Ex-Aston Villa and Leicester City boss Dean Smith is set to be named new head coach of MLS side Charlotte FC. WHAT HAPPENED?The Telegraph reports that Smith is close to signing on with Charlotte as their new boss, with a deal to be wrapped up within the next week. GOAL originally reported that alongside Smith in candidacy was ex-Chelsea boss Frank Lampard, who knows the league well due to his...Full Story »

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will meet in Saudi Arabia after all. Inter Miami confirmed Monday that it will take part in the Riyadh Season Cup -- something that was announced by Saudi officials Nov. 21. Inter Miami said the reports at that time were inaccurate. However, the MLS side announced Monday it will play Al-Hilal on Jan. 29 and Al Nassr -- Ronaldo's team -- on Feb. 1. Inter Mia...Full Story »

Chelsea will invite offers for Conor Gallagher in January. The midfielder has worn the captain's armband in Reece James' absence this season. However, the Daily Mail says Chelsea are prepared to sell Gallagher next month. Financial Fair Play concerns are forcing Chelsea's hand and they will seek £45m to move on Gallagher. The England international is interesting Newcastle and Tottenham.Full Story »

Bayern Munich are reportedly willing to break their transfer record to sign Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo. WHAT HAPPENED?The German giants recruited Harry Kane from Tottenham for £82 million ($100m) in the summer, making the England captain their most expensive transfer of all time. However, according to Spanish outlet Sport, the German giants are prepared to top the Kane fee to sign ...Full Story »

Juventus are busy organising an immediate meeting with Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips. The defensive midfielder is desperate to leave last season's Treble winners for regular game time. Despite being signed by manager Pep Guardiola less than two years ago, Phillips has rarely featured for City. Per Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus are serious about securing Phillips in January. He is seen...Full Story »

Jamal Musiala sent a warning to Manchester United ahead of their crucial Champions League clash against Bayern Munich by insisting the German champions need to bounce back from the heavy defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt by winning at Old Trafford. United need to beat Bayern on Tuesday and hope FC Copenhagen and Galatasaray draw to qualify for the round of 16. The Bundesliga side have already con...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 50th goal of 2023 in Monday's win over Al-Shabab in the King Cup, and he posted a message after the match on Instagram. WHAT HAPPENED?In the 74th minute, the 38-year-old finished a neat one-two with Otavio, another Portugal international, and scored with a low finish from 10 yards out. After previous goals by Seko Fofana, Sadio Mane, and Abdulrahman Ghareeb, it pu...Full Story »

Chelsea to keep backing Mauricio Pochettino, plus potential player exit to be discussed soon Many Chelsea fans will be disappointed after two bad results in the space of a few days, with defeats away to Manchester United and Everton. That's now just one win in the last five games in all competitions for Mauricio Pochettino's side, and of course that kind of form is not good enough and needs t...Full Story »

Portsmouth boss John Mousinho saluted Australian striker Kusini Yengi after he helped fire the south coast side to a six-point lead at the top of the League One table as they beat second-placed Bolton 2-0.Conor Shaughnessy was also on target as Pompey recorded a statement victory at Fratton Park.Mousinho said: “It was a great result. We were a constant threat going forward.“I ca...Full Story »

Goals from Conor Shaughnessy and Kusini Yengi sealed a 2-0 win for Portsmouth over Bolton in a top-of-the-table League One clash at Fratton Park.The victory takes Pompey six points clear of second-placed Bolton.In a fiercely-contested first half, Bolton should have taken the lead after 28 minutes. A powerful header by Jon Dadi Bodvarsson was brilliantly pushed away by Will Norris, and from six y...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Girona take down Barcelona 4-2 and go top of La Liga.New kings of Catalonia     Tottenham's winless run is finally over. They get a victory for the first time since October     Son Vs Trippier last night     Everton 2-0 Robinhood Chelsea (12th)     Luton 1-2 Man City     Liverpool to...Full Story »

This time Mikayla, who has been dubbed the "world's sexiest ice hockey player", took social media by storm with a white bra and a grey skirt. Mikayla Demaiter took social media by storm once againThis time Mikayla posed in a white bra and a grey skirtMikayla has been dubbed the 'world's sexiest ice hockey player'Mikayla's post attracted over 62,000 likes from her 3.1m followers The 23-year-old...Full Story »

Bruno Fernandes will miss Manchester United's trip to Liverpool, with Michael Owen joking that the Portuguese picked up a ban on purpose. WHAT HAPPENED?The Red Devils skipper collected his fifth booking of the season during a demoralising 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth at Old Trafford. He must now serve a suspension, meaning that he will be unavailable to Erik ten Hag for a testing trip to An...Full Story »

