Birmingham received an inspirational pep talk from NFL great Tom Brady before a last-gasp victory against Leeds that boss John Eustace dedicated to the late Trevor Francis.A sold-out St Andrew’s celebrated the club’s greatest ever player and an exciting future under new ownership as Daniel Farke’s relegated side came to the second city.It is a month since American businessman T...Full Story »

Bristol City began life without Alex Scott in fine fashion as skipper Matty James smashed home in stoppage time to snatch a 1-0 victory at Millwall.James – playing without midfield partner Scott, who was sold to Bournemouth this week for a fee that could rise to £25million – found the bottom-left corner from a long throw-in from the right to earn Nigel Pearson’s side thei...Full Story »

Portsmouth served notice of intent with a 4-0 away win at newly-promoted Leyton Orient.First-half goals by Marlon Pack and Colby Bishop, an own goal after the break by Orient’s Omar Beckles and a penalty in added time by Kusini Yengi sunk the home side.Pompey ran the show handing out a harsh lesson to their hosts in the standard of higher-sphere football.The visitors went in front after 23...Full Story »

Lionel Messi's MLS debut has been postponed after he helped Inter Miami progress to the quarterfinals of the Leagues Cup. WHAT HAPPENED? The Argentine scored a brace in an eight-goal thriller between Inter Miami and FC Dallas in the round of 16 of the Leagues Cup. Messi's side progressed to the quarterfinals after winning the penalty shootout 5-3 and will next face Charlotte FC - the team the...Full Story »

Sarina Wiegman’s side are currently taking on Nigeria in the quarter-final this morning. Viewers could 'not get enough' of Alex Scott on BBC One Credit: BBC The Lionesses roared into the last 16 with a stunning 6-1 win over China in their final game in Group D. And now the nation is tuning in to BBC One to see whether they can build on that incredible victory and advance to the semi fin...Full Story »

England had Lauren James sent off late on as their World Cup last-16 clash with Nigeria ended 0-0 after normal time.The 21-year-old forward, star of the Lionesses’ group stage matches with three goals and three assists, was dismissed in the 87th minute in Brisbane after standing on Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie.James was initially shown a yellow card before VAR intervened, referee Meliss...Full Story »

Keira Walsh could make a stunning return for England’s last-16 World Cup clash against Nigeria.Walsh was carried off on a stretcher late in the first half of the Lionesses’ 28 July victory over Denmark, with fears that the influential midfielder’s tournament could be over, but scans revealed her knee injury was not as serious as first suspected.The 26-year-old took another step...Full Story »

Harry Phipps scored with a last-gasp header to salvage Dagenham a point from a 1-1 draw at Altrincham in the Vanarama National League.Dagenham’s Myles Weston hit the goal frame in the 24th minute and Altrincham came close to opening the scoring deep into first-half stoppage time as Chris Conn-Clarke’s shot was deflected out for a corner.Conn-Clarke came knocking again in the last 20 ...Full Story »

A dramatic added-time equaliser from debutant Kusini Yengi saw Portsmouth grab a 1-1 draw against Bristol Rovers at Fratton Park.Luke Thomas had put Rovers ahead in the first half and it appeared they were heading for an opening day victory in League One before Yengi’s late strike.The enthusiastic welcome the players received was not matched by either side in the opening period, with const...Full Story »

Colchester’s opening game of the new League Two season against Swindon has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.The match was called off less than 30 minutes before the scheduled 3pm kick-off following a pitch inspection at the JobServe Community Stadium, with the region having been hit by heavy rain.A Colchester statement read: “Referee Anthony Backhouse deemed the pitch unplay...Full Story »

Philine Roepstorff would appear to have a type after finding love with another Danish forward bound for England. The fashion model was once shacked up with former Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner and even co-hosted a television show in their native Denmark. That romance wasn't built to last, however, after the four-year relationship came to an end in 2021. Clearly not one for superstition, R...Full Story »

England star Lauren James said her performance in the 6-1 World Cup romp over China was “what dreams are made of” as they advanced to the knockout stage.Playing in the number 10 role, the Chelsea player scored twice and produced three assists, while also having a goal disallowed, as the Lionesses finished top of Group D in style to set up a last-16 tie with Nigeria.James, who also sc...Full Story »

Two goals and three assists from Lauren James led a revived England attack and ensured the Lionesses secured top spot in Group D with a thumping 6-1 victory over China at the Women’s World Cup.Alessia Russo opened her account for the tournament after four minutes while Lauren Hemp and James made it three by the halfway point, with James seeing another chalked off following a VAR check...Full Story »

Republic of Ireland boss Vera Pauw said she did not feel it was her last match in the job after the Girls In Green bowed out of the World Cup by securing an historic point.Having been beaten 1-0 by co-hosts Australia and then 2-1 by Canada in the opening two matches of their debut major tournament campaign, which ended their last-16 hopes, Ireland’s final Group B game finished in a goalles...Full Story »

The striker was hospitalised following a collision with United goalkeeper Nathan Bishop during the ugly clash. It is unknown how long Mullin will be sidelined for, with Wrexham reportedly looking at potential replacements. According to Alan Nixon, Phil Parkinson's side have identified James Norwood as a possible taget. He reports that the Red Dragons are already plotting a move for the Barn...Full Story »

The 42-year-old wore a warm blush-coloured bikini and clutched her phone on holiday in Portugal. Toni Terry showed off her toned and tanned figure as she enjoyed a break in Portugal Credit: Splash Toni and John displayed their affection for each other by sharing a kiss on a sun lounger Credit: Splash She seemed to catch the eye of her former England and Chelsea footballer husband, also 42. T...Full Story »

England's World Cup campaign, which kicks off against Haiti on Saturday, will see millions of pounds spent in pubs and bars across the country England fans will be out in force as the Lionesses begin their World Cup campaign (Image: Chris Eades/Getty Images) Football fans will embark on an £84.5million brekkie, brunch and booze bonanza watching the Lionesses' begin their bid for World Cup...Full Story »

Lionel Messi began his Inter Miami career with a bang as the Argentinian magician capped his debut with a stunning free-kick winner against Cruz Azul deep in stoppage time.Seven months on from lifting the World Cup, the eyes of the footballing world were trained on Florida as the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner made his eagerly anticipated first appearance.Messi’s Miami debut has been ...Full Story »

Manchester United unveiled Andre Onana as their successor to David De Gea on Thursday. The goalkeeper moved to Old Trafford from Inter Milan for a reported €55-million fee. He inked a five-year contract with the Red Devils. "To join Manchester United is an incredible honour and I have worked hard all my life to get to this moment, overcoming many obstacles along the way," the Camerooni...Full Story »

Spurs will target the Aston Villa man if they sell Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. Arsenal are ready to hijack Tottenham's move for Douglas Luiz Credit: Rex But they face competition from North London rivals the Gunners, who are eyeing a a fresh move for the Brazilian. They were keen on Luiz last summer but the 25-year-old signed a new contract at Villa Park. Hojbjerg, 27, is not a natural fit for ne...Full Story »