An ineffective Paris Saint-Germain created little and were made to pay by a clinical Lyon in their fifth Ligue 1 loss of 2023. The boos rang around Parc des Princes at full-time as Lionel Messi strolled off the pitch. And PSG's notoriously passionate ultras had reason aplenty to be upset. They had put up with a miserable Paris showing, watching their World Cup winner unceremoniously exit afte...Full Story »

Ref Fernando Hernandez looked to have lost his head during Club America vs Leon (Image: Twitter/@ramosrizo) A referee in Mexico is under investigation after appearing to knee a player in the groin during a match. Official Fernando Hernandez was caught on camera moving his left knee in the direction of Leon midfielder Lucas Romero during their Liga MX clash with Club America on Saturday (April ...Full Story »

Carlos Corberan bemoaned the officiating decision which denied West Brom a penalty in their 0-0 home draw with play-off rivals Millwall.Substitute Daryl Dike was upended in the area by Lions goalkeeper George Long in the second half of what proved to be a tightly contested encounter at The Hawthorns, but the offside flag had been raised and the penalty appeals were waved away.However, replays sh...Full Story »

Ipswich closed in on the League One top two with a seventh-straight victory as they beat Derby 2-0 at Pride Park.They caught Derby on the break in the 17th minute with Nathan Broadhead crossing to Wes Burns, who headed the ball down for Conor Chaplin to score from 12 yards.Derby fought their way into the game and went close in the 33rd minute when a James Collins cross ricocheted off Cameron Bur...Full Story »

Vincent Kompany admitted he still did not fully know the mathematical permutations of Burnley’s promotion bid but a goalless draw with Sunderland moved them one point closer to the Premier League.The first-year Burnley manager could actually see his team secure a return to the top flight with a victory at third-placed Middlesbrough on Friday, if other results fall their way.Had Burnley bea...Full Story »

Lee Carsley felt England Under-21s’ 2-1 defeat by Croatia in their final warm-up match ahead of this summer’s European Championship was “a lesson we needed”.The Young Lions were bidding to sign off for Georgia with a fourth friendly win out of four, having beaten Germany, Italy and, on Saturday, thumping France 4-0.But boss Carsley changed all 10 outfield players for thei...Full Story »

Man City want Gundogan stay but Barcelona move looks imminent (Sport) Manchester City fear they are destined to lose Ilkay Gundogan for free this summer. The Premier League side want to extend the midfielder's contract for at least another season but Sport reports they believe he has his heart set on a move to Barcelona. Coach Xavi sees him as an ideal signing regardless of whether or not S...Full Story »

Julian Nagelsmann is said to have caused Bayern Munich issues by dating a Bild reporter Julian Nagelsmann's relationship with reporter Lena Wurzenberger lost him the trust of the Bayern Munich dressing room, according to club legend Markus Babbel. Nagelsmann was this week sacked by the Bundesliga giants and replaced by ex-Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel. His axing came as a surprise to the wider...Full Story »

Carlisle boss Paul Simpson claimed his side produced their worst display of the season in the 1-0 loss at Gillingham.The Cumbrians failed to record a shot on target until the 80th minute but kept out a battling Gills side until the fourth minute of stoppage time.Shaun Williams’ last-gasp winner earned Gillingham a seventh victory in their last eight home games while Carlisle dropped to fou...Full Story »

N'Golo Kante is closing in on a full return from injury after playing in behind-closed-doors friendly for Chelsea on Friday. Kante hasn't featured for Chelsea since August Hamstring injury rehab nearly finished Potter gave update on French midfielder WHAT HAPPENED? The Athletic report that Kante played an hour in the friendly match, a 3-0 win for a Chelsea side against Charlton, and came...Full Story »

Liverpool came very close to signing Brighton’s Evan Ferguson in 2020 when the striker was playing in Ireland for Bohemians. Ferguson has been brilliant for Brighton this season since his debut in August, scoring 13 times and Liverpool will no doubt be kicking themselves that they didn’t bring him to Anfield when he was at Bohemians. The 18-year old also scored on his national tea...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO has plenty of ex-girlfriends. But one lost 11 MILLION Instagram followers in just 24 hours after they split. Supermodel Irina Shayk, 37, and Al-Nassr star Ronaldo, 38, dated between 2010 and 2015. The Russian stunner met Ronnie when he had just left Manchester United for Real Madrid in 2009. But they took their time and didn't start going out for another year. The pair s...Full Story »

KIM KARDASHIAN took in Paris Saint-Germain's match after Thursday's trip to Arsenal - and seemingly brought her 'curse' with her. The reality TV star and model saw the Gunners crash out of the Europa League on penalties to Portuguese side Sporting CP. After the game some disgruntled Arsenal fans begged the 42-year-old never to return to the Emirates, joking that she is "cursed". And on Sund...Full Story »

Thibaut Courtois admitted that Real Madrid's chances of winning LaLiga have all but disappeared after Barcelona's 2-1 El Clasico victory on Sunday left Madrid 12 points behind the league leaders. Madrid went ahead early at Camp Nou thanks to Ronald Araujo's own goal. Sergi Roberto equalised before half-time, and -- as both teams pushed for a late winner -- Marco Asensio had a goal disallowed fo...Full Story »

Mick McCarthy criticised referee Geoff Eltringham for a number of decisions during relegation-threatened Blackpool’s 4-1 defeat at home against Coventry.Ben Sheaf, Kyle McFadzean, Matt Godden and an unfortunate own goal from Tangerines defender Curtis Nelson brought the hosts back down to earth with a bump at Bloomfield Road after their thumping 6-1 win against QPR in midweek.Jerry Yates&r...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers was relieved to see Leicester halt their rotten run of defeats after Harvey Barnes snatched a point in a 1-1 Premier League draw at Brentford.The Foxes were staring at a sixth straight loss in all competitions, a run which has seen them slide towards the relegation zone, when Mathias Jensen fired Brentford ahead.But Barnes showed the Bees’ defence a clean pair of heels as h...Full Story »

Title-chasers Partick Thistle and Dundee lost ground in the Championship race as they cancelled each other out in a goalless draw at Firhill.Dundee got off the brightest start but could not make early possession count and Luke Hannant had an effort saved by Thistle goalkeeper David Mitchell.The hosts worked their way into the game and Scott Tiffoney managed to get clear of the Dundee defence but...Full Story »

Carlo Ancelotti's side are contemplating bringing in a new striker in the summer and are keeping tabs on Harry Kane's situation at Tottenham. Kane facing uncertain future at Spurs Real Madrid could bring in a new striker Manchester United & Bayern also interested WHAT HAPPENED? Madrid have become the latest club to express an interest in Kane ahead of the summer transfer window, acco...Full Story »

Gabriel Martinelli missed from the spot as Arsenal crashed out of the Europa League after a penalty shootout loss to Sporting.A 2-2 draw in Lisbon a week ago left this last-16 tie finely poised and it would go all the way at the Emirates Stadium, Sporting advancing 5-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra-time.The visitors were perfect from 12 yards but Martinelli’s tame effort wa...Full Story »

Carlos Corberan says he remains encouraged by West Brom’s promotion prospects despite his side dropping points in a 1-1 draw at lowly Cardiff.Albion lost ground on Sky Bet Championship play-off rivals Luton and Blackburn – who both won at home – after Daryl Dike’s first-half volley was cancelled out by Cardiff substitute Sory Kaba.West Brom are now five points adrift of s...Full Story »