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Mikel Arteta says Arsenal not getting carried away despite Premier League lead

Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by PA

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta insisted there was still a “long, long” way to go in the Premier League title race after the leaders ended the year seven points clear courtesy of a thrilling 4-2 win at Brighton.Goals from Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Martinelli helped the Gunners tighten their stranglehold on top spot going into 2023.The visitors led 3-0 and 4-1 ...Full Story »

Arsenal extend Premier League lead to seven points with victory at Brighton

Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by PA

Premier League leaders Arsenal moved seven points clear at the top going into the new year after a glorious Gabriel Martinelli goal capped a thrilling 4-2 victory at Brighton.Goals from Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Eddie Nketiah set the Gunners on course for a fifth consecutive top-flight success to cement their status as serious title contenders.Kaoru Mitoma reduced Albion’s deficit 2...Full Story »

We did everything to win: Pep Guardiola rues dropped points against Everton

Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by PA

Pep Guardiola bemoaned the loss of two points but had no complaints about Everton’s approach after the Merseysiders snatched an unexpected 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium.Demarai Gray cancelled out an Erling Haaland strike with a stunning equaliser in a feisty Premier League clash on Saturday.Everton’s game plan frustrated City in a stop-start, foul-ridden and ill-tempered contest &nd...Full Story »

Eddie Howe tells Newcastle to retain perspective following frustrating stalemate

Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by PA

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has urged his players not to lose perspective after their hopes of a seventh successive Premier League win were thwarted by Leeds.The high-flying Magpies were forced to a settle for a point from a 0-0 draw at a rain-soaked St James’ Park on Saturday afternoon, but still end 2022 sitting in third place in the table.Asked if it was important to maintain perspective ...Full Story »

Patrick Vieira hails ‘good team performance’ as Crystal Palace beat Bournemouth

Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by PA

Crystal Palace may have answered some of their critics with a 2-0 win at Bournemouth on Saturday but Patrick Vieira insisted he never had any doubts over the quality of his side.Having failed to register a single shot on target in their Boxing Day defeat to Fulham, Palace took control of this match with two first-half goals from set-pieces, both taken by Michael Olise and finished by Jordan Ayew...Full Story »

Late Fulham winner leaves Southampton boss Nathan Jones ‘absolutely devastated’

Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by PA

Nathan Jones was left “devastated” by the last-gasp Fulham goal which condemned Southampton to a 2-1 defeat.Saints will begin 2023 at the foot of the Premier League after Joao Palhinha struck two minutes from time.James Ward-Prowse thought he had secured a first point under new boss Nathan Jones after scoring with a trademark free-kick to cancel out his own own-goal, after he deflect...Full Story »

Ally Love gives leaders Dumbarton victory

Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by PA

Dumbarton maintained pole position in cinch League Two after edging a 1-0 win at Albion Rovers thanks to Ally Love’s second-half strike.The Sons bounced back from drawing their last two league matches when Love scored the only goal of the game, drilling home a low cross from David Wilson with 20 minutes left on the clock to seal three points.Defeat sees Albion handed their third successive...Full Story »

Crystal Palace secure vital victory as Bournemouth’s new owners watch on

Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by PA

Crystal Palace picked up three crucial points in their final game of 2022 with a 2-0 win at Bournemouth.Both goals for Palace, who had failed to register any shots on target in their Boxing Day loss to Fulham, came from first-half set pieces.Jordan Ayew opened the scoring when he nodded in a corner from Michael Olise, who also set up Eberechi Eze for the Eagles’ second.New Bournemouth owne...Full Story »

Joao Palhinha earns Fulham late win over rock bottom Southampton

Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by PA

Southampton will begin 2023 at the foot of the Premier League after a last-gasp Joao Palhinha goal condemned them to a 2-1 defeat at Fulham.James Ward-Prowse thought he had secured a first point under new Saints boss Nathan Jones after scoring a free-kick to cancel out his own own-goal.But Palhinha struck two minutes from time with a far-post header to leave Southampton rock bottom.Fulham, meanw...Full Story »

