Steve Clarke felt his Scotland side ended their long wait for a win with arguably their poorest performance of the UEFA Nations League campaign – but were due the break they received from Croatia’s disputed red card.Croatia looked the more dangerous side until Petar Sucic received a second yellow card in the 44th minute for a lazy studs-up challenge on John Souttar, having earlier be...Full Story »

John McGinn came off the bench to end Scotland’s 10-game run without a competitive victory by firing an 86th-minute winner against 10-man Croatia.Scotland had struggled to make the most of their numerical advantage after Petar Sucic was sent off in the 44th minute.Croatia had looked the more threatening side in the first half and still managed to create the best chances after the break bef...Full Story »

Northern Ireland took a big step towards securing promotion back to the second tier of European football as second-half goals from Daniel Ballard and Dion Charles secured a 2-0 Nations League win over Belarus.Victory in Belfast keeps Michael O’Neill’s men two points clear of Bulgaria, and a draw away to Luxembourg on Monday would take them out of League C as Group 3 winners.After las...Full Story »

England Under-21s maintained their impressive away form as they held Spain to a goalless stalemate in a hard-fought friendly in Cadiz.Aston Villa winger Jaden Philogene went closest for England in the first half at La Linea de la Concepcion Stadium, while Spain twice struck the woodwork after the interval.England interim boss Ben Futcher handed Under-21 debuts to Sunderland’s Jobe Bellingh...Full Story »

ENGLAND fans were targeted with lasers during their clash with Greece. The Three Lions faced a hostile atmosphere in Athens as they looked to secure a win to keep alive their hopes of winning their Nations League group. Fans targeted England players with lasers in Greece Several players were hit by a green light Fans did the same when Chelsea visited Athens last month Few England players we...Full Story »

WOLVES have been likened to a comedy movie villain after releasing a special edition shirt. The Premier League club are famed for their unique gold shirts - the only professional team in England to wear that colour. Wolves have unveiled a special edition gold kit It pays homage to a match they played against Honved 70 years ago Some fans compared it to Austin Powers character Goldmember But...Full Story »

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Manchester United are confident new head coach Ruben Amorim will receive his work permit well ahead of his first game in charge against Ipswich Town, a source has told ESPN. Amorim has been appointed as Erik ten Hag's successor at Old Trafford, but the 39-year-old is waiting for a visa which will allow him to formally start work. A United source said the process is "proceeding positively" an...Full Story »

Real ready to raid Sporting CP for defensive reinforcements Real Madrid are closely following three Sporting CP defenders—Goncalo Inacio, Ousmane Diomande, and Zeno Debast - as potential additions to their squad, Record reports. Madrid are exploring options to bolster their defence following Eder Militao's unfortunate season-ending ACL injury. Inacio, 23, and Diomande, 20, have each show...Full Story »

Lee Carsley was proud of the way England took control of their Nations League destiny and praised “great example” Harry Kane after surprisingly dropping the skipper for the must-win match in Greece.The interim boss’ bold selection backfired in the reverse fixture at Wembley, where the visitors’ historic 2-1 win helped put them in control of Group B2 heading into Thursday&...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 »

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 »

Interim boss Lee Carsley felt the 3-0 Nations League win over Greece showed England are “moving in the right direction”.Ollie Watkins justified his selection ahead of captain Harry Kane, who was dropped to the bench, with an early opener in Athens.Jude Bellingham’s shot went in off the post and Greece goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos before debutant Curtis Jones capped an impres...Full Story »

England are on course for promotion back to the Nations League top tier after debutant Curtis Jones’ fantastic flick completed an impressive 3-0 victory in Greece as Thomas Tuchel watched from afar.The Football Association’s decision for its new manager to start in the new year raised eyebrows, just as interim Lee Carsley’s penultimate selection did for Thursday’s must-wi...Full Story »

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ALEX Scott goes from Football Focus to fluffy flapper in a 1920s-inspired outfit including a snowy-white coat. The former Lioness, 40, in the running to be Match of the Day’s new host, was seen leaving a party at Claridge’s Hotel in London’s Mayfair. Alex Scott stepped out in London in a 1920s-inspired outfit including a snowy-white coat Credit: Goff Alex is in the running t...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 »

FA want Tuchel to include a BME coach in his backroom staff The Football Association reportedly want Thomas Tuchel to include a coach who is black or minority ethnic (BME) in a new-look England backroom staff. Liverpool and Salah in tough contract talks Negotiations between Liverpool and Mohamed Salah's representatives are underway, but both parties remain significantly divided on terms, re...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   HE CAME. DID HIS JOB AND LEFT LIKE A TRUE LEGEND!     Cristiano Ronaldo: "I can't wait to see what my legs have to offer me in the next few years."   Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi shared similar photos on their IG, reporting for national duty.     MLS   How are Man United just 4 points off title contend...Full Story »

Man City star Erling Haaland tipped to win a Ballon d'Or. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) The opening phase of the 2024/25 campaign has not gone to plan for Man City but one occasion that was celebrated by the Premier League champions was Rodri being crowned as the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner – an award Erling Haaland has now been tipped to win. The Spaniard pipped Real Madr...Full Story »