John Terry famously wore his full kit despite not playing in the Champions League final John Obi Mikel has revealed how Chelsea captain John Terry was ridiculed by his team-mates for going ‘full kit w*****’ after winning the Champions League final. Mikel was a stalwart at the heart of Chelsea’s midfield between 2006 and 2017. Perhaps the Nigerian’s greatest performance ...Full Story »

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has insisted that he "won't beg" James Maddison to sign a new contract amid Arsenal links. Less than 18 months on Maddison's deal Linked with a move away Rodgers delivers verdict on the situation WHAT HAPPENED? The Englishman has long been linked with Premier League rivals Arsenal and Tottenham. With his contract expiring in June 2024, Maddison coul...Full Story »

Former Real Madrid star Marcelo is reportedly set to leave Olympiacos despite having joined the Greek side last September. Was a legend in La Liga Won five Champions League title Yet to start in Super League Greece 1 WHAT HAPPENED? In the summer transfer window, the left-back saw his contract expire in Madrid and so after 16 seasons with Los Blancos he headed elsewhere. Indeed, the Brazi...Full Story »

Lee Mason has left PGMOL following his costly error in Arsenal's draw with Brentford on February 11. Mason leaves after catastrophic error Forgot to draw lines to check for offside Has refereed over 500 games WHAT HAPPENED? Mason has left PGMOL by "mutual consent" following VAR failing to rule out Ivan Toney's equaliser for Brentford against Arsenal. Despite a lengthy VAR check of over...Full Story »

Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS both submitted bids to buy Manchester United before Friday's deadline. Bin Hamad Al Thani launches substantial bid for Man Utd Sir Ratcliffe's INEOS submit rival bid Soft deadline for bids on United is February 17, 10pm WHAT HAPPENED? Bin Hamad Al Thani is the chairman of one of Qatar banks QIB and confirmed i...Full Story »

PSG line up Mourinho to replace Galtier With PSG's Champions League campaign on a knife edge and their domestic season stalling with each passing week, manager Christophe Galtier is under fire in the hot seat. According to Footmercato, Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho is being lined up as his replacement. The Parisians have already been in contact with the Roma manager, although the dream is...Full Story »

Reading boss Paul Ince accused referee Darren Bond of “bottling” a key first-half decision as his side lost 1-0 to Cardiff.Ince was furious Bond had not sent off Cardiff defender Mark McGuinness for a lunging tackle on Amadou Mbengue in the 38th minute.Romaine Sawyers ended a 111-day wait for a home win for Cardiff with his stoppage-time strike but Ince said: “It was a blatant ...Full Story »

Romaine Sawyers scored the goal that earned Cardiff their first home win for 111 days as they beat Reading 1-0 at Cardiff City Stadium.The Bluebirds fans had to wait until the 91st minute for their team’s 19th shot of the night to break the deadlock and it pushed new boss Sabri Lamouchi’s men five points clear of the relegation zone.Their last triumph in the Welsh capital had been 10...Full Story »

Queen’s Park clung onto top spot in the cinch Scottish Championship despite having to settle for a 1-1 draw against Raith Rovers at Ochilview.The Spiders saw their poor recent run extend to just one win in seven games but Dundee’s shock defeat to Morton left them still top by two points, albeit having played a game more than their closest rivals.A clever shot on the turn by Connor Sh...Full Story »

Neymar is in water hotter than a McDonald's apple pie after being spotted at the fast food eatery in the aftermath of PSG's Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich. The Brazilian is understood to have attended a £9,000 poker tournament on Wednesday before being spotted grabbing a bite to eat at a nearby McDonald's with some friends later in the evening. Fans branded the 31-year-old's a...Full Story »

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Arsenal put pen-to-paper on a deal to sign Jakub Kiwior last month - and his stunning WAG is already turning heads in north London. Claudia Redheaded is the better half of the Polish international, and she's a dancer and choreographer by trade - and she's into twerking in a big way. Claudia has been bestowed with the nickname 'Twerk Queen', and it's largely thanks to her YouTube channel. The...Full Story »

The World Cup's sexiest fan has said she is a "magnet for toxic a**holes" after rising to fame in Qatar. Former Miss Croatia Ivana Knoll wowed fans during the World Cup last year as she stunned in her country's colours during their run to the semi-finals. Her racy outfits won her thousands of admirers, with her Instagram following now standing at 3.5 million two months on from the end of the ...Full Story »

Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino is attracting the interest of Atletico Madrid, who are considering signing the Brazilian to replace Joao Felix. Firmino is out of contract at the end of the season which means as it stands, he could leave Liverpool on a free transfer in the summer. The Brazilian has been a fantastic servant for Liverpool, but they've now brought in the likes of Cody Gakpo and...Full Story »

