Goalkeeper Taye Ashby-Hammond was the hero as Stevenage secured their place in the third round of the FA Cup with a 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory at Port Vale.After a 1-1 draw at Boro last time, another 120 minutes could not separate the two sides in the replay at Vale Park as they drew 3-3 after extra time.Ben Garrity scored either side of half-time to put Andy Crosby’s hosts two goals ah...Full Story »

Jon Dahl Tomasson saluted his Blackburn side for “digging in” to secure a 2-1 win over Bristol City.Rovers were in control after Arnor Sigurdsson’s first goal since October finished off a well-worked 35th-minute move, and Scott Wharton’s second-half header from his brother Adam’s delivery put Rovers two up.But City fought back and after Mark Sykes slotted home on th...Full Story »

Alfreton boss Billy Heath said he was “so proud” of his players despite the non-league side bowing out of the FA Cup in a narrow 1-0 second-round replay defeat at Walsall.Mat Sadler’s Saddlers scraped past the National League North side to nervously book a third-round trip to Southampton in January.But Heath could not have been happier with the way his side matched up the team ...Full Story »

Rotherham’s new head coach Leam Richardson said he knows the size of the challenge he has taken on following their 2-0 defeat to West Brom.Second-half goals from Grady Diangana and Jed Wallace were the difference as the Millers’ winless run extended to nine games stretching back to October.Richardson, who was officially appointed on Monday to replace Matt Taylor, is looking forward t...Full Story »

New boss Matt Taylor says he is still learning about his players after Bristol Rovers endured some tricky second-half moments in a 4-2 FA Cup second-round victory at Crewe.Taylor secured his first win in his third game since taking charge of the Pirates at the beginning of the month, but what looked like an easy canter to a third-round trip to Norwich faded in a jittery closing period at Gresty ...Full Story »

Ryan Lowe described his side’s performance as “different class from start to finish” as Preston returned to winning ways with a 3-1 Championship victory at Huddersfield.Goals from captain Alan Browne, Will Keane and Ben Whiteman earned North End a first win in five games, leaving Town still one place above the relegation zone.“Every single individual and collectively as a...Full Story »

Proud Scarborough boss Jonathan Greening hailed his players’ fortitude after they pushed EFL outfit Forest Green all the way again in a third meeting of the teams in this season’s FA Cup.The first-round tie was ordered to be replayed after Forest Green had been found guilty of failing to inform the FA they had received permission to play a loan player against the National League Nort...Full Story »

Jobe Bellingham notched a second-half winner as managerless Sunderland ended high-flying Leeds’ seven-game unbeaten run at the Stadium of Light.The younger brother of Real Madrid and England superstar Jude scored the fourth goal of his fledgling career to eke out a 1-0 victory over Daniel Farke’s third-placed side, who slipped 10 points behind new EFL Championship leaders Ipswich.It ...Full Story »

Forest Green finally saw off National League North part-timers Scarborough 4-2 in the FA Cup.Tyrese Omotoye, Callum Morton, Sean Robertson and Matty Stevens scored the goals as the first-round tie was settled following a third contest between the two clubs.Forest Green, who also won a home replay 5-2 last month, were found guilty of failing to inform the FA that they had permission to include a ...Full Story »

Newport head coach Graham Coughlan believes his team learned their lesson as they defeated Vanarama National League side Barnet 4-1.After conceding late at Rodney Parade in the first game, the south Wales outfit settled the replay by netting three times in the first 25 minutes.The Sky Bet League Two club now host Eastleigh in the third round of the FA Cup, and Coughlan was pleased with the react...Full Story »

New manager Matt Taylor savoured his first win since taking charge of Bristol Rovers as his side held off Crewe’s second-half fightback to win their FA Cup second-round tie 4-2.John Marquis, James Wilson and Anthony Evans all scored to give the League One side a 3-0 half-time lead.Ryan Cooney’s own goal made it four before Elliott Nevitt and Aaron Rowe struck to get the League Two si...Full Story »

