CRISTIANO RONALDO has been subjected to more Lionel Messi chants by rival fans. The Al-Nassr forward was left stony-faced as he endured the taunts from the crowd against Al-Ain on Monday. His side fell to a 1-0 defeat in the United Arab Emirates in their AFC Champions League quarter-final first leg. As Ronaldo left the pitch at half-time, chants of "Messi, Messi" could be heard from the sta...Full Story »

Xavi to leave Barca in the summer Amorim prime candidate to replace him Also wanted by Liverpool and Bayern WHAT HAPPENED?The Spaniard announced he would be departing at the end of the season, leaving Barcelona to join the crowded market of clubs looking for a new manager. According to the Independent, Barca have targeted Sporting boss Amorim ahead of other candidates. He has been earmark...Full Story »

ALEX SCOTT has shared some loved-up snaps with her music superstar partner Jess Glynne. The power couple were both attending a Brits after-party following their appearance at the prestigious music awards at the weekend. Football pundit and ex-pro Alex shared the pictures to her Instagram where she boasts a stunning 1.8million followers. The 39-year-old and her partner Jess, 34, could be see...Full Story »

CHELSEA are being linked to Genk's English defender Archie Brown - with Premier League rivals plus Juventus and AC Milan also hovering. The Brummie, 21, has rebuilt his career on the continent after quitting Wayne Rooney's Derby in 2021 to seek first-team football. Brummie Archie Brown could be returning to England from Belgium Credit: Rex Now Chelsea have reportedly joined the £15millio...Full Story »

REAL MADRID'S chief scout has reportedly "fallen in love" with Phil Foden after his latest Manchester City display. The midfielder ran the show in his side's derby day victory over Manchester United. Phil Foden has reportedly caught the eye of Real Madrid's chief scout Credit: Rex Foden scored twice as City came from behind to secure a 3-1 win at the Etihad Stadium. According to sensational ...Full Story »

CHLOE KELLY left fans gasping "unreal" as she stunned in an elegant outfit behind the scenes at the Brit Awards. The Euro-winning Lioness floored fans as she rocked up for the big music event at the O2 Arena last night. The likes of Dua Lipa, Raye and Kylie Minogue were the big winners on the night. But it was Kelly who turned heads in an amazing black dress. The 26-year-old was all smiles...Full Story »

CRYSTAL PALACE are preparing for Marc Guehi's potential departure in the summer with Manchester United and other Premier League giants keeping tabs. Guehi, 23, has been among the Prem's brightest defenders since joining Palace from Chelsea in 2021 following an £18million deal, which led to 108 appearances at Selhurst Park. Crystal Palace have drawn up a shortlist of potential replacements...Full Story »

Revealed: How much Orlando Pride are paying for Banda Orlando Pride have reportedly secured the services of Zambian forward Barbra Banda from Chinese outfit Shanghai Shengli for a near-record transfer fee. Arsenal ready to extend Nwaneri's contract Arsenal is poised to offer forward Ethan Nwaneri a groundbreaking contract, as per reports from Football Insider. It's reported that Arsenal ...Full Story »

MK Dons boss Mike Williamson said his promotion-chasing side had shown real character to come from behind to win 2-1 away at Sky Bet League Two leaders Mansfield.Dons were smarting from Saturday’s defeat by rivals AFC Wimbledon but bolstered their promotion hopes as Stags lost at home for only the second time this season.“I thought it was a fantastic game between two good teams and y...Full Story »

Mark Robins heaped praise on hat-trick hero Ellis Simms after his first-half treble set Coventry on their way to a 5-0 Championship victory over basement boys Rotherham at the CBS Arena.Simms claimed his second hat-trick in eight days after securing the match ball during the Sky Blues’ 5-0 win over Maidstone in the fifth round of the FA Cup.Joel Latibeaudiere and Fabio Tavares were also on...Full Story »

Barrow boss Pete Wild hailed his players as “outstanding” after they fired themselves back into the League Two play-off places with a fine 2-0 win over Gillingham.Goals from experienced centre-back James Chester and Emile Acquah – his first in the league since October – ended a three-game losing streak.It was the first game the club have played in 17 days after fixtures a...Full Story »

