Livingston manager David Martindale was content to avoid an upset as his side eased past Ayr United 2-0 and into the quarter-finals of the Viaplay Cup.The Scottish Premiership hosts earned an early breakthrough courtesy of Joel Nouble’s 12th-minute opener and Cristian Montano’s second-half strike booked their place in the hat for the last eight.With Premiership sides elsewhere in the...Full Story »

Chelsea captain Reece James is set to miss "a few weeks" after injuring his hamstring in training this week, Blues manager Mauricio Pochettino said Friday. The 23-year-old started in Chelsea's season-opening 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Sunday before being substituted in the 77th minute. "It's a sad moment because he's our captain," said Pochettino. "He was so excited and fu...Full Story »

Having moved to Saudi Arabia following Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer to Al-Nassr, Georgina has made sure to keep the family entertained. Georgina Rodriguez shared pictures of a family day out with Cristiano Ronaldo Credit: Instagram @georginagio Georgina wore a white top and stunning jewellery on the outing Credit: Instagram @georginagio And in Riyadh, the capital city of the Gulf state, the w...Full Story »

And Mauricio Pochettino was dealt a further blow yesterday after Michael Olise snubbed a £35million move in favour of signing a new four-year Crystal Palace deal. Reece James will hand over the armband as he faces another long lay-off Credit: Reuters New Blues skipper James is understood to have damaged his hamstring in training this week following Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Liverpool. ...Full Story »

Bayern Munich have decided not to sign ex-Manchester United star David de Gea but have failed in their bid to sign Manchester City's Stefan Ortega. De Gea looking for club after United release Bayern opt out of signing Spanish keeper Man City rule out Ortega move to German side WHAT HAPPENED? De Gea left United this summer after more than 12 years at the club. The 32-year-old, who played...Full Story »

Norwich boss David Wagner urged Norwich matchwinner Jonathan Rowe not to get carried away after his Carabao Cup first-round winner at QPR.Rowe’s header in the final seconds at Loftus Road secured a 1-0 victory and an away tie against Bristol City in the second round.The 20-year-old has scored in all three of the Canaries’ games this season and his manager has challenged him to keep i...Full Story »

GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ has given the boot to anyone doubting her blissful life in Saudi Arabia with partner Cristiano Ronaldo. The social media star basked in a thong bikini despite temperatures of 43C after posing with Ronaldo's first trophy for Al-Nassr - a golden shoe. The Spanish model, 29, even appeared to boast of the heat as she relaxed in Riyadh, pouting behind dark sunglasses in a minim...Full Story »

James Tavernier’s equaliser sent Rangers into the Champions League play-offs as an improved second-half display in Switzerland saw them overcome Servette.Tavernier’s header five minutes after the break sealed a 1-1 draw which handed Michael Beale’s side a 3-2 aggregate win.Rangers had failed to test the home goalkeeper in the first half and might have been further behind at the...Full Story »

It was a night of mixed emotions for her legendary Portuguese fella as he was forced to leave the pitch on a BUGGY after picking up an injury on Saturday. Georgina Rodriguez stole the show as she celebrated Cristiano Ronaldo's first Saudi triumph Credit: Instagram @georginagio Georgina joined the no bra club as the family toasted the victory together Credit: Instagram @georginagio The ex-Manc...Full Story »

James Maddison provided two assists to help fill the creative void left by Harry Kane’s departure, but Tottenham could only start the Ange Postecoglou era with a 2-2 Premier League draw at Brentford.Kane’s exit to Bayern Munich – coupled with four full debutants being used in their season opener – contributed to the start of a new dawn at Spurs and along with hosts Brentf...Full Story »

Forest Green boss David Horseman admitted the club’s first League Two away win for more than a year represented a “massive day” for the club.A second-half Matt Stevens goal – his first since February – sealed a 1-0 triumph at Harrogate for the club that last won on the road on the opening day of last season at Bristol Rovers.Forest Green ended that campaign comprehe...Full Story »

David Moyes is considering converting Jarrod Bowen into an out-and-out striker following his latest goal for West Ham.Bowen had fired the Hammers into the lead early in the second half at Bournemouth with a spectacular curler from the edge of the box.But Moyes’ side were denied an opening-day win when Dominic Solanke rounded Alphonse Areola to snatch a 1-1 draw with eight minutes remaining...Full Story »

Bristol City began life without Alex Scott in fine fashion as skipper Matty James smashed home in stoppage time to snatch a 1-0 victory at Millwall.James – playing without midfield partner Scott, who was sold to Bournemouth this week for a fee that could rise to £25million – found the bottom-left corner from a long throw-in from the right to earn Nigel Pearson’s side thei...Full Story »

Reece James has been named new captain of Chelsea. The defender succeeds Cesar Azpilicueta after his departure for Atletico Madrid. James has been with the club since the age of six and said: "I'm so happy to take on the role and responsibility. "I know I've got big shoes to fill because we have had huge captains here in the past, John Terry being one, Gary Cahill and even Azpilicueta who h...Full Story »

Chelsea rule out swap deal for Vlahovic Chelsea are not considering a swap deal for Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic at the moment despite the club's interest in signing him, according to Nizaar Kinsella. For now, they are want to sell Romelu Lukaku separately either to a European club by August or to a Saudi Pro League side in September. David Raya set to join Arsenal on loan In a transfer...Full Story »

Arsenal have agreed a fee close to £30 million ($38.2m) for Brentford goalkeeper David Raya, sources have told ESPN. Personal terms are being finalised and the 27-year-old is set to become the Gunners' fourth summer signing after Declan Rice, Jurriën Timber and Kai Havertz. Raya's signing will take the club's summer spending to more £230m and he will replace USMNT international ...Full Story »

Exeter progressed to the second round of the Carabao Cup with a 2-1 come-from-behind win over Sky Bet League Two club Crawley at St James Park.Exeter started well, but when they went down to 10 men Crawley took the lead in the 15th minute.Pierce Sweeney had already walked down the tunnel injured when the away side won a corner, but despite the Grecians desperately trying to make a substitution, ...Full Story »

England boss Sarina Wiegman admitted “sweetest person” Lauren James “lost her emotions” as she received a red card that could see the 21-year-old miss the remainder of the World Cup.The Lionesses advanced to the quarter-finals after surviving James’ dismissal late in the second half to beat Nigeria on penalties, with Euro 2022 hero Chloe Kelly scoring the winning sp...Full Story »

Chloe Kelly added another memorable moment to her Lionesses career as her spot-kick secured 10-woman England a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic shoot-out with Nigeria in Brisbane.It was not all elation for England, however, after Lauren James was shown a straight red card for a stamp on Michelle Alozie following a VAR review late in the second half which could see her banne...Full Story »

Substitute Chloe Kelly added another memorable moment to her Lionesses CV when her spot-kick secured 10-woman England a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic shoot-out with Nigeria in Brisbane.It was not all elation for England, however, after Lauren James was shown a straight red card following a VAR review late in the second half that could see her banned for the remainder of ...Full Story »