European champions Italy must go into the World Cup qualifying play-offs after being held to a goalless draw by brilliant Northern Ireland at Windsor Park.In the best performance of the Ian Baraclough era, Northern Ireland frustrated their illustrious visitors for 90 minutes – with Conor Washington unable to take a last-minute chance to snatch a famous victory.With Switzerland beating Bulg...Full Story »

Sam Stubbs could be in contention to feature in Exeter’s FA Cup first round replay against Bradford on Tuesday night.The 22-year-old central defender made his debut for the Grecians in their Papa John’s Trophy victory over Bristol Rovers last week after recovering from a knee injury and may have a part to play in another cup tie against the Bantams.Jevani Brown will be hoping to star...Full Story »

Wycombe will continue to be without a host of international players for their FA Cup first-round replay against Hartlepool on Tuesday.Garath McCleary could remain sidelined and has not featured for the Chairboys since October 23.Daryl Horgan, Sullay Kaikai and Tjay De Barr are all on international duty.However, manager Gareth Ainsworth made a few changes for the previous game and could choose to...Full Story »

Cheltenham will continue to be without Will Boyle as they prepare to welcome Gillingham to The Jonny-Rocks Stadium for the FA Cup first round replay.The 26-year-old defender has not featured since Town’s 1-0 win over Accrington last month and boss Michael Duff confirmed “he can’t seem to shake” the injury.Callum Wright will not be available but has returned to training on...Full Story »

Stevenage’s preparations for their home FA Cup replay against MK Dons have been hit by the departure of manager Alex Revell.The club announced they had “parted company” with Revell and assistant Dean Wilkins on Sunday following their home defeat to Mansfield.Scott Cuthbert and Arthur Read are hoping to retain their places after being recalled to the starting line-up on Saturday...Full Story »

Oldham midfielder Faysal Bettache looks set to miss their FA Cup replay against Ipswich.The on-loan QPR player sat out the first meeting as his parent club did not want him cup-tied.Zak Dearnley could challenge Hallam Hope, with just one goal all season, for a start up front.Long-term absentee midfielders Ouss Cisse and Jamie Hopcutt both returned as unused substitutes in last weekend’s de...Full Story »

Kairo Mitchell is pushing for a place in Notts County’s starting line-up for their FA Cup first-round replay against Rochdale.Mitchell came off the bench to score in his side’s National League win over Solihull Moors on Saturday and impressed boss Ian Burchnall in the process.Kyle Cameron and Jim O’Brien could both be absent once again after missing the weekend’s clash wi...Full Story »

Glenn Whelan will miss Bristol Rovers’ FA Cup first-round replay with Oxford through suspension.The midfielder was sent off against Northampton at the weekend after being shown a second yellow card for a foul on Mitch Pinnock.Rovers boss Joey Barton has no fresh injury concerns ahead of the clash.The Gas are still without key attackers Harvey Saunders (ankle), Leon Clarke (hamstring) and B...Full Story »

Solihull Moors remain without suspended defender Jordan Cranston for Tuesday evening’s FA Cup first-round replay at home to Wigan.Cranston completes a three-match ban following his dismissal against Yeovil on October 30.Kyle Storer and Ryan Barnett are likely to be involved after returning from illness to feature in Saturday’s 2-0 National League defeat at Nott County, having missed ...Full Story »

Cambridge boss Mark Bonner has suggested he could make a series of changes ahead of his side’s FA Cup first-round replay against Northampton.He revealed on the club website that Jack Iredale will be assessed after taking “a few whacks” at the weekend against MK Dons.Defender George Williams is also being monitored after having his head stitched.Bonner has been handed a boost by...Full Story »

Plymouth will again be without Brendan Galloway and Luke Jephcott when they take on League One rivals Sheffield Wednesday in Tuesday’s FA Cup first-round replay at Home Park.The pair remain unavailable due to international duty, defender Galloway with Zimbabwe and striker Jephcott with Wales Under-21s.George Cooper, Niall Ennis and James Bolton have been working their way towards fitness a...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today. Hansi Flick ...     Argentina are Now UNBEATEN in Their Last 26 Games, The 2nd Best Current Unbeaten Streak in International Football. They haven't lost a Single Game Since 3rd July 2019."THE PEAKY BLINDERS EFFECT!"     Gerrard - Save Ole?     Congratulations to Belgium and France for qualifying for the 2022 World Cup...Full Story »

There aren't many referees that can defuse a situation with a piercing stare, but then again, there aren't many referees like Pierluigi Collina. Collina is instantly recognisable, and 14 years after hanging up his boots and whistle, the former referee still gets asked for photos and autographs on the street. The 61-year-old was one of the most respected referees on the planet, and he officiate...Full Story »

SAM ALLARDYCE and Jay-Jay Okocha turned back the clock at the University of Bolton stadium by recreating their on-pitch dance from 2003. Big Sam bossed Okocha and a  Bolton All-Stars XI against the current team in a charity match in aid of full-back Gethin Jones’ mother, Karen, who has MND. Sam Allardyce and Jay-Jay Okocha did a dance on the pitch after the Nigerian scored the opene...Full Story »

Emily Atack is believed to be Jack Grealish's schoolboy crush from when she played Charlotte Hinchcliffe in Inbetweeners. The actress has reportedly been getting close to the £100m Manchester City star in recent weeks. After moving north, Grealish, 26 was introduced to Atack, 31, and since then they are said to have met at her home and a Manchester hotel. It's claimed the pair have excha...Full Story »

Xavi Hernandez is back at Barcelona as head coach and is looking to overhaul his playing squad in an attempt to turn the club's fortunes around on the pitch. The January transfer window is set to be a busy one for the Azulgrana and Xavi is reportedly looking at a potential raid of Premier League side Chelsea. The Barcelona legend is looking to secure some loan deals and has identified three ...Full Story »

Former Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge admits they've never tried to hire Jose Mourinho in the past. Rummenigge revealed the details to RAI Sport. “A few years ago, Mourinho wanted to come to Germany to work at Bayern, but we felt he wasn't the right man for the club. “Personally, he always made a good impression on me. I hope that he can find success at Roma, because ...Full Story »

Chelsea have reportedly bid £34million for Real Madrid centre back Eder Militao as Thomas Tuchel plans to build a new-look defence. The Blues currently have the best defence in the Premier League, having conceded just four times in 11 matches so far this season, but manager Tuchel is planning a change. The German is understood to be planning on permanently moving to a three-man defence in...Full Story »

ITALY hero Gianluigi Donnarumma is 'hurt' and 'disturbed' at failing to displace Keylor Navas as PSG No1. The Euro 2020 winner was expected to be first-choice for the French giants after arriving in the summer as an AC Milan legend. Euro 2020 winner Gianluigi Donnarumma admits he's struggling to adapt to having to fight for his place but insists he is 'happy' to stay at PSG But instead he has...Full Story »

Spain qualified for next year's World Cup finals in Qatar by beating visitors Sweden 1-0 thanks to a late winner by substitute Alvaro Morata on Sunday. Spain, who won the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, finished top of Group B with 19 points, four ahead of the second-placed Swedes, who could still qualify through the playoffs in March. "I felt more pressure now then in the Euros," said Spain m...Full Story »