Tis the season to be jolly apparently, but one national team appear to have taken things a little too literally. Even in the digital age, the practice of sending Christmas cards survives, and arguably you can tell a lot about people by the type of cards they send. Be they humorous, serious, staid, religious or otherwise, it’s fairly clear from the correspondence what Christmas means to...Full Story »

The Brazilian, who rejoined Corinthians in the summer, has described his spell at Emirates Stadium as "the most difficult time" Willian has admitted he wanted to leave Arsenal after just three months because he "wasn't happy" in north London. Arsenal signed Willian on a free transfer following his departure from Chelsea in the summer of 2020, tying him down to a three-year contract. However...Full Story »

There are just a few days left until the busy festive football fixtures take precedence, and shortly after comes the FA Cup Third Round. It’s always a great time of year for football supporters, perhaps less so for players and managers, with little turnaround time between games and the distinct prospect of injuries. This year, however, perhaps the powers that be need to take a step bac...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur are out of the Europa Conference League after UEFA decided the club "forfeited" their final Group G match against Stade Rennais after the Premier League side cancelled the match following a COVID-19 outbreak within their squad. Spurs were due to play the Ligue 1 side on Dec. 9 but the game was postponed hours before kick-off -- with their opponents already in London -- after...Full Story »

Premier League clubs will meet on Monday (December 20) with managers pushing for a shutdown to avoid the rising wave of Omicron infections causing further chaos in football.  But there are enough clubs who want to carry on through the current phase of the pandemic that moves to force a break are expected to be overruled. A majority 14-6 vote is needed to apply an emergency brake and bring ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola has warned Manchester City’s Premier League title rivals there is more to come from his team after seeing them roll over Newcastle without getting out of second gear.City head into Christmas three points clear of Liverpool and six better off than Chelsea following a 4-0 win at St James’ Park, despite Guardiola being less than impressed with their first-half display.It w...Full Story »

Covid-hit Chelsea ground out a goalless draw with Wolves at a foggy Molineux to lose further ground on Premier League leaders Manchester City.Daniel Podence had a first-half tap-in chalked off for offside and Leander Dendoncker spurned a glorious chance as luckless Wolves forced Chelsea to settle for a fourth draw in eight top-flight matches.Chelsea travelled to the midlands without at least eig...Full Story »

PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG may not play again for Arsenal until mid-February. The striker, 31, has already been frozen out for two matches as punishment for returning late back to the UK last week from a trip to France to see his mother. Aubameyang arriving at Arsenal training Boss Mikel Arteta has revealed he will not consider the deposed captain for Saturday’s clash with Leeds, and his...Full Story »

SOUTHAMPTON are setting up a surprise raid for French super kid Mohamed-Ali Cho — who is already in the £20million bracket. Saints plan to be first in the queue for Cho, 17, who is starring for Angers and has become the talk of Ligue 1 for his quick and skilful displays. Youngster Mohamed-Ali Cho has impressed in Ligue 1 this season Cho was previously with the Everton and Paris Sai...Full Story »

Wigan manager Leam Richardson praised his side for not letting their heads drop after surrendering a 2-0 lead at fellow promotion hopefuls Oxford before snatching a dramatic late winner through James McClean.Republic of Ireland international McClean scored a superb 86th-minute decider after injury and illness-hit Oxford had hauled themselves back from two goals down to level.Richardson admitted ...Full Story »

Paul Warne was relieved to see League One leaders Rotherham come away from Cambridge with three points.Warne’s side remain two points clear at the top of the table courtesy of a 1-0 success at the Abbey Stadium, their hard-fought win secured courtesy of Daniel Barlaser’s strike midway through the second half.Warne spoke highly of Cambridge despite beating the U’s twice in the l...Full Story »

Robbie Stockdale was relieved to see his Rochdale side finally land a result to match their performance as they ran out 3-0 winners against Newport at the Crown Oil Arena.Jake Beesley’s brace and Liam Kelly’s late strike secured a first win in seven League Two matches for Dale.“We’ve been threatening that kind of result for a while – I don’t think our results ...Full Story »

New Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher expressed his delight after fifth-placed Argyle ended a run of five League One games without a win by beating Charlton 1-0 at Home Park.Schumacher’s first home match in charge, since taking over three games ago from Ryan Lowe, ended in a win thanks to striker Kieran Agard’s superb measured finish at the end of the first half.Schumacher said: &ldquo...Full Story »

League One leaders Rotherham extended their unbeaten run to 21 games in all competitions with a 1-0 triumph at Cambridge.Daniel Barlaser’s second-half strike made the difference as the visitors maintained their two-point lead over second-placed Wigan.Dimitar Mitov was called into action midway through the first half when a short Rotherham corner was worked to Shane Ferguson and Mitov beat ...Full Story »

Ayo Obileye headed in a deserved late equaliser for Livingston to earn them a point in a bottom-six cinch Premiership battle with Ross County.The defender found the net in the 89th minute to cancel out David Cancola’s sublime first-half opener for the visitors.The entertaining second half was in stark contrast to a dire opening 45 minutes.Both teams also hit the woodwork following the rest...Full Story »

Cove Rangers extended their lead at the top of cinch Scottish League One to five points after claiming a 3-0 victory over Alloa at the Balmoral Stadium.Jamie Masson opened the scoring for the hosts when he smashed home from long range. Rangers doubled their advantage after the break through Rory McAllister’s penalty and sealed all three points five minutes from time when Mitch Meggins...Full Story »

The newly expanded competition is set to begin in 2024 The likes of Brazil and Argentina are set to compete in the UEFA Nations League after UEFA vice-president Zbigniew Boniek confirmed South America's governing body CONMEBOL has reached an agreement with its European counterpart over joining the biennial competition. The Nations League, which began in 2018, is currently contested by UEFA&#...Full Story »

The Serie A champions have agreed to terminate the Dane's contract, meaning he is now free to continue his career outside Italy Serie A champions Inter have agreed to terminate the contract of Christian Eriksen, with the Danish midfielder unable to play competitive football in Italy following a serious health scare at Euro 2020. The 29-year-old suffered cardiac arrest when representing his c...Full Story »

Southampton vs Brentford, Everton vs Leicester, West Ham vs Norwich and Watford vs Crystal Palace are also postponed as Covid rips through the English game. Man Utd and Spurs are among the latest sides to see games postponed due to Covid Credit: Getty And the announcements came just a few hours after Prem chiefs vowed to plough on with the weekend programme - ignoring calls for a pre-Christmas...Full Story »

The Manchester United icon, 50, is known for his legendary dry wit. Roy Keane brutally wished wife Theresa a happy birthday by cropping her out of a photo Keane and Theresa have been married for 20 years and have five children together Credit: Getty - Contributor And not even Theresa, his wife of 20 years, is safe. Keane posted a picture on Instagram showing the pair together on holiday. Bu...Full Story »