David Moyes hailed Edson Alvarez’s performance after the Mexican starred in West Ham’s 2-0 victory over Freiburg to book their place in the last-16 of the Europa League.Alvarez produced a wonderful assist for Mohammed Kudus in the 14th minute before the midfielder turned scorer later on.And Moyes lauded both Alvarez and Kudus who were signed from Ajax in the summer.“He did grea...Full Story »

Roberto De Zerbi hailed Brighton’s last-gasp 1-0 victory over Marseille to top Europa League Group B as a “historic moment” in the club’s history.Joao Pedro smashed in an 89th-minute winner at the Amex Stadium to make sure the Seagulls avoided the play-off round and instead slotted straight into the last 16.Italian De Zerbi, who masterminded progressing from a group that ...Full Story »

Rangers manager Philippe Clement backed his side to have an “amazing season” if they show the same togetherness that helped them to a 3-2 win over Real Betis in Seville.Kemar Roofe’s 78th-minute winner sent an under-strength Rangers into the last 16 of the Europa League.The Light Blues twice took the lead in the first half through Abdallah Sima and Cyriel Dessers but they were ...Full Story »

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery felt his much-changed side had produced a perfect night after securing top spot in their Europa Conference League group and a place in the last 16 with a 1-1 draw away to Zrinjski MostarEmery made eight changes from Saturday’s win against Arsenal, with goalkeeper Filip Marschall handed his debut and Jacob Ramsey making a first start for five months.On-loan Galat...Full Story »

West Ham qualified directly for the last 16 of the Europa League after a convincing 2-0 win over Freiburg at London Stadium saw them finish top of Group A.Mohammed Kudus opened the scoring in 14th minute before Edson Alvarez’s strike just before half-time confirmed victory for the Hammers, who had started the match level on 12 points with their German opponents in the race for top spot.Dav...Full Story »

Kemar Roofe’s late goal earned Rangers a memorable 3-2 win against Real Betis to send the Light Blues into the Europa League knockout stages.Roofe turned the ball home from close range as Rangers put the pressure on from a 78th-minute corner to clinch top spot in Group C.The Light Blues inflicted a first home defeat of the season on the Spaniards in Seville as Roofe’s second goal of ...Full Story »

Joao Pedro made sure Brighton avoided the inconvenience of a Europa League play-off as his superb strike made sure the Seagulls edged Marseille to the top of Group B with a 1-0 victory.Brazilian Joao Pedro crashed in an 89th-minute winner to continue Brighton’s dream first European campaign.The 1993 European Cup winners, Marseille, struck the post and the bar through Jonathan Clauss and Am...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists he will not judge any of his young players on their performance in the 2-1 Europa League dead-rubber defeat to Union Saint Gilloise in Brussels.Klopp’s team was the youngest in their history by some considerable margin to play a European game with an average age of just 21.9 years and six players aged 20 or under and that showed against the Belgian le...Full Story »

Aberdeen boss Barry Robson claimed his side should get more credit for their performances in Europe this season after a superb Europa Conference League victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.The Dons set up in a solid defensive shape and soaked up wave after wave of pressure before Luis ‘Duk’ Lopes combined with Shayden Morris and slid home the opening goal four minutes before half-time.Th...Full Story »

Aberdeen gave themselves a pre-Hampden boost by shocking Eintracht Frankfurt in a 2-0 victory at Pittodrie.Goals from Luis ‘Duk’ Lopes and Ester Sokler gave the Dons their first win in the Europa Conference League as they finished Group G in third place on six points.Duk slid in to score from close range just before the interval and Sokler sent a stunning lob past substitute keeper J...Full Story »

Liverpool’s youngest European team in their history found the Europa League just too tough for them in Brussels as Jurgen Klopp’s experimental side lost the dead rubber 2-1 at Union Saint Gilloise.A first senior goal for the ever-improving 20-year-old centre-back Jarell Quansah, their 14th different scorer this season, was the only highlight on a testing evening for Klopp’s you...Full Story »

Nicolo Zaniolo’s first goal for Aston Villa helped them seal their place in the Europa Conference League’s last 16 after a 1-1 draw against Zrinjski Mostar.Zaniolo gave a much-changed Villa the lead in Bosnia and Herzegovina just after the hour-mark before Matija Malekinusic fired a spectacular equaliser for the hosts in the closing stages.The point was enough to ensure Villa finishe...Full Story »

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The German met Natalie Guerreiro Max during his time as Chelsea boss. Thomas Tuchel celebrated Bayern Munich's win with his Brazilian lover until 2am Credit: Getty The German manager met Natalie Guerreiro Max during his time as Chelsea manager Credit: BackGrid Bayern players, staff and board members celebrated Wednesday's 1-0 win at Old Trafford with a post-match banquet. Bild report that cl...Full Story »

FOOTBALL hooligans in Serbia have been caught on camera attacking rival fans with sticks ahead of a big night of Champions League action. The shocking video shows around 30 Red Star Belgrade thugs storming into a bar full of Manchester City fans and whacking them to the head and body in a brutal assault. Manchester City and Red Star Belgrade fans clashed outside a bar in Serbia as Red Star hoo...Full Story »

IKER CASILLAS' cousin Alba is set to feature on reality TV show Temptation Island. The influencer is set to put her relationship to the test by appearing on the programme. Alba Casillas is set to appear on reality TV show Temptation Island Credit: Instagram She will put her relationship with Rober to the test Credit: Instagram The show takes five couples to an island but the catch is they ha...Full Story »

