Manchester City win Super Cup after beating Sevilla on penalties
Posted Thursday, August 17, 2023 by PA
Manchester City won their first silverware of the campaign as Pep Guardiola’s side survived a sloppy start to triumph on spot-kicks against Sevilla and lift the UEFA Super Cup.Having lost the Community Shield to Arsenal on penalties 10 days ago, last season’s swashbuckling treble winners initially wilted in the Greek heat versus the Europa League holders.Youssef En-Nesyri put Sevilla...Full Story »
Solihull Moors keep unbeaten start going with win over Boreham Wood
Posted Thursday, August 17, 2023 by PA
Solihull Moors continued their unbeaten start to the Vanarama National League campaign with a 2-1 victory at Boreham Wood.The visitors broke the deadlock six minutes before the interval when forward Mark Beck rose highest to head home.The points were secured when Jamey Osborne fired home the other side of the break after Jamal Fyfield had missed a decent chance to equalise.David Agbontohoma&rsqu...Full Story »
Jonathan Rowe scores deep into added time to earn Norwich cup win at QPR
Posted Thursday, August 17, 2023 by PA
Jonathan Rowe’s goal in the final seconds gave Norwich a 1-0 win at QPR and a place in the second round of the Carabao Cup.As the tie appeared to be heading for a penalty shoot-out, Rowe headed home Kellen Fisher’s cross for his third goal is as many games.The game produced very few clear-cut chances before a late Norwich flurry.Canaries substitute Ashley Barnes missed a great chance...Full Story »
Lauren Hemp hails ‘special’ England as Ella Toone toasts ‘best shot’ of her life
Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2023 by PA
Lauren Hemp hailed England as “a special team” and Ella Toone toasted the best shot of her life after the Lionesses reached their first World Cup final with a 3-1 victory over co-hosts Australia.Hemp restored England’s lead in the second half, after Matildas captain Sam Kerr cancelled out Toone’s stunning opener, and provided the assist that allowed Alessia Russo to put t...Full Story »
England sweep aside co-hosts Australia to book World Cup final place
Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2023 by PA
Lauren Hemp’s second-half strike helped fire England into their first World Cup final as the Lionesses sealed a 3-1 victory over co-hosts Australia in front of a sold-out crowd in Sydney.Ella Toone, who replaced the suspended Lauren James for England’s quarter-final win over Colombia, netted 36 minutes into her second start of the tournament in front of a crowd of 75,784.Australia ca...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Caicedo & Lavia
Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2023 by 7M Sport
Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.
Big teams EPL 1st week
Lord Maguire is back
CFCCaicedo Lavia
Accurate
The difference
So close yet so far..
This black kit is cursed
Please stay tuned on 7M Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow!
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Abbey Clancy and Christine Lampard have holiday lunch with their ex-England team-mate husbands and adorable kids
Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
ABBEY Clancy and Christine Lampard lunched with their ex England teammate husbands and adorable kids in Portugal.
Peter Crouch's wife Abbey, 37, flashed her abs in a tiny cream bikini top, which she paired with matching baggy shorts.
She strolled barefoot across the beach while framing her face with black shades.
The model looked delighted in 42-year-old Peter's company, who opted for a cas...Full Story »
Cristiano Ronaldo's Wag Georgina Rodriguez shares busty pic in barely-there bikini as she sizzles in 43C Saudi heat
Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ has given the boot to anyone doubting her blissful life in Saudi Arabia with partner Cristiano Ronaldo.
The social media star basked in a thong bikini despite temperatures of 43C after posing with Ronaldo's first trophy for Al-Nassr - a golden shoe.
The Spanish model, 29, even appeared to boast of the heat as she relaxed in Riyadh, pouting behind dark sunglasses in a minim...Full Story »
BBC presenter Alex Scott stuns in daring outfit and bikini as she shares highlights of 'summer fun'
Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
ALEX SCOTT stunned her followers in a daring outfit and a bikini as she shared highlights of her "summer fun" on Instagram.
The ex-England Women's defender hit the headlines on Saturday as she lost her cool while presenting Football Focus during the Lionesses' Women's World Cup quarter-final.
Sarina Weigman's side fought back from a goal down to beat Colombia and earn their spot in the semi-...Full Story »
Harry Maguire will stay at Man United this season after West Ham move collapses
Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
Harry Maguire is set to stay at Man United for the upcoming season after a potential move to West Ham broke down.
That is according to Fabrizio Romano, who says that sources close to the English defender said: “Harry respects West Ham — but there was never an agreement on personal terms.
Harry remains settled at United, loves the club and believes he will get plenty of opportuni...Full Story »
Saudi Arabia planning move for Liverpool star in 2024 as transfer not possible this summer
Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
Mohamed Salah will stay at Liverpool for the 2023-24 season but next summer the Egyptian superstar is being targeted by Saudi Arabia for a move.
According to Ben Jacobs, the Saudi interest is genuine and the transfer in 2024 will be a PIF-led move should it materialise in 12 months. Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal are the two clubs that have both discussed Salah in the past and will be hoping for suc...Full Story »
Arsenal to launch bid for Man City defender Laporte
Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com
Arsenal are set to step up interest in Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte.
