Joy Pinquier, 31, claims the 57-year-old footballer had initially sent his congratulations to her when she told him in April he was set to be a grandfather. Joy shows off her baby bump on Instagram She told The Daily Mail: "I sent a WhatsApp message letting him know he is going to be a grandfather. "He replied, 'Congratulations, I'm happy for you and your partner.' But he is still refusing to...Full Story »

Caoimhin Kelleher went from hero to villain as the Republic of Ireland slipped to a 2-0 Nations League defeat in Greece.The Liverpool keeper, who had made three fine first-half saves before being beaten by Tasos Bakasetas’ deflected 48th-minute shot, gifted the ball to substitute Petros Mantalos in stoppage time to allow him to seal the win.Victory maintained the Greeks’ 100 per cent...Full Story »

Lee Carsley dismissed suggestions he effectively ruled himself out of the permanent England post by saying he is still on the path to becoming the world-class coach the job needs.Gareth Southgate’s temporary successor bounced back from Thursday’s embarrassing 2-1 home defeat to Greece with a 3-1 win away to Finland in the Nations League on Sunday.England were not wholly convincing in...Full Story »

England winger Jack Grealish owes Trent Alexander-Arnold £500 after the Liverpool defender scored a superb free-kick in the 3-1 Nations League victory over Finland.Leading 1-0 through Grealish’s first-half goal, Alexander-Arnold whipped home a 74th-minute set-piece to give Lee Carsley’s side some much-needed breathing room.“I said, as a joke, if you score this I’ll ...Full Story »

Liverpool icon Joel Matip has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 33, just months after leaving the Reds at the end of his contract Joel Matip has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 33 (Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Ex-Liverpool star Joel Matip has dropped a bombshell as he hangs up his boots just months after bidding farewel...Full Story »

The daughter of Chelsea legend Frank has amassed a huge following who she keeps up to date with her glamorous lifestyle. Jade, 33, has almost a quarter of a million followers on Instagram. However, despite her apparent glam life she has admitted she still struggles. In her latest collection of snaps, she admitted that they were taken when she felt low. The pictures showed her in a series o...Full Story »

Borussia Dortmund star Jamie Bynoe-Gittens has been on top form, and two Premier League sides are now plotting a bid for the 20-year-old. Bynoe-Gittens in top form at Dortmund Liverpool and Chelsea interested in forward Chelsea send scouts to watch England U21 star WHAT HAPPENED?Bynoe-Gittens has been having a breakout season under Nuri Sahin this season at Borussia Dortmund. The England...Full Story »

Vinicius Jr has seen multiple approaches from Al-Hilal, and the Saudi Pro League side are now set to make another major approach for the Brazilian. Al-Hilal looking to make move for Vinicius Saudi side unsure about Neymar's future Real Madrid not concerned about a bid WHAT HAPPENED?Vinicius has been on top of the world over the last few seasons as the Real Madrid star has established him...Full Story »

Torino's Ricci responds to Man City links Torino star Samuele Ricci admits he is flattered by the links to Manchester City, while revealing he has studied Rodri's game to improve his own. On being linked with City and Milan, he told RAI Sport: "It is very pleasing of course, but I have learned to understand football a bit now. When things go well, you are linked with these big clubs and it i...Full Story »

Michael O’Neill picked out the positives after his Northern Ireland side were unable to capitalise on a string of chances in a goalless Nations League draw against Belarus in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary.Northern Ireland peppered Fedor Lapoukhov’s goal with shots in the opening 45 minutes, twice having goals ruled out and also seeing Eoin Toal’s header come back off the post and it en...Full Story »

Northern Ireland failed to make their chances pay as they were held to a frustrating 0-0 Nations League draw by Belarus in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary.Michael O’Neill’s side had two goals ruled out and hit the post, all in the first half, but could not find the goal that would have sent them top of League C3 as their familiar lack of cutting edge proved costly.Conor Bradley, given the capt...Full Story »

New Crawley boss Rob Elliot had no doubt Josh Flint’s 56th-minute sending-off had a huge bearing on his side’s 5-3 home defeat by Shrewsbury.The central defender picked up his second booking for holding back George Lloyd, but the Red Devils went 2-1 ahead six minutes later when Armando Quitirna scored his fourth league goal of the season.Crawley had fought back well after John Marqui...Full Story »

Luckless Scotland had a last-gasp goal ruled out as they suffered a 2-1 Nations League defeat to Croatia in Zagreb.Ryan Christie shot the disciplined visitors ahead in the 33rd minute from a tight angle before striker Igor Matanovic levelled three minutes later.Steve Clarke’s side came under increasing pressure after the break and eventually succumbed in the 70th minute of the League A Gro...Full Story »

Doncaster manager Grant McCann praised his ‘full throttle’ side for the manner in which they fought back to draw 1-1 at home to Crewe.Max Conway’s fine individual effort had Crewe ahead early in the second half but Doncaster fought back, with McCann changing his system to ensure they were on the front foot.Kyle Hurst drew Rovers level after finishing off a rapid counter-attack ...Full Story »

Johnnie Jackson believes AFC Wimbledon used their return to the Cherry Red Records Stadium as motivation in Saturday’s emphatic 4-0 win over Carlisle.The Dons were forced to postpone home games against Newcastle, Accrington and Crewe after flooding backed up the ground’s drainage system, resulting in part of the pitch collapsing.Jackson’s side were 3-0 up at half-time in their ...Full Story »

Manager Mark Kennedy hailed Swindon’s resilience after they withstood a late onslaught to win 3-2 at Cheltenham.The visitors were two up at the break after goals from George Cox and Will Wright.Joel McGregor added a third just after half-time, piling the misery on ex-Swindon boss Michael Flynn, before goals from George Miller and Ethon Archer set up a tense finish.Kennedy said: “I wa...Full Story »

Darren Moore says talking about his Port Vale team being top of League Two has a “nice ring” to it.Vale went top with a 1-0 win over MK Dons at Stadium MK, substitute Antwoine Hackford scoring the winner in the 77th minute by turning home Jack Shorrock’s cross.MK Dons had previously seen two goals disallowed before Vale took charge in the second half.The win extended Vale&rsquo...Full Story »

Bradford boss Graham Alexander praised the professionalism of his players after they moved into the League Two play-off places with a 2-0 victory over Tranmere at Prenton Park.Goals either side of half-time from former Rovers striker Andy Cook sealed maximum points as City recorded consecutive wins for the first time this season.Cook opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, slotting the ball into ...Full Story »

Barrow boss Stephen Clemence shouldered some of the responsibility for his side’s derby defeat as Ben Tollitt’s late goal earned Morecambe a first league win of the season.Tollitt netted his fifth goal of the campaign after 82 minutes, converting a superb left-wing centre from Adam Lewis to help the Shrimps climb off the foot of League Two.Substitute Andy Dallas hit the post late on ...Full Story »

Substitute Antwoine Hackford scored the winner as Port Vale beat MK Dons 1-0.Hackford’s goal saw Vale make it seven games unbeaten in League Two and handed Scott Lindsey a first defeat as MK Dons boss.Before the game a minute’s silence was held in memory of former MK Dons player George Baldock, who died at the age of 31 on Wednesday.Dons striker Tommy Leigh had two goals ruled out in...Full Story »