Newcastle’s winning run ends with goalless draw at home to Leeds

Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by PA

Fabian Schar wasted a hat-trick of chances as Newcastle’s hopes of a seventh successive Premier League win were dashed by Leeds.The Magpies’ best opportunities on an ultimately barren afternoon fell to the Switzerland international and fellow defender Dan Burn, but neither was able to break the deadlock and the Yorkshiremen emerged with a hard-fought 0-0 draw at St James’ Park....Full Story »

Lewis Gibson leaves it late to snatch Queen of the South victory against Clyde

Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by PA

A late Lewis Gibson goal saw Queen of the South snatch three points to stay seventh in cinch League One after beating Clyde 1-0.Gibson struck in the 86th minute, firing the ball into the bottom-left corner to earn Queens their first win in four league games.The result means Clyde are without a league victory since August and stay ninth in the table.Alloa Athletic and Kelty Hearts shared the spoi...Full Story »

Demarai Gray’s superb strike earns Everton welcome point at Manchester City

Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by PA

Demarai Gray scored a stunning equaliser as struggling Everton ended 2022 by snatching an unexpected point against Manchester City.Erling Haaland looked to have put champions City on course for victory in a scrappy Premier League contest at the Etihad Stadium with his 27th goal in just 21 appearances for the club.The prolific Norwegian struck in clinical fashion after 24 minutes but Gray respond...Full Story »

I overslept – Marcus Rashford dropped over lateness but hits winner from bench

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by PA

Marcus Rashford revealed he was dropped for oversleeping and being late to a team meeting before snatching Manchester United’s winner at Wolves.The striker came off the bench to inspire United’s 1-0 victory at Molineux having been sanctioned for breaking manager Erik ten Hag’s rules.It lifted United into the top four and above Tottenham – who host Aston Villa on New Year&...Full Story »

Marcus Rashford gets the drop on Wolves with late winner for Manchester United

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by PA

Marcus Rashford climbed off the bench and the naughty step to fire Manchester United to victory at Wolves.The striker, dropped by boss Erik ten Hag for disciplinary reasons, grabbed his 11th goal of the season to send United into the Premier League’s top four with a 1-0 win.Alejandro Garnacho had earlier wasted a golden chance, while David De Gea kept out Ruben Neves’ stunning free-k...Full Story »

‘Our rules’ mean Erik Ten Hag drops Marcus Rashford for United’s game at Wolves

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by PA

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag revealed Marcus Rashford had been dropped to the bench for the Premier League match at Wolves for “internal disciplinary” reasons.Rashford scored three goals for England at the World Cup, where Gareth Southgate’s men reached the quarter-finals.The 25-year-old had been in good club form since his return to domestic action, finding the net i...Full Story »

Footballer-turned-OnlyFans star Madelene Wright blurs out boobs in steamy mirror selfie

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by Dailystar.co.uk

Having started her OnlyFans page last year, former footballer Madelene Wright knows just how to entice new subscribers - with a cheeky selfie showing fans what they're missing out on Madelene Wright ditched football and became an OnlyFans model (Image: madelene_wright/Instagram) Footballer-turned-OnlyFans star Madelene Wright set pulses racing with a cheeky mirror selfie where she blurred her ...Full Story »

WHAT A MESS I filmed myself getting huge Messi tattoo across my forehead after World Cup win – two weeks later I hate it

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by Thesun.co.uk

Colombian influencer, Maicol Quinonez, shared the shocking moment he got ‘Messi’ tattooed in huge letters across his head in a social media post. Colombian Maicol Quinonez says he regrets getting the tattoo He got the footballers name, three stars and D10s on his face Now only two weeks later, the influencer more widely known as Mike Jambs says he hates the tattoo. The bizarre in...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - Ronaldo joins Al Nassr

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Ronaldo joins Al Nassr until 2025. He will receive more than £177m per year.   Liverpool MOM last night   The best number 8s in the Premier League right now   This gotta be the most brutal ending to a rivalry in sports history   Just Lionel Messi things   REAL MADRID ARE NOW BACK AT THE TOP!   Cristiano...Full Story »

