Marco Asensio’s second-half double sent Aston Villa through to their first FA Cup quarter-final in 10 years after a 2-0 win over Championship strugglers Cardiff.After being frustrated for 68 minutes, the on-loan Paris St. Germain midfielder broke the deadlock from a Marcus Rashford assist before killing the game 10 minutes from time.Boss Unai Emery said his side are not contenders for the ...Full Story »

Sources with a close understanding of the situation have informed CaughtOffside that Nunez is greatly admired by Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone as he looks to make changes to his attack. The Spanish giants signed Julian Alvarez from Manchester City in a big move last summer, but there is now some uncertainty about the future of Antoine Griezmann. This has led Atletico to look at Nunez...Full Story »

Danny Welbeck made an instant impact from the bench as Brighton registered a third-successive Premier League win by beating fellow European hopefuls Bournemouth 2-1.With both sides dreaming of qualifying for continental football next season, substitute Welbeck rolled home a 75th-minute winner, having just come on in place of Joao Pedro.Pedro won and converted an early penalty to put the Seagulls...Full Story »

A number of Liverpool players are facing an uncertain future at the club and no agreement has been reached over their new deals at Anfield. Crucial members of the starting line like Mohamed Salah, Virgil Van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold have entered the final few months of their contract with the club. Although the Reds would love to keep all those players at the club for a long time, no ag...Full Story »

Hibernian did what Bayern Munich could not as Josh Campbell’s first-half double earned David Gray’s in-form side a stirring 2-1 home win over William Hill Premiership leaders Celtic.The Hoops were widely lauded for their display in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw in the Allianz Arena as they exited the Champions League after conceding in stoppage time to the German giants.But Brendan Rodger...Full Story »

FORMER football chief Luis Rubiales has been found guilty of kissing Jenni Hermoso without consent after the Women's World Cup final in 2023. The former Spanish FA boss, has been ordered to pay a fine of over £8,000 bringing the "Kissgate" scandal to an end but has dodged jail. The moment when Rubiales kissed Hermoso on the lips after their World Cup win Spain's High Court convicted Rubi...Full Story »

Shamrock Rovers’ hopes of reaching the Europa Conference League last 16 were crushed after 10-man Molde won a 5-4 penalty shootout to advance after the game finished 1-1 on aggregate following the Norwegians’ 1-0 win.Rovers were hoping to become the first League of Ireland club to reach the last 16 of a UEFA competition, but a mistake under difficult windy conditions allowed Magnus W...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola accepted Manchester City had been outplayed as their Champions League campaign came to a limp end with a 3-1 defeat at Kylian Mbappe-inspired Real Madrid.Mbappe scored a brilliant hat-trick in the second leg of their play-off at the Bernabeu Stadium on Wednesday to power the holders into the last 16 6-3 on aggregate.City had led the tie 2-1 heading into the closing minutes at the E...Full Story »

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers took “immense pride” from their Champions League efforts after they secured “European credibility” by pushing Bayern Munich until the final moments in Germany.The Hoops were seconds away from forcing the knockout phase play-off into extra time after Nicolas Kuhn netted in the 63rd minute.Celtic had created four good opportunities in the open...Full Story »

Houston Dynamo signs goalkeeper Gillingham Houston Dynamo have officially signed rookie goalkeeper Blake Gillingham. The deal runs through the 2025 season, with additional club options that could keep him in Houston until 2028. Chilwell might start against Everton Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner has revealed that new signing Ben Chilwell is fit and available for selection ahead of th...Full Story »

WAYNE ROONEY was spotted at Disneyland Paris, just as his former side were causing one of the great FA Cup giant-killings. The Manchester United legend was joined by wife Coleen and two of their kids for the wholesome family day. The Rooneys were spotted trying to pose for a wholesome family photo Coleen got into the spirit of things by embracing a Piglet characer The teenage sweethearts hav...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   FA Cup 4th Round Big teams   Antony with Real Betis 2 games 2 Man of the Match awards   Following the draw in the Madrid derby, Barcelona close the gap with a 4-1 win over Sevilla   The FA Cup magic is well and truly alive!   Prime Griezmann was Truly SPECIAL! STREETS WON'T FORGET!   LIVING THE DREAM.   Eno...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   Plymouth 1-0 Liverpool (FA Cup)   Iraola wins the PL Manager of the Month (JAN)   lol   Domino's trolling Spurs …   "LET'S HIDE IN HERE FOR A WHILE LADS"   Somehow Nottingham Forest are the highest ranked team left in the FA Cup.   Maresca to Chelsea fans:   Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. There...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   Brighton 2-1 Chelsea (FA Cup)     Leyton Orient 1-2 Man City (FA Cup)     After all the shenanigans in the buildup to the Madrid derby...it was a draw     Just Appreciate The GREATNESS!     Which is your All Time favorite series? I'll start, Peaky Blinders!     Crazyyy    ...Full Story »

The popular and almost popping-out broadcaster fronted a famous Ecuadorian extravaganza that peaks with big rivals Barcelona SC and Deportivo Quito clashing. Kathy Valencia was an Amarilla thriller for many fans at Barcelona SC's match with Deportivo Quito in EcuadorShe decided it was worth a check as thousands of viewers looked onShe sparked scarlet fever not yellow with this snap And Kathy's...Full Story »

But, if the German star stays at Manchester City, it will signal the end of his time as a player. The Turkish giants are ready to match Gundogan's £150,000-a-week wages for the next two seasons and have opened talks with his camp. Gundogan, 34, is aware he has no chance of getting that at City and it will take a huge turnaround in form to trigger even a one-year extension. But the midf...Full Story »

A YOUNG Toon fan skipped school to attend the cup clash at Arsenal after his mum told teachers he was ill - only to be caught on camera celebrating Newcastle's win. Sammy Scott, nine, was desperate to travel to London with dad Mark for the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg. Sammy Scott was desperate to see the Carabao Cup semi with dad Mark - so mum Claire told his school he was ill So mum Cla...Full Story »

MARCUS RASHFORD'S agent has flown to Italy to meet the recruitment staff at AC Milan, according to reports. The 27-year-old winger's brother Dwaine held exploratory talks with AC Milan about loaning the Man Utd wantaway star this January. Marcus Rashford's agent has flown to hold talks with AC Milan Discussions remain at a preliminary stage as Milan’s senior executive team were returnin...Full Story »

AC Milan players celebrate after scoring during the Italian Super Cup semifinal soccer match between Juventus and Milan in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — AC Milan will face city rival Inter in the final of the Italian Super Cup after it beat Juventus 2-1 in Friday’s semifinal in Saudi Arabia. Juventus took a first-half lead after Turkish s...Full Story »

Vietnam broke their 27-year winless streak at home against Thailand with a hard-fought 2-1 victory in the first leg of the 2024 ASEAN Cup final at Viet Tri Stadium on Thursday. Nguyen Xuan Son emerged as the hero for the hosts, scoring a brace that gave Vietnam the advantage heading into the second leg in Bangkok. Son showcased his prowess throughout the game, using his strength and pressing a...Full Story »