Real Madrid's board have ruled out trying again for PSG striker Kylian Mbappe. Marca, which is close to Real, reports the Frenchman's name is once again being linked with Madrid, but unlike what happened on previous occasions, Los Blancos are not willing to waste time with the French player's games. They are more willing to focus on the talent they already have if Mbappe isn't willing to par...Full Story »

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has made Marcus Rashford's new contract a priority. United have just triggered the 12 month option in Rashford's deal, but Ten Hag is eager to secure the striker long-term. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports getting the No 10 to pen a new deal has become an 'obsession' for Ten Hag behind the scenes. "Behind the scenes, Erik ten Hag is pushing Man Utd...Full Story »

Newcastle's manager, Eddie Howe, during his side's Carabao Cup victory over Bournemouth. Eddie Howe would later admit he was not really thirsty but that failed to prevent Newcastle's manager from unscrewing the top of the small bottle of water in front of him and taking a long, very slow, sip. It was such an obvious timewasting tactic that, by the time he put it back on the table, laughter fill...Full Story »

Tottenham will resume the Premier League in fourth position Tottenham manager Antonio Conte has suggested he will only select players who were not involved in the World Cup for his side's Boxing Day match at Brentford. The Premier League resumes on Monday, just eight days after the World Cup final in Qatar. Conte has already said his players who were involved in the final - France's Hugo Llor...Full Story »

There was once a Portugal starlet tipped to be better than Cristiano Ronaldo - until his career went down the pan. Fabio Paim was considered to be Portugal's hottest prospect when he and Ronaldo came up together in Sporting Lisbon's academy. A scout at the club, Aurélio Pereira, even once raved: "Do you think Cristiano is good? Wait to see Fábio Paim," a view that Ronaldo also voiced ...Full Story »

Big money bids are already being readied, with Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea among those who have hinted they are ready to splurge on key personnel. Jurgen Klopp has already welcomed major investment, while Graham Potter wants firepower at Chelsea and Erik ten Hag has confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo will be replaced mid-season. Some deals have already been rubber-stamped, with two you...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp has stated his admiration for Liverpool transfer target Jude Bellingham, hailing the England star's 'exceptional' World Cup performances. · Liverpool keen to sign Dortmund ace· Real Madrid & Man City also in race· Klopp believes Bellingham can improve WHAT HAPPENED? In comments which are sure to set tongues wagging among Liverpool supporters, Klopp addressed t...Full Story »

A supercomputer has predicted that Arsenal will falter in the second half of the Premier League season, while Manchester City will win a third consecutive title. Arsenal currently sit at the top of the table with a 5 point lead over Manchester City having lost just once before the mid-season World Cup break. Since then, star striker Gabriel Jesus has suffered an injury which will see him sid...Full Story »

CHELSEA are reportedly leading the race for England midfielder Declan Rice. The Blues have been chasing the West Ham ace for nearly three years but have yet to come close to securing his signature. Declan Rice has 18 months left on his West Ham contract Rice's future at the London Stadium, however, is currently up in the air as he has 18 months left on his contract. And the midfielder has re...Full Story »

Liam Fox is hopeful that Steven Fletcher will be fit to lead the Dundee United attack in Wednesday’s bottom-of-the-table showdown with Ross County.The 35-year-old striker limped off with a thigh knock after colliding with Craig Gordon in the incident that led to the Hearts and Scotland goalkeeper being stretchered off with what appears to be a career-threatening leg injury.United boss Fox ...Full Story »

Like billions of people around the world, the Welsh presenter is getting into the festive spirit ahead of the big day. BBC presenter Emma Jones regularly wows her social media followers Credit: INSTAGRAM@ELJONESUK The 30-year-old set her followers' pulses racing with a pre-Xmas snap Credit: INSTAGRAM@ELJONESUK Emma Jones, , https://www.instagram.com/p/CjxOuZYMCTc/, ,Credit: https://www.instag...Full Story »

The Juventus winger scored in the final against France and helped his side on its way to their third title in the competition. Angel Di Maria got a tattoo to celebrate Argentina's World Cup win Credit: https://www.instagram.com/angeldimariajm/ The design is of the trophy on his right thigh Credit: https://www.instagram.com/angeldimariajm/ To celebrate the achievement, the 34-year-old has inve...Full Story »

Pele's daughter has offered an emotional update on the condition of her father as he battles a respiratory infection during his cancer fight in Sao Paulo Pele's daughter has offered an emotional update on his condition as he battles a respiratory infection during his cancer fight in a Sao Paulo hospital. The three-time World Cup winning Brazil icon, 82, was admitted to the Albert Einstein Hosp...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Moyes said: “£100m was cheap last summer. £150m just now would be the minimum"(Declan Rice)   EPL big teams transfer target   It was the night before Christmas...   The festive spirit   Have a Great & Safe Christmas!   The ONLY Player in This Photo - who has NEVER Played in The FIFA World Cu...Full Story »

