Ian Baraclough insisted he could handle the criticism which will come his way after Northern Ireland’s latest Nations League setback as he called for patience with a young squad finding its way.The same problems that were evident in Thursday’s disappointing 1-0 home defeat to Greece plagued Northern Ireland again in a poor goalless draw with a Cyprus side who should arguably have won...Full Story »

Northern Ireland must hope it is 13th time lucky in the Nations League as their latest outing ended in a drab goalless draw against Cyprus.Ian Baraclough’s side took only their third ever point in the competition but the performance and the result was a long way from what they – and the 600 travelling fans – had expected against a side ranked 105th in the world after the setbac...Full Story »

Wales ended their 64-year wait to play at a World Cup by beating Ukraine 1-0 in a pulsating play-off final in Cardiff.Gareth Bale, so often Wales’ talisman, again produced the decisive moment with his 34th-minute free-kick headed into his own net by Andriy Yarmolenko.But Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey took the man-of-the-match honours with an outstanding display that kept the gifted Ukra...Full Story »

Jordan Maguire-Drew scored a late injury-time winner as Grimsby secured an immediate return to the English Football League with a dramatic play-off win over Solihull Moors.Maguire-Drew capped a stunning Mariners turnaround when he touched in from close range in the 112th minute of a compelling Vanarama National League play-off final at the London Stadium on Sunday.Solihull, who were only founded...Full Story »

Belgium will be bidding to make it back-to-back UEFA Nations League victories over Poland when the two teams lock horns in Warsaw on Tuesday night. The Red Devils ran out 6-1 winners when the pair met on June 8, but both sides have picked up four points from their opening three matches in Group 4 of League A. Poland possible starting lineup:Szczesny; Cash, Bednarek, Glik, B Bereszynski; Kryc...Full Story »

Netherlands will be bidding to cement their spot at the top of Group 4 of League A in the UEFA Nations League when they welcome Wales to Rotterdam on Tuesday night. Louis van Gaal's side are currently at the head of the section, collecting seven points from their three matches, while Wales are bottom, having only picked up one point from their opening three games. Netherlands possible starti...Full Story »

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Legendary porn star Mia Khalifa has taken a cheeky swipe at Gerard Pique following reports the Barcelona defender was caught cheating on girlfriend Shakira. The 29-year-old Lebanese-American beauty spent just three months in the adult movie industry before quitting to focus on a career in sports social media - and she's big into her footy these days! She fell in love with West Ham after watc...Full Story »

BIG Brother star Rebecca Jane insists she turned down ex-footballer Michael Owen when he "sexted" her because he "didn't meet my height requirements." Former England striker Owen, 42, had his squeaky-clean image shattered last June when it was revealed he had begged Rebecca, 37, for nude pictures. Speaking in detail for the first time about the messages from Owen, Rebecca Jane said she felt li...Full Story »

Inside the constant news cycle, fake news about viral topics such as the Pique and Shakira split are something to beware for all news media organizations. Unfortunately, there are moments in which even close acquaintances of the involved parties can get stained by lies. In this case, teammate Gavi was talked about as part of the entire scandal just a few days ago. In the effort to find the wo...Full Story »

BARCELONA have reportedly offered North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham the chance to sign centre-back Clement Lenglet on loan. The 26-year-old was a peripheral figure at the Nou Camp during the 2021-22 season where he featured in just 21 LaLiga games. French defender Clement Lenglet is facing an uncertain future at Barcelona The likes of Gerard Pique, Eric Garcia and Ronald Araujo were a...Full Story »

Mourinho committed to Roma Josè #Mourinho and his agent Jorge #Mendes have received several bids in the last months, but the Special One is focused only on his #ASRoma’s project. #transfers— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) June 4, 2022 Salah handed Barca transfer promise Mohamed Salah has been told by Barcelona he can move to Camp Nou in 2023, claims the Mirror. T...Full Story »

Manchester United are weighing up a move for Tottenham midfielder Steven Bergwijn. ESPN says United manager Erik ten Hag is a fan of Bergwijn and could make a move for him this summer. It is suggested Spurs will only demand £21.4million for the Dutch winger. They have already rejected a bid this week from Ajax for Bergwijn, who is unsettled in London. He was superb last night in Holla...Full Story »

A trio of Premier League clubs are showing an interest in RB Leipzig star Josko Gvardiol. The Croatian defender is a left-sided centre-back, a position highly sought after in the modern game. At 20-years-old, Gvardiol is yet to reach his full potential, so could be a shrewd signing for a lot of European clubs. According to the Daily Mail, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Tottenham are all in...Full Story »

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is a big fan of Christian Pulisic Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp once had high praise for then-Borussia Dortmund starlet Christian Pulisic and suggested that the winger would cope with a transition to the Premier League. Resurfaced comments made by the German come amid speculation that the Reds could sign Pulisic from top-flight rivals Chelsea. Liverpool were strongly...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate cited the Hungary heat as the main reason behind a sluggish England performance which led to Nations League defeat in Budapest.Dominik Szoboszlai’s second-half penalty secured a 1-0 win for the hosts as England’s players were jeered for taking the knee before a match which, despite being played behind closed doors, was watched by a crowd in excess of 30,000.England, ...Full Story »

England suffered a shock 1-0 loss to impressive Hungary in a Nations League opener that started with the depressing sound of boos from stands filled with children as Gareth Southgate’s side took the knee.Nine months ago racism marred the Three Lions’ 4-0 World Cup qualification win at the Puskas Arena, which was half full on Saturday despite the hosts serving a UEFA punishment for di...Full Story »

Republic of Ireland’s Nations League misery continued as Eduard Spertsyan blasted Armenia to victory in Yerevan.The midfielder hammered a long-range 75th-minute effort past keeper Caoimhin Kelleher, making his competitive debut for Ireland, to hand the League B newcomers victory and revenge for their controversial Euro 2012 qualifier defeat in Dublin.Stephen Kenny’s men, who have now...Full Story »

Stephen Kenny admitted the Republic of Ireland had only themselves to blame after slipping to defeat in their Nations League opener in Armenia.Ireland squandered first-half chances and were made to pay as Eduard Spertsyan ended their eight-game unbeaten run in spectacular style as he snatched a 1-0 victory for the League B newcomers.Disappointed manager Kenny said: “Obviously we lost the g...Full Story »

Trailing their old rivals by two points in the UEFA Nations League standings, Germany welcome Italy to Monchengladbach on Tuesday, as two European heavyweights convene. Following draws for both side at the weekend, they wrap up a frantic spell at the start of their respective League A Group 3 campaigns by meeting for the second time in less than a fortnight. Germany possible starting lineup:...Full Story »