matches as Manny Monthe’s stoppage-time winner earned them a 2-1 triumph at Swindon.Walsall had the first real shot of a game lacking quality at both ends in the first half, as a free-kick from deep bounced off the chest of Louis Reed to the feet of Danny Johnson, but he blazed the chance well over.Swindon took the lead in the 33rd minute as Rona...Full Story »

Wycombe made it four games unbeaten as they defeated in-form Bristol Rovers side 2-1 at Adams Park.In a Sky Bet League One match played at a frenetic pace, Joey Barton’s visitors took the lead in the fourth minute through Josh Coburn.Rovers found themselves in space down the left-hand side and Aaron Collins’ low ball was met by the 20-year-old on-loan Middlesbrough forward from close...Full Story »

Charlton were unable to secure victory in Dean Holden’s first game in charge as Peterborough hit back to claim a 1-1 draw at The Valley.Miles Leaburn put the hosts ahead just after the interval but Posh levelled midway through the second half, leaving the hosts – who knocked Brighton out of the Carabao Cup last week – now winless in seven League One matches.The Posh shaded a la...Full Story »

Myles Weston scored the only goal of the game as play-off chasing Dagenham earned a hard-fought 1-0 win over Maidstone in the National League.Weston broke the deadlock in the 37th minute as he cut in from the right to get on his preferred left foot before curling a shot beyond goalkeeper Dan Barden.Paul McCallum had a great chance to double the home side’s lead 20 minutes from time when he...Full Story »

Ryan Seager’s late equaliser earned Dorking a valuable 1-1 draw against play-off chasing Eastleigh.Eastleigh looked on course for just their second away National League win of the season before Seager slammed home a loose ball in the 87th minute after the visitors failed to clear a cross.Alfie Lloyd had given Eastleigh the lead in the 25th minute, lashing a shot into the top corner after b...Full Story »

Ipswich returned to winning ways in League One with a 3-0 victory over Oxford at Portman Road.Two goals inside the space of six minutes from Freddie Ladapo and Wes Burns put Town – beaten at Wycombe in their last match – in charge at the break, with Conor Chaplin adding a third late on.Djavan Anderson’s snap-shot from just outside the penalty area had Ipswich goalkeeper Christi...Full Story »

Plymouth Argyle remained top of League One after Morgan Whittaker’s late goal sealed a 1-0 win at Cheltenham.Argyle had won on their previous five league visits to Cheltenham and Whittaker made it six in a row with a shot into the bottom right corner 12 minutes from the end.The first half was well contested, but neither goalkeeper had a save to make.Town striker Alfie May curled a shot wid...Full Story »

Exeter and Portsmouth had to settle for a point each in a match of few clear-cut opportunities at St James Park.Portsmouth created the better of the chances in the first half with Denver Hume striking the upright after a poor Jamal Blackman clearance fell to him some 30 yard out.Owen Dale had an effort topped over the bar, but Blackman saved the best until just before half-time when he quickly g...Full Story »

Michael Duff says his promotion-chasing Barnsley side need to be more clinical after their 1-1 draw at struggling Accrington.The fourth-placed Tykes were on the back of five successive league wins and had 20 shots at the Wham Stadium.They converted only one, in the eighth minute when an Adam Phillips cross found James Norwood in the area and he flicked home his fourth goal of the campaign.Despit...Full Story »

Stoke manager Alex Neil is calling on his side to be more ruthless in front of goal after the Potters could only manage a 2-2 draw at Rotherham.Neil’s side had to rally to get a point after twice going behind against the run of play at the New York Stadium.Stoke created a host of chances in the first half but Liam Delap was particularly wasteful, missing a hat-trick of opportunities.Viktor...Full Story »

Newcastle showed they can be part of the Premier League title race, moving  second in the table with a 3-0 win at Leicester.The six-week break has not derailed what is turning out to be a memorable season under Eddie Howe and the Magpies eased to the three points at the King Power after a sensational opening 32 minutes.Chris Wood’s penalty and a sublime Miguel Almiron strike put them ...Full Story »

Tranmere enjoyed a convincing 3-0 Boxing Day victory over Doncaster at Prenton Park.The home side had the better of the first-half chances, with Tom Davies heading straight at Doncaster keeper Jonathan Mitchell and Josh Hawkes’ left-footed effort dropping harmlessly wide.But it was Kane Hemmings who opened the scoring just before the break, tapping in from close range after some nice work ...Full Story »

