Ronald Koeman and Joan Laporta.FCB Despite Barcelona's poor results in the last three games against Bayern Munich, Granada and Cadiz, Ronald Koeman will continue in his role as head coach ahead of Sunday's game at the Camp Nou against Levante. Joan Laporta has decided against making any drastic moves regarding Koeman's future after the two men had the opportunity to talk on their way back to B...Full Story »

Tottenham survived a scare after blowing a 2-0 lead at Wolves to squeeze through in the Carabao Cup on penalties.Ruben Neves, Leander Dendoncker and Conor Coady missed in the shoot-out as Spurs progressed 3-2 following a 2-2 draw at Molineux.They almost let the game slip through their grasp after Harry Kane and Tanguy Ndombele put them in charge only for Dendoncker and Daniel Podence to hau...Full Story »

Liverpool progressed into the Carabao Cup fourth round with a 3-0 victory at Norwich after Takumi Minamino hit a brace and Caoimhin Kelleher denied Christos Tzolis from the penalty spot in the first half at Carrow Road.The all-Premier League clash had the caveat of both clubs making wholesale changes, 18 in total, and one of those Minamino fired the Reds ahead inside four minutes.Jurgen Klopp&rs...Full Story »

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson praised the “outstanding” Barrie McKay after the former Rangers winger made his first start in a 2-2 draw with Ross County.McKay earned a promotion after making his debut off the bench against Hibernian last weekend and the 26-year-old was handed an unexpected 90 minutes of action in Dingwall.Stephen Kingsley was the Hearts hero after his excellent free-...Full Story »

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers believes his side proved they can compete with the best in the Europa League despite blowing a 2-0 lead to draw with Napoli.Victor Osimhen’s second-half double earned the Italians a 2-2 draw to deny the Foxes victory in their opening Group C game.The striker levelled with three minutes left having pulled a goal back after Ayoze Perez and Harvey Barnes gave Le...Full Story »

Hearts and Hibernian both missed the chance to go clear at the top of the cinch Premiership after being left frustrated by each other’s goalkeepers in a pulsating goalless Edinburgh derby stalemate.Tynecastle number one Craig Gordon and his Easter Road counterpart Matt Macey were both in top form on a day when the two capital sides had opportunities to win a tight encounter.Hearts made one...Full Story »

Hearts wing-back Michael Smith is expected to be fit for the Edinburgh derby against Hibernian on Sunday despite going off injured for Northern Ireland against Switzerland in midweek.Stephen Kingsley is back after his recent injury lay-off meaning Robbie Neilson has a near-full-strength squad to choose from, with only teenage right-back Cammy Logan still out of contention.New recruits Barri...Full Story »

Gareth Bale urged Wales to keep pushing for World Cup qualification after his hat-trick sealed a dramatic victory over Belarus.Bale’s late free-kick winner in Andorra seven years ago spared Welsh blushes against the part-timers and sparked Wales’ incredible run all the way to the semi-finals of Euro 2016.After going nearly two years without an international goal, Bale was Wales&rsquo...Full Story »

NEYMAR has hit back at criticism he looks 'out of shape' by revealing he has just been wearing a bigger shirt. The Brazilian, 29, has played just over an hour of Paris Saint-Germain's first four Ligue 1 games of the season - missing around 300 minutes of action. Neymar played the full 90 minutes for Brazil against Chile with fans focused on his physique Mauricio Pochettino opted to take him o...Full Story »

Benjamin Mendy allegedly had a 'meltdown' in prison over the weekend after he was denied bail on charges of rape and sexual assault. The Manchester City footballer was transported to HMP Altcourse on Friday after appearing in court, where the Sun claim he mistakenly believed he was going to be locked up on a VIP wing with celebrities and sport stars. Instead, it appears the 27-year-old misunde...Full Story »

BURNLEY fans were crest-fallen after new record signing Maxwel Cornet pointed to the wrong badge after signing for the club. The Clarets have completed the £12.8 million capture of the Lyon forward, who has been something of a nemesis for Manchester City in the Champions League. Maxwell Cornet might need to work on his left or right if the Clarets decide to field their record buy out wide...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED will let Dan James leave after the return of old boy Cristiano Ronaldo. The Welsh winger was due to get a new contract after several clubs asked for him earlier in the window. Dan James has made 73 appearances for Man United But now the chasing pack have been told to make their offers, with Everton, Brighton, Leeds and Crystal Palace all making their pitches. James could be...Full Story »

Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson hit out at West Brom counterpart Valerien Ismael following a stormy end to their Championship clash.The Baggies continued their unbeaten start to the league campaign thanks to a last-gasp Semi Ajayi strike that broke the hearts of their hosts.The defender, making his first start of the season, struck in the fourth minute of stoppage time when he tapped in his...Full Story »

Hamilton picked up their first Scottish Championship win of the season as Lewis Smith’s goal against the run of play sealed a 2-1 success at Queen of the South.The visitors had the better of a first half short on clear-cut chances and went in front in the opening minute of the second period, Andy Ryan nodding in after goalkeeper Sol Brynn had done well to keep out a David Moyo header.But t...Full Story »

Nathan Holland should be available for Oxford’s League One clash with Lincoln.The winger is back in training after vomiting during the 2-0 Carabao Cup defeat to QPR last time out.Anthony Forde could return having missed the QPR loss on Tuesday night.James Henry (hamstring) and Ryan Williams (groin) could also be fit to feature.Teddy Bishop could start for Lincoln after having shaken off a ...Full Story »

Maria Gaspar, the daughter of Arsenal technical director Edu, says she cannot open her Instagram DM's anymore because it's "full of abuse". It has been a turbulent start to the Premier League campaign for Mikel Arteta's side. The North London club have suffered convincing defeats against Brentford and Chelsea in August; a poor run of form that has brought criticism from many. In addition to ...Full Story »

Stoke boss Michael O’Neill believes confidence is growing amongst his squad after their impressive run of form continued with a 2-0 win over Doncaster to progress to the third round of the Carabao Cup.Tom Ince gave O’Neill’s side the lead late in the first half with a simple tap-in at the back post. Sam Surridge then scored his third goal in a Stoke shirt to seal victory for th...Full Story »

Robbie Stockdale heaped praise on his Rochdale side as they dumped League One Shrewsbury out of the Carabao Cup.Dale, who were relegated from the third tier last season, went ahead through a 68th-minute Jake Beesley penalty, which was awarded after Shrewbury’s Matthew Pennington was sent off.Danny Cashman then sealed the win late on, and Stockdale said: “I am happy with the win, and ...Full Story »

Winger Gwion Edwards could return for Wigan’s Carabao Cup tie against Bolton on Tuesday night at the DW Stadium.Edwards recently returned to training and was named as an unused substitute in his side’s 2-0 win over Charlton at the weekend.James McClean could also be in line to start after coming off the bench to score in stoppage-time on his debut.Goalkeeper Jamie Jones looks likely ...Full Story »

The Clarets have now reached the asking price wanted by the French club and are sorting out terms with the Ivory Coast international, who can play on the wing or at left-back. Lyon's Ivory Coast wideman Maxwell Cornet is poised for Burnley Credit: Getty Defender Nathan Collins has already arrived at Turf Moor from Stoke for £12m Credit: Getty Cornet, 24, will be given a pay-off by Lyon...Full Story »