Laporte is ready to leave City this month and has been linked with a reunion with his old coach Mikel Arteta at Arsenal.
The Gunners are now set to intensify their interest with concerns over the seriousness of Jurrien Timber's knee injury.
Forced off during victory over Nottingham Forest on Saturday, there's f...Full Story »
Man City injury setback as De Bruyne set to miss four months
Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2023 by ESPN
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne could miss the next four months with the club set to decide whether the Belgium international needs surgery on a hamstring injury, manager Pep Guardiola has said.
De Bruyne limped off during the first half of City's 3-0 win over Burnley on Friday after suffering a recurrence of the problem which cut short his involvement in the Champions League final i...Full Story »
Martin Odegaard to commit future to Arsenal? Gunners looking to reward captain for excellent form with improved deal
Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2023 by Goal.com
Arsenal are considering starting contract renewal talks with their captain, Martin Odegaard, to reward the 24-year-old for his performances.
Arsenal mulls improved contract for Odegaard
Odegaard's excellent form catches club's attention
Gunners aim to secure Odegaard's commitment
WHAT HAPPENED? Following Martin Odegaard's exceptional performances and his role as captain, Arsenal is conte...Full Story »
SPURRED TO MOVE Tottenham ‘in discussions with Serie A giants over Hugo Lloris transfer’ with keeper ‘keen on joining’
Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
The Serie A giants are reportedly pressing hard to land the keeper.
Unsettled stopper Hugo Lloris is tipped to depart Spurs for Italy Credit: Rex
The French World Cup winner, 36, wants a fresh challenge outside England.
And that "desire" has surely grown since new boss Ange Postecoglou sidelined the 145-cap star in his 13th year at Spurs.
Sky Sports' Gianluca DiMarzio says Lazio are in a hur...Full Story »
MIC TAKE Chelsea ‘trigger Michael Olise’s release clause’ as Todd Boehly’s transfer spending heads towards £1bn
Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
The deal would see the Blues pay the South London outfit £35million for the exciting winger.
Chelsea are believed to have activated Michael Olise's £35million release clause Credit: Reuters
According to The Athletic, Chelsea are now expecting to complete the signing of the France Under-21 international after activating the clause.
Olise, 21, had also been linked with moves to Manche...Full Story »
Done deal! Al-Hilal confirm €90m signing of Neymar from PSG with Brazilian set to earn €160m in Saudi Arabia
Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2023 by Goal.com
Neymar has officially been announced as an Al-Hilal player, after completing a €90 million (£77.2m/$98.3m) transfer from PSG.
Neymar joins Al-Hilal
€90m transfer deal
Ends six-year stay in France
WHAT HAPPENED? Al-Hilal have confirmed the signing of Neymar from Ligue 1 side PSG, in a deal that will see the Brazilian international earn a whopping €160m (£137m/$...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Chelsea agree £58m deal to sign Romeo Lavia from Southampton as Liverpool miss out
Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2023 by Goal.com
Chelsea reach agreement to sign Romeo Lavia
Understand final fee for Roméo Lavia to Chelsea after agreement revealed few mins ago will be £53m fixed plus £5m in add-ons. 🔵🇧🇪 #CFCLavia will be unveiled as Chelsea player this week. ✨— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 15, 2023
Al-Hilal announce the signing of Neymar on a lucrative deal
PSG and Brazil s...Full Story »
Graham Coughlan frustrated by penalty decision and ‘horrendous excuse’
Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2023 by PA
Graham Coughlan criticised referee Adam Herczeg as well as his side’s second-half showing as Newport capitulated at Crewe.The official turned down the Welsh side’s penalty claims early in the game after Aaron Wildig appeared to be impeded in the box. Within minutes former County favourite Mickey Demetriou edged Crewe ahead and while Will Evans levelled soon after, Demetriou grabbed h...Full Story »
Matt Taylor wants Shrewsbury to see their quality after Burton win
Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2023 by PA
Shrewsbury manager Matt Taylor hopes his players saw how good they can be as Town claimed a 2-1 victory over winless Burton.Tom Bayliss fired Shrewsbury into the lead in the third minute, tapping home at the back post from a Dan Udoh cross.The home side then doubled their lead just before half-time with Chey Dunkley heading in from a Jordan Shipley corner.The Brewers found the back of the net fo...Full Story »
Michael Flynn felt Swindon deserved their win at Forest Green
Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2023 by PA
Swindon manager Michael Flynn was “absolutely delighted” after his side’s dramatic 2-1 win against rivals Forest Green.A stoppage-time strike from Frazer Blake-Tracy coupled with Dan Kemp’s tap-in saw Town get their first League Two win of the campaign.Matty Stevens opened the scoring for Rovers but Harvey Bunker’s second-half red card changed the game.“There&...Full Story »
Paul Warne labels Derby a ‘nearly team’ after Oxford defeat
Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2023 by PA
Derby head coach Paul Warne described his side as a “nearly team” after they were beaten 2-1 at home by Oxford.Mark Harris was the matchwinner for the second time in four days as Oxford deservedly took the points at Pride Park.The visitors went ahead in the 32nd minute when Curtis Nelson gave the ball away and Cameron Brannagan played in Harris to fire into the top-right corner.Derby...Full Story »
John Mousinho wants more cutting edge from Portsmouth
Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2023 by PA
John Mousinho called on his Portsmouth team to be more ruthless after seeing them beat Exeter 1-0 at Fratton Park.Colby Bishop’s second-half strike was enough to settle a keenly contested game.Mousinho said: “I thought we were excellent in the first half. The only thing we didn’t do was put the ball in the back of the net.“It was a different story in the second half. Exet...Full Story »
Paul Simpson hopes Carlisle can build on point against Wigan
Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2023 by PA
Carlisle boss Paul Simpson was proud of his side’s second-half performance as they held Wigan to a 1-1 draw at Brunton Park.The Cumbrians fell behind to former striker Charlie Wyke’s first-half finish for Latics, but Simpson was delighted with the response from his team.Carlisle equalised through Owen Moxon’s close-range finish.“I thought we were positive and energetic to...Full Story »
Graham Alexander bemoans lack of quality as MK Dons suffer first loss
Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2023 by PA
MK Dons boss Graham Alexander admitted his side did not show enough quality in the final third after they suffered their first defeat of the season at Crawley.Mo Eisa struck his third goal of the season to cancel out Nick Tsaroulla’s 16th-minute opener for Crawley, but Danilo Orsi’s first goal for the Reds settled the issue shortly after the break.Alexander felt his side did not do e...Full Story »
Ruben Selles hails young Reading side after win over Cheltenham
Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2023 by PA
Reading manager Ruben Selles praised the “intensity” of his young players as they edged out Cheltenham 1-0 in League One.Selles included four teenagers and three 20-year-olds in his starting line-up, with 18-year-old Caylan Vickers creating what turned out to be the winner in the 33rd minute.Vickers’ mazy run from deep ended with a looping deflection from Cheltenham midfielder ...Full Story »
Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson pleased as his side hit four
Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2023 by PA
Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson hailed his side’s commanding performance in a 4-2 victory over Walsall.The Hollywood-owned Dragons recorded a first win since their EFL return, banishing a shaky start to life in League Two.Parkinson felt that his side stood up and singled out the goalscorers, saying: “I thought it was a very good performance from us.“(I am) disappointed to concede t...Full Story »
Darren Ferguson thrilled with Peterborough comeback win at Barnsley
Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2023 by PA
Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson praised his side’s belief after goals from Hector Kyprianou, Jonson Clarke-Harris and Kwame Poku saw them come from behind to win 3-1 at Barnsley.The home side took the lead through Barry Cotter six minutes after the break before Kyprianou equalised with 16 minutes remaining.Clarke-Harris struck two minutes later and Poku added a third five minutes from ti...Full Story »
Ian Dawes happy to see Tranmere get their reward against Harrogate
Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2023 by PA
An upbeat Ian Dawes could hardly contain his delight after seeing his Tranmere side finally record their first win of the season at the third time of asking with a 3-0 victory over Harrogate at Prenton Park.Goals from Luke Norris, Sam Taylor and Kieron Morris were the difference as Rovers followed-up two disappointing defeats with a much-needed victory.Dawes said: “The performances over th...Full Story »
Michael Beale hails second-half response as Rangers reach Champions League play-offs
Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2023 by PA
Rangers manager Michael Beale praised his side for digging deep and finding the answers in Switzerland after James Tavernier’s equaliser sent them into the Champions League play-offs.Last season’s cinch Premiership runners-up will face PSV Eindhoven next Tuesday at Ibrox after James Tavernier’s equaliser sealed a 1-1 draw against Servette and a 3-2 aggregate win in the third qu...Full Story »
Paul Hurst pleased to see Grimsby adapt to changes during win over Salford
Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2023 by PA
Grimsby manager Paul Hurst was over the moon with how his squad adapted to changes made during their 2-0 victory over 10-man Salford.New signing Abo Eisa was at the double – netting in each half – as Grimsby recorded their first League Two win of the season against their previously unbeaten opponents.Salford midfielder Ossama Ashley saw red shortly after the restart for two bookable ...Full Story »
Dave Challinor hopes draw at Bradford can give Stockport momentum
Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2023 by PA
Manager Dave Challinor had mixed feelings after Stockport claimed their first league point of the season against Bradford.Substitute Isaac Olaofe cancelled out Alex Pattison’s third goal in as many games for Bradford to get the Hatters on the board after two opening defeats.Ben Hinchliffe also saved a late penalty from last season’s League Two golden boot winner Andy Cook.Challinor s...Full Story »
Joey Barton praises Luke McCormick after Bristol Rovers net late win at Charlton
Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2023 by PA
Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton praised the work ethic of Luke McCormick after he came off the bench to score a dramatic late winner in a 2-1 victory at Charlton.The former midfielder was back on the touchline after serving a three-game stadium ban.And there were big celebrations on the touchline when McCormick struck in the eighth minute of second-half stoppage time to ensure Barton’s ...Full Story »