Paddy Madden’s third goal in as many games saw Stockport beat Aldershot 1-0 at Edgeley Park to climb into the top 10 of the Vanarama National League.Stockport started brightly but were denied a penalty after seven minutes when Mark Kitching went down in the area before John Rooney went close from a free-kick for the hosts.Tommy Willard fired into the side-netting as Aldershot managed to re...Full Story »

Crawley moved to the brink of the Sky Bet League Two play-off places with a 1-0 win at Rochdale.This was no smash and grab raid from the visitors, who ran out comfortable winners despite the narrow scoreline.The only goal of the game came when the home side were punished for some dire defending in the 14th minute.Aaron Morley played a square pass across his own penalty area, Nick Tsaroulla pounc...Full Story »

Swindon gained the derby day West Country bragging rights after they beat league leaders Forest Green 2-0 thanks to second-half goals from Harry McKirdy and Tyreece Simpson.Swindon, who were missing five players on international duty, started brightly and thought they had nosed ahead on 15 minutes when Luke McGee spilled McKirdy’s strike and Simpson put the loose ball into the net – ...Full Story »

Following their remarkable takeover, understood to be within the region of £300m, Newcastle United’s new hierarchy is already drawing up a list of transfer targets. Backed by a Saudi-led consortium, managed by British businesswoman Amanda Staveley, fans of the Magpies have finally bid farewell to controversial former owner, Mike Ashley. With the side’s new majority owner and...Full Story »

Lionel Messi insists he has no regrets leaving Barcelona for PSG. The Argentine star gave an interview to France Football about his life over the past few months. In the chat with the magazine he said clearly “I did not make a mistake by signing for PSG." The Messi interview will come out in full on Saturday, and there we expect he will explain his side of what happened. Ferran Rever...Full Story »

England Under-21 boss Lee Carsley has urged his Young Lions to learn their lesson after they surrendered a 2-0 lead to draw in Slovenia.Mark Spanring and Dusan Stojinovic netted in the second half to earn the hosts a 2-2 draw in Celje on Thursday.Goals from Conor Gallagher and Cole Palmer saw the Young Lions race into 2-0 lead after just 15 minutes of their Euro 2023 qualifier.But they failed to...Full Story »

Theo Hernandez struck a last-minute winner as France stormed back from 2-0 down to beat Belgium 3-2 in their UEFA Nations League semi-final in Turin.Hernandez’s winner came moments after Romelu Lukaku thought he had fired the Belgians through to the final only for his goal to be disallowed by VAR for a marginal offside.Belgium had looked set to cruise into a final meeting with Spain after ...Full Story »

England Under-21s collapsed in Slovenia as the hosts hit back from 2-0 down to snatch a point.Mark Spanring and Dusan Stojinovic struck in the second half, with the Young Lions forced to settle for a 2-2 draw in their Euro 2023 qualifier.Early goals from Conor Gallagher and Cole Palmer put Lee Carsley’s side in complete control before they fell apart after the break on Thursday.It was a re...Full Story »

Newcastle United could be under new ownership in a matter of days. Newcastle United could be under new ownership soon. (Image: GETTY) A consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund could complete their takeover of Newcastle United within the very near future, according to The Telegraph. Mike Ashley's 14-year reign as Newcastle owner could end this week after a recent breakthrough in...Full Story »

Ferran Torres expects to be available for Sunday’s Nations League final after firing Spain to victory over European champions Italy before limping off injured.Manchester City forward Torres claimed a first-half brace in Milan as La Roja recorded a 2-1 semi-final win to set up a showdown with France or Belgium.Success for Luis Enrique’s men at the San Siro partially avenged the Euro 2...Full Story »

Chelsea’s former Wolfsburg striker Pernille Harder snatched an added-time equaliser against her old side after a catalogue of errors had threatened to derail their start to the Women’s Champions League.Emma Hayes’ side looked like being architects of their own downfall as three defensive mistakes handed the advantage to the visitors only to rescue a 3-3 draw in the second minut...Full Story »

Ferran Torres struck twice as Spain exacted partial revenge for their Euro 2020 semi-final exit by progressing to the final of the Nations League with a 2-1 win over 10-man Italy in Milan.Manchester City forward Torres capitalised on two first-half assists from Mikel Oyarzabal to help halt the European champions’ world-record unbeaten run at 37 games.Italy, who played more than half of the...Full Story »

DELE ALLI has been spotted leaving a lunch date with Pep Guardiola's daughter - reigniting rumours they are dating. The Tottenham ace, 25, was spotted kissing Maria, 20, on a rooftop bar in May and the two have now been seen visiting a restaurant in London. Dele Alli has been spotted with Pep Guardiola's daughter... againCredit: Rex The Tottenham star was seen kissing Maria in MayCredit: Soci...Full Story »

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has named his new Premier League title favourite, and it's no longer Chelsea. The title race is on course to be an absolute cracker with no team managing to put distance between themselves and the rest after seven games. Chelsea currently lead the pack after taking advantage of results elsewhere over the weekend with a win over Southampton. But the cha...Full Story »

Gary Neville believes Manchester City missed the chance to rubber-stamp this year's Premier League title. City are among the early frontrunners for this season's title having come into this season as defending champions. Guardiola's men are just one point behind leaders Chelsea having picked up four points from games against likely title rivals Liverpool and the Blues themselves. It looks a...Full Story »

Woking continued their push up the Vanarama National League with a 1-0 win over Dagenham at Kingfield.The Cardinals, chasing a third straight win, made a bright start and Tahvon Campbell pulled his shot wide after being picked out by Max Kretzschmar.Midfielder Kretzschmar was then tripped in the penalty area by Mohammed Sagaf and got up to convert the spot-kick himself to give Woking the lead in...Full Story »

Bottom-placed Dover remain without a win in the Vanarama National League this season after losing 2-1 at home to Aldershot.The second-bottom Shots went ahead in the 23rd minute when Tommy Willard scored his first senior goal, finishing off a smart counter-attack involving Toby Edser and Corie Andrews from a Dover corner.Dover levelled five minutes after the interval through Aaron Cosgrave, who f...Full Story »

Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman is safe in the job for at least another month, according to reports in Spain. The Blaugrana were beaten 2-0 by Atletico Madrid on Saturday, which means they have won only one of their last six matches in all competitions. Koeman's relationship with the president Joan Laporta was said to have broken down beyond repair. It was suggested that the Dutchman was on...Full Story »

The midfielder has continued his war of words with Blaugrana head coach Ronald Koeman Miralem Pjanic has once again taken a swipe at Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman by suggesting that it's time for the struggling club to get "a good leader". Koeman benched Pjanic last year before loaning him to Besiktas this term, and the former Juventus star has not taken kindly to his treatment. Despite h...Full Story »

Kylian Mbappe admits he wanted to leave PSG for Real Madrid this past summer. The Frenchman was keen to leave PSG over the summer and Los Blancos made a late push for him on transfer deadline day, though nothing was agreed with Real Madrid and Mbappe's current club. "If I had left this summer, it would only have been for Real Madrid," Mbappe told L'Equipe and RMC in an interview. "I thought...Full Story »