MARCUS RASHFORD has posted a brilliant throwback picture showing his life as a Manchester United youngster. The photo is at least ten years old with Rashford, 24, wearing United's kit from the 2010-11 campaign, placing his age at around 13 or 14-years-old. Marcus shared the throwback photo on Twitter Rashford captioned the Twitter post: "When it was all just a dream." Remarkably, the team ph...Full Story »

PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG may not play again for Arsenal until mid-February. The striker, 31, has already been frozen out for two matches as punishment for returning late back to the UK last week from a trip to France to see his mother. Aubameyang arriving at Arsenal training Boss Mikel Arteta has revealed he will not consider the deposed captain for Saturday’s clash with Leeds, and his...Full Story »

The newly expanded competition is set to begin in 2024 The likes of Brazil and Argentina are set to compete in the UEFA Nations League after UEFA vice-president Zbigniew Boniek confirmed South America's governing body CONMEBOL has reached an agreement with its European counterpart over joining the biennial competition. The Nations League, which began in 2018, is currently contested by UEFA&#...Full Story »

Ralph Hasenhuttl paid tribute to Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse after the free-kick specialist struck with a set-piece in Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace.Wilfried Zaha put the Eagles ahead early on and the hosts appeared in control but the Saints skipper was on hand to turn the game on its head with a superb 32nd-minute equaliser.Ward-Prowse curled his effort over the ...Full Story »

The 24-year-old midfielder may be reluctant to join Bayern Munich or Manchester United because of bad weather, his father suggested Europe's top five teams have called to enquire about signing Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona, but the midfielder's father says a move is unlikely. The Netherlands international has faced criticism this season for his performances with the Camp Nou side as they co...Full Story »

Barcelona dropped yet more points in LaLiga Santander on Sunday, conceding an 86th minute equaliser in their clash with Osasuna, and Xavi was frustrated and suggested that it was difficult to accept that it was the team's younger players who were propping up the team. Gavi, Nico and Abde were all exceptional in the match, by far the Cules' best performers, yet this left the coach frustrated a...Full Story »

Ange Postecoglou revealed the injured Kyogo Furuhashi and Celtic’s medical team had contrasting expectations about a return date for the Japan forward.But Postecoglou fully expects his key striker to be back before Rangers visit Parkhead on January 2 and would not rule him out of next Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup final against Hibernian.Celtic came through their first test without a r...Full Story »

Manager Derek Adams paid tribute to his side’s character as Bradford twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw against Sutton despite playing for more than an hour with 10 men.Captain Niall Canavan was sent off in the 31st minute after pulling back Omar Bugiel and Rob Milsom put Sutton ahead from the spot. The penalty came three minutes after Donovan Wilson had missed a good chance, pullin...Full Story »

Steve Morison hailed the heart and character of his Cardiff team but admitted they cannot keep coming from behind after securing a last-gasp 2-2 draw against Birmingham at St Andrew’s.Cardiff have fought back to gain a result in five of their nine away games this season and Mark McGuinness’ third goal in five games completed yet another comeback for the Welsh club.Birmingham led 2-0 ...Full Story »

Kyle McFadzean’s controversial own goal proved decisive as West Brom secured a 2-1 win at Coventry on Saturday.McFadzean turned into his own net following an apparent handball by Albion’s Cedric Kipre on 43 minutes, after Karlan Grant had earlier finished Callum Robinson’s pass, to put the Baggies 2-0 up before half-time in the lunchtime kick-off.The Coventry defender was on th...Full Story »

Michael Carrick has insisted Ralf Rangnick had no influence on Manchester United’s line-up in the 1-1 draw at Chelsea.Former United full-back Gary Neville tweeted before kick-off at Stamford Bridge on Sunday that “incoming manager” Rangnick must have had a hand in the starting XI in west London.But after Jadon Sancho’s second goal in the week earned United a point against...Full Story »

Interim head coach Selim Benachour admits Oldham are “a little bit sick” and in need of treatment after going down 2-0 at Salford.Oldham made the short trip to the Peninsula Stadium having parted company with boss Keith Curle in the week and were well beaten by goals from Matthew Lund and Brandon Thomas-Asante.Their travelling fans made plenty of noise throughout, the majority in pro...Full Story »

Lionel Messi this weekend opened up on a whole host of noteworthy topics during a wide-ranging interview with Marca, including the possibility of sealing a return to FC Barcelona at some point down the line. PSG switch The subject of Messi's future of course proved the headline news across a hectic summer transfer window this year. This came after it became clear, for the first time, that t...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Stephen Robinson could be tempted to name an unchanged team against Charlton.Robinson saw his side snatch a late win at neighbours Fleetwood on Saturday, giving the Shrimps a first League One success in seven matches.Jonathan Obika continues with his return to fitness as the summer signing still awaits his debut for the club.Morecambe have not won at home in the league since Septe...Full Story »

Paris Saint Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino has taken fire at Chelsea for being a ‘defensive team’. Answering questions about his PSG sides lack of defensive solidity, Pochettino branded Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea a defensive team. Via The Athletic, the former Tottenham manager said: “Chelsea have a defensive team. They play in transition and on the counter.” ...Full Story »

Members of Afghanistan's women's youth development soccer team arrived in Britain early Thursday after being flown from Pakistan with the help of a New York rabbi, Premier League side Leeds United and Kim Kardashian West. A plane chartered by the reality star and carrying more than 30 teenage players and their families, about 130 people in all, landed at Stansted Airport near London. The play...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED forward Cristiano Ronaldo has yet again showed off his chiselled physique after sharing a snap of himself in the sauna. The 36-year-old took to his Instagram story to upload a picture in his underwear to his 367 million followers. Cristiano Ronaldo shared this steamy sauna snap on Instagram to his 367 million followersCredit: Instagram @cristiano Manchester United forward Ro...Full Story »

The ex-Man U, 43, defender has told how players including Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard were crying and praying for their lives as their plane hit severe turbulence. The Three Lions squad jet off to World Cup 2006 in Germany Credit: PA:Press Association The drama followed our elimination from the 2006 World Cup in Germany and has never before been revealed. Opening up for the first time, ...Full Story »

Tony Mowbray pointed to his team’s ‘strength of character’ after Blackburn came from behind to deservedly beat Sheffield United 3-1 in the Sky Bet Championship.Smarting from a club record home defeat to Fulham on Wednesday, Rovers made the worst possible start, conceding in the second minute through Rhian Brewster’s stunning volley – his first goal for the club.Howe...Full Story »

New boss Steve Cunningham paid tribute to Buxton’s former management duo after Diego De Girolamo’s late goal earned the Northern Premier League outfit a famous 1-0 FA Cup first round win at York.The ex-Curzon Ashton chief and assistant Damian Crossley only replaced sacked duo Gary Hayward and Mark Ward on Tuesday.But their inherited squad produced a superb display in its first appear...Full Story »