Benjamin Pavard’s sweet strike edged World Cup finalists France to a narrow Euro 2024 qualifying victory in Dublin as the Republic of Ireland were made to pay for one fatal error.Pavard’s 50th-minute contribution, which came after he had picked off Josh Cullen’s ill-advised pass across the edge of his own box, secured a 1-0 Group B victory to go with Friday’s 4-0 rout of ...Full Story »

A MARSEILLE fan has gone on hunger strike in a bizarre protest against defender Leonardo Balerdi. The 24-year-old joined from Borussia Dortmund in 2021 following a successful loan spell and has so far made 85 appearances for Igor Tudor's side. However it appears that certain sections of the Marseille fan base aren't too fond of him and want him to leave the club. One supporter has gone to e...Full Story »

THIBAUT COURTOIS' fiancee Mishel Gerzig has stunned fans with her latest social media photo. The 25-year-old shared a selfie from the car and posted it on Instagram for her 725,000 followers. Mishel Gerzig posted a car selfie on social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM And she received a host of replies complementing her look. One person said: "You're simply perfect in an indescribable way 😮 😮 😮." ...Full Story »

Kylian Mbappe was awarded a trophy after scoring his record-setting 201st goal for Paris Saint-Germain. Kylian Mbappe has reached another landmark in his already record-laden career, surpassing Edinson Cavani as Paris Saint-Germain's all-time top scorer with his 201st goal against Nantes in Ligue 1 on Saturday. The France forward scored PSG's fourth goal in stoppage time to secure a 4-2 win an...Full Story »

Gavan Holohan converted two penalties as League Two side Grimsby dumped Premier League strugglers Southampton out of the FA Cup with a shock 2-1 win at St Mary’s.Midfielder Holohan capitalised on moments of madness from Saints pair Lyanco and Duje Caleta-Car to fire the Mariners into the quarter-finals of the competition for the first time since the Second World War.Croatia defender Caleta...Full Story »

Arsenal loanee Nuno Tavares has claimed he will return to the club at the end of the season once he has wrapped up his spell with Marseille. WHAT HAPPENED? As he continues to fly in France, Tavares has spoken confidently about his future beyond the current season, not afraid to hide his ambitions. The left-back has spent the 2022-23 campaign on loan at Marseille and looked much more settled i...Full Story »

Keylor Navas immediately showed his class on his Nottingham Forest debut as he helped his new club to a 1-0 win over Leeds in a crunch clash at the bottom of the Premier League.The three-time Champions League winner with Real Madrid was part of Forest’s recruitment drive in January, making a loan switch from Paris St Germain, and he produced a string of saves in the first half to keep Leed...Full Story »

Relegation-threatened Newport County secured a vital 2-1 home win over promotion-chasing Swindon Town, who played with 10 men for 75 minutes.The straight red card shown to Rushian Hepburn-Murphy, for shoving Cameron Norman in the face following a touchline scuffle after only quarter of an hour, proved the pivotal moment of the contest.Norman, Adam Lewis and Harry Charsley went close for the host...Full Story »

  Nottingham Forest are chasing PSG goalkeeper Keylor Navas. Keen to add an experienced keeper this month, Forest boss Steve Cooper has settled on Costa Rican great Keylor. Mundo Deportivo says PSG are seeking €5m to sell the former Real Madrid keeper. Leicester and Bournemouth are also interested. Cooper wants Keylor after losing on-loan Manchester United goalkeeper De...Full Story »

Manchester United have opened talks with PSV Eindhoven for the transfer of Cody Gakpo, who could be available for less than £50 million. Red Devils make contact with PSV £50m should be enough to land move Dutch club in financial trouble after UCL failure WHAT'S HAPPENING? A report from The Mirror has revealed that the Dutch club's looming financial problems means they are prepa...Full Story »

The Magpies are flying high in the Premier League as they currently sit in third place ahead of the return of top flight football. Memphis Depay played a part in the Netherland’s World Cup campaign in Qatar, featuring in all five of their games.Credit: Getty Images - Getty Eddie Howe’s men have been nothing short of breathtaking at times so far this season and reports are suggestin...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid have made Joao Felix, Matheus Cunha, Felipe and Mario Hermoso available for transfer in the January market as the LaLiga club look to balance their books by moving on between three and five players, sources have told ESPN. Atletico's finances were hit by their early elimination from the Champions League -- finishing bottom of group B behind FC Porto, Club Brugge and Bayer Leve...Full Story »

Harrogate have full-back Joe Mattock available at home to in-form Northampton in Sky Bet League Two.Mattock missed the 4-1 win at Rochdale after being sent off in the FA Cup defeat to Hartlepool and Town boss Simon Weaver must now decide whether Kayne Ramsay retains his place in the starting line-up.Jack Muldoon and Alex Pattison hope to be involved after injury, but Will Smith, Dior Angus, Max ...Full Story »

Wrexham could have wing-backs Anthony Forde and Jacob Mendy available for the FA Cup visit of Farnborough.Forde missed the last three matches with a hamstring niggle while Mendy has been out since limping off in the 6-0 victory over Torquay on September 24.But Bryce Hosannah is set to miss out after picking up a hamstring problem in Saturday’s 2-0 win against Aldershot.Harry Lennon and Ree...Full Story »

Portsmouth are hoping to have on-loan Owen Dale and Dane Scarlett available for their FA Cup clash with MK Dons on Saturday.Both were refused permission to play in the first round by their parent clubs, but Pompey are in ongoing negotiations with Blackpool over Dale and Scarlett’s Tottenham.Kieron Freeman looks set to be unavailable because of the calf injury he sustained in Papa Johns Tro...Full Story »

St Mirren’s Declan Gallagher will be fit to feature against Rangers in the cinch Premiership on Saturday.The defender came off late in the 2-2 draw against St Johnstone in midweek with some tightness.Australia’s World Cup-bound midfielder Keanu Baccus missed the visit of the Perth side with with a dead leg but will be involved in some capacity.Rangers top scorer Antonio Colak will mi...Full Story »

Liverpool midfielder James Milner will return to the squad after a head injury but is likely to start on the bench against Southampton.Centre-back Joel Matip has rejoined training after a calf injury, while midfielder Naby Keita (thigh) and forward Luis Diaz (knee) have stepped up their recoveries but are not ready to feature.Manager Jurgen Klopp will restore his first-choice team having made 11...Full Story »

Midfielder Marcelino Nunez is expected to be available again for Norwich’s Sky Bet Championship match against Middlesbrough at Carrow Road.Chilean Nunez sat out the win at Rotherham with a dead leg, but has been able to resume training.Full-back Sam Byram remains sidelined by a hamstring tendon issue, but Dimi Giannoulis should be involved again having returned from his rib problem to be a...Full Story »

Key midfielder Alex Pattison will be back for Harrogate as they take on Sky Bet League Two leaders Leyton Orient on Saturday.The 25-year-old missed the midweek draw against Carlisle through illness but will return against the Os.Centre-back Joe Mattock suffered a knock in the Carlisle match but is expected to be fit, while winger George Thomson will be assessed as he recovers from a hamstring in...Full Story »

Sky Bet Championship leaders Burnley can call on midfielder Josh Brownhill when they host Crawley in the Carabao Cup third round, as they seek a reaction to their first defeat in 18 games.Vincent Kompany’s side went down 5-2 to Sheffield United on Saturday, but the visit of League Two outfit Crawley, and Brownhill’s return from a one-game ban, represents an opportunity to get back on...Full Story »