Netherlands and Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk, late on Saturday, made use of questions regarding the future of teammate Cody Gakpo to aim a less than subtle jibe at Manchester United. Gakpo, of course, has seen his name cast firmly into the spotlight over the course of the last couple of weeks. This comes with the explosive wide-man having built on a scintillating opening to the...Full Story »

Lionel Messi marked his 1,000th senior appearance with the opening goal as Argentina booked their place in the World Cup quarter-finals by beating Australia 2-1.Messi produced the first moment of quality to break the deadlock towards the end of the first half and Julian Alvarez pounced on a goalkeeping error to put two-time world champions Argentina in full control early in the second.Australia ...Full Story »

Karl Robinson was frustrated as his Oxford side conceded an 84th minute wonder goal and had to settle for a point in a 1-1 draw at Accrington.The draw did extend his side’s unbeaten run to seven games in Sky Bet League One but they missed out on the chance to jump to 10th position.Lewis Bate hit the woodwork for Oxford in the seventh minutes before James Henry gave them a 58th minute lead,...Full Story »

Netherlands became the first team through to the World Cup quarter-finals with an entertaining 3-1 victory over the USA.Memphis Depay finished off a superb move to open the scoring in the 10th minute and Daley Blind made it two at Khalifa International Stadium just before half-time.The US threatened a comeback when Haji Wright pulled one back in the 76th minute but Denzel Dumfries ensured it was...Full Story »

Carlisle boss Paul Simpson was brutally honest in his assessment after his side’s 1-1 draw with Sutton United.The visitors came from behind to clinch a point as Will Randall cancelled out Ryan Edmondson’s opener on the stroke of half-time at Brunton Park.Simpson felt a share of the spoils was fair but was less impressed with the performance overall.“Looking at the game it was d...Full Story »

Grimsby boss Paul Hurst bemoaned two big calls that went against his side as they fell to a 1-0 defeat at AFC Wimbledon.Ethan Chislett’s second-half goal was the difference, with the Dons now seven games unbeaten in League Two.But Hurst was frustrated at John McAtee’s first-half strike being ruled out as well as a penalty shout for a challenge on Otis Khan that was waved away.He said...Full Story »

Stories had been circulating suggesting Vlahovic was being left out of the Serbia starting XI due to having an affair with Ana Cakic, the wife of reserve goalkeeper Predrag Rajkovic. Dusan Vlahovic grabbed his nuts as he hit back at rumours he had had an affair with a team-mate's wife Credit: Reuters Vlahovic allegedly had an affair with Predrag Rajkovic's wife Ana Cakic Credit: Instagram Vla...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams was left frustrated after his side once again let a lead slip which proved costly as they played out a 1-1 League One draw with Exeter at the Mazuma Stadium.Adams saw Cole Stockton head his side into a 34th-minute lead only for the Shrimps to let Exeter back into the game just two minutes later with a goal for Josh Key.It was the 18th point the Shrimps had dropped from...Full Story »

Wycombe are without captain Joe Jacobson but could welcome back Chris Forino and Sullay Kaikai for the visit of Portsmouth.Jacobson is halfway through a three-match ban imposed after a melee against Forest Green last month.Defender Forino missed Wanderers’ 1-0 defeat at Cheltenham last time out due to a knock.Forward Kaikai returns from international duty with Sierra Leone.Joe Morrell is n...Full Story »

Forest Green are without defender Dominic Bernard for their Sky Bet League One clash with Cambridge through suspension.Bernard is banned after being sent off for two bookable offences in last week’s FA Cup victory over non-league Alvechurch.Midfielder Armani Little and forward Kyle McAllister could be back in contention after absences and Jamille Matt is also nearing a return.Matt Stevens ...Full Story »

Luis Suarez stressed he would not be apologising for his handball in Uruguay’s 2010 World Cup quarter-final against Ghana as the sides prepare to meet again on Friday.The clash at the tournament in South Africa 12 years ago saw Suarez sent off in the final moments of extra-time, with the score at 1-1, after keeping out a Dominic Adiyiah header on the line with his hands.The resulting penal...Full Story »

Northampton welcome leading scorer Sam Hoskins back from suspension for the visit of Tranmere.Hoskins served a one-match ban in the impressive win at Bradford a fortnight ago but returns to the fray and should go straight back into the side.Boss Jon Brady said he has put the two-week break to good use with plenty of players well rested, with Josh Eppiah and Louis Appere back in training.Tyler Ma...Full Story »

FOOTBALLER Mario Gotze hopes the only red he sees against Costa Rica will be his wife’s bikini. WAG Ann-Kathrin, who married the German national in 2018, will watch him take on Costa Rica tonight at the Al Bayt Stadium. Ann-Kathrin married the German international in 2018 and eagerly watches his take on Costa Rica tonight Ann-Kathrin, 32, married Eintracht Frankfurt playmaker Mario, 30,...Full Story »

Portugal has proven themselves once again on the international stage after rising above pre-tournament controversy involving iconic figure Cristiano Ronaldo to be one of the first nations to book passage into the round of 16 while currently sitting atop Group H and likely to emerge group winners. But their potential deep run during the knockout stage has suffered a severe body blow after repo...Full Story »

Wahbi Khazri’s superb solo goal secured Tunisia a famous victory against reigning champions France but Australia’s shock win against Denmark meant they still made a heart-breaking World Cup exit.Didier Deschamps made sweeping alterations for the Group D finale at Education City Stadium after Les Bleus became the first side to seal their place in the round of 16.France still had the q...Full Story »

AC Milan still working on Bennacer renewal AC Milan are eager to tie Ismael Bennacer to a new contract, Calciomercato says. The Algeria star has been pivotal for the Rossoneri and his current deal runs out in 2024. Milan hope to prevent him from being lured away from San Siro but talks have been going on for some time but there may have been a breakthrough as he has changed agent to Enzo Raio...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate said the “big business starts now” after Marcus Rashford’s brace helped England reach the World Cup knockout phase with a comprehensive victory against Wales.The 104th meeting of the old rivals ended with last year’s European Championship runners-up wrapping up top spot in Group B on Tuesday evening at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.Rashford’s brilliant ...Full Story »

Marcus Rashford’s brilliant brace helped England reach the knockout phase as group winners and brought Wales’ first World Cup appearance since 1958 to an end.Welsh hopes of progressing were hanging by a thread heading into a Group B finale in which Gareth Southgate’s men only needed to avoid a four-goal loss to progress to the last 16.The 104th meeting of the old foes was the f...Full Story »

Senegal coach Aliou Cisse knows his side must be prepared for a totally different type of football after securing their place in the knockout stages of the World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Ecuador.The Africa Cup of Nations champions – without injured star forward Sadio Mane – needed to win to make it through from Group A, while a draw would have been good enough for Ecuador.After se...Full Story »

WAG Kennedy Alexa is hoping England outfox Wales in tonight's World Cup clash. The girlfriend of Leicester City's James Maddison wore a snake print bikini in a photograph she shared online. Kennedy Alexa started dating James in 2020 after she moved back to the UK from LACredit: Instagram James Maddison returned to training on Saturday and is hoping to feature in the squad chosen to face Wales...Full Story »