Several figures within Paris Saint-Germain are hoping that former manager Thomas Tuchel will make a return to the French club, over two years after they sacked the German. The 49-year-old spent two and a half seasons in Paris, winning every trophy possible in France, which includes two Ligue 1 titles. Tuchel is also the man who took PSG closest to winning their maiden Champions League, losing...Full Story »

Chelsea are discussing the prospect of offloading Mason Mount to Atletico Madrid. The Blues are extremely enamored with on loan attacker Joao Felix, who is at the club from Atleti. However, there is no buy option in the loan deal, which means they must discuss terms with the Spanish giants. According to Spanish journalist David G. Medina, Chelsea want to send Mount to Madrid to lower the fi...Full Story »

The race to buy Manchester United appears to be heating up with bids to acquire the Premier League club from the Glazer family expected on Friday. WHAT HAPPENED? An opening bid of £5 billion for Manchester United is expected to be made on Friday, according to Bloomberg. A consortium of Qatari investors, that includes former Prime Minister Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, is currently...Full Story »

Newcastle United are in the mix to sign Paulo Dybala from Roma. That's according to a recent report from the Chronicle, who claims Eddie Howe's Magpies are one of a handful of clubs monitoring the South American's situation in Italy. Having teamed up with Jose Mourinho last summer after begrudgingly leaving Juventus, Dybala, 29, is understood to have a clause in his contract that would allow...Full Story »

The father of PSG star Lionel Messi cannot see him returning to Barcelona. Jorge Messi has acknowledged that he does not see his son playing for Barcelona again. "I don't think Leo will play for Barcelona again. We haven't spoken to (Joan) Laporta and there is no offer," the Argentine's father told Sport at El Prat airport. The Catalan president has acknowledged on countless occasions that ...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur are not overly keen on extending Antonio Conte's contract. That's according to a recent report from Football Insider, who claims the Italian is more likely to leave the Lilywhites at the end of the season than he is to renew his deal and stay on. Consequently, there is a feeling that Daniel Levy will need to find and hire another new permanent manager, and according to thes...Full Story »

Galtier's job under threat at PSG Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier is facing an uncertain future at the Parc des Princes, as reported by Get French Football News. The coach must improve results and performances by the time the return leg against Bayern Munich in the Champions League rolls around on March 8. If results do not improve then PSG could consider firing Galtier and b...Full Story »

Sarina Wiegman praised first-time England goalscorer Lauren James after the 4-0 win over South Korea at Stadium MK – and criticised the “unacceptable” playing surface at the ground.Opening their defence of the Arnold Clark Cup, the European champions went in front in the 40th minute via a Georgia Stanway penalty won by James, moments after Alessia Russo had hit a shot against a...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag was infuriated by the officials’ inaction for a poor challenge on star man Marcus Rashford after Manchester United failed to turn dominance into a memorable Europa League win at Barcelona.Thursday’s knockout round play-off first leg lived up to the hype as the resurgent heavyweights went toe-to-toe at the cavernous Nou Camp.United had chances to be ahead at the break, mo...Full Story »

Lauren James scored her first England goal as the European champions opened their Arnold Clark Cup defence with a 4-0 victory over South Korea in Milton Keynes.The Lionesses went in front in the 40th minute through a Georgia Stanway penalty won by James, moments after Alessia Russo had hit a shot against a post.Chloe Kelly and Russo then scored in quick succession soon after the break before Jam...Full Story »

Marcus Rashford lit up the Nou Camp as Manchester United and Barcelona played out a rip-roaring 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Europa League knockout play-off clash.These global giants fought for Champions League glory in the 2009 and 2011 finals, but recent travails mean they are playing away from the continent’s top table as they continue their respective rebuilds.Thursday’s ea...Full Story »

CRISTIANO Ronaldo has won £278,000 from his rape accuser's lawyer for acting in "bad faith" over bogus sex claims. A US judge ordered Kathryn Mayorga's lawyer Leslie Stovall must personally hand over the cash to the world's highest-paid sportsman. It comes after the 38-year-old former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus forward claimed he had been prejudiced by the attorney's "...Full Story »

ONLYFANS star and boxer Elle Brooke inspired Manchester City to victory in their crunch title clash with Arsenal. Elle, an avid Man City supporter, would have been delighted as the Cityzens fired themselves to the top of the Premier League with a 3-1 win against the Gunners. And she might be convinced it was her Instagram post which gave Pep Guardiola's side some good luck. Ahead of the gam...Full Story »

GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ is set to earn an eye-watering sum to be the face of a new fashion range. The social media influencer occasionally works as a model and has signed up to a lucrative deal. Georgina, who is dating Cristiano Ronaldo, has agreed to become the face of luxury fashion brand Elisabetta Franchi. The announcement was made on Instagram with Georgina writing: "Delighted to be the fir...Full Story »

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Juventus coach Max Allegri admits their Europa League clash with Nantes has taken on a new value. Allegri acknowledges after their 15 point penalty that winning the Europa League is their one chance of Champions League qualification this season. He said, "Tomorrow starts the Europa League, it's the European journey. We were eliminated in the Champions League, but it can be a gateway to the n...Full Story »

Manchester United have been handed a significant boost in pursuit of Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic. On the lookout for a new striker, according to a recent report from 90min, Man United are one of a handful of clubs interested in the Serbian hitman. Set to add quality to his striking options following the continued inconsistencies and fitness concerns surrounding Anthony Martial, Erik Ten ...Full Story »

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly reportedly flew to France to meet with Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi over a potential deal for Neymar Jr. According to Le Parisien, the American met with the PSG president regarding Neymar's future at the club after reports suggested his exit could be on the cards at the end of the season. In 2017, the Brazilian became the most expensive footballe...Full Story »

Liverpool are interested in Mason Mount and could pursue him as an alternative to Jude Bellingham. That's according to one agent who says that the Chelsea star could well move from the Blues to the Reds, since he's such a good fit for Jurgen Klopp's system. Mount can play as a midfielder or left-winger and is an excellent presser off the ball, making him ideal as a secondary playmaker on the ...Full Story »

Arsenal are interested in signing Inter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfries as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his Gunners squad in the summer. That's according to Spanish outlet Fichajes, who believe the Gunners are in a fight with Manchester United for the Dutchman's signature. Arsenal currently have Takehiro Tomiyasu and Ben White as their right-back options, but with White, a centre-back by t...Full Story »

AS Roma coach Jose Mourinho has cast doubt on his future. With a deal to 2024, Mourinho was asked about his commitment beyond this season. He said, "It's mid-February, do you think the club will talk to me in June? I guess it would be too late," said Mourinho. "I don't expect anything, they know what they can expect from me." Ahead of facing RB Salzburg in the Europa League, Mourinho also ...Full Story »

Bayern Munich see Kane as perfect fit Bayern Munich have identified Tottenham's Harry Kane as the man to plug their gap up front, but won't be drawn into a bidding war this summer. That's according to BILD, who go on to explain that Manchester United remain in front of Bayern Munich in the race for the England striker. Why did MLS star Driussi reject Premier League? MLS superstar Sebastian...Full Story »

Graham Potter believes Chelsea are heading in the right direction despite a 1-0 defeat in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 meeting with Borussia Dortmund.The Blues managed 21 attempts to the hosts’ 14 and Joao Felix cannoned a first-half effort off the crossbar as Potter’s side – still searching for just their second win in 2023 – came up empty-handed.Defea...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola hailed his side’s quality after Manchester City moved ahead of Arsenal to the summit of the Premier League with victory at the Emirates, but warned that the league is not over yet.Erling Haaland wrapped up a 3-1 victory for the reigning champions, as Arsenal slipped out of the top spot they had occupied since the third week of the season.Bukayo Saka’s penalty spot-kick ...Full Story »

Swansea head coach Russell Martin admitted he was relieved after his side avoided a slip-up against 10-man bottom club Blackpool.A man down for over half an hour after the dismissal of Arsenal loanee Charlie Patino, the Tangerines cancelled out Matty Sorinola’s opener through a Sonny Carey goal in the 70th minute.But Sorinola’s cross was turned into his own goal by Blackpool defender...Full Story »

Michael Carrick hailed a “complete team performance” as Middlesbrough ended promotion rivals Sheffield United’s long unbeaten run with a 3-1 win at Bramall Lane.The Blades had not been beaten in 10 Championship games and looked on course to move 13 points clear of third-placed Boro after Oli McBurnie gave United an early lead.But the visitors hit back to level through Chuba Akp...Full Story »

Carlos Corberan bemoaned a momentary defensive lapse after West Brom’s 1-1 draw with Blackburn at The Hawthorns.Ben Brereton-Diaz cancelled out Jayson Molumby’s opener with one minute remaining of the SkyBet Championship clash.Chile international Brereton-Diaz converted an 89th-minute free-kick after Molumby’s 73rd-minute header.Molumby, the hero in the first instance, was culp...Full Story »

Ryan Lowe hopes Preston fans will rediscover their love for the team following a backs-to-the-wall 1-1 draw with Luton on Wednesday.North End salvaged a point against the Championship’s fourth-placed side despite going down to 10 men following Ben Whiteman’s 50th-minute dismissal and trailing to Carlton Morris’ strike 23 minutes later.Troy Parrott rifled home from the spot with...Full Story »