Manchester United have triggered one-year contract extensions for four first-team players, including England forward Marcus Rashford, manager Erik ten Hag said. Rashford, Diogo Dalot, Fred and Luke Shaw were all in the final year of their deals but had an option to extend their contracts by 12 months. Rashford has rediscovered his form this season under new boss Ten Hag, playing 20 matches i...Full Story »

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has reached an "agreement in principle" to renew his contract at Paris St-Germain. Messi, 35, who led Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar, is out of contract at the French club in June 2023. Earlier this week Barcelona president Joan Laporta said he "would love" Messi to return to the Spanish club where he spent 21 years. But his biographer Guillem Balague s...Full Story »

The centre-back has become the latest target for the club as they look for young defenders to beef up their back line. Benoit Badiashile has impressed fans in France this season Credit: Getty The 21-year-old has emerged as a priority for Chelsea and will cost around £31million, according to the Athletic. He is 6ft 4in and has impressed with his performances in Ligue 1 this season. Badia...Full Story »

The Dutch midfielder is a long-term target for the Red Devils after they tried to sign him during the summer transfer window. Man Utd target Frenkie de Jong's price is reportedly being driven up by Barcelona Credit: Getty Barcelona president Joan Laporta has said that De Jong is "non-transferable", according to Sport. But the report suggests that it is a tactic in order to raise his price ahe...Full Story »

The South American giants are believed to have opened talks with the Roma boss after they failed to convince Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti to take the job. Jose Mourinho is reportedly wanted by Brazil to replace Tite as the team's manager Credit: Getty After Tite left the role following their exit from the World Cup in Qatar, the five-time World Cup winners are without a manager. Brazil...Full Story »

Jorginho is expected to leave Chelsea in the summer upon the expiry of his contract, with negotiations over a new deal at an impasse. Jorginho set to leave Chelsea Contract expires in the summer Joined Chelsea in 2018 WHAT'S HAPPENING? The Italy international midfielder joined Chelsea from Napoli in 2018, but having spent four seasons with the Premier League club he is now set to head fo...Full Story »

Manchester United have opened talks with PSV Eindhoven for the transfer of Cody Gakpo, who could be available for less than £50 million. Red Devils make contact with PSV £50m should be enough to land move Dutch club in financial trouble after UCL failure WHAT'S HAPPENING? A report from The Mirror has revealed that the Dutch club's looming financial problems means they are prepa...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid agree personal terms with SoyuncuLeicester City centre-back Caglar Soyuncu has agreed to personal terms with Atletico Madrid on a contract that will keep him at the club until 2027, says Nicolo Schira. The transfer is expected to be completed in July, but Atletico is reportedly working to bring the move forward to January if they can free up a roster spot by selling a current ce...Full Story »

The World Cup final ended nearly a week ago but the drama around it continued as the match referee showed a photo on his phone during a news conference to respond to claims that Lionel Messi's extra-time goal should not have stood. Argentina won the final in Lusail, Qatar, 4-2 on penalties after the match ended 3-3 following 120 minutes of action, with Messi scoring twice and Kylian Mbappe ba...Full Story »

Robbie Neilson admitted Hearts were “really worried” about the injury sustained by Craig Gordon in Saturday’s 2-2 cinch Championship draw with Dundee United.The 39-year-old was carried off midway through the second half with his leg in a brace and photographs that subsequently emerged suggest the Scotland number one has done serious damage. Hearts also lost centre-backs Craig H...Full Story »

Hibernian manager Lee Johnson admitted his side’s 4-0 win over Livingston had brought “a bit of relief” after a dismal run of results.The Easter Road side had lost seven of their previous eight outings going into the match but ran out comfortable victors against a team they had lost to on the previous four occasions.A red card for Livingston’s Jason Holt after just 14 min...Full Story »

Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon suffered a horror leg injury as his side came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Dundee United in an action-packed Christmas Eve showdown at Tannadice.The 39-year-old was carried off with his leg in a brace midway through the second half after a collision with United attacker Steven Fletcher, and subsequent pictures of the incident suggest the Scotland number one h...Full Story »

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou hailed Reo Hatate’s adaptability after the midfielder scored two goals from the right-back position in the cinch Premiership leaders’ 4-1 win over St Johnstone.With Anthony Ralston injured and Josip Juranovic on a post-World Cup break, the Japan international was asked to perform an unfamiliar role and came close to a hat-trick when he hit the outside ...Full Story »