The Man City ace was last week in legal meetings with Lauryn Goodman, mother of his love child. England footballer Kyle Walker says he has not split up from wife Annie KilnerKyle and Annie are childhood sweethearts and married in 2021 Sources said he had clashed with Annie, 30, and spent "some time away from home". But Kyle, 33, told The Sun on Sunday outside the couple's Cheshire mansion: "W...Full Story »

Manchester City are eyeing Club Brugge attacker Tajon Buchanan. City see Buchanan as a replacement for Riyad Mahrez, who left City for Al Ahli last summer. The Daily Star says City are planning a January bid for the youngster The Sky Blues are willing to go as high as £50m to prise Buchanan away from City. The Canadian ace, 24, still has another 18 months on his contract in Belgium.Full Story »

Arsenal are reportedly willing to let Jakub Kiwior leave in January. The Polish centre-back, who joined the Gunners from Italian side Spezia Calcio at the start of the year, is a candidate to leave London during the winter market. Wanted by AC Milan, who are expected to attack the January window in search of at least one new defender, Kiwior, 23, is thought to be the Serie A giants' top targ...Full Story »

The players' partners are desperate to let their hair down — just like Coleen Rooney and the other wives did at the 2006 tournament — after abiding by Qatar's strict rules during the World Cup last year. England's Wags are eyeing up luxury German castles for next year's Euros (L-R: Kieran Trippiers wife Charlotte, Jordan Pickford's wife Megan Davison , Harry Maguire's wife Fern Hawk...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed a hamstring setback for Reece James. Pchettino admits the fullback "felt something in his hamstring" during defeat at Everton. James had only just recovered from a previous long-term hamstring injury. His manager stated: "That is another thing I don't like to talk too much because it's like we put excuses. That is a reality, a reality you cannot...Full Story »

Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan admits he has coaching plans for the future. The former Manchester City captain left for Barca this past summer. He told France Football: "This is the most logical path and something I will explore as much as possible. "I think it would be a mistake for me not to try after meeting such incredible coaches." Gundogan also said: "I am hungry and still want ...Full Story »

Bayern Munich are poised for a busy January in their pursuit of a 12th consecutive Bundesliga title, with the Bavarian giants targeting two Barcelona players in the winter window. Thomas Tuchel's side were surprisingly beaten 5-1 by Eintracht Frankfurt in a one-sided contest on Saturday and are four points behind leaders Bayer Leverkusen, albeit with a game in hand. Speaking on German TV sta...Full Story »

Luis Suarez admits to having discussed his future with Lionel Messi and concedes that Inter Miami are "one of the possibilities" on the table. WHAT HAPPENED?The veteran Uruguayan striker is dropping into the free agent pool as he severs ties with Brazilian outfit Gremio. He has remained a prolific presence in South America, but is also nursing long-standing knee problems that will bring his c...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has urged his players to prove their critics wrong as they came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory at Luton Town on Sunday. Luton scored with a Elijah Adebayo header on the stroke of halftime, but City fought back with two goals three minutes apart from Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish to return to four points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool. "They...Full Story »

Chelsea, Liverpool track Inter midfielder Calhanoglu Tuttosport reports that Premier League duo Chelsea and Liverpool are watching Inter Milan midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu. The 29-year-old has received rave reviews this season, with Inter sitting two points clear at the top of Serie A. Inter are in a position of power with the Turkey international, however, as his contract runs until the summe...Full Story »

Ange Postecoglou paid tribute to Tottenham forward Richarlison after his brace downed Newcastle and earned them their first victory since October 27.Spurs were Premier League leaders at the beginning of November, but had endured a barren run since after a succession of injuries and failed to win any of their last five matches despite taking the lead in each fixture.It was a different story this ...Full Story »

Richarlison fired Tottenham to a first win since October 27 with a brace to inspire a 4-1 victory over Newcastle.Spurs were Premier League leaders at the beginning of November, but had endured a barren run since after a succession of injuries and failed to win any of their last five matches despite taking the lead in each fixture.It was a different story this time with Ange Postecoglou’s t...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino believes Chelsea need more transfer window surgery in January to lift them out of the malaise which has left them 12th in the table and well adrift of Champions League qualification.A 2-0 loss at Everton was their seventh Premier League defeat of the season and bridging the 14-point gap to Manchester City in fourth looks near-impossible for a side short of goals and consisten...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City refused to “feel sorry for ourselves” after going in a goal down at half-time against Luton before hitting back to claim a 2-1 Premier League triumph at Kenilworth Road.The hosts looked on course to inflict a fifth-consecutive winless game on City when Elijah Adebayo rose at the back post to head in Andros Townsend’s cross on the stroke of the...Full Story »

