Chelsea laboured to an unconvincing 2-0 win over Servette in the first leg of their Conference League play-off at Stamford Bridge, second-half goals from Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke sufficient to give Enzo Maresca’s side the lead in the tie.It was the Italian head coach’s second game in charge but already signs of discontent were heard from home supporters, who booed the team...Full Story »

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes bemoaned the “horrendous” penalty award that sent his side on the way to a cruel 2-0 first-leg defeat against FC Copenhagen in the UEFA Conference League play-offs.Italian referee Fabio Maresca stopped play out of the blue before going to the monitor and penalising David Watson for catching Mohamed Elyounoussi on the calf as the pair challenged for a ...Full Story »

Hearts boss Steven Naismith hopes for a turnaround in fortunes in the return leg at Tynecastle after Daniel Oyegoke’s late own goal gave Viktoria Plzen a 1-0 win at the Doosan Arena.It looked like the Jambos would return from the first leg of their Europa League play-off tie in Czechia with a goalless draw until it all changed in the final minute of six added at the end of t...Full Story »

Luckless Daniel Oyegoke’s own goal deep in second-half stoppage-time gave Viktoria Plzen a narrow 1-0 advantage over Hearts in their Europa League play-off tie in the Doosan Arena.The home side probably had more of the clear-cut chances in the first leg in Czechia but it looked like Steven Naismith’s side would take a goalless draw back to Tynecastle for the return game next week.How...Full Story »

Kilmarnock suffered the cruellest of European defeats in the Danish capital as they went down 2-0 to FC Copenhagen.Killie frustrated their hosts for much of the first leg of their UEFA Conference League play-off but fell to a harsh VAR-assisted penalty and then a set-piece goal just as five minutes of stoppage-time elapsed.Kilmarnock goalkeeper Kieran O’Hara, again deputising for the injur...Full Story »

Leicester boss Steve Cooper is “excited” at the prospect of getting his players back out for their second Premier League clash of the season.The Foxes were very much second best in the first half of their return to the top flight against Tottenham but Jamie Vardy’s 57th minute equaliser helped them earn a draw following a more encouraging second period.Cooper is now preparing t...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   Forest close to agreeing fee to sign Nketiah   Arsenal fans   Tottenham's new logo   Joao Felix when he enters the dressing room..   Gundogan   Chelsea's squad after re-signing Joao Felix   This   Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow! (Credit: Justtoonit, originaltrollfootba...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO has possibly dropped the bombshell that he is a married man, after referring to long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez as his "wife". The footballing icon, 39, has been dating Georgina since 2016. Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez appeared to both be wearing rings in a new video Credit: YouTube/UR · Cristiano Ronaldo had also referred to Georgina as 'my wife' Credi...Full Story »

Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku is set to complete a deal to Napoli, according to Fabrizio Romano. Chelsea have been keen to offload the 31-year-old Belgium international this summer, with Napoli favorites to sign the striker for most of the transfer window. It is reported that Napoli's representatives will travel to London in the next 24 hours with all parties involved confident of a deal being ...Full Story »

Deco has confirmed Williams rejected Barca's approach this summer. "I want him to come, but he doesn't want to come," Deco told COPE. When asked if anyone else will be recruited, Deco replied: "Yes." Barca coach Hansi Flick has made a request to Deco to bring in a new winger capable of playing on the left flank.Full Story »

Football fans on social media were delighted to see Peterborough United star Tara Mae Kirk, who has been compared to Megan Fox, get off the mark for the Posh Whenever Tara Kirk plays for Peterborough, goals usually follow (Image: Supplied) Football fans on social media were celebrating with joy after seeing viral star Tara Mae Kirk get off the mark this season for Peterborough United. The stu...Full Story »

Manchester City are close to completing a deal to re-sign Ilkay Gundogan, a source has told ESPN. Gundogan is set to leave Barcelona after just one year and return to the Etihad Stadium, where he spent seven highly successful seasons before moving to Spain last summer. The midfielder will travel to Manchester on Wednesday with an official announcement expected before the weekend. Gundogan coul...Full Story »

AN INTERNATIONAL footballer has been sacked by his club after they were accused of domestic abuse and of having an affair with a pop star. Peruvian football star Christian Cueva saw his contract ripped up by Club Cienciano just 48 hours after signing for them. Christian Cueva has been accused of domestic abuse and cheating by wife Pamela Lopez Solorzano He was previously accused of having an ...Full Story »

Barca consider selling ex-Chelsea star Christensen Barcelona are considering offloading centre-back Andreas Christensen as they look to cut their wage expenses before the transfer window closes. Merino's Arsenal transfer edges ever closer Arsenal are moving closer to completing a deal to sign midfielder Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad in a deal worth around £30 million ($39m). Chies...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Chelsea fans seeing Cole Palmer left off the PFA Premier League Team of the Year   It’s been one year since Spain won the Women’s World Cup for the first time   At Madrid & Chelsea saga   Italy haven't played in a FIFA World Cup Knockout Game Since 2006 FINAL.   Overview   He doesn't know spurs ye...Full Story »

ALEX SCOTT and Jules Breach stunned on the red carpet for the PFA awards. The two TV presenters were among the stars at the ceremony at the Manchester Opera House. The ceremony saw Phil Foden crowned PFA Player of the Season and the PFA Team of the Year for all four divisions revealed. Scott, 39, wowed in a glamorous plunging black gown that dropped all the way down to her feet. Fans loved...Full Story »

GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ bizarrely had her hair thrown into the ocean after receiving a radical haircut. The partner of legendary Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo shared footage of the strange move on social media. On her TikTok account, she posted a clip of a hairdresser cutting her hair off with scissors as she looked out towards the sea. Georgina, 30, was wearing a grey top and pink Pla...Full Story »

Raheem Sterling could be leaving Chelsea after he released a statement questioning his shock absence from the Blues team. At least he'll have partner Paige Milian by his side – but who is the little-known WAG? Raheem Sterling could be facing a move away from Chelsea after the England star was left out of the Blues' first Premier League game of the season. But while the 29-year-old's fu...Full Story »

Barcelona have reportedly made a decision on Ilkay Gundogan's future which paves the way for a sensational Manchester City return. Gundogan eyeing a Man City return Barcelona ready to offload the midfielder Pep Guardiola is willing to welcome him back WHAT HAPPENED?According to Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona have decided to let Gundogan leave on a free transfer, a move that could see the Ger...Full Story »

Liverpool are yet to make a signing this summer but may have already received a boost for their transfer plans of the future. Anthony Gordon on England duty. (Image: Getty.) Liverpool, who are yet to make a signing this summer, may already be looking ahead to future transfer plans and have been given a subtle boost in their hopes of landing Newcastle's Anthony Gordon. The Reds' attempt to secu...Full Story »