Dunfermline maintained their four-point advantage at the top of the Scottish League One table by coming from behind to defeat Kelty Hearts 2-1.Kyle Benedictus hit the crossbar and Craig Wighton had a goal ruled out for offside in the first half, while Kelty’s Thomas O’Ware saw an effort cleared off the line.Alfredo Agyeman put hosts Kelty ahead on the hour but an own goal from Lewis ...Full Story »

St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson praised his players for holding their nerve to seal a 3-1 win over 10-man Aberdeen.It was the Paisley side’s first game for six weeks and they had to survive a late onslaught from the visitors before claiming a decisive third goal from Greg Kiltie deep into stoppage time.Matty Kennedy had earlier given the Dons the lead before captain Anthony Stewart was ...Full Story »

Hibernian ended a run of seven defeats in eight cinch Premiership matches in style as they routed 10-man Livingston 4-0 in an action-packed match.It was a first win in five games against Livi for the Easter Road side and eases pressure on manager Lee Johnson as well as boosting confidence ahead of the visit of champions Celtic on Wednesday.In a remarkable first half, Livi had Jason Holt sent-off...Full Story »

Dumbarton celebrated their 150th anniversary with a routine 2-0 win over East Fife.The Scottish League Two leaders eased to victory after goals from Gregor Buchanan and David Wilson left them four points clear of Stirling.Defender Buchanan opened the scoring after 33 minutes, having hit the bar two minutes earlier.Wilson doubled the leaders’ advantage seconds after the re-start, latching o...Full Story »

St Mirren compounded 10-man Aberdeen’s misery at the end of a tough week as the Saints won 3-1 at home despite missing two of their three penalties in the Scottish Premiership clash.Jim Goodwin’s Dons, who had lost to Celtic and Rangers already this week, went ahead early on through Matty Kennedy before losing captain Anthony Stewart to a red card in the 35th minute.That saw Saints a...Full Story »

Reo Hatate scored a double from right-back as Celtic consolidated top spot in the cinch Premiership with a 4-1 victory over St Johnstone.Kyogo Furuhashi also netted a brace as the Hoops restored their nine-point lead over Rangers at the summit.Drey Wright pulled one back but Celtic went into Christmas with a 19-goal advantage over their city rivals.Kyogo Furuhashi also struck twice for Celtic (J...Full Story »

Ivana Knoll - ex-Miss Croatia - has shared some saucy snaps following her return to Europe following the 2022 World Cup, where she wowed fans with photos of her perfect body Ivana showed off her boob sweat on Instagram (Image: INSTAGRAM@knolldoll) Ex-Miss Croatia Ivana Knoll has hit the gym as soon as she touched down from Qatar - and she shared a series of snaps showing off her boob sweat. I...Full Story »

Cellular Goods suffered a pre-tax loss of almost £6million in the year to August 31 after a £3.33million loss last year. Ex-England captain and dad of four Becks, 47, owns around five per cent of the London-based firm Credit: Alamy Bosses blamed higher costs, slower than expected sales as well as challenging industry and regulatory conditions. Ex-England captain and dad of four Beck...Full Story »

Man Utd fans sang 'I don't care about Ronny' during their game against Burnley Credit: Tik Tok @therealslimshivy The chant was aimed at former player Cristiano Ronaldo Credit: Rex Ronaldo saw his contract with the club mutually terminated after his explosive interview with Piers Morgan. While the current side did the business on the pitch, dispatching the Championship side 2-0, fans were voic...Full Story »

Chelsea have reached an agreement with Vasco da Gama for the signing of young midfielder Andrey Santos, sources have confirmed to ESPN. Santos, 18, had also drawn interest from Manchester City, Newcastle United and Barcelona but the London club have moved quickest. Sources say personal terms will not be a problem now that an undisclosed fee has been agreed. The deal is expected to be complet...Full Story »

Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana ended his career with the national team on Friday, one month after the 26-year-old player was sent home from the World Cup in a dispute with coach Rigobert Song. The Inter Milan player posted a statement on his Twitter account saying "my story with the Cameroonian national team has come to an end.'' "Players come and go, names are fleeting, but Cameroon comes ...Full Story »

ANTONIO CONTE has no concerns whatsoever that Harry Kane will suffer a hangover from his World Cup penalty agony. Kane, 29, returned to Spurs training on Thursday, almost a fortnight after ballooning over from 12 yards in England’s quarter-final defeat to France in Qatar. Harry Kane returned to Spurs training on Thursday Tottenham currently sit fourth in the Premier LeagueKane w...Full Story »

REFEREE Szymon Marciniak has hit back at claims he should have chalked off Argentina's third goal against France in the World Cup final. French fans reckon Lionel Messi's extra-time strike should have been disallowed as two Argentina substitutes appeared to be on the pitch before the ball went in.   Szymon Marciniak has hit back following claims Argentina's third goal in the World Cu...Full Story »