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag accepts he has to make the team better but he also called on the players to shoulder more responsibility.A 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich saw United’s European football ended by a bottom-place finish in their group with their lowest points return and highest number of defeats – both four.“We know we want to be more consistent; me as a manager...Full Story »

Ipswich came from behind to win 2-1 at Watford and claim the Championship summit from Leicester.Yaser Asprilla’s early Hornets goal lengthened the odds on Kieran McKenna’s visitors getting the victory they required to overtake the Foxes, who host Millwall on Wednesday.But George Hirst’s equaliser set up an entertaining contest that was settled in the 80th minute by Town captain...Full Story »

Swansea came from behind to claim a late point in a 1-1 draw at Stoke in the Championship.Daniel Johnson’s second-half penalty looked to have given Stoke – who sacked Alex Neil over the weekend after the loss to Sheffield Wednesday – their first win in seven games.But Harry Darling, who conceded the earlier spot-kick, headed home as full-time neared to give the Swans a share of...Full Story »

George Oakley and Jack Baird lifted Morton from the foot of the cinch Championship table courtesy of a 2-1 home win over Inverness.The home side, who won at Arbroath on Saturday, took the lead in the 20th minute when Oakley made the most of a mix-up in the Inverness defence.They might have increased their advantage two minutes before the break but for goalkeeper Mark Ridgers’ save from Kir...Full Story »

Preston returned to winning ways with a 3-1 victory at struggling Huddersfield.Skipper Alan Browne and Will Keane gave Ryan Lowe’s side a 2-0 interval lead.Danny Ward’s first goal of the season hinted at a second-half revival for opponents still hovering just above the drop zone.But instead, Ben Whiteman’s 66th-minute goal wrapped up a first win in five for the Lancashire outfi...Full Story »

West Brom got back to winning ways with two second-half strikes proving to be the difference in a 2-0 triumph at Rotherham.The Baggies had suffered back-to-back defeats heading into this game but Grady Diangana’s deflected strike and Jed Wallace’s perfect free-kick ensured a very welcome three points for Carlos Corberan’s side.Rotherham welcomed new head coach Leam Richardson b...Full Story »

Walsall scraped past non-league Alfreton 1-0 as they nervously booked an FA Cup third-round trip to Southampton.The League Two side got off to a flier when they took just six minutes to score what proved to be the only goal of the game from Jamille Matt.Douglas James-Taylor’s menacing run down the left opened up the non-league side’s defence, skipper Donervon Daniels’ miscued s...Full Story »

New Oxford boss Des Buckingham is still awaiting his first League One victory after four matches following a 1-1 draw at local rivals Reading.Most of the first-half action was squeezed into a four-minute spell shortly before the interval, with Oxford going in front from a Ciaron Brown header and Sam Smith soon levelling for the hosts.The second period proved high on endeavour yet low on quality,...Full Story »

Blackburn moved to within two points of the play-offs with a 2-1 win over Bristol City.Jon Dahl Tomasson’s men halted a two-game losing streak thanks to Arnor Sigurdsson’s fifth of the campaign in the 35th minute before Scott Wharton’s towering header early in the second half doubled their advantage.However, they were made to work for the points thanks to a spirited response fr...Full Story »

Manchester United’s European campaign is over after Kingsley Coman fired already-qualified Bayern Munich to a victory that meant Erik ten Hag’s men finished bottom of their Champions League group.A wild, error-strewn continental group stage left the Red Devils’ last-16 hopes hanging by a thread, with progress only possible if they beat the German champions at Old Trafford and C...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta believes his Arsenal side have shown enough in the group stage to prove they can compete back in the Champions League.The Gunners drew 1-1 at PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday night in the final game of Group B – with both sides already assured of their place in the last 16 before kick-off in the Netherlands.Arteta made eight changes for the game and Eddie Nketiah’s first Champio...Full Story »

