Colchester boss Wayne Brown heavily criticised referee Martin Woods after his side’s last-gasp defeat to Northampton, describing his performance as “one of the worst I have witnessed”.Sam Hoskins gave Northampton a 27th-minute lead at Sixfields but a contentious penalty, converted by Freddie Sears, levelled things up shortly before half-time.Another debatable spot-kick, this ti...Full Story »

Stockport have a host of new names who could make their debuts as Dave Challinor’s side prepare for their return to the EFL when they host Barrow.Blackburn full-back James Brown is the latest arrival at Edgeley Park having joined on a season-long loan a day before the season opener.In a summer with a high turnover of talent, the likes of Liverpool loanee goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros will be ...Full Story »

Former Hearts and Falkirk striker Aidan Keena continued his impressive goalscoring streak to earn Sligo Rovers a Europa Conference League victory over Motherwell.Keena capitalised on a major blunder from Bevis Mugabi to net the only goal of the first leg of the second qualifying round at Fir Park.The 23-year-old has now scored 13 goals in 12 games since returning to Ireland in January from Falki...Full Story »

Belgium reached the quarter-finals of the Women’s European Championship for the first time as Tine De Caigny’s second-half strike secured a 1-0 victory over Italy in their final group match of Euro 2022.A sluggish start under the blazing heat at Manchester City’s Academy Stadium saw few real chances for either opponent in the early exchanges of the must-win match...Full Story »

Arsenal are 'confident' they can sign Lyon midfielder Lucas Paqueta. Paqueta is wanted by teams across across Europe, with Arsenal facing competition from the likes of Newcastle and Roma. Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas is holding out for £55m to sell the Brazilian attacking midfielder. According to CBS Sports, the Gunners believe they can persuade Paqueta to join them. Lyon understa...Full Story »

AC Milan striker Olivier Giroud admits a move to Inter Milan could've happened two years ago. Giroud says in 2020 a switch from Chelsea to Tottenham was also considered. "At that time, I was not getting regular playing time at Chelsea, I was the third-choice striker, so I tried to find a solution with Frank Lampard," he said during a press conference. "I couldn't remain in that situation. I...Full Story »

ERLING HAALAND has left fans laughing as he shows off his vanishing eyebrows on holiday. Haaland, 21, is on holiday in Marbella before linking up with the rest of the Manchester City squad next week. Erling Haaland joked that his blond eyebrows had disappeared in the sun The former Dortmund striker was proud while showing off his new lid The Norway International told fans he had enough sun f...Full Story »

Phil Foden had a furious row with girlfriend Rebecca Cooke Footage has emerged of Manchester City star Phil Foden being screamed at by girlfriend Rebecca Cooke while on holiday in Corfu. Foden, 22, was left red-faced as his partner is heard yelling "do you think I'm a d***head" at him as hotel staff helped carry their baby buggy up a flight of stairs at a luxury beach resort. Stunned holidaym...Full Story »

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England suffered a shock 1-0 loss to impressive Hungary in a Nations League opener that started with the depressing sound of boos from stands filled with children as Gareth Southgate’s side took the knee.Nine months ago racism marred the Three Lions’ 4-0 World Cup qualification win at the Puskas Arena, which was half full on Saturday despite the hosts serving a UEFA punishment for di...Full Story »

Liverpool were denied a seventh European crown as Real Madrid became kings of the continent once again thanks to Vinicius Junior’s strike in a Champions League final marred by chaos outside the Stade de France.Paris stepped in as host after UEFA stripped St Petersburg of the showpiece following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but it did not provide a fitting host as European royalty we...Full Story »

ROMANTIC Raphinha rushed to hug his fiancee Taia Rodrigues after he helped Leeds United complete a great escape. The Brazilian was on target as his team became the first side since Wigan in 2011 to survive after starting the final day in the bottom three. Raphinha rushes to hug fiancee Taia Rodrigues in the crowd after helping Leeds stay upCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun The star planted a s...Full Story »

JOAO FELIX has been caught up in an alleged love triangle after his girlfriend Magui Corceiro and Sporting Lisbon ace Pedro Porro were forced to deny claims that they are having an affair. The 22-year-old has been dating actress Magui since 2019. Pedro Porro hugs Magui Corceiro Magui faced allegations this week that she was cheating on Atletico Madrid star Felix with fellow footballer Porro, ...Full Story »

Mansfield take a slender 2-1 lead into the second leg of the League Two play-off semi-finals after a superb battle with Northampton at the One Call Stadium.First-half goals from top scorer Rhys Oates and Jordan Bowery saw Mansfield 2-0 up and sitting pretty by the interval, but Ali Koiki’s reply after 61 minutes has left the tie in the balance.Mansfield carved out the first chance of the g...Full Story »

Bradford boss Mark Hughes wants players who can deliver in front of big crowds as he gears up for a busy summer of recruitment.Hughes saw his side finish their campaign with a deserved 2-0 win over Carlisle, their third victory in a row.Lee Angol, who this week signed a new one-year contract after a season blighted by injury, put the hosts ahead in the 13th minute, diverting Charles Vernam&rsquo...Full Story »

Wayne Brown is ready to talk about becoming Colchester’s permanent boss.Brown’s side ended the season with a third win in four games as they secured a comfortable 2-0 victory at Hartlepool.After being appointed interim boss in January and leading the club to safety, he is in pole position to take on the role next season and beyond.He said: “I’m sure there will be conversa...Full Story »

Northampton saw the final automatic promotion place from League two snatched from their grasp in agonising fashion despite a 3-1 win at Barrow.The Cobblers relinquished third place to Bristol Rovers on goals scored on the final day of the season as Rovers thumped Scunthorpe 7-0.Instead, Northampton were left to face the play-offs as they bid to return to the third tier after a 12-month absence a...Full Story »

A thrilling 2-2 draw at Mansfield sparked joy all round as visitors Forest Green were crowned Sky Bet League Two champions while the home side clinched their spot in the play-offs.Port Vale’s win at title rivals Exeter helped Rovers claim the title with a single point thanks to a dramatic 80th-minute goal from substitute Josh March as the visitors twice came from behind.The home side broke...Full Story »

Gary Rowett says it is impossible to be disappointed after his Millwall side just came up short in their Sky Bet Championship play-off bid with a 1-0 defeat at Bournemouth.The Lions came into the game needing a win and other results to go their way to have a chance of securing a top-six finish but fell to defeat courtesy of Kieffer Moore’s late strike.In the end, even a win would not have ...Full Story »

Ross Stewart’s 25th goal of the season handed Sunderland a lead to defend against Sheffield Wednesday in their quest for a place in the League One play-off final.The forward’s strike in added time at the end of the first half secured a 1-0 semi-final, first-leg victory at the Stadium of Light to take into Monday’s return at Hillsborough.Alex Neil’s men might have won more...Full Story »