Gareth Bale has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 33. Bale made the surprise announcement on Monday in a statement posted on his social media channels. It brings an end to a career that saw Bale excel for Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid and LAFC, while also establishing himself as one of the greatest players in Welsh football history. "After caref...Full Story »

Real Madrid want to offload Eden Hazard, say reports, but a move will likely have to wait until the end of the season as Chelsea and Newcastle United haven't pursued their interest. The 32-year-old joined the Spanish giants from Chelsea in 2019 in a bumper deal worth up to £150 million. However, Hazard has struggled for form and fitness in Madrid, mustering just seven goals in 73 games...Full Story »

AC Milan striker Rafael Leao has denied claims of massive new contract demands. It's been reported Leao wants €10m-a-year to stay with the Rossonero. Leao shared an article by Italian influencer ErFaina, who claimed Leao's father had demanded a new €10m-a-year contract plus high commission. He wrote 'Fake news as usual', in Italian, denying the report. Milan are offering Leao &...Full Story »

Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero is set to make a return to football with Ecuador side Barcelona S.C. on January 28. The former striker was forced to retire from the sport following doctor's advice in December 2021. In October of the same year, the Argentine was substituted in a Barcelona match against Alaves having experienced chest pains and breathing difficulties. It was later discov...Full Story »

Man United defender Diogo Dalot hopes to sign a long-term contract at Old Trafford after the club triggered a 12-month extension in his current deal before Christmas. That will keep the right-back at the Manchester club until 2024 but the Portugal international hopes to stay with the Red Devils for longer than that. Speaking about Man United and his future at the club, Dalot stated via the D...Full Story »

Jack Grealish could be included in a potential deal to bring Arsenal's Bukayo Saka to Manchester City. That's according to a recent report from GiveMeSport, who claim the Gunners' winger is admired by Pep Guardiola's Citizens and a potential player-exchange deal involving Grealish is already being 'mooted'. A snippet from the outlet's report said: "One idea being mooted is that Grealish coul...Full Story »

WHAT HAPPENED? Germany crashed out at the group stages of this winter's World Cup in Qatar despite a 4-2 victory over Costa Rica on matchday three. Muller hinted post-match that the game might have been his last for Die Mannschaft, but the veteran forward has since backtracked on those words, admitting that he will be available to Hansi Flick for the upcoming European Championship on home soil...Full Story »

Spurs must pay £36.7m for Pedro Porro Tottenham have been told they must pay Pedro Porro's £36.7 million release clause if they are to land the defender in January, as reported by The Guardian. Talks have already taken place but Sporting are under no financial pressure to sell the right-back and will demand the full price. Antonio Conte is keen on Porro and more negotiations are e...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta believes Eddie Nketiah is seizing his moment, having hit a brace in Arsenal’s FA Cup third-round win at Oxford.The 23-year-old has now scored five goals in as many games as he continues to deputise for Gabriel Jesus after the Brazil forward suffered a knee injury at the World Cup.Nketiah struck twice in the 3-0 victory at the Kassam Stadium, two smart finishes adding the gloss...Full Story »

Arsenal set up a blockbuster FA Cup fourth-round clash at Manchester City after eventually seeing off third-tier Oxford on Monday night.Mikel Arteta made seven changes from the recent goalless stalemate with Newcastle and the Premier League leaders were made to work for a 3-0 victory at the Kassam Stadium.Neither side mustered a shot on target in an utterly-forgettable opening 45 minutes before ...Full Story »

Real Madrid have expressed their “affection and love for a great legend” of their club following the retirement of Gareth Bale.Bale, the Wales captain and former Real and Tottenham star, announced he had decided to hang up his boots at the age of 33 on Monday.It brings to an end a glittering career in which he earned a record 111 Wales caps and, among other achievements, won five Cha...Full Story »

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MAN United star Antony has told of his terror after crashing his BMW sports car on a motorway on New Year’s Eve. The Brazilian wrecked his X6 in roadworks after playing in a 1-0 win at Wolves. Antony wrecked his X6 on a 'wet and dark' night The Man Utd player was left shaken by the incident He returned to open the scoring after being seen at the wheel of a Lamborghini Aventador Cops w...Full Story »

Football fans have joked Salt Bae stole the World Cup trophy after it emerged Argentina celebrated a replica when they won the festival of football last month. Argentina had lifted the original World Cup trophy, but just minutes later it was whisked away by FIFA officials, as is customary. However, confusion arose when a replica had made its way down from the stands - with some players not real...Full Story »