Daniel Farke felt Leeds’ 1-0 victory over Stoke was his side’s “best win in 2024” as they continued their Championship automatic-promotion charge.Dan James could have had a couple in the first half but for Daniel Iversen’s saves before the Wales international put his side ahead with his 11th goal of the season just after the half-hour mark.Stoke did not roll over an...Full Story »

Boss Nathan Jones described Charlton’s 3-1 League One victory at Cheltenham as a “big, big win”.Daniel Kanu put the Addicks on course in the first half before Liam Sercombe levelled for the home side, 20 minutes from time.But late strikes from substitute Tyreeq Bakinson and former Robins favourite Alfie May sealed the points to lift Charlton up to 14th – seven points clea...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday head coach Danny Rohl will celebrate his side’s 1-0 home win against Plymouth by de-briefing with former boss Hansi Flick.Former Germany boss Flick was at Hillsborough to see Djeidi Gassama score a second-half winner to give Rohl’s relegation battlers real momentum.Rohl, who worked as Flick’s assistant at Bayern Munich as well as with the Germany national te...Full Story »

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna was thrilled with his side’s come-from-behind 3-2 victory over Bristol City which kept the Tractor Boys in second place in the Championship.He said it was a “difficult game” against a “well-organised” team, with the second half opening up with the substitutes making a massive difference.Meanwhile, Bristol City’s head coach Liam M...Full Story »

Grant McCann admitted that Doncaster paid the price for not killing off Bradford after Tuesday night’s Yorkshire derby finished in a 1-1 League Two draw at Valley Parade.Substitute Tyler Smith scored a late equaliser for the home side after Luke Molyneux’s fifth goal of the season had put Rovers on course for victory.Doncaster manager McCann said: “I’m really disappointed...Full Story »

Callum Stead scored in each half as Barnet earned back-to-back National League wins to move up to second in the table thanks to a 2-0 victory over Rochdale.Stead put the Bees ahead with just 60 seconds on the clock after scoring from a cross.But the hosts missed the chance to double their lead when Zak Brunt had a penalty saved in the 35th minute.Stead celebrated his brace in the 72nd minute to ...Full Story »

Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson feels his side are hitting top form again as the race for promotion in Sky Bet League One intensifies after they hammered rivals Northampton 5-1 in the Nene derby.This was the Posh’s third league win in a row which moved them to within five points of second-placed Bolton, with their current run coming after four straight defeats threatened to derail the...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Ged Brannan was full of praise for his players as they battled to a 1-0 victory over Crawley that took them level on points with the League Two play-off spots.Brannan’s side were forced to defend for long periods against a good Town side but a goal from substitute Jordan Slew in the 68th minute was enough to give them the three points.Brannan said: “They were a really ...Full Story »

Bolton head coach Ian Evatt felt his side should have won at Barnsley after seeing them come back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2, with the equaliser coming deep into time added on.Goals from John McAtee (25) and Donovan Pines (47) put the home side in control before Victor Adeboyejo pulled a goal back.Randell Williams then levelled in the eighth minute of added time, following up to score after Josh ...Full Story »

Blackburn boss John Eustace praised his side’s fighting spirit after a second-half strike from Sammie Szmodics salvaged a 1-1 Championship draw against Millwall at Ewood Park.The result left Eustace still searching for his first win as Rovers boss but he found plenty to be positive about after the hosts hit back from Michael Obafemi’s shock 53rd-minute opener.“It wasn’t a...Full Story »

Leicester boss Enzo Maresca has told veteran striker Jamie Vardy he has a key role to play as the Sky Bet Championship leaders edge their way back towards the Premier League.The 37-year-old scored the only goal in a 1-0 win at Sunderland on Tuesday evening which ended the Foxes’ three-game losing streak in the league and maintained their three-point advantage over second-placed Ipswich.Ask...Full Story »

