France manager Didier Deschamps said it does not bother him "many people" want Argentina and Lionel Messi to lift the World Cup when they meet on Sunday. Deschamps is aiming to become just the second manager to win successive World Cups after Les Bleus' triumph in 2018. He also said there was no update on a virus in the French camp, but confirmed all players had trained. "We a...Full Story »

  One of the biggest beneficiaries of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar could be Man United's Harry Maguire. That's according to journalist Dean Jones, who believes the English centre-back's performance in Qatar could put him in a better position to 'salvage' his United career. Despite being named the 20-time league winner's captain by former boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Maguire, 29, lost ...Full Story »

  Man Utd want De Jong AND Bellingham (MEN) Man Utd could make another move for Frenkie de Jong and remain interested in signing Jude Bellingham, according to the Manchester Evening News. Manager Erik ten Hag has told close friends that if he could sign any player in the world for his team it would be Bellingham. Meanwhile, De Jong has privately told Ten Hag he'd be happy to mov...Full Story »

Carlos Corberan was satisfied with West Brom’s fifth successive Sky Bet Championship win as the club continue to look up the table.The excellent Jed Wallace opened the scoring inside 20 minutes against a Rotherham side who offered desperately little in reply at The Hawthorns.The home side widened the gap when Grady Diangana finished in the 58th minute and the 3-0 win was completed in the 7...Full Story »

West Brom picked up their fifth successive Sky Bet Championship victory under new boss Carlos Corberan as they beat Rotherham 3-0.The excellent Jed Wallace opened the scoring inside 20 minutes at The Hawthorns against a Millers side who offered desperately little in reply.Albion widened the gap when Grady Diangana finished in the 58th minute and the points were wrapped up in the 70th minute when...Full Story »

That’s according to a recent report from the Telegraph, who claim the Red Devils have decided Gakpo is the man to replace Cristiano Ronaldo. Following the club’s decision to terminate Ronaldo’s contract last month, it is no secret that the 20-time league winners are looking to bring in another striker. Manager Erik Ten Hag recently went on record, via the club’s offici...Full Story »

Birmingham head coach John Eustace is not getting carried away after Blues’ 3-2 victory against Reading.Troy Deeney opened the scoring after only 56 seconds when Mamadou Loum failed to clear a Juninho Bacuna cross allowing the former Watford man to volley home from close range.Deeney doubled his goal tally for the evening in the 22nd minute when he blasted home a penalty after he was foule...Full Story »

Troy Deeney scored a first-half brace as Birmingham held off a late fightback to edge a narrow 3-2 Sky Bet Championship victory over Reading and move up to seventh in the table.Deeney’s first goal came after only 56 seconds when the Royals failed to clear their lines following a Juninho Bacuna cross.The former Watford man doubled his goal tally for the evening 21 minutes later from the pen...Full Story »

Livingston goalkeeper Shamal George is unlikely to be ready for Saturday’s cinch Premiership match at home to Dundee United as he still recovering from the thigh strain that kept him out of the last game before the World Cup break.Striker Kurtis Guthrie is back training following an ankle injury he sustained away to Rangers two months ago and could be in the squad.Jamie Brandon is working ...Full Story »

The ex-England captain broke his silence on Thursday in response to being called out by comedian Joe Lycett. David Beckham claims the Qatar World Cup 'has the power to be a force for good' Credit: AFP Lycett protested against Beckham's £15million-a-year agreement to be an ambassador for the emirate. He went viral for his money-shredding stunt last month after he issued an ultimatum to Be...Full Story »

Liverpool and Manchester United are said to be the two teams in the race to sign PSV and Netherlands sensation Cody Gakpo. That’s according to the transfer guru Gianluca Di Marzio, who told Dutch outlet Soccer News that the race for the 23-year-old will come down to the Premier League clubs as they are the only ones who can afford the Dutchman. Gakpo’s name has been on many team&...Full Story »

Didier Deschamps saw his France side “dig deep” to beat Morocco and set up a World Cup final against Argentina before revealing a number of ill players have had to be isolated from the rest of his squad ahead of Sunday’s blockbuster clash.Lionel Messi and company may be waiting at Lusail Stadium on Sunday night but Les Bleus – who could become the first nation since the r...Full Story »

Lionel Messi will be playing in the World Cup final Lionel Messi has reassured fans that he will be available to play in Sunday's World Cup final after clutching his hamstring in the first-half. The Argentina star was exceptional against Croatia in the semi-final, scoring and assisting as they won 3-0 on Tuesday night. Messi is now just one game away from winning the World Cup with his beloved...Full Story »

Tottenham are prepared to sign the Inter Milan defender Stefan De Vrij. According to a report from Fichajes, the 30-year-old Netherlands defender is a target for Spanish giants Atletico Madrid as well, and Tottenham are set to compete with them for his signature. The experienced centre-back will be a free agent in June, and the Italian club could be forced to sell him during the January tran...Full Story »

RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol has been linked with a move away from the Bundesliga at the end of the season and a number of top clubs are keen on securing his services. A report from FootMercato claims that Chelsea and Manchester United are interested in signing the 20-year-old centre back and they have already lodged lucrative proposals to bring him to the Premier League. The French pu...Full Story »

Carlos Corberan was delighted with the impact of his second-half substitutes as they came off the bench to inspire West Brom to a 2-1 win at Sunderland.Tom Rogic and Daryl Dike were introduced midway through the second half at the Stadium of Light, with the Baggies trailing to Amad Diallo’s first-half penalty.Rogic levelled when he fired home from the edge of the 18-yard box in the 70th mi...Full Story »

West Brom’s substitutes came up trumps as second-half goals from Tom Rogic and Daryl Dike secured a 2-1 victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.The Black Cats claimed a first-half lead when Amad Diallo scored from the penalty spot, but Baggies boss Carlos Corberan made a host of second-half changes, throwing on both Rogic and Dike in an attempt to change things.Rogic levelled when ...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo cleared out his Manchester United locker prior to his controversial interview with Piers Morgan, reports say. Ronaldo's 90-minute chat with Morgan was aired on TalkTV over two nights and proved to be the final nail in the coffin for his second spell at the club. After he laid into Erik ten Hag, Ralf Rangnick, the Glazers, Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville among others, Ronaldo'...Full Story »

Man United, along the PSG, have been named as the favourites to sign Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix. Although he became the Spaniard's most expensive player after he joined from Benfica back in 2019 for well over £100m, Felix's time in Madrid appears to be coming to an end. Speaking about the attacker's future earlier this month, Atletico Madrid chief executive Miguel Angel Gil confirmed ...Full Story »

Oldham moved to within a point of safety with an entertaining 3-2 win over Torquay.Torquay twice levelled in the match but had no answer after Timmy Abraham scooped the ball over visiting goalkeeper Mark Halstead with 16 minutes left.Oldham had gone ahead after 11 minutes when Hallam Hope looked for Alex Reid with a cross, but Dylan Crowe inadvertently turned the ball into his own net.A powerful...Full Story »