ROLL IN THE BACK Cristiano Ronaldo shows off £250k Rolls-Royce for Madrid date night with Georgina Rodriguez.. and makes her sit in back

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by Thesun.co.uk

Ronaldo, 37, is waiting to find out his next club after seeing his contract terminated at Manchester United following his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan. Cristiano Ronaldo made Georgina Rodriguez sit in the back of the £250k Rolls Royce Credit: https://www.tiktok.com/@alberam17/video/7182698211797224709?is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=71826982117972 This is despite her gifting it to ...Full Story »

Guardiola: This is when I will leave Man City

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by Tribalfootball.com

Pep Guardiola has set his terms for when to leave Manchester City. Guardiola says he will quit if he feels something about the club is "broken". He signed a two-year contract extension with City last month that will take him to 2025. If he fulfils the deal, it would take his overall tenure to nine years. However, Guardiola said at a news conference on Friday: "The moment I feel something i...Full Story »

Chelsea readying bid for Brighton World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by Tribalfootball.com

Chelsea are readying a bid for Brighton's World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister. The Blues see the Argentina international as an alternative to Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez. The Times says Chelsea are ready to turn their attention towards his Argentina team-mate Mac Allister instead. The Seagulls midfielder, 24, played in each of his country's matches in Qatar and was an important part ...Full Story »

Real Madrid ready to step up Jude Bellingham pursuit in January, prepared to spend €100m+

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by ESPN

Real Madrid are ready to spend over €100 million to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham and are confident they will be able to speed up transfer talks in January, sources told ESPN. The LaLiga giants view the England international, 19, as a priority signing for next season but are aware of competition from Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and, above all, Liverpo...Full Story »

Pele's funeral to be held Monday, Tuesday at home of club team Santos

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by ESPN

The stadium where Brazil soccer great Pele played some of the best matches of his career will also hold his funeral on Monday and Tuesday. Santos, the club where Pele played in Brazil, said in a statement the public will be able to pay their final respects at Vila Belmiro Stadium in the state of Sao Paulo. Pele, whose full name was Edson Arantes do Nascimento, died Thursday after a long batt...Full Story »

SAINTS SEASON SAVER Southampton eye Lorient striker Terem Moffi for their Prem survival bid after missing out on Gakpo and Ramos transfers

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by Thesun.co.uk

The Saints are bottom of the Premier League heading into the final round of fixtures before the January window opens. Southampton are keen on signing Lorient striker Terem Moffi Credit: Getty New boss Nathan Jones has taken charge of two Premier League games either side of the World Cup break, both ending in 3-1 defeats against Liverpool and then Brighton. But the former Luton manager is like...Full Story »

Chelsea hoping to beat Arsenal to signing of £85m-rated Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by Goal.com

Chelsea have entered the race to sign Shakhtar Donetsk starlet Mykhailo Mudryk, who has long been linked with a move to Premier League rivals Arsenal. Arsenal have long been linked with Mudryk Chelsea also hold an interest in winger Joins Fernandez, Mac Allister in being linked with club WHAT'S HAPPENING? The Gunners have been interested in the Ukraine international since the summer, wit...Full Story »

Al-Nassr confirm signing of Cristiano Ronaldo on free transfer following Man Utd exit

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by Goal.com

Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr have announced the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo on a free transfer, following his premature exit from Manchester United. Transfer saga began after Man Utd exit Recent reports rumoured he had already signed Club finally welcomed Ronaldo to "new home" WHAT HAPPENED? The saga is officially over. Following weeks of speculation about Ronaldo's potential move to A...Full Story »

Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Newcastle table lucrative offer for Ferland Mendy

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by Goal.com

Tottenham eye move for Harvey Barnes Tottenham Hotspur could launch a surprise move for Leicester City winger Harvey Barnes, reports Football London. The England international has recorded six goals so far this campaign, and it is thought that Spurs' sporting director Fabio Paratici is a huge fan of the player and could look to sign him in January. Barnes could come in to directly replace B...Full Story »

