A WOMAN who claimed she was raped by footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is appealing a decision to dismiss the case. Model Kathryn Mayorga is fighting to keep her £54million claim against the Man United star alive. Model Kathryn Mayorga is fighting to keep her £54million claim against Cristiano Ronaldo alive She alleges she was raped by Ronaldo, 37, in a Las Vegas hotel room in 2009 and a...Full Story »

Jesus is very popular amongst Fantasy Premier League managers Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus is the first ever Premier League player to be selected by at least 80% of fantasy football managers. The Brazilian has been in electric form since his £45million move to the Gunners from Manchester City. Jesus opened his goalscoring account with two fine goals in Arsenal’s 4-2 victory over Le...Full Story »

Juventus great Fabio Cannavaro has questioned the decision to re-sign Paul Pogba. The former Manchester United star put an end to his second spell at Old Trafford by returning to Turin on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract this summer. But it wasn't long before he sustained a knee injury that ruled him out of action. Cannavaro is concerned about Pogba, claiming: "As a ...Full Story »

Ajax board members are reportedly discussing potential fees they may accept for Manchester United target Antony as they brace for another bid from Old Trafford. The Dutch outfit have so far stood firm on their mammoth valuation of the winger, but could be about to alter their stance amid claims that he has been axed from their upcoming fixture with Sparta Rotterdam. Antony is believed to be kee...Full Story »

Nathan Jones hopes his Luton side’s first win of the season will help kick-start another push for the Sky Bet Championship play-offs after the Hatters triumphed 2-0 at Swansea.The Hatters were beaten by Huddersfield in last season’s knock-out phase and eyebrows were raised when they lost 2-0 at Bristol City on Tuesday night.Jones was understandably not happy at Ashton Gate, but he wa...Full Story »

Derby boss Liam Rosenior was left frustrated after his side could not find a way to goal in an entertaining 0-0 draw at Fleetwood.The Rams dominated large parts of the game at a blustery Highbury Stadium, but they had to settle for a second straight draw as the gutsy Cod Army defended like Trojans at times.“I think we’ve had 27 shots and 13 corners, but still we’ve not scored,&...Full Story »

Dumbarton maintained their perfect start to the cinch League Two season with a 3-1 win at Stenhousemuir.An own goal from defender Thomas Orr set the Sons on their way after 33 minutes.Martin McNiff doubled the lead early in the second half, but before Ewan O’Reilly pulled a goal back for the hosts.Findlay Gray, though, struck in stoppage time to make sure of the points and consign Stenhous...Full Story »

Grant McCann hailed his strikers Jonson Clarke-Harris and Jack Marriott after they fired Peterborough to a 4-0 thrashing of local rivals Lincoln.The deadly attacking duo of Clarke-Harris Jack Marriott did the damage with a brace apiece and have already hit eight goals between them this term.Marriott could have had even more as he hit the woodwork twice before producing a terrific 21st-minute ope...Full Story »

Luke Chambers’ first-half own goal and late strikes from Theo Archibald and Charlie Kelman earned Leyton Orient a convincing 3-1 win at ColchesterThe routine victory at the JobServe Community Stadium left the visitors top of the League Two table, ahead of Stevenage on goal difference.Colchester came close to taking the lead when Cameron Coxe saw his low drive magnificently saved by Lawrenc...Full Story »

Dominic Gape scored a wonder goal from 50 yards as Wycombe won 3-0 at Oakwell, condemning Michael Duff to his first home loss as Barnsley head coach.After Anis Mehmeti opened the scoring, Gape lobbed home goalkeeper Brad Collins before Nick Freeman added a third.Gareth Ainsworth’s side took the lead in the 37th minute through Mehmeti. The forward used great footwork inside the box to creat...Full Story »

Arsenal are in great form and will be looking for a third straight win when they visit AFC Bournemouth in the EPL on Saturday. The Gunners won 4-2 against Leicester City in their last match, and won twice in a row to start the season, which is a satisfactory performance overall. Although Takehiro Tomiyasu has recovered from injury, we believe Ben White will continue to take the starting pos...Full Story »

Sir Alex Ferguson gave evidence in Ryan Giggs' assault trial Friday. MANCHESTER, England -- Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was called Friday as a character witness for Ryan Giggs in a court case involving the ex-Premier League footballer. Giggs is on trial on charges of assault and use of coercive behaviour against an ex-girlfriend. The 80-year-old Ferguson, who gave evid...Full Story »

Paris Saint-Germain convinced Kylian Mbappe to snub a transfer to Real Madrid in favour of signing a new contract, but he has not looked happy about still being at Parc des Princes in the early weeks of the 2022-23 campaign. Mbappe reportedly became the highest-paid player in world football when he finalised a three-year deal in May, with it widely suggested that the agreement also granted hi...Full Story »

A FEW funny pundits are calling this an early relegation six-pointer. Others are wondering if Erik Ten Hag might end up being Erik Ten Weeks. Harry Maguire and Christian Eriksen during the 4-0 humiliation at Brentford Erik ten Hag takes on Jurgen Klopp at Old Trafford on Monday But surely there is no way United can try and play the same way again against Liverpool - as they did in the 4-0 ...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte have been fined by the Football Association (FA) for their conduct during the 2-2 draw between Chelsea and Tottenham last week. The Blues boss has also been banned for one game, though that punishment has been suspended for the time being. The two managers clashed more than once during the London derby at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Once on the touchline after T...Full Story »

Partick Thistle moved to the top of the Scottish Championship table with a thumping 4-1 win over previously unbeaten Inverness.Partick took the lead in the 20th minute through Brian Graham, and the same player doubled the advantage 15 minutes later after Scott Tiffoney rounded the keeper and teed up his team-mate.The hosts were given a golden chance to make it three through a 59th-minute penalty...Full Story »

Colchester could bring Charlie Owens back into the squad for the visit of Leyton Orient on Saturday.The 24-year-old midfielder did not feature in the 1-0 win over Bradford on Tuesday but could return to the fold after boss Wayne Brown revealed plans to build up his fitness.Tom Eastman scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner in midweek and will most likely start again.The U’s will be looking...Full Story »

Swansea will be without Joel Latibeaudiere for the Sky Bet Championship match against Luton as the defender is set for a spell on the sidelines after dislocating his shoulder.The defender was carried off on a stretcher following a heavy fall during the first half of Tuesday night’s draw against Millwall and is expected to be out for around four months.Jamie Paterson continues his own rehab...Full Story »

Bristol City midfielder Mark Sykes misses the Severnside derby against Cardiff on Sunday through suspension.Sykes was sent off in Tuesday’s 2-0 home win over Luton for a challenge on Luke Freeman, which sparked a melee between the two sets of players and ended with both clubs being charged by the Football Association.Kane Wilson would seem to be Sykes’ natural replacement for the Sky...Full Story »

Former Arsenal player Ray Parlour has told talkSPORT radio that if he were Manchester United he would let Cristiano Ronaldo leave the club. "Cristiano Ronaldo is Cristiano Ronaldo," Parlour said. "If he wasn't a fantastic professional, he wouldn't have scored so many goals." "But he is a problem for Manchester United. If I were Manchester United, I would cut everything with Cristiano Ronaldo."Full Story »