PAUL POGBA stunned fans as he appeared at a Premier League match for the first time in two years to surprise a childhood friend. Pogba, 31, left Manchester United in 2022 after six seasons at Old Trafford to return to Juventus but his second stint in Turin was marred by injury and a devastating football ban. Paul Pogba made a surprise Premier League return Credit: Alamy The midfielder tested ...Full Story »

PSG are eyeing Barcelona defensive pair Jules Kounde and Hector Fort. Catalunya Ràdio reports PSG have set their sights on both defenders. France international Koundé - who joined from Sevilla in the summer of 2022 - is a PSG priority. The other is fullback Fort. However, the 17-year-old is not for sale, regardless of the offer, insist Barca. Fort is on a contract that expires in ...Full Story »

Brighton could not turn a lucrative week off the pitch into a profitable one on it after they were held to a goalless draw at Brentford.The Seagulls announced on Tuesday an eye-watering annual profit of £122.8million, a record for an English club, following the most successful season in their history.Chairman Tony Bloom celebrated by taking his place among the away fans for the match he pr...Full Story »

Sporting CP manager Rúben Amorim brushed aside rumours surrounding his future on Monday and said that winning trophies this season at the Portuguese giants is his main priority. The 39-year-old has been linked to the top job at Premier League leaders Liverpool, with Jurgen Klopp set to leave at the end of the season. The speculation around Amorim's future has gathered pace in recent days ...Full Story »

Michael Carrick feels his Middlesbrough side are peaking at the ideal time after their 2-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday took them to within six points of the Championship’s play-off places.The Teessiders’ season looked to effectively be over when they dropped to 14th after last month’s 2-0 defeat at Stoke, but they have embarked on a six-game unbeaten run that has reignited the...Full Story »

QPR took a giant stride towards Championship safety with a smash-and-grab 1-0 win over Swansea in south Wales.A 71st-minute goal by centre-back Steve Cook was enough for the Hoops to secure their fifth win in eight games and move six points clear of relegation trouble.While Marti Cifuentes’ men struggled for a foothold in the game after a promising start, the result was all that mattered w...Full Story »

Christian Eriksen will be allowed Man Utd Christian Eriksen will be allowed to leave Manchester United on a permanent transfer this summer, according to the Daily Mirror. The Dane is now approaching the final year of his Old Trafford contract. The 32-year-old will reportedly become one of the first casualties of the new INEOS regime which will have extra emphasis on signing younger players w...Full Story »

Arsenal forward Alessia Russo is convinced Stina Blackstenius’ winning strike  was “written in the stars” after the Sweden international’s “best mate” Frida Maanum had collapsed during the 1-0 League Cup final victory over Chelsea.Blackstenius broke the deadlock in extra time, in front of a competition final record  21,462 at Molineux, after Maanum, ...Full Story »

John Kennedy feels cool-headed Celtic are getting back to their attacking best in time for next weekend’s title showdown with Rangers after they returned to the top of the cinch Premiership with a 3-0 away win over Livingston.The Hoops were frustrated in a goalless first half, but an own goal from Livi’s Jamie Brandon early in the second broke the hosts’ resistance before ...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl said his side were not ruthless enough at both ends of the pitch as they drew 1-1 with Swansea at Hillsborough on Good Friday.Jamal Lowe’s second-half goal cancelled out Bailey Cadamarteri’s opener and the Owls missed several golden opportunities in the second half to win the game. The point sees them remain in the relegation zone.Rohl said: &ldquo...Full Story »

Michael Carrick revealed details of Middlesbrough’s scary 24 hours before securing a late 1-1 draw with promotion-chasing Southampton.Emmanuel Latte Lath headed in a 90th-minute equaliser after Adam Armstrong had put Saints into the driving seat.It had come after 70mph winds battered the south coast and forced a hairy two attempts at landing into Southampton Airport on Thursday.Boro boss C...Full Story »

Reading manager Ruben Selles praised Portuguese goalkeeper Joel Pereira for his superb first-half display in the 1-0 Sky Bet League One victory over mid-table Northampton.Pereira, formerly deputy to David Button in the Reading goal, kept his side in contention in the opening period with a series of fine saves to thwart the lively Cobblers attackers.It set up the platform for home substitute Kelv...Full Story »

Play-off chasing rivals Gillingham and Crewe played out an entertaining 0-0 draw at Priestfield Stadium.The Gills went close early on when Timothee Dieng’s powerful header was superbly tipped around a post by Crewe keeper Tom Booth.The visitors responded midway through the first half when Elliott Nevitt met Aaron Rowe’s cross, only to see his effort bravely blocked.The Gills were on ...Full Story »

Rob Page insisted he will take Wales forward after their Euro 2024 dream was ended by penalty shoot-out heartbreak.Daniel James missed the decisive spot-kick as Wales lost 5-4 on penalties to Poland after a goalless draw at the Cardiff City Stadium.Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney put Page’s position in the spotlight in October by saying the manager’s positio...Full Story »

Wales manager Rob Page reflected on a “cruel” defeat after his side’s hopes of qualifying for Euro 2024 ended in a heartbreaking penalty shoot-out loss to Poland.Daniel James missed the decisive spot-kick as Wales were beaten 5-4 on penalties after a goalless draw at the Cardiff City Stadium.Page told S4C: “It is a cruel game and that is what I have said to the players. O...Full Story »

Wales suffered heartbreak in their first-ever penalty shoot-out as Poland booked their place at Euro 2024 after a goalless 120 minutes.Spot-kicks were needed on a tense evening in which Ben Davies had a first-half header disallowed for offside but chances were scarce in this play-off final.Wales were reduced to 10 in the final seconds as Chris Mepham was banished for a second yellow card and Car...Full Story »

Scotland’s winless run became a concern after it was extended to seven games with a dismal 1-0 friendly defeat by Northern Ireland at Hampden Park.The Tartan Army were looking for a response following a 4-0 defeat by the Netherlands in Amsterdam on Friday night but were shocked when midfielder Conor Bradley fired in for the visitors after 32 minutes.The home side picked up the pace after t...Full Story »

Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to tie down Scott McTominay to a new contract at Manchester United after his great form this season. 27-year-old Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has 15 months remaining on his current £60,000 per week contract, with the club holding an option to extend it for another year. The Scottish international, who was previously deemed surplus to requirements,...Full Story »

Southend’s National League play-off prospects suffered a further dent after being held to a goalless draw by Woking at Roots Hall.The Shrimpers drew for the sixth time in a 10-match unbeaten run which has left them 10 points adrift of the top seven with six games remaining.Nathan Ralph had a close-range shot saved by Woking goalkeeper Will Jaaskelainen before Noor Husin fired just over for...Full Story »

National League play-off hopefuls Oldham were forced to settle for a fourth draw from their last five games as their match at Dagenham finished goalless.Dion Pereira had a chance for the Daggers before team-mate Ryan Hill had an effort saved while, at the other end, home goalkeeper Elliot Justham made a great stop to deny Mark Kitching from close range.Dagenham went close again when Hill picked ...Full Story »