‘Strong character’ Wout Faes will bounce back – Brendan Rodgers

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by PA

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers backed Wout Faes to quickly put his Anfield horror show behind him after two first-half own goals cost the Foxes in a 2-1 defeat to Liverpool.After Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall had fired Leicester into an early lead, Faes missed a shout from goalkeeper Danny Ward as he went to cut out a low cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold, horribly slicing the ball as it looped over War...Full Story »

David Moyes accepts he is under pressure after West Ham beaten by Brentford

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by PA

David Moyes admitted he is under pressure at West Ham after they slipped to a 2-0 defeat at home to Brentford.Goals from Ivan Toney and Josh Dasilva inflicted another damaging loss on Moyes, whose side have now lost five consecutive Premier League matches.Moyes last week insisted the Hammers were not in a relegation scrap but they face the very real prospect of being in the bottom three on New Y...Full Story »

Vincent Kompany ‘really enjoyed’ Burnley’s ‘important’ win at Stoke

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by PA

Vincent Kompany heaped praise on his Burnley side as they defeated Stoke 1-0 and entered 2023 top of the Sky Bet Championship table.Josh Cullen’s strike after a comedy of Potters errors helped the visiting Clarets re-establish their three-point lead over Sheffield United.Burnley move into the New Year on the back of five successive league victories – a feat they last achieved back in...Full Story »

Liam Rosenior toasts dominant display as Hull win at Birmingham

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by PA

Hull head coach Liam Rosenior hailed an “outstanding” away performance after a deserved 1-0 win against Birmingham at St. Andrew’s.Oscar Estupinan scored the only goal in the 77th minute to put Hull five points clear of the Sky Bet Championship relegation zone and make it six games unbeaten on their travels.The Colombia international’s 10th of the season was scant reward ...Full Story »

Watford hammering leaves Slaven Bilic with ‘bad feeling in stomach’

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by PA

Slaven Bilic read the riot act to his players after their 4-0 hammering at Swansea and warned he will not “carry any passengers” in his side.Watford went down to their second defeat in a week, having lost 2-0 at home to Millwall on Boxing Day, but it was the manner of the latest setback that troubled Bilic.“It was a bit embarrassing to be fair – I have a bad feeling in my...Full Story »

Ian Evatt reveals half-time rocket helped Bolton ‘play angry’

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by PA

Ian Evatt revealed “stern words” at half-time contributed to Bolton’s second-half performance that produced a 1-1 comeback draw at Lincoln.The Wanderers boss also made a stinging assessment of referee Geoff Eltringham and his officials after a game that saw City’s Joe Walsh sent off for two yellow cards.Ben House’s seventh goal of the season gave the home side a des...Full Story »

Paul Warne hails ‘brave’ Lewis Dobbin after maiden goal earns win over Cambridge

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by PA

Derby boss Paul Warne praised Lewis Dobbin for grabbing his first ever league goal to wrap up a 1-0 home win over Cambridge after the on-loan Everton teenager had failed to take two earlier chances.Dobbin settled matters on 57 minutes and the manner of his match-winning contribution also surprised Warne, as he headed in a Nathaniel Mendez-Laing cross.The goal extended the Rams’ unbeaten le...Full Story »

Newport denied win in League Two draw with Leyton Orient – boss Graham Coughlan

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by PA

Newport manager Graham Coughlan believes his side were denied victory over League Two leaders Leyton Orient by the officials as the Exiles had to settle for a goalless draw at Rodney Parade.County are the only side to beat Orient in a league match at Brisbane Road so far this season and Coughlan is convinced they should have done the double over the fourth-tier pacesetters.The Irishman claims hi...Full Story »

Allan Russell unhappy with penalty decision in Norwich’s draw with Reading

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by PA

Norwich interim head coach Allan Russell felt his side were robbed of all three points in his first match in charge as Reading struck late to earn a 1-1 draw at Carrow Road.The Royals grabbed a point when Nesta Guinness-Walker went down in the box under a challenge from fellow substitute Kieran Dowell and Andy Carroll fired home the resultant penalty.David Webb’s decision to point to the s...Full Story »