Natasha Giggs has moved onto her new hunk - who left his wife and kids to move in with the reality TV star, years after she revealed she'd been having an affair with Ryan Giggs Natasha Giggs has moved in with her new hunk Natasha Giggs - who had an affair with disgraced footballer Ryan Giggs while being wed to his brother, Rhodri - has found a new hunk. The reality TV star is now living with ...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United after an interview with Pires Morgan that saw him hit out at the club, Erik ten Hag and more. After leaving Manchester United, it was expected Ronaldo would go on to join a side with Champions League football so he could protect his record from Lionel Messi. However, it appears no club left in the last-16 of the competition either wanted or could affo...Full Story »

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says Cody Gakpo didn't need persuading about joining from PSV Eindhoven. Klopp has admitted before that he prefers to work with players who aren't motivated purely by money or competing in the Champions League. And offering insight on private discussions he held with Gakpo prior to his Anfield transfer, he revealed the forward took very little persuasion to make th...Full Story »

CHELSEA legend Frank Leboeuf has called for boss Graham Potter to be sacked after just four months at the helm. The Blues were battered 4-0 by Manchester City in the FA Cup this afternoon. Blues legend Frank Leboeuf was furious with his old side's performance Potter's men were three down by half-time, delivering a limp performance miles off their third round opponents. Appearing on ESPN afte...Full Story »

Valencia plot Coquelin move Valencia are interested in bringing Francis Coquelin back to the Mestalla Stadium this month. Estadio Deportivo reports the Spanish club want to add depth to their midfield and see the 31-year-old as a good option. Sommer pleads with Gladbach to let him join Bayern Yann Sommer is not giving up on his hopes of joining Bayern Munich from Borussia Monchengladbach. G...Full Story »

Fabrizio Romano has had his say on the rumours linking Manchester United defender Harry Maguire to Aston Villa. Maguire is struggling to play regular minutes for Manchester United this season. The arrival of Lisandro Martinez in the summer has made things difficult for Maguire, and he even appears to be behind Luke Shaw in the pecking order, despite him being a left-back. A rumour recently e...Full Story »

Manchester United face missing out on Joao Felix to Arsenal because of the Premier League's loan rules. Erik ten Hag is scouring the market for budget striker reinforcements and could shoot himself in the foot by completing a temporary move for Burnley's Wout Weghorst. United are closing in on recruiting Weghorst on a short loan until the end of the season to bolster Ten Hag's depth as he looks...Full Story »

Ousmane Dembele scored the only goal of the game as Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 at the Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday. Xavi Hernandez's side took advantage of rival Real Madrid's 2-1 loss to Villarreal on Saturday to take sole possession of first place in LaLiga with 41 points from their first 16 games. Barcelona dominated the early exchanges, pressuring Atletico high up in their half ...Full Story »

Triumphant boss Steve Evans admits his grandkids will be hearing about Stevenage’s stunning FA Cup win over Aston Villa for years.The League Two promotion chasers grabbed two late goals to seal a brilliant 2-1 third-round comeback victory at Villa Park.Dean Campbell’s 90th-minute winner came just two minutes after Jamie Reid levelled from the spot, Leander Dendoncker having been sent...Full Story »

Michael Beale wants to “turn the heat up” in his Rangers squad with new faces as he addressed speculation about Todd Cantwell and Tom Davies.The Ibrox club have been linked with Norwich’s Cantwell and Everton’s Davies but Beale was giving little away after his side’s 2-0 win over Dundee United, save for his admiration for the two 24-year-old midfielders.Beale, whose...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola told Chelsea owner Todd Boehly he must give Graham Potter time to implement his ideas at Stamford Bridge after watching his side beat the Blues for the second time in four days.Following on from Thursday’s 1-0 Premier League win in the capital which left Chelsea in 10th place, City dumped Potter’s side out of the FA Cup with a resounding 4-0 win at ...Full Story »

Riyad Mahrez struck twice as Manchester City eased to a comfortable 4-0 victory over Chelsea in the FA Cup third round.Three of the champions’ goals in a one-sided encounter at the Etihad Stadium came in a 15-minute spell late in the first half as Mahrez, Julian Alvarez – from the penalty spot – and Phil Foden all found the target.Mahrez added a fourth with City’s second ...Full Story »

Stevenage’s late show stunned Aston Villa as the League Two side pulled off a sensational FA Cup shock.Dean Campbell’s 90th-minute winner came just two minutes after Jamie Reid levelled from the spot as Boro grabbed a sensational 2-1 victory at Villa Park.Leander Dendoncker was sent off for hauling down Campbell in the box for the penalty as Villa collapsed following Morgan Sanson&rs...Full Story »

Rangers turned up the heat after half-time to overcome Dundee United 2-0 in their cinch Premiership clash at Tannadice.The visitors were well under par in a goalless first half but two strikes in just over two minutes from Fashion Sakala and Malik Tillman soon after the restart eased the nerves and allowed the Gers to see out the game with some control and confidence.Michael Beale has now won 16...Full Story »

