Walsall manager Michael Flynn claimed it was a case of if, not when, Walsall would score against 10-man Swindon.The Saddlers took 79 minutes to get their noses in front through a Danny Johnson penalty after Harrison Minturn saw red on his professional debut for the visitors, before Timmy Abraham wrapped things up with his first Walsall goal two minutes later.“It was just a matter of if not...Full Story »

Danny Rose struck a late winner as an inexperienced Reading side slid out of the Carabao Cup first round after a 2-1 home defeat by Stevenage.The League Two outfit dominated a scrappy first half, going ahead early on when 19-year-old loanee Saxon Earley scored from inside the home area.Reading levelled in the 63rd minute through Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan’s first goal for the club but Danny Rose...Full Story »

Bonnyrigg Rose continued their flying start to life in the Scottish Football League with a 3-0 win at East Fife.The newcomers are top of cinch League Two after two games, scoring five goals without reply.Neil Martyniuk’s penalty set them on their way at Bayview and Dean Brett quickly made it 2-0, which was how it remained at half-time.Kevin Smith followed up his goal against Forfar last we...Full Story »

Charlton will be without Mandela Egbo and Chuks Aneke for the visit of Derby in Sky Bet League One.Egbo is out with a knee problem and Aneke has a calf injury.Otherwise manager Ben Garner has no new injury concerns to contend with.Charlton will be looking for their first victory of the season in their first home game, having drawn the opener 2-2 at Accrington.Derby could hand a debut to Lewis Do...Full Story »

Derby interim manager Liam Rosenior believes the international pedigree of Conor Hourihane can drive his team forward this season.The Republic of Ireland midfielder scored a superb goal in front of a 31,000 crowd to give Derby a 1-0 victory over a spirited Oxford.The visitors certainly impressed and will look back on a first half in which they more than matched Derby but could not take their cha...Full Story »

Head coach Shota Arveladze insists new-look Hull remain a work in progress, despite a 2-1 victory at home to Bristol City on the opening day of the season.Jean Michael Seri’s deflected goal in stoppage time sent supporters home optimistic for the future under ambitious new owner Acun Ilicali.But Arveladze said: “We will have more days like these, but there will also be ups and downs....Full Story »

League Two newcomers Bonnyrigg Rose started the season with a bang in a 2-0 win over Forfar.The Midlothian club won the Lowland League last season before defeating Cowdenbeath to seal promotion for the first time.They took the lead when a header from 35-year-old striker Kevin Smith squirmed through the legs of visiting keeper Marc McCallum and rolled into the net.That might not have been the pre...Full Story »

Joe Newell and Ewan Henderson both hit doubles as Hibernian beat Bonnyrigg Rose 4-1 in a game twice held up by medical treatment for supporters.Newell struck early on in the Premier Sports Cup tie at New Dundas Park before rounding off a flurry of three goals in first-half stoppage-time.Henderson had put Hibs two ahead before Kevin Smith supplied a brilliant finish for the League Two newcomers a...Full Story »

Alessia Russo struck twice as England maintained their flawless start to Euro 2022 with a commanding 5-0 win over Northern Ireland at St Mary’s.The Lionesses have now scored 14 times without reply in their three Group A matches to finish in top spot and will face the runners-up from Group B – either Spain or Denmark – in the quarter-finals.Northern Ireland started defensively l...Full Story »

Italy kept alive their hopes of reaching the Euro 2022 quarter-finals by coming from behind to take a point in a 1-1 draw with Iceland.Italy suffered a nightmare start to their campaign when they were beaten 5-1 by France, and they were staring at an early exit when Karolina Lea Vilhjalmsdottir gave Iceland the lead inside three minutes at the Academy Stadium in Manchester.But Valentina Bergamas...Full Story »

The former Real Madrid and Brazil hitman has been soaking up the Spanish sun with his loved ones for the last few days. Foot legend Ronaldo is currently on holiday in Ibiza with girlfriend Celina Locks Credit: SPLASH The pair soaked up the Ibiza rays before dipping into the sea Credit: SPLASH And the 45-year-old had no problem flaunting his fuller post-retirement physique. The World Cup winn...Full Story »

Kenny Shiels insists Northern Ireland are “making massive progress”, despite a 2-0 defeat to Austria ending their hopes of reaching the Euro 2022 knockout stages.The competition’s lowest-ranked nation struggled to create in Southampton but remained in the contest until two minutes from time when substitute Katharina Naschenweng added to Katharina Schiechtl’s first-half op...Full Story »

Northern Ireland’s hopes of reaching the Euro 2022 knockout stages were extinguished following a 2-0 loss to Austria in Southampton.Goals from Katharina Schiechtl and Katharina Naschenweng condemned Kenny Shiels’ side to a second successive Group A defeat as the Austrians bounced back from being beaten by hosts England.The championship’s lowest-ranked nation, who were thumped 4...Full Story »

KAI HAVERTZ is continuing to make the most of his holiday before reporting back for pre-season duty at Chelsea. The 23-year-old is currently on a romantic getaway in Saint-Tropez with his stunning partner Sophia Weber. Chelsea ace Kai Havertz was spotted play fighting with partner Sophia Weber on a luxury yachtCredit: BackGrid On Monday the loved-up pair were spotted having a smooch on the be...Full Story »

La Gazzetta dello Sport updated AC Milan's progress in the signing of Charles De Ketelaere, Club Brugge's asking price is 30 million euros. De Ketelaere has returned to Club Brugge for pre-season training. Milan's first offer of 20 million euros plus a floating bonus was a typical first step. Club Brugge were obviously not satisfied with the offer. Now they are asking for 30 million euros, if...Full Story »

Neymar in a PSG match Neymar's time at PSG could be coming to an end, with it being reported in France that he would be willing to leave the club this summer. The forward, who joined PSG from Barcelona in the summer of 2017 for 222 million euros, the most expensive transfer in the history of football, is reportedly looking for a new destination despite the fact that his contract with PSG will ...Full Story »

ANTHONY ELANGA is making the most of his last few days off by enjoying a holiday in Mykonos with his stunning girlfriend. Elanga and partner China Navana, both 20, are also joined on the Greek island by Rangers starlet Alex Lowry and his Wag Jess. Anthony Elanga headed to Mykonos on holiday with stunning girlfriend China NavanaCredit: Instagram / @anthonyelanga The romantic couples jetted off...Full Story »

RAPHINHA has been relaxing on holiday alongside his stunning fiancee Natalia Rodrigues. The pair are improving their sun tans in Ibiza and took photos together on a boat on Sunday. Raphinha and Natalia Rodrigues soaked up the Ibiza sun on board a boat Credit: Instagram @raphinha The pair showed off their bucket hats as they posed together Credit: Instagram @raphinha Natalia shared several ph...Full Story »

TOTTENHAM boss Antonio cracked a smile as he enjoyed a spot of paddle boarding while on a family holiday. The Spurs gaffer is away on his summer break as his squad continues to grow in size. Antonio Conte is enjoying his summer holiday Credit: Instagram @antonioconte The Tottenham manager is away with his wife and daughter Credit: Instagram @antonioconte Brighton ace Yves Bissouma today beca...Full Story »

The couple enjoyed a sun-kissed meal by the waterside before taking a romantic boat ride to celebrate their crystal anniversary. John Terry and wife Toni celebrated 15 years of marriage with a romantic day Credit: @johnterry.26 The loved-up couple enjoyed a three Michelin star meal to celebrate their crystal anniversary Credit: @johnterry.26 John and Toni Terry enjoyed a romantic boat ride du...Full Story »