Darren Byfield insists Crawley were fully focused on game after Stevenage defeat

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by PA

Caretaker manager Darren Byfield insisted Crawley’s players were not affected by the situation surrounding the troubled club, following their 3-1 League Two defeat at Stevenage.Byfield became the fourth person to take charge of a Crawley match this season after the shock departure of manager Matthew Etherington after just 32 days in charge on Thursday.There was the bizarre sight of him bei...Full Story »

Burnley go clear at the top again after battling victory away to Stoke

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by PA

Burnley moved three points clear at the summit of the Sky Bet Championship table after they beat Stoke 1-0.A second-half strike from Josh Cullen was all the travelling Clarets needed, who re-established their three-point lead over second-placed Sheffield United.Stoke had their fair share of chances in an evenly fought contest, but Cullen benefitted from a comedy of errors to notch the winner.Bur...Full Story »

Bolton come from behind to draw with Lincoln

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by PA

Eoin Toal’s first EFL goal earned Bolton a 1-1 Sky Bet League One comeback draw against 10-man Lincoln.The former Derry City defender flicked in Aaron Morley’s 58th-minute corner to cancel out Ben House’s 10th-minute opener.Wanderers then received extra incentive to claim victory as Joe Walsh’s second booking in four minutes for a foul on Dion Charles led to his 61st-minu...Full Story »

Joel Piroe nets double as Swansea ease to Championship victory over Watford

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by PA

Joel Piroe recorded a brace as Swansea opened the scoring in a game for the first time since October 23 with a 4-0 Championship victory over fifth-placed Watford to complete the double over the Hornets.Manager Russell Martin had asked his players to fight harder to defend their box after conceding a 10th goal of the season to a set-play in a 2-1 defeat at Reading earlier in the week and they res...Full Story »

Andy Carroll denies Norwich win as Reading hit back late on to claim draw

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by PA

Norwich were denied a win in their first Sky Bet Championship match since the sacking of Dean Smith as a late penalty from Andy Carroll earned Reading a 1-1 draw at Carrow Road.The Canaries turned in an improved performance after the midweek exit of their coach following a poor run of form and looked set to take all three points when Adam Idah’s sublime finish put them in front after 53 mi...Full Story »

Liverpool 2 - 1 Leicester City: Double jeopardy for Wout Faes as own goals sink Leicester against Liverpool

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by PA

Leicester defender Wout Faes suffered the ignominy of scoring two own goals at Anfield to hand Liverpool a 2-1 victory which moved them within touching distance of the top four.And when the Belgian, in his first season at the club after a £15million move from Reims, thought his embarrassment could not get any worse he was taunted by second-half chants of ‘shoot’ from the Kop wh...Full Story »

Newport hold League Two leaders Leyton Orient to goalless stalemate

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by PA

League Two leaders Leyton Orient were frustrated for a second time this week as lowly Newport held them to a goalless draw at Rodney Parade.Richie Wellens’ O’s and second-placed Stevenage battled to a goalless draw in Tuesday’s summit meeting and a spirited showing from Graham Coughlan’s Newport meant another stalemate in South Wales.Exiles goalkeeper Joe Day kept his sid...Full Story »

Carl Piergianni bags brace as Stevenage ease past struggling Crawley

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by PA

Centre-back Carl Piergianni scored a brace as promotion-chasing Stevenage cruised to a 3-1 League Two victory over troubled Crawley at the Lamex Stadium.The visitors, under the caretaker charge of Darren Byfield, were comfortably swept aside by the team second in the league table to round off a traumatic week for them, one day after the shock departure of manager Matthew Etherington.Stevenage we...Full Story »

Oscar Estupinan heads Hull to deserved win over Birmingham

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by PA

Dominant Hull moved another step closer to Sky Bet Championship safety as they deservedly beat Birmingham 1-0 at St Andrew’s.Liam Rosenior’s Tigers were by far the better side but had to wait until the 77th minute for Oscar Estupinan’s 10th goal of the season to stretch their unbeaten away record to six games.Blues, unchanged in four games and with a day less to prepare, looked...Full Story »