Second-half headers from Paddy Madden and Will Collar proved enough for Stockport to beat visitors Crewe 2-0.After a goalless first half, Ryan Rydel provided both assists for County’s scorers to secure a deserved Sky Bet League Two win.The hosts made most of the running in the first half and Madden should have put them ahead four minutes in when he ran through the Alex defence, with goal k...Full Story »

Cambridge scored at home in League One for the first time in seven games in a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Shrewsbury.It looked set to be another tough afternoon for the U’s as they lost two key players to injury before falling behind, but Shilow Tracey’s superb equaliser turned the game.Having already lost Lloyd Jones to a shoulder injury, Cambridge then saw Harrison Dunk str...Full Story »

Fulham put their struggles against London rivals firmly behind them with a 3-0 victory over nine-man Crystal Palace, winning a Premier League derby in the capital for only the second time in 29 attempts.But Palace contributed to their own downfall at Selhurst Park, with Tyrick Mitchell sent off in the first half and James Tomkins following suit before the hour.Bobby Decordova-Reid put Fulham ahe...Full Story »

Gateshead boosted their Vanarama National League survival hopes with a 3-0 win over York at the LNER Community Stadium.The visitors took an early lead in the eighth minute when Danny Elliott converted from the penalty spot after the forward had been brought down by Minstermen keeper Ethan Ross.York pressed for an equaliser ahead of the break when Lenell John-Lewis forced a smart save from James ...Full Story »

Chesterfield came from behind to return to winning ways with a 2-1 win against struggling Scunthorpe.A Joe Quigley brace helped the Spireites stay third in the National League table, while the Iron remain rooted to the foot of the table.Liam Mandeville came close for Chesterfield in the early stages of the game with his low effort smashing off the post.After threatening earlier in the game, Caol...Full Story »

Last season’s League Two play-off semi-final opponents shared the spoils as Mansfield and Northampton fought out a gritty 1-1 draw.Will Swan thought he had won it for Mansfield, who are sixth, with four minutes left only to see Sam Hoskins steal a point for the third-placed Cobblers four minutes later.Northampton dominated the first half and their best chance came in the 36th minute when S...Full Story »

Stoke came from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw at Rotherham in the Sky Bet Championship.The Millers had only won one of their last 10 games and would have leapfrogged Alex Neil’s men with victory.Rotherham led twice against the run of play but a late Lee Peltier own goal ensured a share of the spoils.It was no less than Stoke deserved as they missed a host of chances to put the game to be...Full Story »

Chuba Akpom extended Kolo Toure’s miserable start to life as Wigan boss as the in-form former Arsenal man hit a second half hat-trick in a 4-1 win at the Riverside.Akpom moved top of the Sky Bet Championship goal standings and took his tally to 12 for the season with his second-half strikes.He secured three points for Boro after Marcus Forss had opened the scoring in the first half, as Mic...Full Story »

New Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui marked his Premier League debut with a dramatic late 2-1 victory at Goodison Park which ramped up the pressure on Everton boss Frank Lampard.A match low on quality appeared to be drifting towards a draw which would have been little use to either struggling side only for substitute Rayan Ait-Nouri to score on the counter-attack in the fifth minute of added time....Full Story »

Bristol City fans chanted for the dismissal of manager Nigel Pearson after a goal in each half from Matt Phillips and Brandon Thomas-Asante gave West Brom a 2-0 Championship win at Ashton Gate.The visitors took a ninth-minute lead when Phillips got behind Zak Vyner to run onto a Conor Townsend through ball and confidently clipped a shot past advancing goalkeeper Max O’Leary.Substitute Thom...Full Story »

Rochdale’s relegation concerns intensified after Callum Cooke’s spectacular free-kick handed fellow League Two strugglers Hartlepool a 2-1 win.After Ian Henderson cancelled out Rollin Menayese’s first-half opener, Cooke struck to leave Dale second bottom, two points from safety.Pools were marginally better in the first half, with Josh Umerah and Jamie Sterry testing Richard O&r...Full Story »

