The man who brought the Netherlands international to the UK was also involved in the development of Kieran Tierney, Wilfried Zaha and Jamal Musiala Though there have been some question marks over his form this season, there is no doubting that Virgil van Dijk remains one of, if not the world's premier centre-back. How, then, did it take him so long to earn himself a move to one of Europe's e...Full Story »

Roma great Francesco Totti has rejected criticism of coach Jose Mourinho. Roma have hit a form slump after a bright start under Mourinho. "I think that if we are talking about Mourinho as the problem, then we've got it all wrong. He is not the problem here," said Totti. "If you put together all the other coaches currently in Serie A, they still won't have won as much as Mourinho. You can on...Full Story »

John Hughes made an instant impact on his debut as Dunfermline boss as the cinch Championship basement boys came from behind to win 2-1 at his former club Inverness and record their first league win of the season.The promotion-chasing hosts at Caledonian Stadium – now winless in five – scored via Billy Mckay in the 21st minute, Michael Gardyne hitting a post with an effort from range...Full Story »

Following their controversial takeover last month, according to recent reports, several Premier League clubs are refusing to do business with the Magpies ahead of the upcoming January transfer window. Newcastle United, who are now majority-owned by cash-rich Saudi Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, is understood to be ready to inject vast sums to overhaul their playing squad. However, despite now h...Full Story »

The Magpies' search for Steve Bruce's successor has come to a close, with the former Bournemouth boss offered a return to top-flight coaching Newcastle have appointed Eddie Howe as their new manager on a two-and-a-half year deal until 2024. The Magpies dismissed Steve Bruce on October 20 after his 1,000th game in club management, with Graeme Jones in caretaker charge since. Various candidat...Full Story »

SPURS boss Antonio Conte is reportedly keen to bring £17million-rated Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie to Tottenham in January. According to reports in Italy, new Spurs manager Conte, 52, is a big admirer of the 27-cap USA international. McKennie won the Coppa Italia with Juventus last season And Spurs' sporting director Fabio Paratici, 49, also rates the midfielder highly, having ini...Full Story »

NAPOLI will honour their favourite son by wearing a celebratory shirt this month featuring Diego Maradona's image. November 25 marks the one-year anniversary of the Argentina legend's death aged 60. Napoli will honour Diego Maradona with a special jersey worn throughout November And the Serie A giants are marking the occasion with a special jersey emblazoned with the World Cup winner's image ...Full Story »

Boreham Wood manager Luke Garrard saluted his history boys after watching his side edge past Eastleigh and into the FA Cup second round.Wood striker Scott Boden scored in each half as the National League leaders saw off Ben Strevens’ men.Boden struck in first-half stoppage time when he turned in Kane Smith’s cross at the far post. The 31-year-old added Wood’s second goal on 61 ...Full Story »

St Albans defender Tom Bender is battling to prove his fitness for the National League South side’s live TV date with his former club Forest Green in the FA Cup first round.Bender was carried off on a stretcher during the fourth qualifying round replay against Corinthian Casuals last month but the injury was not as bad as feared and he has an outside chance of featuring.Fellow defender Mic...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola immediately turned his attention to Saturday's derby against Manchester United after his side brushed off Club Brugge for a second time. City followed up their 5-1 win over the Belgian side a fortnight ago with a 4-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium to move to the top of Champions League Group A. Guardiola defended his claims that the game with Brugge was the most important of the w...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola immediately turned his attention to Saturday’s derby against Manchester United after his side brushed off Club Brugge for a second time.Manchester City followed up their 5-1 win over the Belgian side a fortnight ago with a 4-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium to move to the top of Champions League Group A.The result meant last season’s runners-up now need only a point to q...Full Story »

Raheem Sterling netted as Manchester City struck three times in the second half to move closer to the Champions League last 16 with a 4-1 win over Club Brugge.Phil Foden gave Pep Guardiola’s side an early lead in the Group A clash at the Etihad Stadium but a freak own goal from John Stones threatened to give the hosts an awkward night.A draw might have damaged qualification hopes with a tr...Full Story »

Several Premier League clubs have been sounded out over their interest in signing Real Madrid's Eden Hazard in January, sources have told ESPN. Chelsea and Newcastle United are among a number of clubs to have been alerted to the possibility, although it is unclear at this stage what level of interest there is in Hazard, 30, or if the player himself is ready to call time on his career at the B...Full Story »

Christian Eriksen is not permitted to play in Italy this season as a result of the cardiac arrest he suffered at Euro 2020, his club Inter Milan said in a statement, with the Serie A champions open to letting the Denmark midfielder leave. Eriksen suffered the on-field cardiac arrest during his country's opening game of the tournament in June against Finland and received life-saving treatment ...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers was pleased that Leicester were able to remember former chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha with victory in the Carabao Cup.The Foxes reached the quarter-finals as they overcame Brighton in a penalty shoot-out on an emotional night at the King Power Stadium.Wednesday’s tie fell on the third anniversary of a helicopter crash at the stadium, which killed Khun Vichai and four ot...Full Story »

Ajax star Edson Alvarez has claimed that Hollywood actress Salma Hayek once tried to get him to sign for Ligue 1 club Stade Rennais. Both Alvarez and Hayek are Mexican and the Oscar nominee is married to the French club's owner, billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault. After moving to Ajax from Club America in 2019, Hayek attempted to persuade Alvarez to move to France instead with the 23-year-old ...Full Story »

Leicester City should prepare themselves for a fight over midfielder Youri Tielemans. The playmaker’s contract at the King Power Stadium is set to expire in 2023 and following what has been a hugely impressive rise, the Belgium international is now understood to be a target for several top European clubs. That’s according to a recent report from Italian outlet Calciomercato, who c...Full Story »

Exeter manager Matt Taylor was delighted with his side as they created a new club record by beating Mansfield 2-1 at St James Park.After trailing to Ollie Hawkins’ header, five minutes into the second half, Tim Dieng nodded them level from Padraig Amond’s delicious cross.Matt Jay then won it for Exeter with a header of his own – his ninth in 12 games – with the win making...Full Story »

Joshua King’s hat-trick powered Watford to a stunning 5-2 victory at Everton as Claudio Ranieri got his first win in charge of the Hornets in some style.King played 11 games without a goal for Everton last season but was in devastating form on his return to Goodison Park, where Watford scored four times in the last 12 minutes to come from behind against Rafael Benitez’s men and recor...Full Story »

Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani has been linked for the past year to South American giant Boca Juniors. However, the 34-year-old eventually killed these rumors when he decided to extend with Manchester United for another season. Nonetheless, Boca Juniors vice president and head of the Council, Juan Román Riquelme, did their best to convince Cavani to return to his home continent...Full Story »