Chelsea plan more talks with possible director Chelsea are pushing for Tim Steidten to take over as sporting director, the Guardian reports, with his data-driven approach at Bayer Leverkusen considered a positive to owner Todd Boehly. The Blues have undergone massive changes behind the scenes since Boehly bought the club from Roman Abramovich, but a new leadership structure is starting to take...Full Story »

Jamie Carragher has claimed that it’s too late for Harry Maguire to salvage his Manchester United career. Maguire is going through what is undoubtedly the most difficult spell of his Manchester United career. On the pitch, Maguire is struggling and has found himself sitting on the substitute’s bench for the majority of the season. The England international has received immense crit...Full Story »

A banana was thrown at Tottenham striker Richarlison on Tuesday night as he scored against Tunisia in an international friendly. The Brazilian put his nation 2-1 up before celebrating in front of a group of home supporters. Footage showed several items thrown at Richarlison as he celebrated his exquisite goal against Tunisia, his third goal in his last two international appearances. Manchester ...Full Story »

England and France could face a tricky route to the finals of Euro 2024 as they will be unseeded in the qualifying draw. The seeding pots are decided by the final rankings in the 2022 UEFA Nations League group stage, with both countries positioned outside of the top 10 -- only earning them a place in Pot 2 for the draw, which takes place on Sunday, Oct. 9. England failed to win any of their ...Full Story »

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke hailed his side for taking the next step in their ongoing progress – and vowed they would not stop.Clarke’s side secured top spot in UEFA Nations League Group B1 with a 0-0 draw against Ukraine in Krakow.The feat brings promotion to the elite level of the next Nations League, a place among the second seeds for the Euro 2024 qualifiers, and a guarantee...Full Story »

Stephen Kenny urged the Republic of Ireland to learn from the “few minutes of madness” which almost cost them a Nations League victory over nine-man Armenia.Ireland, who needed to avoid defeat at the Aviva Stadium to retain their League B status, looked to be strolling to three points as the game entered its final 20 minutes with the home side leading 2-0 courtesy of goals from John ...Full Story »

Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough insisted his side are still making progress but there was no denying Tuesday’s 3-1 defeat to Greece in Athens was a step backwards.After the joy of Josh Magennis’ stoppage-time winner against Kosovo on Saturday there was the familiar feeling of a Nations League defeat at the Georgios Kamaras Stadium as second-half goals from Giorgos Masouras an...Full Story »

Paul Simpson singled out Jack Stretton for praise after the on-loan forward helped Carlisle to a 2-1 victory at Grimsby.Owen Moxon and Kristian Dennis were on target for the Cumbrians as they picked up their first away win of the season at Blundell Park.In a game which had to be rearranged due to a waterlogged pitch on the initial date last month, Michee Efete pulled one back for Grimsby after h...Full Story »

Boss Lee Carsley hailed Conor Gallagher’s attitude as the England Under-21s star looks to force his way back into Gareth Southgate’s World Cup plans.The Chelsea midfielder scored in Tuesday’s 3-1 friendly win over Germany in Sheffield.Folarin Balogun and Cole Palmer also netted at Bramall Lane as the Young Lions made it successive wins after last week’s 2-0 victory in Ita...Full Story »

Northern Ireland slumped to their third defeat of a poor Nations League campaign as they were beaten 3-1 by Greece in Athens, only spared a relegation play-off as Kosovo thrashed Cyprus 5-1.Shayne Lavery quickly cancelled out Dimitrios Pelkas’ 14th-minute goal, but a scrappy, dis-jointed performance could muster no answer after Giorgos Masouras restored Greece’s advantage early in th...Full Story »

Stricken Scotland dug deep into their reserves in more ways than one for a goalless draw against Ukraine to win their Nations League group and gain promotion to League A.Steve Clarke’s side, depleted by injuries and suspension, needed only a point to finish top of Group B1 and they had to ride their luck at times before celebrating a massive result in the Cracovia Stadium.Ukraine, bea...Full Story »

Robbie Brady got the Republic of Ireland out of jail as they secured their Nations League B status with a madcap 3-2 win over nine-man Armenia.The 30-year-old, making his first start for his country since March last year, converted a stoppage-time penalty to snatch victory after Ireland very nearly threw the game away.They looked to be cruising to just their second win of the Group 1 campaign as...Full Story »

Carlisle handed newly-promoted Grimsby their second 2-1 defeat on the bounce by edging their rearranged Sky Bet League Two meeting.Owen Moxon opened the scoring with a stunning low drive, before Kristian Dennis came back to haunt his former club at Blundell Park. Michee Efete was on target for the home team after gift-wrapping Carlisle their second.Grimsby midfielder Alex Hunt set his sights fro...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   HUNGARY CAME SOO CLOSE FROM TOPPING THE GROUP OF DEATH & PLAYING IN A COMPETITION'S SEMIFINALS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE 21ST CENTURY.   England End Their Disappointing UNL Campaign without a Single Win.   Xavi has no choice but play Pique now...   Southgate : We have KaneFlick : We have Maguire   Dont touch him &...Full Story »

POP SENSATION Shakira and her ex-footie star fella Gerard Pique were spotted watching their son play baseball - but kept well away from each other. The former couple both showed up to watch nine-year-old Milan in action on Saturday in Barcelona. Shakira kept a lengthy distance from her ex-Gerard Pique as they watched their son play baseballCredit: Splash The Barcelona defender was spotted wit...Full Story »

A STREET ARTIST has slammed Manchester United fans for vandalising a mural of Pep Guardiola. The graffiti artist known as Mr Meana completed the huge mural on the side of a house in Ashton New Road last week, just a stone's throw from the Etihad. A street artist paid homage to Pep Guardiola with a mural not far from the EtihadCredit: PA But United fans defaced the painting and spraypainted 'M...Full Story »

SON HEUNG-MIN showed off his six-pack while modeling for Calvin Klein in his new role with the company. The Tottenham star, 30, is the new face of the fashion company in South Korea. The Tottenham star is thrilled to be working with the fashion brandCredit: Calvin Klein Son is delighted to have landed the gig and praised Calvin Klein after posing in their underwear in his first photoshoot for...Full Story »

Former Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham reportedly wants to return to the Premier League as soon as possible. Abraham left Chelsea at the beginning of last season, joining AS Roma after his former club brought in Romelu Lukaku. Chelsea could be living to regret that decision, with Abraham flourishing in Italy and Lukaku already out the door. Abraham scored 27 goals in all competitions last sea...Full Story »

Watford have sacked manager Rob Edwards and replaced him with former West Ham and West Brom boss Slaven Bilic. The Sky Bet Championship club announced the latest overhaul of their coaching staff on Monday, less than three months after appointing Edwards. The former Forest Green manager oversaw just 11 games and leaves with the club 10th in the table as they bid to bounce back from relegation...Full Story »

Borussia Dortmund are looking to sign Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita who could be available on a free transfer next summer. As it stands, Keita will be leaving Liverpool on a free transfer next summer. With his contract expiring and a new deal yet to be agreed upon, any interested club will be able to pick themselves up a bargain. Now, according to BILD, Dortmund have Keita high on their pr...Full Story »