Brentford pile misery on David Moyes as West Ham booed off in defeat

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by PA

West Ham’s dismal season plumbed new depths after they were booed off following a 2-0 defeat at home to Brentford.Goals from Ivan Toney and Josh Dasilva inflicted another damaging loss on David Moyes, whose side have now lost five consecutive Premier League matches.Boss Moyes last week insisted the Hammers were not in a relegation battle, but he will now surely have to revise that opinion ...Full Story »

Lewis Dobbin opens league account as Derby beat Cambridge

Posted Saturday, December 31, 2022 by PA

On-loan Everton teenager Lewis Dobbin’s first senior league goal wrapped up a 1-0 home win for Derby against Cambridge.Dobbin’s second-half header extended the hosts’ unbeaten league run to a 10th game against a visiting team who have now not beaten the Rams in seven contests since a 1989 League Cup tie when Peter Shilton was in goal.The best chance of the first half had also f...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - Who is the leader?

Posted Friday, December 30, 2022 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   RIP Pele     THE LA LIGA IS FINALLY BACK TODAY!   Pep Guardiola : “Kalvin Phillips? No worries, he has the perfect body, so sexy!”   Brazil legend Pelé has died at the age of 82.       Who is the leader?     What Mbappe realised?   Please stay tuned on 7M Daily La...Full Story »

Pele's daughter shares heartbreaking picture of family's final moments together

Posted Friday, December 30, 2022 by Dailystar.co.uk

Pele's daughter has shared a heartbreaking picture of their family's final moments together before his death. The Brazilian football legend has passed away at the age of 82 following a battle with colon cancer, which he was diagnosed with last year. He had been admitted to the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo last month and remained there over Christmas. Pele's family were by his side i...Full Story »

Lionel Messi was by far the most popular candidate in Argentina next president poll

Posted Friday, December 30, 2022 by sportbible

More proof that Lionel Messi is akin to the 'Messiah' in Argentina has arrived in a new survey where fans admitted they would vote for him as the next president. Messi guided Argentina to a historic first World Cup in 36 years over in Qatar, scoring twice in the final as Lionel Scaloni's side won 4-2 on penalties. It was the trophy that had evaded him in his entire career and followed up the...Full Story »

Man United fans have reacted angrily to Alejandro Garnacho’s latest social media post

Posted Friday, December 30, 2022 by sportbible

Manchester United fans have reacted angrily to youngster Alejandro Garnacho’s latest social media post. Erik ten Hag’s side returned to Premier League action this week with a comfortable 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest. Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Fred were all on the score sheet. Up next for the Red Devils will be a trip to the Molineux on Saturday as they take on Julen ...Full Story »

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema will prove himself after France World Cup snub - Ancelotti

Posted Friday, December 30, 2022 by ESPN

Carlo Ancelotti has said Karim Benzema is excited and motivated to prove himself with Real Madrid after an injury-hit start to the season culminated in him being sent home early from France's World Cup campaign. Benzema suffered a thigh injury three days before France were due to play their first game in Qatar, leading coach Didier Deschamps to withdraw him from the squad -- a decision subseq...Full Story »

Arsenal, Man Utd eyeing Molde midfielder Mannsverk

Posted Friday, December 30, 2022 by Tribalfootball.com

Norwegian wonderkid Sivert Mannsverk is attracting Premier League interest. Arsenal are keen on signing the youngster from Molde. But they will have to fight off competition from Manchester United, according to Jeunesfooteux. The 20-year-old midfielder is believed to be available for £9 million. He has already become a regular for Molde, having made 62 appearances for the club.Full Story »

Real Madrid coach Ancelotti makes clear Brazil stand

Posted Friday, December 30, 2022 by Tribalfootball.com

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says he'll never walk out on the club. The Italian has been linked with the Brazil job after Tite's departure. But he said on Thursday: "I don't know if they're interested because they haven't contacted me. "If they are, then I appreciate the interest, but my situation is clear: I'm staying here until this adventure is over. "I will never tell Real Madrid ...Full Story »

