Torquay left it late to end a run of two successive National League defeats with a stoppage-time 1-0 win over Southend.Keelan O’Connell came closest to opening the scoring for Torquay after 28 minutes but he could only fire narrowly wide.After the break, Daniel Wright saw a shot saved by Steve Arnold before Joe Lewis headed a corner from Connor Lemonheigh-Evans over.Sam Dalby, who had head...Full Story »

Gillingham boss Steve Evans has a welcome selection dilemma ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet League One match with MK Dons.The Gills were down to the bare bones during the opening weeks of the season, but have seen their injuries clear up this month.Alex MacDonald made a first league start for his new club at Burton while fellow forward Charlie Kelman, who joined on transfer-deadline day on loa...Full Story »

Ian Baraclough told his young Northern Ireland players to be “very, very proud” of their display in a goalless World Cup qualifying draw with Switzerland.Though they needed another penalty save from Bailey Peacock-Farrell to avoid a defeat on the night, Northern Ireland created the better chances from open play and more than matched a side ranked 37 places above them in the world.The...Full Story »

Ronaldo joined La Liga giants Madrid in 2009, but the move only happened because the superstar made a gentleman's agreement with legendary Manchester United manager Ferguson Real Madrid were reportedly able to poach Cristiano Ronaldo after the superstar made a gentleman’s agreement with legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Ronaldo became a star with Manchester United after moving to Old ...Full Story »

Cheltenham progressed to round three of the Carabao Cup for the first time in their history after beating Gillingham 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 draw.Town, who scored all five penalties in the shootout, secured their passage thanks to goalkeeper Owen Evans saving Stuart O’Keefe’s spot-kick.Cheltenham defender Ben Tozer had almost gifted the hosts an opening goal after eight minu...Full Story »

Manager Steve Evans labelled Gillingham’s 2-1 win over Morecambe as their best performance so far this season.The Gills opened the scoring after four minutes through summer signing Mustapha Carayol, who found the top corner from 25 yards after being teed up by a short Ben Reeves free-kick.Morecambe striker Cole Stockton levelled proceedings after 25 minutes with a stunning solo effort but ...Full Story »

Sunderland will again be without captain Corry Evans for the visit of AFC Wimbledon.The midfielder missed the midweek defeat to Burton and is set to be out of action for up to a fortnight with a hamstring injury.Ollie Younger will also be rested due to a hamstring niggle while fellow defender Arbenit Xhemajli remains a long-term absentee.Alex Pritchard will hope for more minutes as he builds tow...Full Story »

Leicester will be without Wesley Fofana and Jonny Evans when they begin their Premier League campaign against Wolves at King Power Stadium, but new signing Jannik Vestergaard could make his debut. Fofana suffered a fractured fibula during a recent friendly against Villarreal, while Evans is still recovering from a foot problem as he targets a return following next month’s international ...Full Story »

Leyton Orient are light on forward options for Exeter’s visit in Sky Bet League Two.Aaron Drinan, who scored in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup tie with QPR, is expected to lead the line again despite struggling with cramp during the latter stages of the London derby.Boss Kenny Jackett is set to remain without fellow attackers Paul Smyth and Harry Smith, who are both being carefully managed ...Full Story »

Steve Evans felt his much-changed team were worthy winners and deserved to progress in the Carabao Cup after clinching a dramatic 10-9 victory on penalties at Crawley after the thrilling tie had ended 2-2.The Gills went through when French defender Ludwig Francillette became the only player to miss from the spot and Harvey Lintott then stepped up to convert the decisive penalty.Crawley’s S...Full Story »

Gillingham boss Steve Evans will assess the fitness of several players ahead of their opening game of the season at home to Lincoln.Captain Kyle Dempsey, Alex MacDonald and Ben Reeves were left out of the pre-season warm-up at Norwich as a precaution, while John Akinde (ankle) limped off at Carrow Road.Robbie McKenzie has missed all of the Gills’ pre-season games while Ryan Jackson has yet...Full Story »

Juventus are set to win the race for Santos striker Kaio Jorge. Gazzetta dello Sport says Jorge is expected in Turin this week for a medical and to complete his transfer. Juve will immediately pay €1.5m and add a similar amount at the end of next season, whilst Santos will get five per cent of a future re-sale. The young striker has scored 17 goals in 80 appearances with Santos and is...Full Story »

Goal can confirm that Juventus have scheduled fresh talks with Sassuolo in a bid to agree a deal for Manuel Locatelli. Locatelli emerged as Juve's number one transfer target after an impressive 2020-21 campaign at Sassuolo, which he followed up by helping Italy win their sixth major title at this summer's European Championship. The 23-year-old has also been strongly linked with Arsenal, but ...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO was cheered on by his son Cristiano Jr and girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez against Belgium in Seville. But the superstar did not give them much to cheer about as defending champions Portugal crashed out of Euro 2020. Georgina Rodriguez and Cristiano Jr were in attendance at the Estadio de La Cartuja Rodriguez was spotted in the front row inside the Estadio de La Cartuja, with ...Full Story »

PAUL POGBA could reportedly have breached Uefa's Euros coronavirus rules by going into the stands to give away his shirt. The Manchester United midfielder was a standout in the 2018 World Cup winners' opening game of the delayed European Championship. Paul Pogba could reportedly have breached Uefa's coronavirus rules by going into the stands His sublime pass to Lucas Hernandez set up France's...Full Story »

Jonny Evans will miss out for Leicester in their key Premier League finale against Tottenham after being forced off in their FA Cup final win over Chelsea.The defender has a heel problem and only lasted 34 minutes of the 1-0 victory at Wembley and remains sidelined as the Foxes look to clinch a Champions League spot on the final day.James Justin (knee) and Harvey Barnes (knee) remain out for Bre...Full Story »

In a move that has been in the pipeline ever since Ronald Koeman took over as Barcelona coach, Memphis Depay and the Catalan club have reached an agreement on terms for him to sign with the LaLiga Santander giants. However, this is assuming there isn't a change at the coaching position. Koeman's job security has been up and down since Joan Laporta was elected as the club's new president, taki...Full Story »

Steve Evans was left with mixed emotions after Gillingham finished the season with a 1-0 win over Plymouth and insisted his side could have won the play-offs.Vadaine Oliver converted Olly Lee’s glanced header from Robbie McKenzie’s cross at the back post in the 28th minute to seal all three points for the hosts at Priestfield.The goal was Oliver’s 17th in the league and ensured...Full Story »

John McGlynn insists his battered-and-bruised Raith Rovers squad are up for the play-off fight despite seeing their injury woes continue to mount.The Kirkcaldy outfit squeezed past Fife rivals Dunfermline to set up a two-game semi-final shoot-out with Dundee this week.But the 2-0 win – sealed thanks to goals from Lewis Vaughan and Gozie Ugwu – came at a cost.On-loan Rangers ace Kai K...Full Story »

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers expects Jonny Evans to be “fine” for Friday’s home clash with Newcastle after the defender had a scan on a foot issue.Striker Jamie Vardy, who sustained some ankle swelling from a tackle in the 1-1 draw at Southampton last week, is set to be available.Defender Wes Morgan (back) is not yet ready to make a return to action, and winger Harvey Barnes ...Full Story »