Udinese coach Andrea Sottil is delighted working with Tottenham loanee Destiny Udogie. The wing-back was signed by Spurs last summer before being loaned back to th Zebrette. Sottil said: "He is an extraordinary player, he must focus on the defensive phase and, sometimes, be quicker in crossing the ball without touching it too many times. “Today, he could play for a limited time. He mu...Full Story »

Aaron Collins was on the scoresheet again as Bristol Rovers started the new year with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Cheltenham at the Memorial Stadium.Looking to bounce back from successive losses, Joey Barton’s side took the lead after 25 minutes when Collins clipped home a delightful Sam Finley through ball for his 13th league goal of the campaign.Collins then turned provider as Rovers ...Full Story »

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Blues and Badiashile have reached a deal and the transfer is now in its "final stages". Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Monaco star Benoit Badiashile Credit: Rex The Blues have been very active ahead of the January transfer window as they have already landed Molde's David Datro Fofana and Vasco da Gama's Andrey Santos. Romano tweeted: ...Full Story »

Carlisle manager Paul Simpson bemoaned what he felt was a “huge error” from the officials that cost his side a point after Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat to promotion rivals Northampton.Jack Armour stroked Carlisle into a 50th-minute lead at Sixfields despite suspicions of offside, however the Cobblers scored twice in the next six minutes through Sam Sherring and Louis Appere to turn the...Full Story »

Dion Charles took his season’s goal tally into double figures as Bolton’s first-half display laid the foundations for a 2-0 win over Exeter in League One.Charles netted his 10th of the campaign – and fourth goal in three games – after Conor Bradley shot Wanderers into an eighth-minute lead.Liverpool loanee Bradley should have added to his six-goal total since joining Ian ...Full Story »

GLAM World Cup fans risk being slapped with huge fines or even put behind bars if they flash their shoulders or midriffs in Qatar. The tournament promises to be like no other with strict laws governing Qatar that could come as a shock to visitors. A Russian fan dressed up for the World Cup in 2018Credit: Darren Fletcher - The Sun A fan blows a vuvuzela as she enjoys the atmosphere ahead of th...Full Story »

Sam Hoskins scored one and set up another as Northampton beat Carabao Cup giantkillers Gillingham 2-0 at Priestfield.Town started the day 19 places ahead of their hosts – who memorably knocked out Premier League side Brentford on Tuesday – and the gulf in quality was evident throughout.The visitors were only denied an opening-minute lead when Gills goalkeeper Glenn Morris saved well ...Full Story »

PSG have denied that the alleged leaked details of Kylian Mbappe's contract are true, and are reportedly threatening legal action over the situation. WHAT HAPPENED? A report from trusted French publication Le Parisien suggested that Mbappe could earn upwards of €630 million (£550m) from his contract with PSG. The club has refuted the claims about the deal the forward unexpectedly s...Full Story »

Liel Abada scored twice and had a hand in another two goals as Celtic eased into the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals with a 4-0 victory at Motherwell.Abada was back in the team after making way for James Forrest to net a hat-trick against Hibernian and the winger scored either side of half-time after both sides had missed good chances.The 21-year-old then provided an assist for Reo Hatate to scor...Full Story »

Ivan Toney sent a World Cup message to England boss Gareth Southgate by firing Brentford to a 2-0 win over Brighton.Bees striker Toney was called into the Three Lions squad for the first time last month but failed to get on to the pitch for the matches against Italy and Germany.But the 26-year-old looks determined to book a seat on the plane to Qatar, and he is becoming hard to ignore after boos...Full Story »

Reading are likely to be without captain Andy Yiadom for their clash with fellow Sky Bet Championship high-flyers Norwich on Tuesday.The defender was forced off with a calf injury in Saturday’s win over Huddersfield, leaving manager Paul Ince fearing a spell on the sidelines.Ovie Ejaria made his return to the squad after two months out with a hamstring injury as an unused substitute and co...Full Story »

The England ace was in irresistible form as his side battered Man United 6-3 at the Etihad. Jack Grealish celebrated with a Chinese takeaway Grealish, 27, helped City to an emphatic win Credit: EPA After the match the attacking midfielder posted a dressing room picture of his celebrating side, writing: "offftttt... What a day at the Etihad!! Manchester is BLUE". When he got home, Grealish de...Full Story »

Morecambe will continue to be without Caleb Watts for the visit of Cambridge in Sky Bet League One on Saturday.The Southampton loanee sustained a calf strain during his side’s draw at Bristol Rovers on September 3.Watts could face another two weeks on the sidelines before being available again to manager Derek Adams.Ash Hunter, Max Melbourne and Courtney Duffus remain on the long-term inju...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo has received a transfer invitation from Udinese after spending much of the summer pushing for a move away from Manchester United. WHAT HAPPENED? The Portuguese forward was eager to find a way out of Old Trafford during the last window as he sought to remain on a Champions League stage and in contention for major silverware. No deal was done, forcing the five-time Ballon d...Full Story »

Chelsea manager Graham Potter has explained how he wants his team to play. The Englishman has taken the reins at Stamford Bridge following the dismissal of Thomas Tuchel. Asked about his football beliefs, Potter told the club's website: "I want a tactically flexible, attacking, possession-based team. "Players that are brave, that aren't afraid to make mistakes. That can get on the ball and ...Full Story »

Swansea boss Russell Martin hailed keeping striker Joel Piroe as the club’s best piece of transfer window business this summer after the Dutchman fired them to a 1-0 victory over QPR.Piroe scored his third goal in as many games to secure Swansea’s second Sky Bet Championship win of the season.The 23-year-old, who scored 24 goals last season, had attracted interest from Premier League...Full Story »

JURGEN KLOPP has already experienced some serious touchline fireworks this week. And under-pressure Frank Lampard is unlikely to calm things down as he fights for his future in the white heat of a Merseyside derby. Frank Lampard was seething with Jurgen Klopp when he was Chelsea boss and his team lost to Liverpool in 2020 There won't be any love lost on the respective benches come game day ...Full Story »

Arsenal defender William Saliba put in an impressive performance in his first senior appearance for the club and he admits he has waited a long time for his chance to shine in the Premier League. Saliba was one of the standout performers as Arsenal started the 2022-23 season with a 2-0 win against Crystal Palace on Friday evening. Saliba joined the Gunners in 2019 but had to embark on loan sp...Full Story »

Udinese ranked 13th in the Serie A last season. They have been ranking in the middle of the table of the Premier League in successive seasons. Udinese are no longer in contention for European qualification, and the club's pursuit of achievement does not seem to be too big as they have no strong signings. Moreover, Udinese have struggled in friendlies this term, losing to Bayer Leverkusen an...Full Story »

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has addressed the club's interest in Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong. The Red Devils are struggling to convince Netherlands international De Jong to swap Camp Nou for Old Trafford this summer. And De Jong has confirmed the club will not make a signing if they do not have an adequate alternative, instead choosing to promote from within. "What I can...Full Story »