BAD BUSINESS Chelsea agree personal terms with Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile in third transfer for 2023 after Fofana and Santos

Posted Friday, December 30, 2022 by Thesun.co.uk

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Blues and Badiashile have reached a deal and the transfer is now in its "final stages". Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Monaco star Benoit Badiashile Credit: Rex The Blues have been very active ahead of the January transfer window as they have already landed Molde's David Datro Fofana and Vasco da Gama's Andrey Santos. Romano tweeted: ...Full Story »

MAC TRACK Arsenal and Spurs blow as Alexis Mac Allister ‘wants Juventus transfer’ after starring role for Argentina at World Cup

Posted Friday, December 30, 2022 by Thesun.co.uk

Mac Allister has attracted a lot of interest after a stunning World Cup campaign as he starred alongside Lionel Messi and helped Argentina win their first world title in 36 years. Brighton star Alexis Mac Allister prefers a move to Juventus than Arsenal and Tottenham Credit: Reuters The Gunners and Spurs have been among the suitors keeping tabs on the midfielder along with Inter Milan, Atletic...Full Story »

MAN ALIVE England ace Jude Bellingham snubbed Man Utd transfer despite ‘double your money offer and meetings with two club icons’

Posted Friday, December 30, 2022 by Thesun.co.uk

According to ex-Birmingham CEO Dong Ren, United's now-former chief Ed Woodward went all out to land Bellingham in 2020 from St Andrew's. Jude Bellingham rejected an offer from Manchester United while still at Birmingham Credit: Rex Bellingham ultimately opted for Borussia Dortmund where he has shone bright Credit: Getty The Red Devils offered the prodigious talent, then just 17, a salary arou...Full Story »

PORR BLIMEY Tottenham leading £26m Pedro Porro transfer chase from Sporting Lisbon but Prem rival will get a big chunk of fee

Posted Friday, December 30, 2022 by Thesun.co.uk

That’s if full-back Pedro Porro moves to the Prem next month. Man City could scoop £6million if Spurs land Pedro Porro from Sporting Lisbon Credit: Getty Tottenham are leading the chase for the Sporting Lisbon right-back. And several other clubs also keeping tabs on him. The Portuguese giants made the 23-year-old’s move permanent in the summer for £7m after he spent the...Full Story »

Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Dortmund to make move for Juventus midfielder McKennie

Posted Friday, December 30, 2022 by Goal.com

Manchester City set to sign Argentine youngsterManchester City are set to trigger Argentine starlet Maximo Perrone's $8 million release clause according to Fabrizio Romano. The 19-year-old Velez midfielder had been linked with moves to Newcastle United and Benfica but it would appear City will beat them to his signature. Manchester City are set to trigger the release clause for Véle...Full Story »

Brazil icon Pele dies aged 82 after long battle with cancer

Posted Friday, December 30, 2022 by Goal.com

Brazil legend Pele died on Thursday from cancer complications. Lauded by many as the greatest player to ever play football, Pele had been battling health issues in recent years. He was pictured in a wheelchair at the 2018 World Cup and was taken into hospital after collapsing due to exhaustion a month after the tournament. He had been receiving regular treatment from doctors ever since under...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher salutes ‘brilliant win’ over Wycombe

Posted Friday, December 30, 2022 by PA

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher was delighted to see his side start the second half of their League One season with a 1-0 home win over in-form Wycombe.Dan Scarr’s 33rd-minute volley from Adam Randell’s corner settled the contest.“It’s been a brilliant first half of the season and we are all proud of what’s happened, but it was important we got the second half of th...Full Story »

Darren Moore praises Sheffield Wednesday’s resilience in beating Port Vale

Posted Friday, December 30, 2022 by PA

Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore praised his team’s resilience after two goals from Michael Smith saw them beat Port Vale 2-0 to maintain their push for promotion.Smith was on target from the penalty spot in the 30th minute and added a second goal after 70 minutes.Moore said: “It was a satisfying win. A real tight game. I was really pleased with the resilience shown.“I ...Full Story »

