Algeria crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations as Mohamed Dellahi’s first-half goal proved enough to earn Mauritania a shock first-ever 1-0 win in the tournament and a ticket to the last 16.Dellahi punished some lax defending in the 36th minute and – despite a second-half onslaught – two-time tournament winners Algeria could not find a response as they finished bottom of thei...Full Story »

Chelsea put defeat in their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Middlesbrough behind them to book a first Wembley appearance since 2022 with a ruthless 6-1 win at Stamford Bridge.Four first-half goals for Mauricio Pochettino’s side effectively ended the tie as a contest as a Jonny Howson own goal and strikes from Enzo Fernandez, Axel Disasi and Cole Palmer showed a clinical side to Ch...Full Story »

Dan Kemp’s first goal for MK Dons set the hosts on their way to a 3-1 victory over nine-man AFC Wimbledon that lifted them up to sixth in League Two.Three goals in the first 22 minutes were enough for MK Dons to see off their bitter rivals, who had Huseyin Biler and Paul Kalambayi sent off in the second half for professional fouls on Max Dean.The hosts were ahead in the 10th minute when Jo...Full Story »

AFC Fylde missed the chance to move out of the Vanarama National League relegation zone as FC Halifax fought back to draw 2-2 at Mill Farm.Luke Charman drilled into the bottom corner to put Fylde ahead in the eighth minute and the Coasters soon doubled their lead as, in the 23rd minute, Nick Haughton raced onto a loose ball and finished with aplomb.Halifax pulled a goal back when Angelo Cappello...Full Story »

Brentford star Ivan Toney has decided to stay at the Bees until the summer despite interest from Arsenal and Chelsea. The striker returned to action at the weekend against Nottingham Forest following an eight-month ban for breaching betting rules and the Englishman marked the occasion with a goal. Toney had an exceptional 2022/23 campaign and that has attracted interest from Arsenal and Che...Full Story »

AC Milan are interested in Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, who could reunite in Serie A with USMNT star Christian Pulisic. Chalobah linked with Serie A move Milan facing injury crisis Defender still sidelined with hamstring WHAT HAPPENED?The Sun reports that Arsenal defender Jakob Kiwior and Aston Villa loanee from Barcelona, Clement Lenglet, are also on the shortlist of the Rossoner...Full Story »

KARIM BENZEMA is being linked with a return to Lyon, just seven months after moving to Saudi Arabia. The Real Madrid icon, 36, joined Saudi champions Al-Ittihad last summer after 14 years at the Bernabeu. Karim Benzema is already being linked with a move back to Europe Credit: Getty He penned a lucrative £85.9million-a-season deal with the Middle Eastern outfit, repaying them with 15 goa...Full Story »

Ghana conceded twice in stoppage time to draw 2-2 with Mozambique as a place in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations slipped through their fingers.Jordan Ayew scored a pair of penalties which looked to be sending Ghana through, but a thrilling finale saw Geny Catamo pull one back from the spot before Reinildo Mandava equalised at the death.The two dropped points meant Egypt pipped Ghana to s...Full Story »

Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast are on the brink of a humiliating exit from their own tournament after a shock 4-0 defeat by Equatorial Guinea.Two more goals from Emilio Nsue, the hat-trick hero from the win against Guinea-Bissau, and strikes from Pablo Ganet and substitute Jannick Buyla left the Elephants with only a slim chance of qualifying after finishing third in Group A.Three point...Full Story »

Latest on the uncertainty surrounding Kalvin Phillips and Emile Smith RoweI've had some questions about Kalvin Phillips and Barcelona in recent days, but from what I understand Barca have never contacted Manchester City for Kalvin Phillips. Things can change quickly, especially towards the end of January, but as of today there are no negotiations and it's not something close or concrete. As p...Full Story »

Mohamed Salah will return to Liverpool for treatment on his hamstring injury, but only after watching Egypt complete their group fixtures at the Africa Cup of Nations finals when they meet Cape Verde Islands in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Monday. The Egypt Football Association (EFA) confirmed he will continue his treatment at his club as Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp had suggested earlier on Su...Full Story »

Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro is standing by his bullish claim that he will lead the Super Eagles to their first Africa Cup of Nations title since 2013.Peseiro’s men head into their final Group A game against already-eliminated Guinea-Bissau in Abidjan on Monday knowing just a draw will be good enough to secure their place in the knockout stages.But after watching his side shrug off their slu...Full Story »

Ivory Coast coach Jean-Louis Gasset is confident having “destiny in our hands” will help his side secure qualification for the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations.Defeat to Nigeria last time out has left the hosts third in Group A and while that could be good enough to secure their progress as the four third-best finishes also get through, Gasset wants to make sure against E...Full Story »

Mohamed Salah will return to Liverpool for treatment on a muscle injury picked up while on international duty, the Egyptian Football Association has announced.The influential forward was forced off during the first half of Egypt’s 2-2 draw with Ghana in Thursday’s Africa Cup of Nations group match, causing concern for club and country.It was later revealed the 31-year-old would miss ...Full Story »

The great and the good of the football showed up at the glitzy gala in Dubai. John and Toni Terry dazzled at the Globe Soccer Awards in DubaiToni rocked a stunning brown see-through dress And that included the former Chelsea captain alongside his childhood sweetheart. JT, 43, opted for a navy velvet tuxedo with a matching bow tie. But he was flanked by his glamorous partner who grabbed the a...Full Story »

WEST HAM are prepared to break their transfer record to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface. The 23-year-old striker has been linked with both Newcastle and Chelsea. West Ham could smash their transfer record to sign Victor Boniface Credit: Reuters Hammers’ technical director Tim Steidten is pushing for the massive swoop and could pull it off before the window shuts. Boniface ha...Full Story »

Rangers boss Philippe Clement was hit by another injury blow after loan attacker Abdallah Sima was sent home from the Africa Cup of Nations with a thigh injury.The 22-year-old Senegal attacker has scored 15 goals since arriving on loan from Brighton in the summer.The Senegal FA confirmed Sima would return to Rangers after he picked up the injury in training and a statement warned he could face a...Full Story »

Marseille striker Ismaila Sarr starred as defending Africa Cup of Nations champions Senegal eased their way into the last 16 with a 3-1 win over Cameroon.Sarr’s deflected strike gave his side a 16th-minute lead and it was he who set up fellow frontman Habib Diallo after the break before Sadio Mane cemented victory at Stade Charles Konan Banny in stoppage time to guarantee his side’s ...Full Story »

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah was forced off with an injury before his side twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Ghana in the Africa Cup of Nations.Egypt and Liverpool fans face an anxious wait to discover the extent of the problem after the 31-year-old was forced off in the last minute of the first half of a thrilling Group B contest.Salah slumped dejectedly to the ground with an apparent musc...Full Story »

The 29-year-old joined the La Liga giants last summer on loan to replace Thibaut Courtois, who suffered a serious knee injury before the season began, and he is expected to return to Stamford Bridge at the end of the current campaign. The Spanish shot-stopper has been underwhelming since moving to the Bernabeu and was recently dropped for the recent Supercopa de España final and replaced b...Full Story »