Jesse Marsch felt Leeds did not understand the demands of their FA Cup task at Cardiff after his side recovered from two goals down to force an Elland Road replay in the final seconds.Leeds were staring at a third-round exit for the sixth successive season until 18-year-old Sonny Perkins rescued them with his first goal for the club in the third minute of stoppage time.Cardiff had led 2-0 throug...Full Story »

New Norwich head coach David Wagner was encouraged by his side’s performance despite seeing them lose 1-0 at home to Blackburn in the FA Cup in his first match in charge.Wagner was in the dugout at Carrow Road after his appointment as Dean Smith’s successor was confirmed on Friday and saw his side dominate the game, only to be undone by a soft goal from Jack Vale just past the half-h...Full Story »

Alex Neil does not think Stoke’s FA Cup third round victory at Hartlepool could have gone any better.The Potters, struggling to find good form in the Championship, brushed aside the League Two strugglers with relative ease at the Suit Direct Stadium.Hartlepool defender Euan Murray turned a low Josh Tymon cross into his own net in the 16th minute and that was followed by a predatory Jacob B...Full Story »

Walsall manager Michael Flynn was “over the moon” after being drawn against Leicester in the FA Cup fourth round following a dramatic 2-1 win over Stockport.Substitute Andy Williams sealed Walsall’s passage when he slotted home a 95th-minute winner from the penalty spot to knock out their League Two rivals.On hearing the news the Saddlers will host Premier League outfit Leicest...Full Story »

Lee Johnson believes Hibernian’s 3-2 win at Motherwell can act as a turning point in their season.The Easter Road side – who had been heavily criticised after losing nine of their previous 11 matches – celebrated jubilantly at full-time after Kevin Nisbet’s hat-trick earned them a much-needed win.“I’m delighted for the boys,” said manager Johnson.“...Full Story »

Russell Martin rued Swansea’s failure to capitalise on a “brilliant” first half after his side were denied a win in their FA Cup third-round tie at Bristol City.Liam Cullen capitalised on an error from Rob Atkinson to set up Joel Piroe to shoot into an unguarded net on 15 minutes but the Swans failed to build on their advantage despite dominating before the break.Antoine Semeny...Full Story »

Stoke’s Championship struggles were put aside with a comfortable 3-0 victory at Hartlepool to secure a place in the fourth round of the FA Cup.Alex Neil’s side secured a two-goal cushion at half-time and Pools, fighting against relegation in League Two, could not find a way back.An own goal from Hartlepool defender Euan Murray in the 16th minute was followed by a predatory Jacob Brow...Full Story »

David Wagner’s first match in charge of Norwich ended in defeat when they were beaten 1-0 by Blackburn in the third round of the FA Cup.Having taken over from the sacked Dean Smith on Friday, Wagner saw his new side dominate for long periods against their fellow Championship outfit only to lose out to a first-half goal from Jack Vale after Grant Hanley’s error.It was Blackburn’...Full Story »

Substitute Andy Williams slotted home a 95th-minute penalty to earn Walsall a dramatic 2-1 FA Cup victory at League Two rivals Stockport.Williams scored after Liam Kinsella had been fouled by Paddy Madden, securing the Saddlers a place in the fourth round for the first time in seven years.Danny Johnson had opened the scoring for the visitors in the second half only for Madden to level late befor...Full Story »

England Under-19 international Sonny Perkins kept Leeds in the FA Cup with a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser earning them a 2-2 draw at Cardiff.Cardiff looked like inflicting more FA Cup third-round misery on Leeds following first-half goals from Jaden Philogene and Sheyi Ojo.But Rodrigo reduced the deficit with a close-range header and, after the Spanish substitute had been denied from the pen...Full Story »

Kevin Nisbet scored a hat-trick as Hibernian eased the pressure on manager Lee Johnson with a 3-2 victory away to struggling Motherwell.Just weeks after returning following 10 months out with a cruciate ligament injury, the Scotland striker was back at his clinical best when his boss needed him most on the back of a demoralising run of nine defeats in 11 matches.The win moved Hibs up to seventh ...Full Story »

Derby head coach Paul Warne felt his team learned a valuable lesson despite beating Barnsley 3-0 to reach the fourth round of the FA Cup.Although the Rams went on to win comfortably in the first FA Cup meeting between the clubs in 125 years, it could have been different but for Joe Wildsmith’s brilliant fourth-minute save to deny Tom Edwards.Derby grew into the game and went ahead on the s...Full Story »

