Inter Milan great Walter Zenga says the club is right to delay plans for Udinese midfielder Lazar Samardzic. The Serb passed a medical in Milan last week, but is back in Udine with no agreement reached due to confusion over his representation. Zenga says Inter are right to take a step back. He said, "My reflection is simple: you, player, if you want a club, tell your agents that you want to...Full Story »

Liverpool's search for a new defensive midfielder has taken a surprising twist as the Reds have submitted a bid for Stuttgart's Wataru Endō. The Japanese international has one year reaming on his current contract in Germany and negotiations are currently ongoing between the two clubs to bring the midfielder to Anfield. Fabrizio Romano reports that the player wants to make the transfer happen...Full Story »

Lauren Hemp hailed England as “a special team” and Ella Toone toasted the best shot of her life after the Lionesses reached their first World Cup final with a 3-1 victory over co-hosts Australia.Hemp restored England’s lead in the second half, after Matildas captain Sam Kerr cancelled out Toone’s stunning opener, and provided the assist that allowed Alessia Russo to put t...Full Story »

GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ has given the boot to anyone doubting her blissful life in Saudi Arabia with partner Cristiano Ronaldo. The social media star basked in a thong bikini despite temperatures of 43C after posing with Ronaldo's first trophy for Al-Nassr - a golden shoe. The Spanish model, 29, even appeared to boast of the heat as she relaxed in Riyadh, pouting behind dark sunglasses in a minim...Full Story »

Arsenal are considering starting contract renewal talks with their captain, Martin Odegaard, to reward the 24-year-old for his performances. Arsenal mulls improved contract for Odegaard Odegaard's excellent form catches club's attention Gunners aim to secure Odegaard's commitment WHAT HAPPENED? Following Martin Odegaard's exceptional performances and his role as captain, Arsenal is conte...Full Story »

The deal would see the Blues pay the South London outfit £35million for the exciting winger. Chelsea are believed to have activated Michael Olise's £35million release clause Credit: Reuters According to The Athletic, Chelsea are now expecting to complete the signing of the France Under-21 international after activating the clause. Olise, 21, had also been linked with moves to Manche...Full Story »

Chelsea reach agreement to sign Romeo Lavia Understand final fee for Roméo Lavia to Chelsea after agreement revealed few mins ago will be £53m fixed plus £5m in add-ons. 🔵🇧🇪 #CFCLavia will be unveiled as Chelsea player this week. ✨— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 15, 2023 Al-Hilal announce the signing of Neymar on a lucrative deal PSG and Brazil s...Full Story »

Swindon manager Michael Flynn was “absolutely delighted” after his side’s dramatic 2-1 win against rivals Forest Green.A stoppage-time strike from Frazer Blake-Tracy coupled with Dan Kemp’s tap-in saw Town get their first League Two win of the campaign.Matty Stevens opened the scoring for Rovers but Harvey Bunker’s second-half red card changed the game.“There&...Full Story »

Derby head coach Paul Warne described his side as a “nearly team” after they were beaten 2-1 at home by Oxford.Mark Harris was the matchwinner for the second time in four days as Oxford deservedly took the points at Pride Park.The visitors went ahead in the 32nd minute when Curtis Nelson gave the ball away and Cameron Brannagan played in Harris to fire into the top-right corner.Derby...Full Story »

Reading manager Ruben Selles praised the “intensity” of his young players as they edged out Cheltenham 1-0 in League One.Selles included four teenagers and three 20-year-olds in his starting line-up, with 18-year-old Caylan Vickers creating what turned out to be the winner in the 33rd minute.Vickers’ mazy run from deep ended with a looping deflection from Cheltenham midfielder ...Full Story »

Rangers manager Michael Beale praised his side for digging deep and finding the answers in Switzerland after James Tavernier’s equaliser sent them into the Champions League play-offs.Last season’s cinch Premiership runners-up will face PSV Eindhoven next Tuesday at Ibrox after James Tavernier’s equaliser sealed a 1-1 draw against Servette and a 3-2 aggregate win in the third qu...Full Story »

Wycombe manager Matt Bloomfield admitted to being put through the wringer during his side’s 3-2 win over Leyton Orient that gave them their first points of the season at the third attempt.It was a frantic night at Adams Park as Orient had centre-back Dan Happe sent off in the second half in what was their third straight defeat in League One.The incidents did not stop after the final whistl...Full Story »

Nigel Clough was left scratching his head as he lost four of his Mansfield players to injury during their 2-2 draw at Doncaster.The Stags twice came from behind to maintain their unbeaten start to the League Two season, with goals from Louis Reed and George Maris cancelling out strikes from Tom Nixon and Joe Ironside.And Clough felt his side was worthy of taking all three points, despite the inj...Full Story »

Will Grigg struck a late winner as leaders Chesterfield maintained their 100 per cent National League record with a 2-1 success at lowly Oxford City.Tom Naylor headed home James Berry’s corner in first-half stoppage time for his first Spireites goal.Josh Parker met Lewis Coyle’s cross on the volley to give City hope of collecting a first point of the season.But Chesterfield punished ...Full Story »

Reading claimed their first league victory in almost six months when they edged past Cheltenham 1-0 in League One at the SCL Stadium.With Cheltenham offering little going forward, Reading dominated the first half and went in front in the 33rd minute through a deflected own-goal from Town midfielder Will Ferry.Neither side impressed in an uninspiring second period, with Reading just about doing e...Full Story »

Gillingham boss Neil Harris hailed his side after they maintained their perfect start to the season with a 1-0 win at Sutton.Harris’ table-toppers, who also dumped Championship Southampton out of the Carabao Cup, are the only League Two side to win their opening three games and they are yet to concede in the league after a third successive 1-0 victory.Ashley Nadesan’s 10th-minute eff...Full Story »

Mansfield twice came from behind to continue their unbeaten start to the League Two season with a 2-2 draw at Doncaster.Nigel Clough’s side arguably had the better of the attacking play throughout but were forced to fight back in an entertaining clash of near-neighbours.Tom Nixon and Joe Ironside struck either side of Louis Reed’s equaliser before George Maris salvaged the Stags a po...Full Story »

Centre-back Joe Low scored twice on his first league start for Wycombe as they edged to a 3-2 win over Leyton Orient to claim their first points of the season.Orient’s tally remains empty, however, after their third straight defeat in League One and their cause was not helped by a red card for Dan Happe in the early stages of the second half.Wycombe had their first league goal of the campa...Full Story »

Salma Paralluelo has called on Spain to “face the ultimate challenge” after reaching the World Cup final with a 2-1 win against Sweden.A cagey game with few clear-cut chances suddenly sparked into life with three goals in the last 10 minutes.Barcelona winger Paralluelo put Spain ahead in the 81st minute before Sweden soon levelled with a cool finish from Rebecka Blomqvist.Still only ...Full Story »

Brighton have accepted a British record £115million bid with the player undergoing a medical at his new club. Moises Caicedo is nearing a move to Chelsea Credit: Instagram @moises_caicedo55 Paola Salazar has been with the midfielder for five years Credit: Instagram @moises_caicedo55 Caicedo was wanted by Liverpool, who agreed a £111m fee only for him to turn them down. The 21-year-...Full Story »