Tempers flared at Plough Lane as AFC Wimbledon drew 1-1 with Newport in a tense Sky Bet League Two clash.Ethan Chislett gave the Dons the lead with an incredible free-kick 10 minutes into the second half after Ayoub Assal drew a foul at full pace.However, the game was turned on its head less than 10 minutes later when Wimbledon striker Kyle Hudlin was sent off for an off-the-ball headbutt on Aar...Full Story »

Kaine Kesler-Hayden scored a late winner as bottom-of-the-table Huddersfield fought from behind to triumph 2-1 at promotion-chasing Preston.Greg Cunningham had given the hosts a first-half lead, having been belatedly awarded the goal after Ched Evans initially claimed the header at the near post.Jordan Rhodes registered his 96th goal for the Terriers before striking the post as the visitors batt...Full Story »

Malachi Linton rescued a point for Yeovil as they drew 1-1 at Torquay.The result sees the Glovers stay 19th in the Vanarama National League, but the Gulls are still stuck in the relegation zone.Mark Ellis had the first chance for Torquay but goalkeeper Grant Smith was able to save his headed effort.Yeovil nearly broke the deadlock when Josh Staunton’s low shot was saved by Mark Halstead, h...Full Story »

Woking ran out 2-1 winners over Aldershot at the EBB Stadium, despite playing the final minutes with 10 men.Woking were given a chance to open the scoring when Padraig Amond was brought down inside the area and Rhys Browne made no mistake from the penalty spot as they went 1-0 to the good.The visitors went 2-0 up and seemingly settled the nerves heading into the last minutes when James Kellerman...Full Story »

Grimsby keeper Max Crocombe’s stoppage-time own goal earned Harrogate a third straight Sky Bet League Two win following a 3-2 thriller.In-form striker Luke Armstrong had earlier bagged a brace, either side of Otis Khan and Harry Clifton replies for the visitors, to take his personal tally to six goals in four matches.But the contest was decided in the first minute of added time when Kayne ...Full Story »

Louis Dennis scored the only goal of the game as Bromley beat fellow National League play-off chasers Southend 1-0.The win moved the Ravens up to eighth, only outside the top seven on goal difference, while the Shrimpers remained sixth.Callum Reynolds had a good chance for Bromley in the opening minutes but his low effort from a corner was saved by Blondy Nna Noukeu.Reynolds came close again in ...Full Story »

Nathan Ferguson struck a brace as Wealdstone beat Maidenhead 3-2 in their Vanarama National League match at Grosvenor Vale.The Stones went ahead in the ninth minute when midfielder Ferguson fired his shot into the top corner and Olufela Olomola doubled the lead on the half-hour mark.The Magpies reduced the deficit in the 35th minute through a header from Emile Acquah, who then equalised on the s...Full Story »

Antonio Conte hailed Harry Kane for sparking Tottenham’s latest fightback after they slipped behind yet again.Spurs came from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Brentford after conceding the first goal for the ninth consecutive match.Just 16 days after his penalty miss in the World Cup quarter-final against France, England skipper Kane scored with a towering header to drag his side back from th...Full Story »

Gary Rowett believed a fast start proved the difference as his Millwall side defeated 10-man Watford 2-0 at Vicarage Road.Andreas Voglsammer netted a 22nd-minute opener and Zian Flemming added a late second in an impressive Lions display.An awful day for Watford was compounded with a sending off for Hassane Kamara and an injury to Joao Pedro.While Rowett felt his team could have done better afte...Full Story »

Tony Mowbray praised his Premier League loan stars as they helped secure Sunderland’s 2-1 win over his former club Blackburn.Amad Diallo, who is on a season-long loan from Manchester United, has been one of the Black Cats’ key performers for the last few weeks, and he impressed again in the number 10 role as his side claimed all three points at the Stadium of Light.Ellis Simms, who j...Full Story »

Ellis Simms slotted home a stoppage-time winner as Sunderland claimed a dramatic 2-1 win over Blackburn at the Stadium of Light.Simms left the bench in the closing stages of the game to make a decisive intervention as he found the net following a square ball from Dan Ballard.His composed finish settled things after Ross Stewart had scored a goal at either end.Promotion hopefuls Blackburn would h...Full Story »

Harry Kane was on target on his return to Premier League action as Tottenham came from two goals down to snatch a 2-2 draw with Brentford.Just 16 days after his penalty miss in the World Cup quarter-final against France, England skipper Kane scored with a towering header to drag Spurs back from the brink of defeat.Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg then grabbed an equaliser as Tottenham cancelled out goals f...Full Story »