Motherwell caretaker manager Stuart Kettlewell praised his players for doing the fundamentals right as they earned a first league victory in 12 matches.Goals from Kevin Van Veen and Max Johnston in the first 19 minutes gave Kettlewell the perfect start and his side held on for a 2-1 win against St Mirren after Ryan Strain quickly pulled a goal back.It was a first cinch Premiership win at home fo...Full Story »

Interim boss Narcis Pelach says Neil Warnock’s appointment has given Huddersfield a lift, despite Wednesday night’s 3-0 Championship loss to Stoke.The 74-year-old boss takes charge from Thursday as he returns to football, 10 months after announcing his retirement.But a mammoth task faces the veteran manager, as evidenced by their poor display in the Potteries.Pelach said: “It w...Full Story »

Shaun Maloney was in upbeat mood after celebrating three games unbeaten as Wigan boss thanks to Ashley Fletcher’s second-half equaliser.City took a 36th-minute lead when centre-back Rob Atkinson got forward to head home a left-wing cross from midfielder Anis Mehmeti.But Wigan hit back, with Fletcher finding himself unmarked six yards out to squeeze a low shot past Max O’Leary.The Lat...Full Story »

Middlesbrough came back from a goal down to win 3-1 at promotion rivals Sheffield United and reduce the gap between the two teams to seven points in the Championship.Oli McBurnie gave second-placed United an early lead, but the visitors hit back to level through Chuba Akpom before Cameron Archer scored twice to give Michael Carrick’s side a fourth straight league win.The hosts, who were un...Full Story »

An evergreen Phil Jagielka marked his 600th league start with a goal as Stoke comfortably defeated Huddersfield 3-0 in the Championship.The 40-year-old haunted his former Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock, who is set to take over in the Terriers’ hotseat on Thursday upon his return to the country.The visitors came close to a leveller before the interval when Tom Lees’ effort struck ...Full Story »

Ben Brereton Diaz scored a late equaliser to cancel out Jayson Molumby’s opener as West Brom’s six-match winning home league run was ended by a 1-1 Championship draw by play-off rivals Blackburn.Molumby came off the bench to nod his team in front in the 73rd minute and, although that looked to be enough for maximum points, Brereton Diaz converted a free-kick at the death to ensure Ro...Full Story »

Chelsea suffered a 1-0 Champions League first-leg defeat at Borussia Dortmund as Karim Adeyemi’s superb second-half strike lifted the Bundesliga side to victory at Signal Iduna Park.The Blues looked the stronger side for much of the last-16 match but failed to find the finishing touch, with Joao Felix coming closest when his first-half effort pinged off the crossbar.Adeyemi’s moment ...Full Story »

Reigning champions Manchester City moved ahead of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League as Erling Haaland wrapped up a fine win at the Emirates Stadium.The Gunners have led the way since the third week of the season but were knocked off the summit as City secured a 3-1 victory in an enthralling encounter.Kevin De Bruyne had put City in front before Bukayo Saka levelled for Arsenal from the pe...Full Story »

Matty Sorinola scored Swansea’s first and created their winner as they nervously overcame 10-man Blackpool.The visitors remain bottom of the table, but managed to level through Sonny Carey despite losing Charlie Patino to a second yellow card in the 57th minute.Swansea move up to 12th – five points adrift of the play-offs – but they were clinging on at the end as Carey struck t...Full Story »

Caretaker manager Stuart Kettlewell led Motherwell to their first home win in the cinch Premiership for six months as they held on for a 2-1 triumph over St Mirren.Kevin Van Veen and Max Johnston netted in the first 19 minutes as Motherwell showed a positive reaction following their Scottish Cup exit and the departure of Steven Hammell.Ryan Strain pulled one back five minutes later but Motherwel...Full Story »

Ashley Fletcher secured a point for Wigan as Shaun Maloney’s impressive start as manager continued with a 1-1 SkyBet Championship draw at Bristol City.The in-form hosts took a 36th-minute lead when centre-back Rob Atkinson got forward to powerfully head home a left-wing cross from midfielder Anis Mehmeti, making his first start since signing from Wycombe.But Wigan hit back on 65 minutes, F...Full Story »

Troy Parrott’s 81st-minute penalty earned 10-man Preston an unlikely 1-1 draw against Sky Bet Championship play-off hopefuls Luton.The visitors were in control for long periods against a Preston side low on confidence and on a run of five straight home defeats before Wednesday.Preston’s task grew in size when Ben Whiteman was dismissed for a crude tackle on Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu five ...Full Story »