Fulham boss Marco Silva hailed his side’s 5-0 thrashing of West Ham as even better than the display that had seen them beat Nottingham Forest by the same scoreline four days earlier.The floodgates have certainly opened for the Whites in recent weeks, with David Moyes’ men the latest side to be put to the sword as five different scorers struck in a fine home win.Raul Jimenez opened th...Full Story »

Everton’s second win in four days kept Sean Dyche’s side climbing the Premier League table as a toothless Chelsea found Goodison Park to be as difficult a place as Newcastle in a 2-0 defeat.This may not have had the flourish of Thursday, when the hosts scored three goals in the last 11 minutes, but the manner of victory would have been no less pleasing to the Toffees boss.Having kept...Full Story »

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers admitted his side were too negative in their passing in the second half at Rugby Park after Kilmarnock came from behind to win 2-1.Matt O’Riley netted from close range to earn Celtic a deserved half-time lead but Killie had missed two excellent chances and they created plenty more opportunities after the interval.They were eventually rewarded when Nat Phillip...Full Story »

Fulham hit five goals for the second time in a week as they thrashed West Ham at Craven Cottage to move into the top half of the Premier League.The floodgates have certainly opened for the Whites in recent weeks, with David Moyes’ men the latest side to be put to the sword as five different scorers struck in a fine 5-0 home win – just four days after Fulham beat Nottingham Forest by ...Full Story »

Manchester City survived a scare as they recovered from going a goal behind at half-time to put down a brave fight by Luton and battle to a 2-1 Premier League victory at Kenilworth Road.The champions had been without a victory in four games and that run looked like stretching in the most unlikely circumstances when Elijah Adebayo headed in for Rob Edwards’ side on the stroke of the interva...Full Story »

Matty Kennedy scored a late winner as Kilmarnock inflicted a second defeat on Celtic this season.The Hoops started in dominant fashion in Ayrshire as they looked to avenge their Viaplay Cup loss and Matt O’Riley gave them a 33rd-minute lead with his ninth goal of the season from close range.However, Killie came very close either side of the goal and they were eventually rewarded for their ...Full Story »

This time, Paige posed in a tiny bikini as part of a 2024 calendar shoot. Paige's 2024 calendar is available to buy The ex-golfer took to Instagram where she shared two revealing pics in her story. Paige issued the following captions: "The holidays are coming up and it's a perfect time to get my 2024 [calendar] for yourself or a fun gift for someone else. "Perfect gift. Pin me up against you...Full Story »

Ilary Blasi had been married to Francesco Totti for 17 years before the pair divorced The ex-wife of Roma legend Francesco Totti's has spoken publicly about the pair's bitter divorce for the first time. Ilary Blasi had been begun dating the 2006 World Cup winner in 2001 - the year he won the only Serie A title in his career - as the pair's popularity as a couple exploded in Italy. Having gotte...Full Story »

This time, Jessica posed nude in bed with nothing but the duvet covering her as she took a snap for Instagram. Jessica Goicoechea posed nude on Instagram in another risque photoJessica also issued a photo of her wearing an outrageous dress This comes after the Spanish model issued another pic of her in an outrageous dress on social media. The 27-year-old's 1.8million followers were left in aw...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Pre EPL Week 16   Liverpool is back again Crystal Palace 1-2 Liverpool   Man Utd 0-3 Bournemouth   Aston Villa 1-0 Arsenal   Arsenal and VAR... agai   Man Utd’s next two games: Bayern at home in the Champions League Liverpool at Anfield in the Premier League   Bayern losing 5-1 to Frankfurt:...Full Story »

Newcastle will once again consider a move for Hugo Lloris in the January transfer window. That is according to The Mirror’s Ryan Taylor, who claims that Eddie Howe could make a ‘shock swoop’ for the Frenchman if he decides to sign an extra cover for Nick Pope. The England goalkeeper is sidelined for at least four months after he picked up an injury during the 1-0 win over M...Full Story »

De Gea still waiting for opportunitiesUnfortunately guys there’s still nothing to report on the future of David de Gea, nothing concrete so far.Lots of rumours including Newcastle but, at the moment, they are giving a chance to Dubravka as they trust him. It’s not clear if this situation will change, and so Newcastle will decide one way or the other what they want to do in the nex...Full Story »

Man United and Tottenham enter January in search of a new centre-back and it is being reported that the Manchester club are leading the way for an important player to a team in France. According to Football Insider, Man United are still interested in bringing Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo to Old Trafford having looked at the French star during the summer. The Manchester outfit could make a...Full Story »