Millwall kept the pressure on in the battle for the Championship’s play-off places with a comfortable 2-0 win at Watford.Goals from Andreas Voglsammer and Zian Flemming saw the Lions move just two points behind their fourth-placed opponents.The home side were reduced to 10 men in the 38th minute when Hassane Kamara was sent off but they were comprehensively outplayed on their own turf.Mill...Full Story »

Alex Le Tissier turned to sex work after struggling financially during the pandemic The daughter-in-law of Matt Le Tissier burst out laughing when asked whether the Southampton icon would be popping over for Christmas dinner. Babestation beauty Alex Le Tissier was speaking with us about her festive plans when we asked her the awkward question. The pair reportedly had a bust up when Alex, who ...Full Story »

FOOTBALL fans loved Patrice Evra's "absolutely berserk" Christmas video - as he dressed up as Santa, rode Rudolph and went for a swim. The former Manchester United defender is always in the mood for a party. Patrice Evra was in the mood to celebrate Christmas So come Christmas Day, he was up to his usual tricks. Evra, 41, posted a video of himself in his Santa and reindeer fancy dress outfit...Full Story »

The family of a former Premier League player who was killed in a fireball crash are convinced his death was faked. Former Bolton and Aston Villa defender Jlloyd Samuel lost his life in 2018 when his Range Rover crashed into van in Cheshire whilst he was driving down a country lane. The impact of the crash caused the £100,000 motor to burst into flames, and Samuel's body was burnt beyond ...Full Story »

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Real Madrid's board have ruled out trying again for PSG striker Kylian Mbappe. Marca, which is close to Real, reports the Frenchman's name is once again being linked with Madrid, but unlike what happened on previous occasions, Los Blancos are not willing to waste time with the French player's games. They are more willing to focus on the talent they already have if Mbappe isn't willing to par...Full Story »

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has made Marcus Rashford's new contract a priority. United have just triggered the 12 month option in Rashford's deal, but Ten Hag is eager to secure the striker long-term. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports getting the No 10 to pen a new deal has become an 'obsession' for Ten Hag behind the scenes. "Behind the scenes, Erik ten Hag is pushing Man Utd...Full Story »

Newcastle's manager, Eddie Howe, during his side's Carabao Cup victory over Bournemouth. Eddie Howe would later admit he was not really thirsty but that failed to prevent Newcastle's manager from unscrewing the top of the small bottle of water in front of him and taking a long, very slow, sip. It was such an obvious timewasting tactic that, by the time he put it back on the table, laughter fill...Full Story »

Tottenham will resume the Premier League in fourth position Tottenham manager Antonio Conte has suggested he will only select players who were not involved in the World Cup for his side's Boxing Day match at Brentford. The Premier League resumes on Monday, just eight days after the World Cup final in Qatar. Conte has already said his players who were involved in the final - France's Hugo Llor...Full Story »

There was once a Portugal starlet tipped to be better than Cristiano Ronaldo - until his career went down the pan. Fabio Paim was considered to be Portugal's hottest prospect when he and Ronaldo came up together in Sporting Lisbon's academy. A scout at the club, Aurélio Pereira, even once raved: "Do you think Cristiano is good? Wait to see Fábio Paim," a view that Ronaldo also voiced ...Full Story »

Big money bids are already being readied, with Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea among those who have hinted they are ready to splurge on key personnel. Jurgen Klopp has already welcomed major investment, while Graham Potter wants firepower at Chelsea and Erik ten Hag has confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo will be replaced mid-season. Some deals have already been rubber-stamped, with two you...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp has stated his admiration for Liverpool transfer target Jude Bellingham, hailing the England star's 'exceptional' World Cup performances. · Liverpool keen to sign Dortmund ace· Real Madrid & Man City also in race· Klopp believes Bellingham can improve WHAT HAPPENED? In comments which are sure to set tongues wagging among Liverpool supporters, Klopp addressed t...Full Story »

A supercomputer has predicted that Arsenal will falter in the second half of the Premier League season, while Manchester City will win a third consecutive title. Arsenal currently sit at the top of the table with a 5 point lead over Manchester City having lost just once before the mid-season World Cup break. Since then, star striker Gabriel Jesus has suffered an injury which will see him sid...Full Story »