Al-Nassr chief exec Guido Fienga has no doubts Cristiano Ronaldo is fully committed to the club and the Saudi Pro League. Fienga has detailed what it's like working with the Portuguese great. "After Cristiano there is only Cristiano," he said at the World Football Summit. "He is not just a player, he is building the future of this country's football industry. "Now he does it from the field,...Full Story »

Manchester United are looking to replace goalkeeper Andre Onana with a new player – just months after signing the Cameroonian. Onana arrived at Old Trafford in the summer to fill the boots of the outgoing David De Gea, having worked with Erik ten Hag at Ajax. But the 27-year-old has struggled at Manchester United, making a number of high-profile mistakes, as the club endures a tough sea...Full Story »

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag could be sacked soon – but the situation is "complicated" according to one report. The Red Devils whimpered out of the Champions League, finishing fourth in their group following a home loss to Bayern Munich last night, as boos rang out around the Theatre of Dreams. With Liverpool away at the weekend, things aren't about to get any easier for Ten H...Full Story »

Controversial Manchester United player Mason Greenwood, currently on loan at Getafe, is attracting a number of huge European clubs, per talkSPORT. Mason Greenwood is drawing interest from top European clubs, including Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, as scouts from these teams have been closely monitoring the Manchester United striker during his loan period at Getafe. Getafe is also expressing...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly among the leading contenders, alongside Juventus and two other unnamed Premier League clubs, in the pursuit of Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips for a potential January transfer. The report from Gazzetta suggests that Phillips is seeking a new club as he is no longer in Pep Guardiola's plans at Manchester City. Juventus appears optimistic about their chances ...Full Story »

AS Roma coach Jose Mourinho admits he wants defensive additions this January market. Mourinho was speaking at his Europa League presser today. He said: "Our market will always be suitable for what we can do. I'm counting on it, I'm the coach. We are together, it's not that I want one thing, Tiago another, the owners another. We all want the same thing. "I'm not jealous, but City paid 80 mil...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Xavi remains unconvinced signing permanently on-loan Atletico Madrid attacker Joao Felix. That's according to Okdiario's chief pundit Eduardo Inda, when speaking on El Chiringuito. Inda said: "There are two questions regarding Joao Félix. Barcelona already knows the price the player would have if he wants to buy him next summer. "Atlético wants to get rid of him. T...Full Story »

Victor Osimhen is poised to sign a new contract at Napoli with a potential release clause of €130 million (£112m/$141m), in a major blow to Chelsea. WHAT HAPPENED?Fabrizio Romano reports that Napoli have reached an agreement in principle with Osimhen over a new contract. The striker's current deal expires at the end of next season, but the deal will add another year, to 2026, and i...Full Story »

Man Utd out of Europe plus an update on Donny van de Beek We start today's column with Manchester United and their defeat last night to Bayern Munich, which puts them out of the Champions League and out of Europe altogether as they finished bottom of their group. Once again, this is not good enough for a club of this size. The Man United standard has to be different, it's not just a normal g...Full Story »

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was delighted to see his players break through a Champions League barrier with a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Feyenoord at Parkhead.Substitute Gustaf Lagerbielke headed home in stoppage time to seal Celtic’s first victory in 16 Champions League group games, stretching back to Rodgers’ first spell in charge, and their first at home for a decade.Celtic were...Full Story »

Mark Robins claimed Coventry are growing in stature after their 1-1 draw against Southampton.The Sky Blues opened the scoring through Haji Wright before they were pegged back by substitute Samuel Edozie to stretch their unbeaten run to 13 games.“You can see that we are growing in stature and confidence,” said Robins. “Four points from two tough home games is really pleasing.&ld...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney admitted it was “all about winning” after the Birmingham manager celebrated his first away victory since taking charge – 1-0 at Cardiff.The former Manchester United and England striker admitted the result was far more important than the performance, despite praising a “gritty” display.Juninho Bacuna’s composed finish after a rapid counter-attack o...Full Story »

Leicester manager Enzo Maresca says Patson Daka is capable of holding off Jamie Vardy and Kelechi Iheanacho when both strikers are fit again after scoring in the 3-2 win over Millwall.Zambia international Daka netted for the second game running as the Foxes came from behind to secure a victory which sent them back to the top of the Championship table, moving them one point ahead of Ipswich.It wa...Full Story »

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe defended his players after a Europa League place slipped from their grasp as they tried to secure a Champions League berth.The Magpies were dumped out of Europe all together as a result of their 2-1 home defeat by AC Milan on a night when they had one foot in the last 16 of the premier competition, then looked destined for the lesser only to end up empty-handed.Had the ...Full Story »

Lewis Vaughan scored a last-gasp winner as Raith Rovers returned to the top of the cinch Championship with a 2-1 victory over Arbroath.The visitors opened the scoring in the 19th minute when Aidan Connolly drilled in from eight yards.Basement side Arbroath equalised on the half-hour mark when Jermaine Hylton slammed home from the penalty spot after they were awarded a spot-kick for handball.Arbr...Full Story »

Overjoyed Aldershot boss Tommy Widdrington felt his Vanarama National League high-flyers were worthy FA Cup second-round replay winners at Stockport after the visitors sealed a dramatic 1-0 victory.The game looked to be heading towards extra-time at the home of the Sky Bet League Two leaders, only for substitute Olly Scott to slam home an 88th-minute winner from close range.That goal booked Widd...Full Story »

Plymouth manager Steven Schumacher praised his players for battling to a 0-0 draw at QPR with 10 men – but felt they could have taken all three points.Dan Scarr was sent off in the 25th minute at Loftus Road for a crude challenge on Ilias Chair.Up to that point, Plymouth were the better side and missed chances to go ahead after Rangers repeatedly gave the ball away in the opening quarter o...Full Story »