Mark Venus hopes Birmingham’s 1-1 draw at play-off-chasing Hull can act as “a springboard” in their battle against relegation.Substitute Lukas Jutkiewicz’s late header cancelled out Ozan Tufan’s first-half goal to move Blues one point clear of the Sky Bet Championship drop zone.Venus, still assisting for the unwell Tony Mowbray, said: “Hull are a very good tea...Full Story »

David Artell believes Grimsby proved they are a tough team to beat in their 0-0 draw against play-off-chasing AFC Wimbledon at Plough Lane.Artell’s side had the better of a closely-fought first half, with Donovan Wilson rattling Wimbledon’s crossbar.Both sides struggled to carve out a clear-cut chance during a cagey second half, and Grimsby held on to secure back-to-back clean sheets...Full Story »

Peterborough moved within five points of the Sky Bet League One automatic promotion places following a 5-1 demolition of Northampton Town in the Nene derby.The Cobblers actually struck first at the Weston Homes Stadium, but they collapsed in the face of an onslaught from a rampant Posh side who recorded their third win in a row.Northampton went ahead in the ninth minute when Marc Leonard’s...Full Story »

Jack Stevens scored a brace as promotion-hopefuls Solihull beat Gateshead 3-2 in the National League.Ben Worman sent the Heed in front just three minutes in after smashing the ball home from a blocked cross.The Moors pulled one back in the 22nd minute when Tahvon Campbell chased down a long cross, tucking the ball in at the near-post before Stevens put the visitors ahead after slotting the ball ...Full Story »

Bolton came back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at Barnsley with substitute Randell Williams equalising deep into time added on.Goals from John McAtee and Donovan Pines put the home side in control before Victor Adeboyejo and Williams scored to level the scores.McAtee struck the opener after 25 minutes, slotting past Joel Coleman after the ball fell to him when Mael de Gevigney blocked George Thomaso...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon’s League Two play-off push suffered a setback as they drew 0-0 with relegation-threatened Grimsby at Plough Lane.Johnnie Jackson’s side missed the chance to capitalise on Saturday’s memorable triumph over MK Dons and record back-to-back league wins for the first time since November.Wimbledon sit 10th in the table, three points off the play-off spots, while Grimsby...Full Story »

Woking climbed out of the Vanarama National League relegation zone by producing a late show to beat Kidderminster 2-1.Phil Brown’s Harriers had won six of their previous eight league games and looked like escaping the bottom four themselves following Jack Lambert’s sweet 11th-minute strike.But Woking, who had Ricky Korboa’s early effort disallowed for offside, levelled after 75...Full Story »

Ellis Simms scored a first-half hat-trick as Coventry claimed a comprehensive 5-0 Championship victory over bottom-side Rotherham at the CBS Arena.The Sky Blues raced into a 4-0 lead before the break thanks to Simms and a header from Joel Latibeaudiere as Coventry returned to winning ways following defeats to Preston and West Brom in their last two league outings.Fabio Tavares finished things of...Full Story »

Morecambe’s League Two play-off ambitions were given a huge boost by a 1-0 victory over Crawley.Substitute Jordan Slew was the Shrimps’ goal hero as he turned in Joel Senior’s right-wing cross when he sneaked in at the far post in the 68th minute to move Ged Brannan’s side level on points with the top seven.Crawley had the better of the game before the goal with Klaidi Lo...Full Story »

Ten-man Altrincham ended their four-game losing run with a 2-1 victory against strugglers Dorking in the National League.Alty took an early lead just five minutes into the game when Regan Linney fired home, and Matthew Kosylo doubled their advantage six minutes later with a close-range finish.Goalscorer Linney was sent off two minutes into first-half stoppage time and Dorking pulled one back on ...Full Story »

AFC Fylde recorded back-to-back Vanarama National League wins with a 3-1 victory at relegation rivals York.Joe Westley put the Coasters ahead inside three minutes, poking Jonathan Ustabasi’s cross past George Sykes-Kenworthy in the York goal.York levelled after 14 minutes as Will Smith rose superbly to head home Fin Barnes’ cross.But the visitors raised the tempo after the break and ...Full Story »