Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw credited her side’s resilience but lauded Australia’s attacking threats despite the absence of Sam Kerr after their 1-0 defeat to the joint-hosts in the Women’s World Cup.Steph Catley’s 52nd-minute penalty was enough for the Matildas to overcome a dogged Ireland and get them off to the perfect start in Group B.The hosts were without c...Full Story »

Steph Catley ensured co-hosts Australia opened their World Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland despite the absence of star striker Sam Kerr.Catley’s second-half penalty was enough to clinch three points for the Matildas in front of a record crowd of 75,784 at Stadium Australia in Sydney.However, they had to do it the hard way after their record goalscorer Kerr was ...Full Story »

Manchester United have earmarked their new transfer target as Danish starlet Rasmus Hojlund - and Daily Star Sport looks at his stunning WAG who could join him in Manchester Rasmus Hojlund's stunning WAG loves to post on Instagram (Image: laurarhod/Instagram) Manchester United's pursuit of a new striker has led to them to Danish hitman Rasmus Hojlund - who has taken Serie A by storm over the p...Full Story »

German international Giulia Gwinn revealed she rejected an approach from Playboy to appear in a naked cover shoot insisting she wants to be known from her success on the pitch Giulia Gwinn turned down Playboy's approach to appear on the front cover (Image: INSTAGRAM@https://www.instagram.com/giuliagwinn/?hl=en) German women’s international Giulia Gwinn revealed she rejected an approach f...Full Story »

Barcelona forward Raphinha is being linked with a move back to the Premier League. The Brazilian attacker left the English top flight a year ago, departing Leeds United for Barca. However, Raphinha is now wanted by the recent treble winners Manchester City, per Foot Mercato. The source claims that if Riyad Mahrez moves on to the Saudi Pro League, City will need a replacement. Manager Pep G...Full Story »

The Canada international has impressed in his time in Ligue 1 and previously attracted plenty of attention from transfer gossip columns, though Romano admits it's currently looking pretty quiet for him. Romano did suggest there are a lot of clubs keeping an eye on David, though he didn't name names, and this follows Manchester United and Chelsea recently being linked with him by L'Equipe. Davi...Full Story »

Liverpool have been warned that it will cost them a minimum of £70m to prise Cheick Doucoure away from Crystal Palace this summer as they step up their interest in signing a defensive midfielder ahead of the new season. Jurgen Klopp's side have undergone major midfield surgery in recent weeks following a disappointing campaign in which they finished fifth, with Alexis Mac Allister and Domi...Full Story »

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe has urged the squad to harness the spirit of the underdog ahead of Thursday’s World Cup opener against Australia.The World Cup debutants begin their Group B campaign against the co-hosts, who are 12 places above them in the FIFA rankings and will be backed by the majority of the 80,000 crowd at Sydney’s Stadium.It will be only the second match...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI'S wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, stole the show at the forward's Inter Miami unveiling yesterday with fans declaring her "the most beautiful woman on the planet". The entire Messi-clan braved severe weather as the Argentine was unveiled to Inter Miami fans at the DRV PNK Stadium. Messi, who is set to earn £830,000-a-week, was presented to the crowd by co-owner David Beckham as pa...Full Story »

Arsenal have been making moves this summer and their spending might not stop there as the Gunners are interested in Ajax’s Mohammed Kudus. The Ajax star is valued at around £40m and could be the next star through the door at the Emirates if the North London club can bring in cash for several of their unwanted players, reports the Daily Mail. Kieran Tierney, Cedric Soares, Nicolas Pe...Full Story »

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has declared he wants to buy Bernardo Silva immediately. Paris Saint-Germain have pushed hard to sign Silva this summer. At the same time, the player has received a lucrative offer from Saudis, Al-Hilal. But Mundo Deportivo reports Silva would prefer to go to Barcelona this summer. He has long been on their radar, but the club's financial situation has made i...Full Story »

Lionel Messi remains on track to make his Inter Miami debut on Friday after coming through his first official training session with the MLS club on Tuesday. Miami has long targeted Friday's Leagues Cup opener against Mexican side Cruz Azul for the Argentine superstar to make his first appearance following his blockbuster move to South Florida. It has been a whirlwind few days for Messi, with h...Full Story »

The Blues are now preparing a third offer to secure their priority summer target – having also had a £60m proposal dismissed last month. Chelsea have had a £70m bid for Moises Caicedo rejected Credit: Getty Ecuadorian midfielder Caicedo is currently in the United States with the Seagulls on their pre-season summer tour – and is due to come up against Chelsea in Philadelph...Full Story »

Blues boss Poch left out several key names from his 29-man United States touring group this pre-season as he continues his epic squad streamlining in West London. Mauricio Pochettio is swinging the axe at Chelsea Credit: Getty Romelu Lukaku has been told he has no future at the West London club Credit: Getty He has overseen a mass departure this summer with ELEVEN outgoings so far, including ...Full Story »

Alex Telles is set to join his old Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo at Saudi club Al-Nassr. Telles latest to seal Saudi move Will link up with ex United teammate Ronaldo Al Nassr bag £4m bargain WHAT HAPPENED? The left-back, who has long been surplus to requirements at United, is to move to the Saudi Pro League club for a bargain £4 million ($5.2m), joining the long...Full Story »

Howe provides Saint-Maximin update Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has provided an update on the future of Allan Saint-Maximin, who has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League. "He’s in discussions regarding a move. With FFP we have to trade, otherwise we would be stuck this summer. I don’t want to lose him. FFP forces it, to a degree. It looks like it will happen. Sometimes thes...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI may be forgiven for thinking he could get away with some shopping in the United States, but when you are football's most popular star, even shopping is far from routine. And that is exactly what Messi realised after he was recognised by fans as he hit the shop in Miami. Messi, 36, was pictured grocery shopping with wife Antonela Roccuzzo and his three sons, Thiago, Mateo and Cir...Full Story »

West Ham are targeting a move for Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka to replace Declan Rice and are in talks with Chelsea's Conor Gallagher. WHAT HAPPENED? A report from Sky Germany claims that the Hammers have targeted an ambitious move for Goretzka as they look to replace Rice after his switch to the Gunners. The Germany international has made 179 appearances for Bayern, winning the Bun...Full Story »

MARCUS Rashford was spotted being a bit of a devil as he gave a young fan a moment to remember by signing a shirt - after leaving his £700,000 Rolls Royce on double yellow lines. The United striker delighted the youngster by giving him his autograph as he visited an upmarket jewellers in Wilmslow, Cheshire, for a private shopping trip on Saturday. Rashford, 25, wore a green tracksuit an...Full Story »

A CAR containing Lionel Messi has narrowly avoided a crash after skipping a red light. The Argentine superstar is in South Florida ahead of his Inter Miami unveiling later today. Messi was spotted at a Publix supermarket alongside wife Antonela and the kids on Thursday evening. Footage has since emerged of a car in which Messi was travelling running a red light onto a busy intersection. Th...Full Story »