Jesse Marsch says he doesn't care who wins the World Cup as his focus is solely on his work at Leeds. Marsch doesn't care about World Cup winner Leeds playing better in recent weeks Coach earned two caps as a player with USMNT WHAT HAPPENED? Marsch was asked about the World Cup ahead of Leeds' final game before players head to Qatar. When asked to pick a winner, Marsch was quick to point...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will miss Saturday's Premier League clash with Southampton after being given a one-match touchline ban by the Football Association for clashing with the assistant referee during last month's win over Manchester City. Klopp was shown a red card for confronting the official after forward Mohamed Salah was denied a free kick late in the second half at Anfield durin...Full Story »

PSG manager Christophe Galtier says his players are likely feeling apprehensive ahead of the team's final game before the World Cup. PSG in action on Sunday Last game before World Cup Players wary of injury WHAT HAPPENED? PSG play their final game before the World Cup on Sunday in Ligue 1. Galtier has acknowledged that some of his players are nervous about the possibility of picking up i...Full Story »

Barcelona forward Ansu Fati has admitted he's in dreamland after being called up to the Spain squad for World Cup 2022. Fati back from injury Named in Spain squad Thrilled to be selected WHAT HAPPENED? The 20-year-old is off to the World Cup after being named in Spain's 26-man squad for the showpiece event by manager Luis Enrique. Fati has not played for Spain since October 2020, after...Full Story »

Argentina captain Lionel Messi says the current squad has a lot in common with the team that reached the World Cup final in 2014. Messi talks World Cup hopes Thinks current side is similar to 2014 finalists Calls on team to be united WHAT HAPPENED? Messi has shared his thoughts ahead of the tournament, with Argentina heading to Qatar as one of the pre-tournament favourites after winnin...Full Story »

Newcastle & Dortmund want Leeds defender Leeds youngster Cody Drameh has attracted attention from Newcastle and Borussia Dortmund, according to the Daily Mail. The 20-year-old has only made two starts this season after moving from Fulham but could be on the move again with both clubs interested in his services. Newcastle want back up at right-back, while Dortmund have made a habit of ...Full Story »

Sunderland head coach Tony Mowbray hailed Amad Diallo as “an amazing footballer” after he was the hero of his side’s 2-1 win against Birmingham at St. Andrew’s.The on-loan Manchester United winger set up forward Ellis Simms, signed on a temporary basis from Everton, to give Sunderland the lead in the 25th minute.Diallo beat Dion Sanderson and Jobe Bellingham and even cont...Full Story »

Ayr moved six points clear at the top of the cinch Championship after a thrilling 3-2 win at bottom side Hamilton.Dipo Akinyemi put the visitors in front after just three minutes when he latched on to a loose pass and fired a shot into the bottom corner.Hamilton should have been level on 23 minutes when Jean-Pierre Tiehi smashed a shot from the edge of the area which hit the bar and appeared to ...Full Story »

Amad Diallo made and scored one for Sunderland to deny Birmingham a place in the Sky Bet Championship’s top six with a 2-1 victory at St. Andrew’s.On-loan Manchester United forward Diallo, who cost the Old Trafford club £20million when he signed from Atalanta, set up Ellis Simms to give the Black Cats a 25th-minute lead and then scored a superb second four minutes after half-ti...Full Story »

Kilmarnock have several doubts ahead of the visit of Hibernian but Derek McInnes is hopeful that on-loan Arsenal right-back Ryan Alebiosu will shake off a hamstring issue.Calum Waters (hamstring), Ben Chrisene (ankle) and Scott Robinson (foot) all remain on the sidelines.Loan forward Christian Doidge cannot face his parent club and fellow striker Kyle Lafferty serves the fifth game of a 10-match...Full Story »

Cinch Premiership leaders Celtic have no fresh injuries for the visit of Ross County.Captain Callum McGregor remains out with a knee injury.Fellow midfielder James McCarthy is missing with a hamstring problem.The visitors will not get any of their injured players back for the trip to Glasgow.Defender Jack Baldwin missed the midweek win over Hibernian after suffering a knock in the victory over S...Full Story »

Aberdeen will make a late decision on Jonny Hayes ahead of their cinch Premiership encounter with Dundee United.Hayes is very close to fitness following a groin injury but will not be rushed back unless 100 per cent.Callum Roberts (hamstring) and Dante Polvara both remain on the sidelines.United are set to be without former Dons defender Charlie Mulgrew.The 35-year-old is close to fitness follow...Full Story »

Shrewsbury will assess the fitness of Elliott Bennett ahead of Saturday’s visit of Barnsley.The experienced winger came off at half-time in Wednesday’s 1-1 draw with Oxford as a precaution.Carl Winchester could return to the side having suffered an injury in the recent FA Cup win over York.He was an unused substitute against Oxford and could come in, although long-term absentees Dan ...Full Story »

St Johnstone forward Stevie May will return for the visit of Motherwell after missing the midweek draw with St Mirren because of a sickness bug.Defender Alex Mitchell begins a two-match ban after being sent off in Paisley.Callum Booth is likely to have to wait until after the mid-season break to make his comeback from injury, while Chris Kane (knee), Murray Davidson (ankle) and Cammy MacPherson ...Full Story »

Manchester City are again without right-back Kyle Walker for the visit of Brentford in the Premier League.The England international is still recovering from groin surgery last month but fellow full-back Joao Cancelo returns from suspension.Aymeric Laporte was withdrawn against Chelsea on Wednesday as a precaution but the problem is not thought to be serious. Erling Haaland could be fit to start ...Full Story »

Raul Jimenez will not feature for Wolves against Arsenal as he continues to battle a groin issue.The striker has been with the Mexico team this week ahead of the World Cup and was named on the bench – although he was not going to play – for their 4-0 win over Iraq on Wednesday to boost his morale.Jonny is a doubt with a hamstring problem, Sasa Kalajdzic (knee) is out and Diego Costa ...Full Story »

John Coleman hopes to have Korede Adedoyin back in his Accrington squad for the visit of Sheffield Wednesday in Sky Bet League One on Saturday.The forward has been sidelined with injury since September 3 but scored for the under-23s on Wednesday and is nearing a first-team return.Ryan Astley is a doubt for the match while Michael Nottingham and Josh Woods hope to return before Christmas.Jay Rich...Full Story »

Wigan defender Jason Kerr will miss the rest of the season after suffering a serious knee injury.Kerr limped off at Swansea last weekend after conceding the penalty that led to the home side’s late equaliser and he requires surgery after damaging his cruciate ligaments.Midfielder Tom Naylor (hamstring) missed the midweek trip to Coventry as a precaution, while top scorer Will Keane limped ...Full Story »

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson expects to be selecting from an unchanged squad for Saturday’s cinch Premiership match at home to Livingston.Craig Halkett is nearing full fitness but unlikely to be rushed back for the last game before the World Cup break.Jorge Grant serves the second game of his two-match suspension, while Peter Haring, Stephen Kingsley, Stephen Humphrys, Gary Mackay-Steven,...Full Story »

West Ham defender Emerson Palmieri faces a late fitness test ahead of the Premier League match against Leicester.The Italian left-back suffered a broken nose during the Carabao Cup penalty shoot-out defeat by Blackburn which has been reset, and is rated as “touch and go” by manager David Moyes.Winger Maxwel Cornet remains sidelined by a calf problem which will keep him out of action ...Full Story »