The striker is currently on-loan with Real Betis after a difficult first six months with Barca, following his January arrival from Athletico Paranaense. But Cruyff remains convinced of Roque's talent and potential. He told Sport: "I've said it before very subtly, being a coach here is very complicated. You have to be patient, especially when you start a new project, when a new foreign boy co...Full Story »

Heimir Hallgrimsson has warned the Republic of Ireland they will need to be better than they were in Nations League victory over Finland if they want to qualify for the 2026 World Cup finals.Evan Ferguson’s header secured a 1-0 win over the Finns, who they beat 2-1 in Helsinki last month, to send Ireland into Sunday’s final League B2 fixture against England – 3-0 winners in Gre...Full Story »

France booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Nations League after a goalless draw with Israel in Group A2 at Stade de France, where there were clashes between fans and security guards in the stadium amid heightened tensions.Extra security measures had been put in place around the match, with authorities on high alert following violence in Amsterdam before and after a Europa League matc...Full Story »

Evan Ferguson’s fourth senior international goal handed the Republic of Ireland a 1-0 Nations League victory over Finland as Caoimhin Kelleher saved a penalty to see them across the line.The 20-year-old Brighton striker’s header in the final minute of the first half proved sufficient to add three more points to those his side secured in the reverse fixture in Helsinki last month, but...Full Story »

Ryan Reynolds is the co-owner of Welsh club Wrexham. Ryan Reynolds has posted a previously unseen clip from the Deadpool & Wolverine film which appeared to feature a Wrexham star. Deadpool & Wolverine, starring Wrexham co-owner Reynolds and the likes of Hugh Jackman and Emma Corrin was first released back in July. On Tuesday night, Reynolds took to social media and posted a previous...Full Story »

Lewandowski will turn 37 this season and Deco admits a succession plan must be put together. He told Mundo Deportivo: "It's not a priority because we have to focus on this season. Of course we have to do the work of the future, but if we are working more on the future, we forget about the present. "We have to think about what we have to do now and not what we have to do in the future because...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor was “not really happy” with the team’s performance following the 2-1 Champions League victory over Celtic at Parkhead.A much-changed Blues side came from behind, with Murphy Agnew’s 22nd-minute opener for the hosts – group stage debutants this term – being swiftly followed by goals from Maika Hamano and Ashley Lawrence.After Bompas...Full Story »

Chelsea’s 100 per cent start to their Champions League campaign continued as they came from behind to beat Celtic 2-1 at Parkhead.The hosts, group-stage debutants this season, took a shock lead in the 22nd minute when Murphy Agnew’s strike gave them their first ever goal in the competition proper.Much-changed Chelsea managed to quickly turn things around through goals from Maika Hama...Full Story »

Real Madrid have reportedly received a boost in their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah after his agent said that the defender will join a big club in the summer. The 28-year-old enjoyed an invincible season under the management of Xabi Alonso in 2023-24, snatching the league crown from Bayern Munich and becoming the first Bundesliga team to go unbeaten across an entire dom...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly enquired about Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku. The Red Devils could dip into the January transfer market following the arrival of new head coach Ruben Amorim. Christopher Nkunku is allegedly open to leaving Chelsea Credit: Alamy And French outlet L'Equipe claims Nkunku could be at the top of their wishlist. The 26-year-old is reportedly unhappy with his ...Full Story »

Manchester United have announced that interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy has left the club after the arrival of permanent head coach Ruben Amorim on Monday. Van Nistelrooy oversaw four games in the aftermath of Erik ten Hag's sacking, winning three and drawing one. The team scored 11 goals during his short tenure. The former Netherlands international and club legend departs along with others fro...Full Story »

Real Madrid and England ace Jude Bellingham has dropped a major hint on social media that he's shacked up with Dutch delight Laura Celia Valk Laura Celia Valk is a Dutch model (Image: lauraceliav/Instagram) Jude Bellingham has dropped a major hint he's shacked up with scorching hot model Laura Celia Valk. The Dutch delight is no stranger to turning heads on social media - and her latest post ...Full Story »

Man Utd launch surprise Nkunku swoop According to a report from L'Equipe, Manchester United have made an inquiry over Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku. According to reports, the Frenchman is dissatisfied with his playing time under Enzo Maresca's leadership and is presently thinking about his immediate future at Chelsea. Arsenal still interested in Sesko Over the summer of 2024, Arsenal...Full Story »

Israel told citizens on Sunday to avoid going to cultural and sports events abroad involving Israelis in the coming week, following attacks last week on Israeli soccer supporters in Amsterdam. A statement issued by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Israel had intelligence that pro-Palestinian groups abroad intended to harm Israelis in cities in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom,...Full Story »

The daughter of Chelsea legend Frank shared a video montage of her changing into four outfits, each with its own set of lingerie. Jade Leboeuf shared a video montage of outfitsShe says the looks were all designed to give her confidenceFans raved that every style suited herJade reckons the right lingerie makes 'all the difference' The influencer, 33, went braless for at least one of her new loo...Full Story »

The Manchester City winger was called "seriously hot" in a tiny crop-top, mini shorts and high boots on the red carpet for an MTV bash at the town's Co-op Live Arena. Chloe Kelly stole the spotlight on the red carpetFans loved Kelly's choice of outfit at Manchester's Co-op Live stadiumThe Etihad ace has 875,000 followers on Instagram alone One fan raved: "Models be grateful Chloe Kelly chose f...Full Story »

Magui Corceiro is the ex-girlfriend of Joao Felix It's safe to say Chelsea forward Joao Felix and his model ex-girlfriend Margarida Corceiro have been involved in plenty of drama off the pitch over the last few years. The Portuguese actress and the Blues star, who moved to Stamford Bridge from Atletico Madrid over the summer and turns 25 today (Sunday, November 10), had been together since 201...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta called Arsenal’s stuttering bid to win the Premier League title a “nightmare” after his side were left nine points adrift of Liverpool following a 1-1 draw at Chelsea.The Gunners appeared on course to end a three-match winless streak in the league after Gabriel Martinelli converted a fine cross from the returning Martin Odegaard on the hour mark.However, Arteta&rsq...Full Story »

Cyriel Dessers capped off a fine personal week by scoring the winner as Rangers laboured painfully to a 1-0 William Hill Premiership win over Hearts at Ibrox.The much-maligned striker notched in the 2-1 Premier Sports Cup semi-final win over Motherwell last Sunday and again in the deserved 1-1 Europa League draw at Olympiacos in Greece on Thursday night.And he got the home side off to the perfec...Full Story »

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers hailed a “fantastic” 2-0 win at Kilmarnock as he praised his players for standing up to a difficult test.Killie managed 18 shots at goal and Kasper Schmeichel pulled off a number of saves while Marley Watkins hit the post for the hosts at Rugby Park.But Celtic prevailed thanks to goals in each half from Callum McGregor and Nicolas Kuhn.McGregor’s ...Full Story »