CHELSEA are reportedly leading the race for England midfielder Declan Rice. The Blues have been chasing the West Ham ace for nearly three years but have yet to come close to securing his signature. Declan Rice has 18 months left on his West Ham contract Rice's future at the London Stadium, however, is currently up in the air as he has 18 months left on his contract. And the midfielder has re...Full Story »

Liam Fox is hopeful that Steven Fletcher will be fit to lead the Dundee United attack in Wednesday’s bottom-of-the-table showdown with Ross County.The 35-year-old striker limped off with a thigh knock after colliding with Craig Gordon in the incident that led to the Hearts and Scotland goalkeeper being stretchered off with what appears to be a career-threatening leg injury.United boss Fox ...Full Story »

Like billions of people around the world, the Welsh presenter is getting into the festive spirit ahead of the big day. BBC presenter Emma Jones regularly wows her social media followers Credit: INSTAGRAM@ELJONESUK The 30-year-old set her followers' pulses racing with a pre-Xmas snap Credit: INSTAGRAM@ELJONESUK Emma Jones, , https://www.instagram.com/p/CjxOuZYMCTc/, ,Credit: https://www.instag...Full Story »

The Juventus winger scored in the final against France and helped his side on its way to their third title in the competition. Angel Di Maria got a tattoo to celebrate Argentina's World Cup win Credit: https://www.instagram.com/angeldimariajm/ The design is of the trophy on his right thigh Credit: https://www.instagram.com/angeldimariajm/ To celebrate the achievement, the 34-year-old has inve...Full Story »

Pele's daughter has offered an emotional update on the condition of her father as he battles a respiratory infection during his cancer fight in Sao Paulo Pele's daughter has offered an emotional update on his condition as he battles a respiratory infection during his cancer fight in a Sao Paulo hospital. The three-time World Cup winning Brazil icon, 82, was admitted to the Albert Einstein Hosp...Full Story »

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Manchester United have triggered one-year contract extensions for four first-team players, including England forward Marcus Rashford, manager Erik ten Hag said. Rashford, Diogo Dalot, Fred and Luke Shaw were all in the final year of their deals but had an option to extend their contracts by 12 months. Rashford has rediscovered his form this season under new boss Ten Hag, playing 20 matches i...Full Story »

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has reached an "agreement in principle" to renew his contract at Paris St-Germain. Messi, 35, who led Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar, is out of contract at the French club in June 2023. Earlier this week Barcelona president Joan Laporta said he "would love" Messi to return to the Spanish club where he spent 21 years. But his biographer Guillem Balague s...Full Story »

The centre-back has become the latest target for the club as they look for young defenders to beef up their back line. Benoit Badiashile has impressed fans in France this season Credit: Getty The 21-year-old has emerged as a priority for Chelsea and will cost around £31million, according to the Athletic. He is 6ft 4in and has impressed with his performances in Ligue 1 this season. Badia...Full Story »

The Dutch midfielder is a long-term target for the Red Devils after they tried to sign him during the summer transfer window. Man Utd target Frenkie de Jong's price is reportedly being driven up by Barcelona Credit: Getty Barcelona president Joan Laporta has said that De Jong is "non-transferable", according to Sport. But the report suggests that it is a tactic in order to raise his price ahe...Full Story »

The South American giants are believed to have opened talks with the Roma boss after they failed to convince Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti to take the job. Jose Mourinho is reportedly wanted by Brazil to replace Tite as the team's manager Credit: Getty After Tite left the role following their exit from the World Cup in Qatar, the five-time World Cup winners are without a manager. Brazil...Full Story »

Jorginho is expected to leave Chelsea in the summer upon the expiry of his contract, with negotiations over a new deal at an impasse. Jorginho set to leave Chelsea Contract expires in the summer Joined Chelsea in 2018 WHAT'S HAPPENING? The Italy international midfielder joined Chelsea from Napoli in 2018, but having spent four seasons with the Premier League club he is now set to head fo...Full Story »

Manchester United have opened talks with PSV Eindhoven for the transfer of Cody Gakpo, who could be available for less than £50 million. Red Devils make contact with PSV £50m should be enough to land move Dutch club in financial trouble after UCL failure WHAT'S HAPPENING? A report from The Mirror has revealed that the Dutch club's looming financial problems means they are prepa...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid agree personal terms with SoyuncuLeicester City centre-back Caglar Soyuncu has agreed to personal terms with Atletico Madrid on a contract that will keep him at the club until 2027, says Nicolo Schira. The transfer is expected to be completed in July, but Atletico is reportedly working to bring the move forward to January if they can free up a roster spot by selling a current ce...Full Story »