Newport scored three times in the first 25 minutes as they defeated Vanarama National League side Barnet 4-1 to book a clash with Eastleigh in the FA Cup third round.The Sky Bet League Two outfit took a fifth-minute lead when Omar Bogle crossed for Lewis Payne to fire home at the far post, before the two swapped roles eight minutes later when the 30-year old netted.The tie looked over after 25 m...Full Story »

Karim Benzema created Club World Cup history by becoming the first player to score in four editions of the tournament as Al-Ittihad booked their place in the second round.The former France international netted for the Saudi Pro League outfit as they won their first-round tie with Auckland City 3-0.Benzema, who has enjoyed success in this competition with Real Madrid, put the finishing touches on...Full Story »

Arsenal’s much-changed side were lucky to leave the Netherlands with a 1-1 draw in their dead-rubber Champions League tie against PSV Eindhoven.A goal apiece either side of half-time saw the top two in Group B share the spoils as Eddie Nketiah’s first Champions League goal was cancelled out by Yorbe Vertessen’s smart finish in a draw.Manager Mikel Arteta said on the eve of the ...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Inter Miami announce they will take part in the Riyadh Season Cup in 2024:Messi and Ronaldo will meet again     Man Utd next match (VS Bayern Munich)     Big teams EPL week 16     Chelsea FC have now WON 39 Points from 39 Premier League Games in 2023!     Do You Know? Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manc...Full Story »

The footballer has built a huge online fanbase over the years. Madelene Wright shows off her toned figureThe football star has built a huge social media followingFans loved her jeans She now boasts over 300,000 followers on Instagram. In her most recent post, Madelene shared some pictures of herself posing in a car park. The Leyton Orient star wore a crop top and jeans as she posed for the c...Full Story »

The model, daughter of Chelsea legend Frank, has built a huge fanbase of her own. Jade Leboeuf stunned in a white bikiniThe 33-year-old enjoyed a spa weekend awayJade posted her snaps from MoroccoThe model has a huge social media following Jade, 33, now boasts nearly 250,000 followers on Instagram. And seemingly every single one of them loved her most recent offering. For the snaps, Jade pos...Full Story »

The former Charlton star, who now plays for Leyton Orient Women, has lit up social media with a series of sexy photoshoots. Glam Madelene Wright leaves little to the imagination with her Instagram postsMost recently, Madelene stripped down to racy black lingerie and knee-high boots From showing off her stylish side with designer threads to a more risque snaps wearing lacy lingerie underwear, M...Full Story »

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has resumed individual training as he steps up his recovery from a foot injury. WHAT HAPPENED?The 25-year-old is back on the training pitch after nearly three months out injured. The defender was pictured doing individual training work ahead of his side's Champions League clash on Tuesday at home to Bayern Munich. The Argentine World Cup winner ini...Full Story »

Ex-Aston Villa and Leicester City boss Dean Smith is set to be named new head coach of MLS side Charlotte FC. WHAT HAPPENED?The Telegraph reports that Smith is close to signing on with Charlotte as their new boss, with a deal to be wrapped up within the next week. GOAL originally reported that alongside Smith in candidacy was ex-Chelsea boss Frank Lampard, who knows the league well due to his...Full Story »

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will meet in Saudi Arabia after all. Inter Miami confirmed Monday that it will take part in the Riyadh Season Cup -- something that was announced by Saudi officials Nov. 21. Inter Miami said the reports at that time were inaccurate. However, the MLS side announced Monday it will play Al-Hilal on Jan. 29 and Al Nassr -- Ronaldo's team -- on Feb. 1. Inter Mia...Full Story »

Chelsea will invite offers for Conor Gallagher in January. The midfielder has worn the captain's armband in Reece James' absence this season. However, the Daily Mail says Chelsea are prepared to sell Gallagher next month. Financial Fair Play concerns are forcing Chelsea's hand and they will seek £45m to move on Gallagher. The England international is interesting Newcastle and Tottenham.Full Story »