Liverpool are said to be one of several Premier League clubs with an interest in Joao Palhinha. Liverpool tried to sign Nabil Fekir in 2018 but the move fell through late on (Image: GETTY) Liverpool are reportedly hoping to fight off competition from Arsenal and Manchester United to sign Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha next month. The 28-year-old has been widely tipped to leave Craven Cottage ...Full Story »

Jesse Lingard is gearing up for a return to football as the free agent continues to work out and train alone amid his search for a new club. Lingard a free agent since summer Winger training and working out alone Shared motivational post on social media WHAT HAPPENED?The 30-year-old has been a free agent since he was released by Nottingham Forest at the end of last season. Lingard was un...Full Story »

READING starlet Caylan Vickers is set for a dream move to join Jude Bellingham at Spanish giants Real Madrid. The 18-year-old forward only turned pro with The Royals in July and made his senior debut against Peterborough United in August. Caylan Vickers is set to complete a £1million move to Real Madrid Credit: Getty Since then he has become an important member of Ruben Selles' first tea...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED are targeting a £34million move for Valencia's Javi Guerra, according to reports. However, the La Liga side could force the Red Devils to pay the 20-year-old's £86million release clause. Manchester United are eyeing a £34million move for Javi Guerra Credit: Alamy Guerra has been a standout performer for Valencia so far this season after breaking into the team ...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel put in a cheeky response when quizzed about his interest in signing Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo for Bayern Munich. Tuchel reportedly wants Araujo at Bayern Allegedly had a telephone chat with defender Manager keeps his cards close to his chest WHAT HAPPENED?It has been reported that the manager along with Bayern sporting director, Christoph Freund, had held a telephone...Full Story »

Man Utd target Leipzig striker who scored twice against City Manchester United have reportedly identified Lois Openda as their top January transfer target, according to the Mirror. The Red Devils have reportedly decided to replace a misfiring Anthony Martial and a banished Jadon Sancho. And to fill the void they have zeroed in on the striker who scored twice against Manchester City earlier i...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta was seemingly aiming to sidestep another Football Association charge as the Arsenal boss refused to be drawn on two contentious calls in their Premier League defeat at Aston Villa.John McGinn’s seventh-minute strike was enough to seal a 1-0 victory for the hosts, who are now just two points off top spot and have won a club-record 15 consecutive league games.The last time Villa...Full Story »

Matt Bloomfield understands fans’ frustration with his Wycombe side but insists they are not “desperate” for results.Taylor Perry’s brilliant long-range strike earned Shrewsbury a 1-0 win and left Wanderers winless in eight League One games.Bloomfield said: “I understand there will be criticism from the fans and rightly so because of the results. I’m in a resu...Full Story »

Aston Villa moved to within two points of the Premier League summit as they continued their outstanding home form with victory over Arsenal.The Gunners had led the table heading into the weekend but slipped to a 1-0 loss courtesy of captain John McGinn’s seventh-minute strike – with Villa extending their winning home league run to a club-record 15 games in the process.Arsenal twice h...Full Story »

Neil Critchley is desperate for Jordan Rhodes to stay at Blackpool after the veteran striker bagged two goals in their 3-0 win against Carlisle.Rhodes signed on a season-long loan from Huddersfield last summer but the Terriers have the option to recall him next month.Rhodes is bang in form and took his season’s tally to 13 on Saturday, while Huddersfield need all the help they can get in t...Full Story »

Philippe Clement claims his Rangers side demonstrated their growing team ethic in coming from behind to beat Dundee 3-1 at Ibrox after playing the second half with 10 men.Striker Amadou Bakayoko scored after just five minutes but the Light Blues responded with a strike from forward Cyriel Dessers, a penalty from skipper James Tavernier after a VAR intervention, and a header from attacker Abdalla...Full Story »

Enzo Maresca felt Championship leaders Leicester thoroughly deserved their thumping 4-0 win over Plymouth as they secured their biggest victory of the season so far.Leicester took the lead through Stephy Mavididi’s 14th-minute penalty before Patson Daka coolly found the net four minutes into the second period and the former struck again with a drilled effort after 52 minutes to make it thr...Full Story »

Charlton head coach Michael Appleton felt referee Thomas Kirk had “a shocker” for Cambridge’s dramatic late equaliser at The Valley.The Addicks looked to be coasting towards maximum points as they led 2-0 going into the closing stages after second-half goals from Alfie May and Chem Campbell.Gassan Ahadme sparked hopes of a comeback when he headed home George Thomas’ corne...Full Story »