Robert Lewandowski turned 36 last month Lewandowski recently celebrated his 36th birthday. But while the veteran Pole has started the new season in good form, scoring four times in his first five La Liga appearances, the club cannot ignore the fact that he is now well into the latter stages of his career. Barca spent big money on Vitor Roque until deciding pretty quickly that the young Brazili...Full Story »

There's been claims the Irish goalkeeper will seek to leave in January. But Barnes insists: "Giorgi Mamardashvili was one of the best goalkeepers at the European Championships. "He isn't joining until next year, and there are parts of his game that he'll be working on while he's playing for Valencia this season. "Kelleher will feel like he is good enough to be the man to take Ali's gloves w...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta both expressed frustrations with the officiating after Sunday’s clash between title chasers Manchester City and Arsenal finished in a barnstorming draw.The reigning champions and their biggest challengers played out a gripping clash at the Etihad Stadium, where Erling Haaland’s early opener was cancelled out by a stunning strike by Riccardo Calafiori on...Full Story »

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers felt Falkirk had posed their biggest challenge of the season but he took responsibility for a disjointed first hour after making eight changes.Falkirk led at Celtic Park approaching the final 20 minutes but substitute Nicolas Kuhn produced two assists for Adam Idah and two goals himself as the Hoops set up a Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Aberdeen.Strikes fr...Full Story »

Nicolas Kuhn came off the bench to inspire an emphatic comeback as Celtic beat Falkirk 5-2 in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals.The William Hill Championship’s top side deservedly led at the break after Ross MacIver and Finn Yeats twice gave them the lead either side of Paulo Bernardo’s powerful strike for a much-changed Celtic team.Kuhn was one of four substitutes to enter on th...Full Story »

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said his team are improving "little by little" after their 4-1 comeback win against Espanyol in LaLiga on Saturday. Madrid failed to score in the first half at the Santiago Bernabeu -- they've only scored one first-half goal all season -- and went behind to a Thibaut Courtois own goal not long after the interval. The introduction of Vinícius Júnior...Full Story »

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka could yet return to Swiss football. The former Arsenal captain is in his second season at Bayer. And his brother, Taulant Xhaka, said a return to former club FC Basel could be on. He told Blick:  "It could work. There is a plan. I won't say any more. "I, too, would like to complete the coaching training course like my brother. The idea would b...Full Story »

Not only have they won the league 19 times, they've won the Champions League six times (more than anyone else on our shores). Meet Liverpool's stunning Wags who you might see at AnfieldHungarian beauty Fanni Gecsek is the partner of Dominik Szoboszlai Because of the aura of the club and their iconic stadium Anfield, it's the place to be on a game day. Which is why the posh boxes are filled wi...Full Story »

Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin insists his side must remain focused on their league campaign after booking their place in the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals.The Dons were dominant from the start, and when Pape Habib Gueye fired home the opener after 14 minutes, there was a feeling Thelin’s men could score as many as they wanted.But Spartans reacted well and it was the 44th minute before Kevin ...Full Story »

Cyriel Dessers struck twice as Rangers celebrated their long-awaited return to Ibrox with a 3-0 Premier Sports Cup quarter-final win over Dundee.The Light Blues had played their home games at Hampden Park due to the delayed refurbishment of the Copland Stand, which was still not completely open for the visit of the Taysiders, who went behind after 18 minutes to a strike from Dessers.Rangers skip...Full Story »

Wycombe manager Matt Bloomfield believes Cambridge’s league position is “false” following his side’s 2-1 win.The Us remain bottom of the League One table following their latest defeat, leaving them with just one point from six games played.They are five points off safety and are one of two teams in the division yet to register their first victory, alongside Burton.However...Full Story »

Sean Dyche insists his side took a “positive mini step” after they registered their first Premier League point of the season with a 1-1 draw at Leicester.Iliman Ndiaye netted the opener as Everton went in front for a third successive match and were in position for a first win on the road in 2024.But once again the Toffees failed to hammer home their advantage as Jesper Lindstrom pass...Full Story »

Manager Russell Martin said he would “pay a lot of money” to watch 18-year-old winger Tyler Dibling play football after being left “angry” by Southampton’s failure to kill off Ipswich.Saints looked destined for a first Premier League win of the season following a maiden career goal from impressive homegrown talent Dibling.But their fellow promoted side snatched a 1-...Full Story »

Richie Wellens was full of praise for Ethan Galbraith after his two goals set Leyton Orient on their way to a 4-1 thumping of Stockport.Previously-unbeaten County were behind 2-0 at the break, thanks to Galbraith’s brace in the space of five minutes.And, after Dan Agyei and Sean Clare completed their convincing win, Wellens hailed his midfielder’s contribution.“We know how good...Full Story »

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson believes it was a “tough afternoon” for his side despite a 2-1 win over Crawley.The hosts’ win meant they maintained their 100 per cent winning record at Stok Racecourse Ground this season.Wrexham tasted defeat for the first time this season last Monday against Birmingham, but the victory over Crawley means they keep top spot on goal difference.Ellio...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough was delighted to see his promoted team win back-to-back League One home games for the first time in 20 years after a hard-earned 2-1 victory over Shrewsbury.Despite going behind after only two minutes through Leo Castledine’s strike, the Stags fought back and Aaron Lewis’ 86th-minute finish condemned the Shrews to a sixth defeat in seven games after Lee Gr...Full Story »

Lee Bell enjoyed watching his Crewe side turn on the style against Harrogate as they registered their biggest win of the campaign.The Railwaymen are building up a head of steam after previously grinding out three hard-fought league victories in a row over Bromley, Morecambe and Accrington when goals were at a premium.But registering their fourth success on the bounce Crewe conjured up an inspire...Full Story »

Charlton boss Nathan Jones was critical of referee Charles Breakspear after his side lost 2-1 to Blackpool.Victory for the Tangerines was their first on the road under new head coach Steve Bruce, with an own goal from Gassan Ahadme and an Albie Morgan strike enough to see off the Addicks, who netted through Luke Berry in stoppage time.The second half was mired by a significant number of stoppage...Full Story »

Brentford boss Thomas Frank defended referee John Brooks after he missed Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario’s deliberate handball during their 3-1 defeat.The Bees made the perfect start in north London when Bryan Mbeumo scored after 22 seconds, which had also been the case at Manchester City last weekend.Spurs stormed back to take all three points with Dominic Solanke able to open his ...Full Story »

David Artell praised his Grimsby squad for showing a different side to their game as they beat Bromley 1-0.A penalty from captain Danny Rose settled the game at Blundell Park as the Mariners had to dig deep throughout, and especially so after having a player sent-off.Kieran Green, who won the penalty for Rose to score, saw red in the 85th minute for two bookable offences, but that moment did not...Full Story »