The 33-year-old saw a first-half spot kick saved by Danny Ward in his first international appearance since October 2015 Karim Benzema made his first France appearance in nearly six years when he started Wednesday's friendly against Wales, but his return included a saved penalty in the first half. The Real Madrid star was included in France's Euro 2020 squad last month , ending an exile that ...Full Story »

Karim Benzema has been recalled to the France national team setup for the European Championship and was asked for his view on some of the major talking points surrounding Les Bleus heading into the tournament in his first talk with the media since linking up with his country. Yet the departure of Zinedine Zidane from Los Blancos was the first topic of interest. "He is a really great coach, o...Full Story »

Bromley secured a Vanarama National League play-off spot after beating Notts County 1-0.Ben Williamson’s second-half goal was enough for the Ravens to extend their unbeaten run to six matches and sneak into the top seven.County, already assured of a play-off place, had the better of the first half and Kyle Wootton, who also fired off target twice, hit the crossbar before Jim O’Brien ...Full Story »

The Real Madrid forward is set to make his return to Les Bleus after years away from the national team program Karim Benzema has been named in France's 26-man squad for this summer's Euro 2020 tournament, with the Real Madrid star earning a recall from Didier Deschamps to the national team for the first time in six years. Benzema had been a key figure for France since making his debut in 200...Full Story »

Leeds turned on the style in the second half as they swept to a 4-0 win over Burnley to strengthen their grip on a top-half place in the Premier League.After Mateusz Klich gave Marcelo Bielsa’s side the lead on the stroke of half-time, Leeds punished Burnley after the break as Jack Harrison added a second before claiming the two assists when Rodrigo came off the bench to score a brace.It w...Full Story »

The Italian sleeping giants have turned their attention to White on the instruction of new boss Jose Mourinho. Ben White, 23, has impressed for Brighton in the Premier League this season and is now wanted by clubs across Europe Credit: Jamie McPhilimey - The Sun When Mourinho agreed to take charge in the Eternal City he made it clear the side needed strengthening, and the 23-year-old Seagulls ...Full Story »

Ben Watson will be back in the Charlton squad when the Addicks look to keep their play-off hopes alive against Lincoln.The midfielder was rested as Nigel Adkins’ side dropped further points on Saturday with a draw at Accrington. The 35-year-old is expected to go straight back into the starting line-up.Diallang Jaiyesimi’s hamstring problem is expected to keep him on the sidelines.Vic...Full Story »

Dundee United goalkeeper Benjamin Siegrist is out for the rest of the season with a broken wrist.Boss Micky Mellon has no other new injuries for the visit of Ross County on Saturday.Dillon Powers (concussion) and Declan Glass (knee) are long-term absentees.Ross County are hopeful defender Carl Tremarco will return after a calf problem.Another full-back, Connor Randall, has returned to training f...Full Story »

Brighton defender Ben White is back from suspension to play against Leeds, the club he helped win promotion to the Premier League last season when on loan at Elland Road.Midfielder Adam Lallana has been troubled by a tight calf but should be fit to take his place in Graham Potter’s matchday squad.Forward Percy Tau has recovered from a hamstring injury, but defender Tariq Lamptey (hamstring...Full Story »

WAYNE Rooney was consigned to the bench as he waited for his dinner with wife Coleen. The Derby boss, 35, looked deep in thought while his other half, also 35, studied her phone. Wayne looked deep in thought while Coleen scrolled through her phone The pair had popped out with their Pomeranian Pip to collect a food order from a café near their home in Prestbury, Cheshire. It came as Wayn...Full Story »

Ben Wynter struck eight minutes into stoppage time as Torquay climbed to the top of the National League after a 2-2 draw with Notts County at Plainmoor.The Magpies went ahead after 38 minutes when Jim O’Brien kept the ball in play and found Dion Kelly-Evans, who curled home through a mass of bodies with his left foot to score his first goal for the club.Torquay went close to hauling themse...Full Story »

Wolves are again without Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves at home to Burnley on Sunday.Neves missed last weekend’s win against Sheffield United after testing positive for Covid-19 and is still too infectious to rejoin the squad.Loan striker Willian Jose leads the attack after his first Wolves goal secured all three points against the Blades.Burnley are set to welcome back England goalkeeper...Full Story »

Karim Benzema scored twice as Real Madrid moved to the top of LaLiga as they beat Cadiz 3-0 at the Ramon de Carranza.Los Blancos, back in action for the first time since the European Super League project crumbled, broke the deadlock after 30 minutes through Benzema’s penalty, which was given on VAR review.Alvaro Odriozola swiftly headed in a second, with Benzema adding another shortly befo...Full Story »