Summer signing Duane Holmes scored the winner as Preston came from behind to beat Swansea 2-1.North End, who have now won their last three Championship games having drawn their opener, are enjoying their best start to a campaign for 15 years.The Swans, meanwhile, are still looking for their first win of the season under new boss Michael Duff.The visitors started brightly at Deepdale and threaten...Full Story »

Two penalties and a deflected strike earned Lincoln a commanding 3-0 win over 10-man Blackpool at the LNER Stadium and moved them up to fourth in Sky Bet League One.Daniel Mandroui opened the scoring from the spot inside seven minutes after Ben House was brought down in the Blackpool area.Goalkeeper Lukas Jensen saved from Seasiders debutant Jordan Rhodes when he was through one-on-one and as th...Full Story »

Leicester left it late to preserve their 100 per cent start to the season with a 2-1 win at Rotherham.It had been a spirited display from the Millers but Kasey McAteer’s double proved enough for Enzo Maresca’s side, who snatched maximum points with seven minutes left to play.Rotherham thought they had taken a ninth-minute lead when Jordan Hugill flicked in Cafu’s wicked corner ...Full Story »

Joao Palhinha struck in the 87th minute to earn a shock 2-2 draw for Fulham at Arsenal.The hosts looked to have completed a stunning turnaround when substitute Eddie Nketiah fired past Bernd Leno to give them the lead 18 minutes from time, moments after Bukayo Saka’s penalty had made it 1-1 and relieved the tension in north London.Saka gifted the opening goal to Andreas Pereira after 57 se...Full Story »

Celtic drew a blank against St Johnstone and needed two excellent second-half saves from Joe Hart to prevent the Perth side pulling off a shock win.Dimitar Mitov celebrated his first call-up to the Bulgaria squad by making a hat-trick of saves from Matt O’Riley, who should probably have done better with at least two of the chances.But Celtic otherwise struggled to test the Saints goalkeepe...Full Story »

But it wasn’t. That distinction went to a kiss on the lips. A simple smacker delivered by an ageing former footballer to the Spanish No 6. Luis Rubiales showed no respect to Spain's World Cup winners - he must step down Credit: Reuters Fifa must step in if Rubiales fails to acknowledge his kiss was invasive and unwanted Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk Society seems far more &...Full Story »

The agent of Djordje Petrovic has been spotted at Stamford Bridge with Chelsea legend John Terry ahead of a move to the Blues. ·Kepa and Mendy leave Chelsea·Sanchez now first-choice keeper·Blues set to sign Serbian Petrovic WHAT HAPPENED? The goalkeeper is expected to complete a move to Chelsea for £14 million ($18m). Now, Fabrizio Romano claims the New England Revolution...Full Story »

Man City's Joao Cancelo is reportedly set to join Barcelona but the Spanish side are waiting for the 'green light' with financial fair play rules. ·Cancelo fell out of favour at City·Loaned out to Bayern last season·Defender set for Barcelona transfer WHAT HAPPENED? The Portuguese fell down the pecking order at City midway through last season, before spending the second half o...Full Story »

Bayern Munich are closing in on a deal to sign Chelsea centre-back Trevoh Chalobah, with Benjamin Pavard expected to leave the German side. ·Chelsea have told centre-back he can leave·Chalobah yet to make an appearance this season·Bayern in need of defensive cover WHAT HAPPENED? The Bavarians are poised to sell Pavard to Inter in the coming days, with the two clubs agreeing on...Full Story »

JESE RODRIGUEZ once paid more than £4,000 to eliminate his then ex-girlfriend from a reality TV show. The former Real Madrid winger won the Champions League twice with the Spanish giants, playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. However, his life off the pitch has become far more newsworthy than his exploits as a footballer. Back in 2018, Jese paid €5,000 to eliminate Aurah Ruiz from...Full Story »

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Spain center back Aymeric Laporte is heading to Saudi Arabia to play with Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane after losing his place in Manchester City's expensively assembled defense. The 29-year-old Laporte is joining Al Nassr, City said on Thursday, for a reported fee of £23.5 million ($30 million). He has dropped down the list of center backs at City, w...Full Story »

Hearts’ hopes of reaching the Europa Conference League group stage sustained a major dent on Thursday night as they suffered a frustrating 2-1 defeat at home to Greek side PAOK in the first leg of their play-off round tie.The Jambos made the ideal start when they went ahead through Lawrence Shankland’s early penalty, but the visitors equalised with a spot-kick of their own shortly af...Full Story »

Manchester City have reportedly turned their midfield transfer attention to long-term Liverpool target Matheus Nunes. The reigning Premier League champions are looking to add an extra body in the middle of the park before the summer window slams shut in nine days' time. Etihad chiefs had focused in on Lucas Paqueta, but his £85million price tag plus an FA investigation into potential be...Full Story »

Haaland's explosiveness and power is part of what allowed him to hit 52 goals in 53 appearances in all competitions last season. Schmidt has laid down the gauntlet on taking on Haaland in a race Credit: Getty Her main discipline is the 400 metres Credit: Getty Haaland's top speed has been clocked by experts at 22.5 miles per hour. But German runner Schmidt has claimed that's no match for her...Full Story »

PSG continue talks with Eintracht Frankfurt for Kolo Muani After seeing their initial bid of €70m plus €10m bonus getting rejected by Eintracht Frankfurt for Randal Kolo Muani, Paris Saint-Germain are continuing negotiation with the Bundesliga side, according to Lequipe. PSG sporting advisor Luis Campos remains hopeful of a loan deal for the striker with an option to buy him late...Full Story »

Ollie Watkins grabbed a hat-trick as Aston Villa effectively booked their place in the Europa Conference League with a 5-0 away win over Hibernian.It was the Midlands club’s first European tie in 13 years and the first leg of their qualifying play-off tie was done and dusted by the interval after three headers, two by England international Watkins and one from Jamaica’s Leon Bailey.T...Full Story »

The glamorous footballer left her followers in awe of her "natural beauty" as she shared snaps from her trip. Gabby Howell has stunned in a tiny leopard-print bikiniGabby's fans were left in awe of her 'natural beauty'Gabby has been soaking up the sun on holiday in Malta Gabby has been soaking up the sun during a getaway to Comino Island off the coast of Malta. She has kept her fans updated t...Full Story »

Olga Carmona scored the winning goal in the Women's World Cup final against England. Jorge Vilda appeared to grab a coach's breast during the Women's World Cup finalThe manager was criticised for his behaviour after the winning the goal Her low drive into the bottom corner proved to be the only goal of the game and saw Spain crowned world champions for the first time. But footage of gaffer Jo...Full Story »

The Portuguese forward, 38, was left perplexed at a penalty not being given when his scissor-kick struck the outstretched arm of an opposition player in the box. Cristiano Ronaldo raged at an official on the touchline Credit: Twitter @vartatico And the ex-Manchester United man was then denied another spot kick in the first half, with the referee unmoved despite a desperately late challenge on ...Full Story »

Man Utd's Raphael Varane not heading to Saudi Arabia Raphael Varane has never been in direct contact with Saudi clubs despite links — and he’s not interested in any move this summer 🔴🇫🇷 #MUFCManchester United also consider Varane key player not available on the market. pic.twitter.com/o00mED1eVF— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 22, 2023 Dortmund, Bayern ...Full Story »