Joey Barton explains half-time kit change after Bristol Rovers lose thriller

Posted Friday, December 30, 2022 by PA

Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton has defended his decision to order his players to change their kit midway through a dramatic 4-3 defeat by Exeter at the Memorial Ground.The Gas were trailing 2-0 to the Grecians when Barton intervened and told his players to change out of the third-choice shirts they had sported in support of homeless charity Shelter in favour of the club’s blue-and-whit...Full Story »

West Brom boss Carlos Corberan hails ‘excellent’ Okay Yokuslu

Posted Friday, December 30, 2022 by PA

Head coach Carlos Corberan hailed Okay Yokuslu’s “unusually high level of intensity” as his two goals ensured West Brom’s revival continued with a 2-0 win over Preston at The Hawthorns.The Turkish midfielder helped the Baggies make it seven wins in eight games to move to within a point of the Sky Bet Championship play-off places, having been bottom of the table two months...Full Story »

Mark Fotheringham challenges his Terriers to keep ‘breaking barriers’

Posted Friday, December 30, 2022 by PA

Huddersfield boss Mark Fotheringham has urged his improving team to keep ‘breaking barriers’ in their battle to survive.Speaking after a second straight victory – 2-0 at home against Yorkshire rivals Rotherham which lifted them off the bottom of the Sky Bet Championship table – Fotheringham was delighted after what had been a hugely disappointing opening half-an-hour from...Full Story »

Jon Brady feels Northampton deserved more than defeat against Swindon

Posted Friday, December 30, 2022 by PA

Northampton boss Jon Brady admitted he was left scratching his head after praising his side’s ‘magnificent’ performance despite the 2-1 defeat to Swindon in Sky Bet League Two.The home side missed two clear chances in the first 25 minutes at Sixfields and were made to pay when Tyrese Shade’s thumping finish broke the deadlock and gave Swindon a fortuitous half-time lead.N...Full Story »

Tony Mowbray stays grounded after Sunderland’s thumping win at Wigan

Posted Friday, December 30, 2022 by PA

Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray was refusing to get carried away despite seeing his side move up to fourth in the Sky Bet Championship after winning 4-1 at Wigan.The sides were level at the break, after Wigan’s Will Keane had cancelled out Ellis Simms’ opener.But three goals in the last 25 minutes from Ross Stewart (penalty), Patrick Roberts and Amad Diallo were enough to propel Sund...Full Story »

Wade Elliott praises Dan Nlundulu after Cheltenham edge out Shrewsbury

Posted Friday, December 30, 2022 by PA

Cheltenham boss Wade Elliott praised Dan Nlundulu after his first goal since mid-September sealed a 1-0 win at Shrewsbury.It was the Southampton loanee’s fifth goal of the season in all competitions, but he had endured a long wait for a Sky Bet League One strike.The moment arrived late in the first period as he touched in Ryan Jackson’s cross at the near post to earn the Robins a bat...Full Story »

Nigel Pearson tells Bristol City to use gutsy display at Millwall as benchmark

Posted Friday, December 30, 2022 by PA

Nigel Pearson urged his Bristol City players to use their performance in the 0-0 draw at Millwall as a benchmark for the rest of the season.The visitors grabbed a crucial point at The Den to bounce back from their 2-0 Boxing Day defeat against West Brom but have now won just once in nine Championship matches.Captain Andreas Weimann should have snatched a late winner after Millwall’s Andrea...Full Story »

Michael Carrick praises Middlesbrough hero Riley McGree after beating Blackburn

Posted Friday, December 30, 2022 by PA

Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick was delighted with Riley McGree’s winner after his side moved into the Championship top six with a 2-1 victory at 10-man Blackburn.McGree, who was part of Australia’s World Cup squad, completed his side’s comeback by rounding off a brilliant team move with a controlled volley into the top corner.Rovers had taken the lead through Ryan Hedges&rs...Full Story »

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