Derby booked their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup with a comfortable 3-0 victory over fellow League One side Barnsley at Pride Park.James Collins opened the scoring from the penalty spot just before half-time while Tom Barkhuizen and Jason Knight also hit the target for the in-form Rams.Barnsley had made a fast start to the first FA Cup meeting between the clubs in 125 years and almost ...Full Story »

Antoine Semenyo headed a second-half equaliser as Bristol City fought back to earn an FA Cup third-round replay with Swansea City after a 1-1 draw at Ashton Gate.The visitors were gifted a 15th-minute lead when Rob Atkinson’s misplaced pass inside his own box was intercepted by Liam Cullen, who squared for Joel Piroe to shoot into an unguarded net.But after being outplayed in the first hal...Full Story »

THE spectre of Cristiano Ronaldo was still hanging over Manchester United in the FA Cup win over Everton... as Alejandro Garnacho wore his PANTS. Wonderkid Garnacho was subbed onto the match in the 71st minute as he replaced Anthony Martial in the 3-1 victory at Old Trafford. Alejandro Garnacho was spotted wearing CR7 underwear against Everton While the 18-year-old did not find the back of th...Full Story »

Jude Bellingham was left stranded at the airport England's superstar Jude Bellingham was left waiting for mum at the airport after he forgot his passport on Saturday. Bellingham had been due to fly out to Marbella for a warm-weather training camp with his Borussia Dortmund teammates. The Bundesliga has an extended winter break, and it won't return until 20 January - with Dortmund set to face A...Full Story »

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THE World Cup's hottest fan Ivana Knoll has sent pulses racing again by flaunting her incredible curves in a tight black outfit. Ex-Miss Croatia caught the eye of fans across the globe in Qatar when she was following her nation. Ivana Knoll stunned in a black playsuit The photo got more than 130,000 likes Ivana has since gained more than 3.5m followers on the social media app. Croatia perfo...Full Story »

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has, on Saturday, provided a fresh insight into the future of midfield star Frenkie de Jong. The subject of Dutch international De Jong’s future, of course, took its place front and centre in the headlines this past summer. This came upon the former Ajax man being added to the transfer wishlist of English giants Manchester United. At several points ove...Full Story »

JUDE BELLINGHAM’S admirers will have to pay around £100million up front if they hope to sign Europe’s hottest property in the summer. Both Manchester clubs and Liverpool would love to bring him to the Premier League, while Real Madrid are confident they can trump them all. Borussia Dortmund won't let Jude Bellingham leave on the cheap Borussia Dortmund are understood to have ...Full Story »

Udinese coach Andrea Sottil is delighted working with Tottenham loanee Destiny Udogie. The wing-back was signed by Spurs last summer before being loaned back to th Zebrette. Sottil said: "He is an extraordinary player, he must focus on the defensive phase and, sometimes, be quicker in crossing the ball without touching it too many times. “Today, he could play for a limited time. He mu...Full Story »

David Beckham is "proud” of his son Romeo after he earned a move to Premier League side Brentford. Romeo, 20, has joined Brentford B on loan from MLS club Inter Miami for the remainder of the season. The right-midfielder has trained with the Bees since the end of the 2022 MLS Next Pro season, where Inter Miami's reserve side plays. But he impressed enough to earn a short-term move to the...Full Story »

Napoli make bid for World Cup star Ounahi 90min reports that Napoli have now made an opening bid for Azzedine Ounahi worth €15m (£13.2m) plus add-ons, and the offer includes an initial loan-back agreement. The Moroccan midfielder impressed in Qatar this winter and has subsequently been linked with a move to the likes of Leicester City who have also reportedly put in an offer. It se...Full Story »

Arsenal, Chelsea and a range of other top sides from around Europe have reportedly been offered the chance to sign Eintracht Frankfurt defender Evan Ndicka. The 23-year-old, who is hailed as one of the best defensive talents in Germany, is soon to be out of contract but his agents are making life difficult for interested parties with extortionate demands. Ndicka has played a remarkable amount ...Full Story »

Al Nassr have terminated Vicent Aboubakar's contract in order to make room for new addition Cristiano Ronaldo. According to rules set by the Saudi league, clubs are only permitted to register eight foreign players in their squads. Before Ronaldo's arrival, Al-Nassr already had the maximum number of foreign players allowed in their squad, so it was necessary for one player to depart in order ...Full Story »

Manchester United are interested in signing Wout Weghorst on a short-term deal until the end of the season, sources have told ESPN. Weghorst is currently on loan at Turkish side Besiktas from Burnley and would have to be recalled before any potential move to Old Trafford. Sources have told ESPN that United have held discussions with Burnley and Weghorst is keen on the transfer if terms can be ...Full Story »