Southend ended a three-game winless run in the National League by beating Eastleigh 2-0 at Roots Hall.First-half goals from Nathan Ralph and Jack Bridge were enough to extend the Shrimpers’ unbeaten run to three matches.After Gus Scott-Morriss was prevented from scoring for a fifth successive game by a fine Joe McDonnell save, Southend took the lead in the 24th minute when Ralph tapped in ...Full Story »

A late Northern Ireland fightback fell short as Tommy Wright’s side were beaten 2-1 by 10-man Ukraine in their Under-21 European Championship qualifier in Ballymena on Tuesday.An 81st-minute Charlie Allen penalty gave the Irish hope after the sending-off of Arsenii Batahov but the runaway Group F leaders held on.Ukraine had taken a firm grip on the game with a deflected strike from Nazar V...Full Story »

Ebbsfleet remain without a win in the National League this season after a goalless draw at home to Aldershot.Despite six defeats in seven games, the Fleet made a bright start and Rakish Bingham forced visiting goalkeeper Marcus Dewhurst into a save, with Toby Edser firing the rebound over.Dewhurst also saved well from a Jim Kellerman free-kick with Ebbsfleet stopper Mark Cousins tipping Oliver S...Full Story »

Substitute Rhys Browne marked his debut with a stoppage-time winner as Barnet snatched a 2-1 Vanarama National League victory over Altrincham at The Hive.The summer signing nodded in to preserve the Bees’ 100 per cent home record this season after Harry Chapman had cancelled out Justin Amaluzor’s opener for the visitors.Altrincham went ahead in the 14th minute when Amaluzor slotted i...Full Story »

Oldham held on for a 1-1 draw in their Vanarama National League clash at Halifax after the late sending off of substitute Otis Khan.Khan was dismissed after collecting two bookings in quick succession leaving Latics, who had led through Mark Kitching earlier in the game, to negotiate the closing nine minutes with 10 men.Kitching opened the scoring two minutes into the second half after former Ha...Full Story »

Dagenham claimed their first win since the opening day of the Vanarama National League season as they beat Sutton 3-0 at Victoria Road.The home side took the lead in the 15th minute when Josh Rees tapped in after Trent Rendall squared the ball to him having beaten the offside trap.Antigua and Barbuda international Dion Pereira added a second four minutes after the break from the penalty spot fol...Full Story »

Hartlepool came from behind to end a four-game winless run in the National League by beating Boston 2-1 at the Jakemans Community Stadium.Second-half goals from half-time substitute Anthony Mancini and Emmanuel Dieseruvwe helped Pools return to winning ways after Jacob Hazel had fired Boston into an early lead.Hazel beat the offside trap in the fourth minute for his fourth goal in as many games ...Full Story »

England captain Harry Kane celebrated his 100th cap with a clinical brace as Lee Carsley’s interim reign continued with a comfortable Nations League win against Finland.All eyes were on the man in the golden boots at Wembley, where the 31-year-old was presented with a golden cap before kick-off having become just the 10th man to reach a century of appearances for the national team.Kane fol...Full Story »

Fotis Ioannidis and Christos Tzolis extended the Republic of Ireland’s Nations League misery as Greece emerged from their trip to Dublin with a 2-0 victory.Ioannidis’ accomplished 50th-minute finish was matched by Tzolis three minutes from time to leave Ireland pointless in League B2 after two fixtures under new head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson.It proved to be a familiar story for the ...Full Story »

Forest Green continued their strong start to the season with a comfortable 3-0 win over Fylde in the National League.A first-half effort from Charlie McCann put Rovers on course for their fourth successive victory before late goals from Jamie Robson and substitute Harvey Bunker sealed it.McCann opened the scoring 10 minutes before the interval when he fired in a free-kick from 25 yards and Kyle ...Full Story »

York continued their strong start to the Vanarama National League season by coming from behind to beat Braintree 2-1.Following three consecutive 0-0 draws, Colchester loanee Frankie Terry ended the visitors’ goal drought by heading home inside four minutes.But the Minstermen were not behind for long as Ricky Aguiar volleyed home an 18th-minute equaliser.Ashley Nathaniel-George completed th...Full Story »

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THE whirlwind romance between England footballer Trent Alexander- Arnold and model Iris Law has hit the buffers. Their eyes met over a pair of bootlegs on a photoshoot with Guess Jeans only five months ago. But Iris' pals tell me the couple have decided to call time on their relationship. They said: "Trent and Iris had a really fun summer together and it was going great. "But life is about...Full Story »

JACK GREALISH'S girlfriend Sasha Attwood showed off her huge baby bump and shared a message to the England star after he scored against Ireland. The loved-up couple announced their pregnancy in July in a heartwarming social media post. Now Sasha has showed off her big bump as she tried on different comfy outfits as a guide for fellow mums-to-be. She has been ever-present on social media thr...Full Story »

There is a spot in the pantheon of football greats for Lothar Herbert Matthaus. The Die Mannschaft record appearance holder is a German World Cup lifting captain, a Ballon D'or winner and two-time Bundesliga Player of the Year, and was once described by Argentina football icon Maradona as his fiercest opponent. Matthaus' career spanned four decades, and the ex-Inter Milan man essentially won...Full Story »

Sport says Barcelona has a buy-back clause of €9m in Mingueza's deal. And after his superb form for Celta in 2024, Barca are now considering triggering the option in January. Barcelona also has a resale clause of 50 per cent. The 25-year-old's current contract with Celta Vigo runs until 2026 and includes a €20m buyout clause.Full Story »

The 28-year-old has been available since leaving Manchester United in July. Flamengo have rejected the chance to sign former Man Utd forward Anthony Martial He is yet to find a new club despite receiving plenty of interest. Flamengo identified Martial as a target last week after star man Pedro suffered a serious knee injury. But despite initiating talks, the Brazilian side rejected the oppor...Full Story »

Manchester United have identified Crystal Palace winger Eberechi Eze as a potential target for next summer, according to the Manchester Evening News. The 26-year-old reportedly has a release clause of £68 million that come into effect at the end of the season. United boss Erik ten Hag is keen to add more quality to his winger stocks following Jadon Sancho's loan exit to Chelsea and Marcus...Full Story »

Barca waiting on De Jong & Araujo decisions Barcelona are plotting summer moves for Joshua Kimmich and Jonathan Tah if they cannot convince Frenkie de Jong and Ronald Araujo to stay. The Barca pair are contracted to Barca until 2026 but they could be sold next year if they do not accept the extension offers they have been offered. Pioli to take over as Ronaldo's Al-Nassr coach Stefan...Full Story »

Craig Bellamy expressed pride over Wales’ win in Montenegro after facing what he said were the toughest conditions in his career.Torrential rain in Niksic saw the City Stadium pitch cut up from the early stages, with players regularly losing their footing and the ball skidding everywhere on the sodden surface.There was no let-up from the elements throughout a full-blooded 90 minutes which ...Full Story »