The World Cup final ended nearly a week ago but the drama around it continued as the match referee showed a photo on his phone during a news conference to respond to claims that Lionel Messi's extra-time goal should not have stood. Argentina won the final in Lusail, Qatar, 4-2 on penalties after the match ended 3-3 following 120 minutes of action, with Messi scoring twice and Kylian Mbappe ba...Full Story »

Robbie Neilson admitted Hearts were “really worried” about the injury sustained by Craig Gordon in Saturday’s 2-2 cinch Championship draw with Dundee United.The 39-year-old was carried off midway through the second half with his leg in a brace and photographs that subsequently emerged suggest the Scotland number one has done serious damage. Hearts also lost centre-backs Craig H...Full Story »

Hibernian manager Lee Johnson admitted his side’s 4-0 win over Livingston had brought “a bit of relief” after a dismal run of results.The Easter Road side had lost seven of their previous eight outings going into the match but ran out comfortable victors against a team they had lost to on the previous four occasions.A red card for Livingston’s Jason Holt after just 14 min...Full Story »

Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon suffered a horror leg injury as his side came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Dundee United in an action-packed Christmas Eve showdown at Tannadice.The 39-year-old was carried off with his leg in a brace midway through the second half after a collision with United attacker Steven Fletcher, and subsequent pictures of the incident suggest the Scotland number one h...Full Story »

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou hailed Reo Hatate’s adaptability after the midfielder scored two goals from the right-back position in the cinch Premiership leaders’ 4-1 win over St Johnstone.With Anthony Ralston injured and Josip Juranovic on a post-World Cup break, the Japan international was asked to perform an unfamiliar role and came close to a hat-trick when he hit the outside ...Full Story »

Dunfermline maintained their four-point advantage at the top of the Scottish League One table by coming from behind to defeat Kelty Hearts 2-1.Kyle Benedictus hit the crossbar and Craig Wighton had a goal ruled out for offside in the first half, while Kelty’s Thomas O’Ware saw an effort cleared off the line.Alfredo Agyeman put hosts Kelty ahead on the hour but an own goal from Lewis ...Full Story »

St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson praised his players for holding their nerve to seal a 3-1 win over 10-man Aberdeen.It was the Paisley side’s first game for six weeks and they had to survive a late onslaught from the visitors before claiming a decisive third goal from Greg Kiltie deep into stoppage time.Matty Kennedy had earlier given the Dons the lead before captain Anthony Stewart was ...Full Story »

Hibernian ended a run of seven defeats in eight cinch Premiership matches in style as they routed 10-man Livingston 4-0 in an action-packed match.It was a first win in five games against Livi for the Easter Road side and eases pressure on manager Lee Johnson as well as boosting confidence ahead of the visit of champions Celtic on Wednesday.In a remarkable first half, Livi had Jason Holt sent-off...Full Story »

Dumbarton celebrated their 150th anniversary with a routine 2-0 win over East Fife.The Scottish League Two leaders eased to victory after goals from Gregor Buchanan and David Wilson left them four points clear of Stirling.Defender Buchanan opened the scoring after 33 minutes, having hit the bar two minutes earlier.Wilson doubled the leaders’ advantage seconds after the re-start, latching o...Full Story »

St Mirren compounded 10-man Aberdeen’s misery at the end of a tough week as the Saints won 3-1 at home despite missing two of their three penalties in the Scottish Premiership clash.Jim Goodwin’s Dons, who had lost to Celtic and Rangers already this week, went ahead early on through Matty Kennedy before losing captain Anthony Stewart to a red card in the 35th minute.That saw Saints a...Full Story »

Reo Hatate scored a double from right-back as Celtic consolidated top spot in the cinch Premiership with a 4-1 victory over St Johnstone.Kyogo Furuhashi also netted a brace as the Hoops restored their nine-point lead over Rangers at the summit.Drey Wright pulled one back but Celtic went into Christmas with a 19-goal advantage over their city rivals.Kyogo Furuhashi also struck twice for Celtic (J...Full Story »