Mansfield manager Nigel Clough was relieved to see his side clinch promotion with two games to play after a 2-1 home victory over Accrington.The Stags had wobbled recently with one point from three games before roaring back, with this third straight win securing League One football for the first time since 2002.Clough said: “I feel hugely relieved to get over the line – I didn’...Full Story »

Conor Shaughnessy struck late on as Portsmouth secured the League One title and promotion to the Championship with a 3-2 win over Barnsley at Fratton Park.Pompey knew one point would return them to the second tier following a 12-year absence but they were up against it after Devante Cole and John McAtee scored for the play-off chasing Tykes either side of Kusini Yengi’s equaliser.However, ...Full Story »

Fleetwood boss Charlie Adam admitted his side were masters of their own downfall after being left on the brink of relegation from League One following a 4-1 defeat at Peterborough.The Cod Army are facing up to a future in League Two after being left six points from safety with just two games to go.They only have themselves to blame after Promise Omochere and Bosun Lawal both missed penalties bef...Full Story »

Barrow ended a run of three successive defeats with a 1-1 draw at Crawley, a result which also keeps the Red Devils in the play-off places.Emile Acquah headed Barrow in front shortly before the break, but Danilo Orsi’s penalty midway through the second half gave Scott Lindsey’s side a deserved point.Crawley, with only two home wins since New Year’s Day, had an early let-off whe...Full Story »

Fleetwood were left hanging onto their League One status by a thread after missing two penalties in a 4-1 drubbing at Peterborough.Promise Omochere and Bosun Lawal both fluffed their lines from the spot when being denied by Posh keeper Jed Steer before an avalanche of late goals secured Posh’s play-off place and left the Cod Army six points from safety with just two games to play.Lawal fir...Full Story »

Che Adams notched a brace to give Southampton a 3-0 victory over Preston, a third home win in seven days and a clear view of the Sky Bet Championship automatic promotion places.Striker Adams claimed a classy first-half double – which took him past 100 league goals – before Scotland team-mate Stuart Armstrong crashed in a third.After three defeats in four matches in February, Saints t...Full Story »

Wealdstone require just a point from their final game at Oldham on Saturday to mathematically secure National League safety after Chris Maguire’s 88th-minute strike earned Eastleigh a 1-0 win.Maguire bent a superb free-kick over the head of Stones goalkeeper Marcus Dewhurst to seal his side’s third consecutive win.Wealdstone also went into the game in fine form and threatened to clai...Full Story »

CHLOE KELLY left fans stunned as she stripped down to a bikini on holiday. The England Lionesses striker looked incredible as she soaked up the sun in Marrakesh, Morocco. Getting so much-needed rest before the end of season run-in, Kelly relaxed in a swimming pool in front of a stunning desert backdrop. The 2022 Euros final hero showed off her figure in a stripey bikini and stylish sunglass...Full Story »

Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich are closing in on appointing Julian Nagelsmann as their next manager. Bayern close to re-appointing Nagelsmann as manager In advanced talks over a three or four-year deal Have kept De Zerbi and Emery on their shortlist WHAT HAPPENED?According to Sky Sport, Bayern Munich are all set to re-appoint Julian Nagelsmann as their new manager after Thomas Tuchel le...Full Story »

Bayern eyeing move for Girona's Gutierrez According to Fichajes, Bayern Munich are eyeing a move for Miguel Gutierrez as they eye the Girona defender as a possible replacement for Alphonso Davies who is Real Madrid-bound. The Bundesliga giants, however, could face competition from Premier League giants Manchester United who are also interested in signing the Spanish full-back. Phillips coul...Full Story »

DAVID Beckham has won a £240million legal battle against dozens of online counterfeiters flogging fakes of his designer gear. The ex-England ace, 48, is a director of a firm which had been seeking up to £1.6million from each of 150 online sellers, mostly in Asia, profiting from the racket. David Beckham has won a big legal case against counterfeiters flogging rip-off versions of his ...Full Story »

Alex Sandro concedes his departure from Juventus will eventually happen. The Brazil wing-back is expected to leave this summer. He told the Serie A YouTube channel: "My family and I know that the moment of farewell or goodbye will come, we don't know. There are many stories, there are many moments, it is difficult to imagine my life without Juventus. "When I talk about Juventus I will alway...Full Story »

Bayer Leverkusen thrashed Werder Bremen 5-0 on Sunday to win the Bundesliga with five fixtures to spare and end Bayern Munich's recent dominance in the competition. Bayern had won the title for the past 11 seasons and Leverkusen had never been champions in their entire 120-year history. In fact, the club had even been cruelly nicknamed "Neverkusen". They had famously come close in 2001/02, f...Full Story »

Former Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac has been linked with a move to Liverpool next season as they line up a replacement for Jurgen Klopp. WHAT HAPPENED?Kovac, who parted ways with Wolfsburg last month, has emerged as a shock candidate to replace outgoing Jurgen Klopp as the next Liverpool boss, according to the Daily Mail. The Reds are closing in on appointing Ruben Amorim as their next co...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta has told his Arsenal players to “stand up and be counted” after their Premier League title bid took a hit with defeat to Aston Villa.Two late goals gave Unai Emery and his players a deserved 2-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium to boost their own top-four hopes.In yet another twist in the title run-in, the Gunners were well beaten as Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins struck w...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp cited the impact of damaging results against rivals Manchester United following Liverpool’s recent loss of momentum in the title race.The Reds conceded more ground at the top of the Premier League as they suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on Sunday.It capped a highly frustrating week for the Merseysiders after a draw at United last weekend and a humbling Eu...Full Story »

West Ham teenager George Earthy was taken to hospital after suffering a horror head injury just two minutes into his Premier League debut.The 19-year-old had just come on as a substitute when he collided with team-mate Edson Alvarez in the middle of the field.Earthy fell to the ground awkwardly and appeared to have been knocked out cold, sparking worrying scenes as medics and team-mates rushed t...Full Story »

Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes were dealt a serious blow as Eberechi Eze scored the only goal in Crystal Palace’s shock 1-0 win at Anfield.Jurgen Klopp’s side were punished for a poor start by Eze after 14 minutes and then failed to take a host of chances in a frustrating second half on Sunday.After last week’s draw at Manchester United and the midweek Europa Leag...Full Story »

Ross County delivered a body blow to Rangers’ cinch Premiership title hopes in Dingwall with their first win in their history over the Ibrox side.When Staggies skipper Jack Baldwin scored an own goal after 15 minutes it already looked a long way back for the home side but two goals in three minutes soon after the break from Simon Murray and George Harmon turned the game on its head before ...Full Story »

KAKA'S ex-wife has revealed she split with the superstar because he was "too perfect". The former Brazil and Real Madrid star married childhood sweetheart Caroline Celico in 2005. Caroline said she split from Kaka because he was 'too perfect' Credit: instagram @cacelico She was married to Kaka for ten years and has two kids with the former footballer Credit: instagram @cacelico They were mar...Full Story »