Stoke manager Alex Neil was delighted with his new recruits as full debutants Wouter Burger and Mehdi Leris got on the scoresheet in a 6-1 Carabao Cup thrashing of Rotherham.The second-round win extends the Potters’ perfect home record to four matches in all competitions this season – a run that started with a 4-1 victory over the Millers on the opening day of the new Championship ca...Full Story »

Both clubs sent their top men to watch Bakayoko, 20, against Rangers in their Champions League qualifier last week. PSV star Johan Bakayoko is being tracked by a number of Premier League clubs Bakayoko has been linked with Liverpool, Everton and even Burnley. But their Premier League rivals are now taking a bigger interest in the last week of the window. He will be checked again in the retur...Full Story »

Inter director Giuseppe Marotta confirmed that Alexis Sanchez wants to return to the club this summer. WHAT HAPPENED? The Chilean international left Inter in the summer of 2022 to join Ligue 1 side Marseille on a one-year deal. With his contract expired in June this year, Sanchez is now a free agent and is reportedly pushing for a move back to the Nerazzurri. Inter director Beppe Marotta has...Full Story »

MK Dons manager Graham Alexander was delighted with his team’s response to a half-time rallying cry as they staged a late comeback to beat Colchester 3-2 in Sky Bet League Two.Substitute Matt Dennis fired home in the 10th minute of stoppage time to make it three wins from four for the Dons and move them up to second place in the table.Ex-Colchester man Alex Gilbey equalised in the 88th min...Full Story »

Ross County boss Malky Mackay was delighted that his side found a way to win after they overcame a battling Airdrie side 4-3 in extra time to reach the quarter-finals of the Viaplay Cup.County looked well on course for victory at 3-1 up, though they would concede twice in the final 10 minutes to send the game into extra time.The Staggies prevailed in the additional half hour however, Eamonn Brop...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp suggested Liverpool will appeal against Alexis Mac Allister’s dismissal after his side came from behind to beat Bournemouth 3-1 at Anfield.In a dramatic home opener, Liverpool needed goals from Luis Diaz, Mo Salah and Diogo Jota to respond to a third-minute strike from Antoine Semenyo, and played the final half an hour with 10 men after Mac Allister’s home debut was cut ...Full Story »

Alex Neil expressed his delight at Stoke’s home comforts as they defeated Watford 1-0.New hero Andre Vidigal starred again as he notched his fourth goal in as many games since a summer move from Maritimo.The Portuguese winger – who turned 25 in midweek – fired in a second-half winner with an emphatic strike on the volley.And, in the process, The Potters secured successive leagu...Full Story »

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 »

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 »

Graham Alexander hailed MK Dons captain Alex Gilbey after watching his side make it two wins from two in League Two by beating visitors Tranmere 1-0.Skipper Gilbey’s curling eighth-minute free-kick was glanced in by team-mate Mo Eisa, leaving Tranmere goalkeeper Luke McGee with no chance.The win sees Alexander’s side move top of the league and he was happy with his side’s perfo...Full Story »

Arsenal began their quest to wrestle the Premier League title away from Manchester City as Bukayo Saka’s fine strike earned them a narrow victory over Nottingham Forest. After a half-hour delay to kick-off at the Emirates Stadium, Eddie Nketiah and Saka struck in the first-half but the hosts could not build on their lead and were pegged back by Taiwo Awoniyi as they hung on to win 2-1. ...Full Story »

Nigel Pearson confirmed Bristol City midfielder Alex Scott was speaking to Bournemouth after seeing his side reach the Carabao Cup second round.The Robins thrashed Oxford 5-1 thanks to Jason Knight’s brace and goals from Harry Cornick, Nahki Wells and Kal Naismith.Afterwards Pearson was asked to comment on reports that Scott had undergone a medical at Premier League club Bournemouth prior ...Full Story »

Stoke boss Alex Neil reserved special praise for 16-year-old debutant Sol Sidibe following their 2-1 win over West Brom in the Carabao Cup.A first-half own goal from Josh Griffiths and calm finish from Andre Vidigal – either side of Brandon Thomas-Asante’s second-half leveller – saw the Potters progress to round two.Sidibe, son of club icon Mamady, was deservedly named man of t...Full Story »

Sarina Wiegman’s side are currently taking on Nigeria in the quarter-final this morning. Viewers could 'not get enough' of Alex Scott on BBC One Credit: BBC The Lionesses roared into the last 16 with a stunning 6-1 win over China in their final game in Group D. And now the nation is tuning in to BBC One to see whether they can build on that incredible victory and advance to the semi fin...Full Story »

Substitute Alex Greive’s late header earned St Mirren a dramatic 3-2 victory away to Hibernian in their cinch Premiership opener at Easter Road.The Buddies roared into a 2-0 lead after Mark O’Hara and Toyosi Olusanya scored in the first 17 minutes.The Paisley side looked to have blown their chances of three points when Hibs hit back through second-half goals from Adam Le Fondre and C...Full Story »

Alex Neil praised his “exciting” Stoke side as they demolished 10-man Rotherham with a 4-1 Championship win.Maritimo recruit Andre Vidigal was the highlight of the Potters’ six debutants as he capped an impressive display with a brace.“I thought we looked like an exciting team,” Neil said. “We wanted to start the season well because there’s been a lot of...Full Story »

Liverpool have appointed Virgil van Dijk as the club's new skipper, with fellow defender Trent Alexander-Arnold taking on the vice-captain's role, the Premier League club announced on Monday. Van Dijk, who also captains the Netherlands national team, will replace Jordan Henderson after the England midfielder joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq last week, ending a 12-year stay at Anfield. ...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly given some transfer advice to ex-Manchester United team-mate Eric Bailly, who is in talks to join Al-Nassr. WHAT HAPPENED? Bailly has opened talks with two Saudi Arabian teams - one of which is reported to be Al-Nassr - and could be on his way to the Middle East in a £20 million ($26m) deal, according to Sky Sports. The United defender has discussed the s...Full Story »

Alex Telles is set to join his old Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo at Saudi club Al-Nassr. Telles latest to seal Saudi move Will link up with ex United teammate Ronaldo Al Nassr bag £4m bargain WHAT HAPPENED? The left-back, who has long been surplus to requirements at United, is to move to the Saudi Pro League club for a bargain £4 million ($5.2m), joining the long...Full Story »

ALEX SCOTT stole the show while at an EA Sports FC event. The launch saw Scott joined by other football legends such as Luis Figo, Ronaldinho and Didier Drogba, as well as Manchester City striker Erling Haaland - who was seen in a pair of green "pyjamas". Scott donned blue jeans and a green and white Tommy Hilfiger top that showed off her toned midriff as she took to the stage with her fello...Full Story »