Barcelona sporting director Mateu Alemany says they want Ousmane Dembele to stay. However, Alemany admits the attacker will have to accept a pay-cut for that to happen. Dembele's deal expires at season's end. He said: “He and his agents have known for nearly a year what our position is. "For us, he can stay, as long as it's within sustainable salary limits and proportionate to his te...Full Story »

Paul Warne revealed one final, desperate roll of the dice rescued Rotherham in their 4-2 EFL Trophy triumph over Sutton at Wembley.Frazzled Millers boss Warne likened a last-gasp switch of formation to betting his side’s full stake on one hand, before Jordi Osei-Tutu’s strike in the sixth minute of added time forced extra time.Sky Bet League Two side Sutton had proved by far the calm...Full Story »

Former goalkeeper Hope Solo has found herself at the centre of a drink driving scandal in the United States, having been arrested on Thursday, March 31, but insists the matter is not as serious as has been reported. The ex-United States goalkeeper was arrested on charges of drink driving and a misdemeanour of endangering her children's lives, with them in the car with her. "On the advice of ...Full Story »

Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens admitted he is already looking forward to next season after his side virtually ensured Football League safety with a 2-0 win at Walsall.Otis Khan, who left Walsall for the O’s in January, came back to haunt his former club by setting up Harry Smith to steer home an early opener and adding a deflected second soon after.A 15-game winless run had dragged the ...Full Story »

Goals from Freddie Sears and Noah Chilvers helped Colchester United take a big step towards banishing any relegation fears following a 2-1 win at Harrogate.Jack Muldoon had earlier given the Sulphurites a fourth-minute lead but Sears levelled with his 14th goal of the season and Chilvers went on to condemn Simon Weaver’s men to a sixth game without a home win.The hosts made a lively start ...Full Story »

Callum Hudson-Odoi will miss Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Brentford on Saturday.The Blues winger continues to battle an Achilles issue and has also suffered lower-back pain.Reece James can return after hamstring issues to boost the Blues, with Christian Pulisic likely to be involved despite a hectic international schedule with the United States.Brentford remain without Josh Dasilva ...Full Story »

MATTY CASH hilariously asked for somebody to "give me a vodka" after qualifying for the World Cup with Poland. The Aston Villa right-back, who was born in Slough, switched nationalities just five months ago. Cash celebrated with a beer in the dressing roomCredit: Twitter / @mattycash622 The Polish squad were buzzing to reach Qatar later this yearCredit: Twitter / @mattycash622 He made his in...Full Story »

Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has admitted that history could repeat itself in their attempt to keep Erling Haaland at the club this summer. Watzke has recalled the struggle to overcome Arsenal and Bayern Munich's financial power amid Haaland's links to Manchester City. The 21-year-old is widely expected to leave Dortmund at the end of the season due to the £64million release c...Full Story »

Juventus captain Giorgio Chiellini has hinted he's retiring from Italy after victory in Turkey. Chiellini reflected on the game afterwards on social media. "We expected to play a different game this evening and we cannot deny that," wrote the centre-back, referring to the World Cup play-off final. "Thursday was a sad page in the history book of our careers, we will always have a void inside...Full Story »

Ben Chilwell has been videoed tussling with a caged tiger Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell has faced criticism from the RSPCA having been seen tussling with a caged tiger. Chilwell is believed to be in Tampa, Florida, in footage obtained by The Sun as he plays a game of tug of war with the tiger. The injured player is seen with at least three friends as they pull a rope while the tiger battles to...Full Story »

Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny has admitted he could not have expected Chiedozie Ogbene to have made such a spectacular start to his international career.The 24-year-old, who plays his club football in League One with Rotherham, scored his third goal in six senior appearances for his country and also set up Alan Browne’s late equaliser in a 2-2 friendly draw with world number one s...Full Story »

International manager Tite is reportedly in talks to take a role at Arsenal when he steps down from Brazil after the World Cup Brazil boss Tite is in talks to take on a role at Arsenal after the Qatar World Cup and has a previous working relationship with Gunners chief Edu. Succeeding Dunga as Selecao manager in 2016, Tite, 60, is set to take charge of his second, and final, World Cup campaign...Full Story »

Italian Football Federation president Gabriele Gravina has said he wants Roberto Mancini to remain in charge of the national team despite the country's failure to reach the 2022 World Cup. Gravina said changes are needed following the Azzurri's 1-0 loss to North Macedonia in Thursday's playoff semifinal in Palermo but a coaching move is not one of them. "I hope Mancini will immediately dispose...Full Story »

Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens could name an unchanged team for their League Two clash with Barrow.Orient have found form with back-to-back wins, most recently a 3-0 success against Harrogate.George Ray was an unused substitute in that game on his return from a hamstring injury but defender Tom James is expected to miss the rest of the season.Midfielder Callum Reilly has joined National Leagu...Full Story »

New Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens sang the praises of Aaron Drinan after the striker ended his 15-game goal drought with a brace in a 3-0 win at Harrogate.Drinan took his season’s tally to 15 following a second-half double in North Yorkshire, with Ruel Sotiriou going on to wrap up matters.On the former’s contribution, an impressed Wellens said: “I like him. You can work ...Full Story »

Richie Wellens admitted Paul Smyth’s spectacular equaliser transformed the mood of the crowd as Leyton Orient fought back to beat Rochdale 3-1 in League Two.Orient fell behind to Alex Newby’s sixth-minute strike but Smyth levelled five minutes before the break.Ruel Sotiriou fired the home side ahead on 58 minutes and and substitute Harry Smith wrapped up the comeback 10 minutes from ...Full Story »

A brace from Malachi Linton saw King’s Lynn beat fellow strugglers Aldershot 3-0.The win sees the Linnets earn their first win in eight games, but they remain second from bottom in the National League while the Shots sit just above the relegation zone.King’s Lynn went ahead 20 minutes in when Josh Barrett’s shot found Linton, who tapped the ball home.Barrett had another chance ...Full Story »

The Gabon striker joined Barca in January on a free transfer from Arsenal after falling out of favour with Gunners boss Mikel Arteta. Aubameyang picked up a new necklace and ring in Barca's kit colours Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk The jewellery set was made up of blue, red, yellow and green diamonds and featured an 'A' pendant Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk And the 3...Full Story »

That is according to Bild, who report that City are looking to splash some serious cash to win the intense bidding war over Haaland's signature this summer. Borussia Dortmund superstar Erling Haaland would cost Manchester City a fortune Credit: Getty The star striker is reportedly set to be available for a bargain €75m, which is around £64m, however that could go up to €85m (&...Full Story »

Delighted Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens revealed he spilled blood after watching his team peg back League Two leaders Forest Green to record a 1-1 draw.Midfielder Ruel Sotiriou’s equaliser made sure of a fourth draw on the bounce in Orient’s 16-game winless run.Sotiriou raced on to a defence-splitting ball from substitute Theo Archibald before drilling in his seventh goal of the ...Full Story »