Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers insists James Maddison can do no more to earn an England recall.The midfielder struck his 18th goal of the season in a final-day 4-1 stroll against Southampton.Maddison, who also has 12 assists this term, has not played for England since his debut against Montenegro in 2019 and Three Lions chief Gareth Southgate names his Nations League squad on Tuesday.“He c...Full Story »

FRANCE and Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane has become a grandfather aged just 49 after his son Enzo's wife gave birth a daughter. Zidane's eldest son, who is 27, posted a photo of him and his Venezuelan wife Karen Goncalves holding their baby girl. Enzo Zidane and his wife cradle their new baby. Via Instagram he captioned the post: "Welcome our Sia, our princess." The couple announced the...Full Story »

ENGLAND and Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell is single again after ending his fling with Lewis Hamilton's ex-girlfriend, model Camila Kendra. They were first linked late last year when she shared a series of snaps taken inside the footballer's home on social media. Ben Chilwell has ended his fling with Lewis Hamilton's ex-girlfriend, model Camila KendraCredit: INSTAGRAM/CAMILA KENDRA Ben and Cam...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag will oversee Manchester United's overhaul Manchester United are aiming to wipe a whopping £80million off their annual wage bill this summer. That’s the amount the Old Trafford hierarchy plan to save by selling or releasing a mass of expensive, unwanted first-team talent. The arrival of new boss Erik ten Hag from Ajax means a significant overhaul and rebuild of a team ba...Full Story »

Arsenal are being pushed to include a buyout clause in Bukayo Saka's latest contract offer. The Daily Mail says formal talks with his representatives due to start at the end of the season. The 20-year-old England forward effectively has two years left on his deal, as Arsenal have the option of triggering an additional 12 months to the three-year contract he signed in 2020, but the club want ...Full Story »

Antonio Rudiger will join Real Madrid this summer on a four-year deal. MB Media/Getty Images Defender Antonio Rudiger has suggested Chelsea could have done more to convince him to stay prior to sanctions being imposed on the club. The 29-year-old will leave Stamford Bridge on a free transfer at the end of the season after agreeing a four-year deal with Real Madrid. Chelsea wanted Rudiger to s...Full Story »

Arsenal will welcome Rob Holding back into the fold for the visit of Everton on Sunday after the defender completed his one-match suspension.The centre-back was shown a red card in last week’s costly 3-0 defeat to Tottenham, which has put Spurs in the box seat to secure a top-four finish.Only a victory for the Gunners will keep alive their hopes of Champions League qualification and they a...Full Story »

That's the view of the Real Madrid superstar's national boss Robert Page, who has given the thumbs up to the possible switch if Wales reach the 2022 World Cup. Gareth Bale has been backed to make a Cardiff homecoming Credit: Getty Talk of Cardiff-born Bale, 32, returning home when his Bernabeu contract expires this summer has been growing in recent weeks. Bale's agent Jonathan Barnett has alr...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough hailed the “incredible” achievement of reaching the League Two play-off final after his side’s 3-1 aggregate win over Northampton.The Stags carried a 2-1 lead from the first leg and then built on that when Stephen McLaughlin fired home 31 minutes into Wednesday’s return game at Sixfields.A gritty and determined defensive effort then saw off hea...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO posed topless alongside his son after the look-alike pair spent time in a cryotherapy chamber. The duo showed off their six packs with Cristiano Jr, 11, wearing gloves and looking rather cold - but still managing a smile for the camera. Ronaldo and son Cristiano jr spent some time in the cryotherapy chamber recovering from a workout They likely spent the day working out befo...Full Story »

JACK GREALISH often ruffles a few feathers on the pitch - but he has proved he is a thoroughly good egg away from it. Manchester City's £100million man has repeatedly shown he is willing to go out of his way to support good causes. Sweet moment Jack Grealish is reunited with young fan at the Etihad Grealish made young Abbie's day with his gift The former Aston Villa star is renowned for...Full Story »

Former WAG Nives Celsius launched a sex song about romping with Lionel Messi A playboy model and famous WAG once made a raunchy song about having sex with footballers - including Lionel Messi. Croatian model Nives Celsius has never been scared to flaunt her figure over the years, whether that's been in raunchy lingerie or fully nude photo shoots. But she once took it a step further by creating...Full Story »

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has told his players to “swallow the poison” of a damaging defeat at Newcastle which left their Champions League dream hanging by a thread.The Gunners went into Monday night’s Premier League clash at St James’ Park knowing victory would leave them in pole position to claim a top-four place ahead of arch-rivals Tottenham when they entertain Everto...Full Story »

Antonio Rudiger has questioned Chelsea's view that he is only leaving because the club's hands were tied over negotiations on a new deal. Since the government put sanctions on the assets of Roman Abramovich in March, no new business has been permitted, and with time ticking on his current contract, Rudiger announced he would be off in the summer. However, the Real Madrid-bound centre-back sugge...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag has turned his attention to Manchester United after coaching his final game with Ajax. Ajax ended the Eredivisie season with a 2-2 draw at Vitesse on Sunday but Ten Hag, who will replace interim coach Ralf Rangnick, said postmatch that he has a lot to do in order to prepare United ahead of next season and confirmed he will not attend Ajax's postseason party or trip to Curacao. "...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola is relieved that Manchester City’s title destiny is still in their own hands after they were held to a 2-2 draw at West Ham.City now know a win against Aston Villa next weekend will seal a fourth Premier League crown in five years, regardless of what Liverpool do.Guardiola’s side had to battle back from two goals down at the London Stadium, and then missed a late penalt...Full Story »

Emmanuel Dieseruvwe scored a hat-trick in an eight-goal thriller as Grimsby and Eastleigh drew 4-4 in the National League.A late penalty from Tyrone Barnett rescued a point for the Spitfires, while the Mariners will now compete in the National League play-offs after finishing sixth.Jordan Maguire-Drew was causing problems for Eastleigh and scored the opener in the 31st minute, finding the bottom...Full Story »

Aberdeen and St Mirren played out a dreary end-of-season draw in the cinch Premiership as the curtain came down on Andrew Considine’s lengthy Dons career.The defender was given a guard of honour and the captain’s armband as he led Aberdeen out, 18 years to the day since his debut for the club.But his swansong was cut short through injury shortly after the interval, with the entirety ...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO was flanked by huge security as he filmed a new Nike advert in a local park - but his two Ronnies were left unprotected. The Manchester United superstar, 37, headed to some recreational football pitches in Cheshire to shoot the commercial. Cristiano Ronaldo had a big security presence as he rocked up to film a Nike advertCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke The two Cristiano look...Full Story »

Former England boss McClaren joined the incoming Red Devils boss today and his assistant Mitchell van der Gaag who is following him to Old Trafford. Steve McClaren is poised to return to Manchester United with Erik ten Hag Credit: Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. They met in Amsterdam with United’s Director of Football John Murtough less than 24 hours after Ten H...Full Story »