Following a very busy and expensive summer transfer window, Chelsea are already planning their next moves. The Blues backed former boss Thomas Tuchel with £250 million worth of new additions over the summer only to sack him seven games into the new season. Now, Graham Potter is at the helm and the west London club have a new manager to back. One player they are looking at very closely ...Full Story »

UEFA confirmed on Tuesday that Russia have been banned from the 2024 European Championship. Russian teams were banned in February from international competitions by both UEFA and world footballing body FIFA days after the country's invasion of Ukraine. A Russian appeal against those decisions was dismissed at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. UEFA also decided to let Belarus go into the 2...Full Story »

Chelsea may continue Red Bull raid Todd Boehly spoke of his admiration for Red Bull's football model last week and he looks to be close to agreeing a deal for Christoph Freund from Red Bull Salzburg as the club's sporting director. As per The Athletic, Chelsea are also targeting the acquisition of RB Leipzig's chief executive Oliver Mintzlaff to take up the role of technical director at Stam...Full Story »

FOOTBALLER Gerard Pique and pop star Shakira were seen leaving a renowned law firm in Barcelona, as the couple look to finalise their split. According to El Periodico and the 'Mamarazzis', the pair met with their lawyers last Thursday to try and reach an agreement on their separation and the custody of children, Sasha and Milan. They were spotted leaving the building separately as fans waite...Full Story »

Tottenham are reportedly eyeing up a surprise transfer move for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic amid doubts over Harry Kane's future. Respected Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg has given a worrying update on Kane's future, stating that he expects Bayern Munich to make the England international a top target next summer, as per Sky Italia. Kane won't be easy to replace, but it seems ...Full Story »

Leeds ended a run of three years without silverware to win the Betfred Women’s Super League Grand Final as two tries from Caitlin Beevers helped defeat league leaders’ title winners York 12-4 at the Totally Wicked Stadium.The only try of the first half came 10 minutes into the contest through Beevers and despite a barrage of York pressure, the Rhinos held firm to take their lead into...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta was happy to banish the nightmare of last season as Arsenal went back to the top of the Premier League with a clinical 3-0 victory at Brentford.The Gunners were back at the scene of their dismal 2-0 opening-day defeat last season which pre-empted their worst start to a campaign for 67 years.But they are a different animal this term and proved it with an organised, inventive display ...Full Story »

Arsenal climbed back to the top of the Premier League and avenged last year’s humbling at Brentford with a clinical 3-0 victory.The Gunners were back at the scene of their dismal opening-day defeat last season which pre-empted their worst start to a campaign for 67 years.But they are a different animal this term and proved it with an organised, inventive display and three well-taken goals ...Full Story »

Celtic suffered their first cinch Premiership loss in a year thanks to a shock 2-0 defeat by St Mirren in Paisley.Home captain Mark O’Hara headed Saints in front two minutes from the end of a first half where a much-changed Hoops team were out of sorts.Burly Buddies striker Jonah Ayunga, who gave the visiting defence a difficult afternoon, headed in the second in the 53rd minute and Ange P...Full Story »

Inter Milan’s Milan Skriniar is a defender in demand as his contract runs down in Italy. The centre-back is in the final year of his contract at the San Siro and could leave for free at the end of the season if no new deal can be agreed with the Italian giants over the next few months – which has gauged the interest of many of Europe’s biggest clubs. The 27-year-old’s ...Full Story »

Portsmouth boss Danny Cowley called for goal-line technology in League One after his second-placed side played out an incident-packed 2-2 draw with Plymouth.Reeco Hackett came off the bench to score a stoppage-time equaliser and preserve Pompey’s unbeaten start to the season.But Cowley was convinced his side were denied a legitimate first-half goal when referee James Bell decided Sean Ragg...Full Story »

Paul Heckingbottom warned Sheffield United still have even more to give after they extended their lead at the top of the Sky Bet Championship table to three points with a 2-0 win at Preston.Iliman Ndiaye and Oli McBurnie scored either side of half-time to clinch the Blades’ fourth win on the spin and help them move a further two points clear of Norwich, who could only draw 1-1 at home to W...Full Story »

Leyton Orient extended their lead at the top of Sky Bet League Two to four points thanks to a goal by central defender Omar Beckles in a 1-0 win over Walsall.Ruel Sotiriou squandered a wonderful chance to put the home side in front after just 70 seconds when he seized onto a back pass by Emmanuel Monthe but dallied and the chance went begging.The first half proved a tame affair with Orient, desp...Full Story »

A late equaliser from Rob Apter saw the spoils shared between Scunthorpe and York as they drew 1-1.The point lifts the Iron from the bottom of the National League table into 23rd while York drop down into eighth, just outside of the play-off places.York were awarded a penalty when Mitch Hancox was fouled in the box and Lenell John-Lewis slotted home from the spot to give the Minstermen the lead ...Full Story »

Dapo Afolayan’s deflected goal four minutes from time saw Bolton pick up their fourth successive win in all competitions with a hard-earned 1-0 success over Peterborough at the University of Bolton Stadium.Afolayan, who joined the action as a 70th-minute replacement for Kyle Dempsey, saw his shot take a wicked deflection past the unfortunate Posh goalkeeper Lucas Bergstrom.It was especiall...Full Story »

Sutton triumphed 2-0 to record a fourth consecutive home Sky Bet League Two win that extended Hartlepool’s winless run to nine games.After the U’s had gone close early on when Donovan Wilson hit the outside of a post from close range, their bright start faded and the rest of the first half produced little in the way of goalmouth incidents.However, the dangerous Wilson volleyed over f...Full Story »

Liverpool are leading the race to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham. Since moving to Germany to play for Borussia Dortmund, Bellingham has developed into one of the brightest young talents in world football. Moving abroad at such a young age was a brave decision, but it’s certainly paying for him so far, regularly playing for a top Bundesliga side not only domestically ...Full Story »

Barcelona keeping tabs on Monaco left-backBarcelona are continuing to keep tabs on Monaco left-back Caio Henrique, according to Sport. The Brazilian has started the season well with four assists from five games and the Catalans are montoring his situation with the Ligue 1 side. Juve can't afford to sack AllegriJuventus can't afford to sack manager Massimiliano Allegri, according to Sky Sport...Full Story »

Erik Ten Hag was pleased to see Cristiano Ronaldo on target as Manchester United kickstarted their Europa League campaign with a comfortable victory over Sheriff Tiraspol in Moldova.Ronaldo struck with a 39th-minute penalty as United claimed their first points of the group stage with a routine 2-0 victory on Thursday.It was Ronaldo’s first goal of the season from only his third start after...Full Story »

Aston Villa have fitness concerns ahead of Friday’s Premier League home clash with Southampton.Ollie Watkins, Emi Martinez and Robin Olsen all face late fitness tests, but Leander Dendoncker is in contention to make his debut after missing the 1-1 draw against Manchester City with a throat complaint.Loanee Jan Bednarek is unavailable as he cannot play against his parent club.Southampton co...Full Story »