Gareth Bale plans to continue playing for Wales Gareth Bale has put rumours of his potential retirement from international football to bed following Wales' exit at the 2022 World Cup after a 3-0 defeat to England. Wales headed into their final group game against England needing a win to give themselves a chance of qualifying for the knockout phase. It was Wales' first World Cup finals appearan...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI has revealed that one of his sons cried after Argentina's shock defeat to Saudi Arabia at the World Cup. The 35-year-old scored from the penalty spot in the first half, only for the Saudis to come roaring back in the second half to seal a shock 2-1 win. Antonela celebrates with the kids Argentina's defeat left their legions of fans devastated. And none more so than Mateo Messi. ...Full Story »

The Red Devils once topped the FIFA world rankings, but they look a long way short of Qatar 2022 contenders right now In the build-up to Belgium’s 2-0 defeat against Morocco, Kevin De Bruyne conceded that his country's so-called ‘Golden Generation’ was at an end, hinting that their chances of winning the World Cup were over even before the group stages were completed. The M...Full Story »

Aldershot ended a run of three consecutive Vanarama National League defeats with a 2-0 win over Southend at the EBB Stadium.The hosts opened the scoring seven minutes before the break when the Shots forward line forced a mistake from the Southend defence and Justin Amaluzor was on hand to capitalise and roll into the bottom corner.Aldershot could have doubled their advantage right before the bre...Full Story »

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reportedly agreed a new contract with the club, running until 2025. The Spanish tactician has been a huge success in his time at the Etihad Stadium, and has generally become regarded as probably the best manager of his generation after incredible consistency in picking up silverware at clubs like Barcelona and Bayern Munich as well. Guardiola’s...Full Story »

Struggling Gillingham ended a run of four successive League Two defeats with a point from a battling 0-0 draw at Crawley.The Reds were seeking to make it four consecutive home league wins, but rarely sparkled in a game short of exciting goalmouth action.Gills boss Neil Harris went into the clash calling on his players to show more leadership and that they were “playing for their futures&rd...Full Story »

Even the strictly sober Saudis must have fancied a Bud to toast the most remarkable result in their football history and one which is sending shockwaves through the World Cup. Lionel Messi and Argentina were stunned by Saudi Arabia Credit: Getty Lionel Messi and Argentina were stunned by Saudi Arabia Credit: Getty From a goal down after ten minutes and three hair’s-breadth offside decis...Full Story »

Senegal head coach Aliou Cisse admits it will be difficult to replace Sadio Mane having built the whole team around him.The Bayern Munich forward, who was instrumental in their Africa Cup of Nations win in February, was ruled out after having surgery to reattach a tendon to the head of his right fibula having originally been named in the World Cup squad.“Obviously it is a great shame for S...Full Story »

Head coach Scott Lindsey could not believe his Swindon team failed to find the back of the net in their 1-0 defeat against Crewe.Daniel Agyei’s first-half penalty ended Swindon’s five-match unbeaten run.Lindsey said: “I don’t think I have been in a more frustrating game than that for a long time, we had all the ball, all the chances, we did everything but put the ball in ...Full Story »

Dundee sit a point off the top of the Scottish Championship after a 1-0 victory over struggling Hamilton.Paul McMullan’s second-half winner settled the game as the hosts kept up their title chase.The former Celtic youngster converted Zak Rudden’s centre 12 minutes after the re-startReegan Mimnaugh hit the bar for Hamilton but they remain bottom of the table having won just once in th...Full Story »

Chelsea were linked with a move for the AC Milan forward Rafael Leao at the start of the season and the Blues remain keen on signing him in the summer. According to a report from 90 Min, the Premier League giants are watching the 23-year-old Portuguese international closely and they are confident of luring him to Stamford Bridge in the near future. AC Milan are hoping to tie him down to a lo...Full Story »

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo said he was close to signing for bitter rivals Manchester City last year but former manager Alex Ferguson asked him not to. Ronaldo said Ferguson persuaded him to re-join United for a second spell at Old Trafford when he moved from Juventus in August, 2021 on a two-year deal, returning to the club where he won eight major trophies from 2003-2009. "...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo's explosive tell-all interview slating Manchester United proves Lionel Messi's the GOAT, fans reckon. A decades long debate has raged about who the 'greatest of all time' is between the two football icons, with fans often split over who grabs the top spot. But after Ronaldo's latest petulant antics, Messi's the clear winner in the eyes of public. Ronaldo brutally ripped int...Full Story »

CRISTIANO Ronaldo has had enough. He's had enough of the sniping, the sneering, and the endless blame-game bulls*** that's been flung at him over the past few months. Ronaldo sat down for a sensational 90-minute TV interview with Piers It's come from the media, his bosses, work colleagues and even former team-mates. Above all, he's had enough of the lack of basic respect that he feels he's d...Full Story »

West Brom head coach Carlos Corberan praised the “massive” commitment from his players after their revival continued with a 2-0 win over Stoke at The Hawthorns.The game will be best remembered for Brandon Thomas-Asante’s stunning overhead kick that found the net and wrapped up victory for West Brom.It was the Baggies’ third consecutive win for the first time since August ...Full Story »

Slaven Bilic was lost for words to express his dismay over the serious injury which could well end the season for Watford’s Dan Gosling.The midfielder went down in clear distress off the ball on 80 minutes and after signalling frantically to the bench was stretchered off.It marred an afternoon in which his team had to defend for their lives to take a point, Daniel Bachmann making an outsta...Full Story »

David Moyes said he understands the fans’ frustration after West Ham were booed off following their latest defeat.The Hammers will spend the World Cup break just a point above the relegation zone after a third straight loss, 2-0 at home to Leicester.Moyes has guided West Ham to consecutive top-seven finishes but this season has not gone to plan despite a £170million transfer splurge ...Full Story »

West Ham’s players “let themselves and the fans down” as they crashed out of the Carabao Cup on penalties to a youthful Blackburn side.Angelo Ogbonna missed the crucial penalty as Rovers won 10-9 on spot-kicks in a marathon shoot-out.After 19 successful penalties Ogbonna’s effort crashed off the underside of the crossbar to send Championship Rovers through to round four f...Full Story »

Mark Kennedy discovered that three days is a long time in football after his Lincoln side pulled off a Carabao Cup third-round shock at Ashton Gate.The Imps head coach had watched his League One team dumped out of the FA Cup by non-league Chippenham at the weekend.But what a response he got as first-half strikes from Matty Virtue and Ben House set Lincoln on course to create a surprise of their ...Full Story »

QPR boss Mick Beale told his players to “wake up” after a 2-1 loss to bottom side Huddersfield continued their dismal recent run.Lyndon Dykes netted after just 90 seconds but Josh Ruffels scored twice – his first goals for the Terriers – to give them their first away win of the season.Beale’s team were recently top of the league but have lost three of their past fou...Full Story »