The French FA has launched an official complaint after World Cup-winning Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez taunted beaten France hero Kylian Mbappe. Argentina beat France to win World Cup Martinez mocked Mbappe during trophy parade France FA lodges official complaint WHAT HAPPENED? Mbappe scored a hat-trick in the World Cup final but that was not enough as Argentina bagged their thir...Full Story »

PEP GUARDIOLA and the Manchester City hierarchy are determined to win the fight for Jude Bellingham. Real Madrid believe they are leading the race for the £100million-plus rated England midfielder, as SunSport revealed on Wednesday. Jude Bellingham is a transfer target for a number of the world's top clubs Manchester City reckon Bellingham will snub Real Madrid and Liverpool to...Full Story »

Szymon Marciniak, the referee for the World Cup final, has responded to claims that Lionel Messi's extra-time goal should have been disallowed. Messi made it 3-2 in extra time French media claimed goal shouldn't have stood Marciniak highlighted France's encroachment WHAT HAPPENED? Messi's strike made it 3-2 in extra-time before Kylian Mbappe's second penalty of the evening made it 3-3 ...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Imagine being a helicopter pilot and having these 3️ guests on board   hahaha   The Selfie with Lionel Messi wasn't Salt Bae's First Awkward Selfie with a Football Player...   Real Madrid's Young Star - Rodrygo posts a photo of him with his Dad & Twins Sons on Instagram   EFL cup Man city v Liverpool last night &nb...Full Story »

The former full-back spent his entire career with Fulham and formed part of a triumphant Three Lions squad in 1966. George Cohen, a member of England’s 1966 World Cup-winning squad, has died at the age of 83. The former full-back spent his entire 13-year club career on the books at Fulham, making more than 400 appearances for the Cottagers. He won 37 caps for his country and w...Full Story »

Summary Man Utd overtake Liverpool in race for Enzo Fernandez (Andrade) Newcastle could move for Ziyech (CBS Sports) Man Utd overtake Liverpool in race for Enzo Fernandez (Andrade) Journalist Bruno Andrade has claimed that Manchester United are 'overtaking' Liverpool in the race for Enzo Fernandez. He said on Twitter: "There are already ongoing conversations between all involved."...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Steven Hammell admitted their home point against Kilmarnock felt worse than a defeat after they squandered a two-goal lead against the 10-man visitors.Killie had only seriously threatened once before Alan Power was shown a straight red card midway through the second half for a late challenge on Paul McGinn, with Motherwell leading through goals from Kevin van Veen and Callum S...Full Story »

Michael Beale highlighted the importance of keeping a clean sheet after Rangers’ slender 1-0 cinch Premiership win over Ross County.After two exciting 3-2 comeback wins over Hibernian and Aberdeen in Beale’s first two games as new boss, it was a less eventful match in Dingwall but returning midfielder John Lundstram fired in what proved to be the winner from 20 yards in the 35th minu...Full Story »

Substitute Leighton McIntosh enjoyed a stunning impact with two late goals to secure Cove Rangers a 2-0 cinch Championship home win over bottom side Hamilton.Both previous meetings in the league between these teams this season had finished in draws and Friday’s game looked to be heading the same way.Hamilton came closest to breaking the deadlock when captain Andy Ryan hit the crossbar from...Full Story »

Falkirk moved into second spot in Scottish League One with a 5-2 victory over Queen of the South.Juan Alegria put Falkirk ahead but the visitors, who had Grant Murray in temporary charge following Wullie Gibson’s departure on Wednesday, struck back in style.Ruari Paton and Iain Wilson both scored from long range before Callumn Morrison equalised on the stroke of half-time.Rumarn Burrell, L...Full Story »

Morton battled back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Raith Rovers in the cinch Championship.Tom Lang headed the hosts in front in the 19th minute and they doubled their advantage two minutes later via Aidan Connolly’s strike.Morton reduced the deficit in the 24th minute thanks to an Andrew McNeil own goal.And Robbie Muirhead then drew things level with a finish at the back post with a mi...Full Story »

Luke McCowan netted a second-half brace against former club Ayr as Dundee leapfrogged their opponents to the top of the cinch Championship table thanks to a 2-0 victory at Somerset Park.Both sides were reduced to 10 men, with the visitors holding on for 44 minutes with a man disadvantage after Josh Mulligan was shown a straight red card midway through the first half for a late tackle from behind...Full Story »

Former Motherwell midfielder Liam Polworth’s long-range strike earned 10-man Kilmarnock an unlikely point as the visitors came from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Fir Park.Killie had struggled to provide a threat before Alan Power’s 68th-minute red card and trailed to goals from Kevin van Veen and Callum Slattery.But Paul McGinn’s own goal soon gave them hope and former Motherwe...Full Story »