AC Milan could look to replace Franck Kessie with Chelsea midfielder Jorginho. Ivory Coast star Kessie is expected to sign with Barcelona once his contract expires at season's end. Jorginho's agent, Joao Santos, stated this week that his client still dreams of playing in Serie A and named Milan as a potential destination. Calciomercato has backed up those claims by stating Jorginho is being...Full Story »

Italy manager Roberto Mancini was left with a loss for words following his side's shocking 1-0 defeat to North Macedonia that will leave the Azzurri out of the World Cup for the second straight time. With Italy frustrated for 90 minutes by a heroic North Macedonia defensive performance, Aleksandar Trajkovski struck the only goal of the game in the second minute of added time, inflicting Italy...Full Story »

Portugal fought off a dogged Turkey side en route to a 3-1 win in their UEFA World Cup playoff semifinal to stay alive in their quest to reach the showpiece event in Qatar at the end of the year. With both teams facing a win-or-go-home scenario, Portugal took a crucial early lead through 27-year-old Porto attacker Otavio, who pounced on the rebound from Bernardo Silva's shot as it caromed off...Full Story »

Ipswich forward Kayden Jackson remains a doubt for the Sky Bet League One match against in-form Plymouth at Portman Road.Jackson missed the draw at Oxford last weekend with a hamstring problem which had forced him off during the previous match against Portsmouth.Macauley Bonne could come in to lead the attack after replacing Joe Pigott during the second half against the U’s as the play-off...Full Story »

Colchester will be without Tyreik Wright for the visit of Tranmere on Saturday.The 20-year-old winger has been called up for international duty by the Republic of Ireland Under-21s in their upcoming European Championship qualifier with Sweden.The U’s are also without Tommy Smith and Armando Dobra who are also away on international duty.Defender Ryan Clampin remains out with a long-term kne...Full Story »

Shrewsbury will be without Tom Flanagan for the visit of Lincoln.The Shrews have enjoyed thumping wins over Morecambe and at Sky Bet League One leaders Rotherham, scoring eight goals along the way and conceding none.But they will have to make at least one change with Flanagan on international duty with Northern Ireland.Defender Aaron Pierre is also away with Grenada while midfielder David Davis ...Full Story »

Scunthorpe have endured an illness outbreak this week to leave a number of players doubtful for their game with Harrogate.While boss Keith Hill has yet to confirm whether it was Covid he will be in the dugout after missing the 5-1 defeat at Salford last weekend.Hill has said “one or two” players have missed training, without stating who, with the squad coming in later in the week to ...Full Story »

Northampton are without Tyler Magloire for the visit of Hartlepool in Sky Bet League Two.The defender has returned to parent club Blackburn for treatment after dislocating his shoulder in the first half of last week’s loss to Bristol Rovers.He joins fellow defenders Shaun McWilliams (knee) and Ali Koiki (hamstring) on the sidelines.McWilliams is likely to miss the rest of the season and Ko...Full Story »

Accrington will be without goalkeeper Toby Savin through suspension for the Sky Bet League One match against Gillingham.Savin was shown a straight red card for a professional foul during the 4-0 defeat at Plymouth so must serve a ban, meaning 19-year-old Liam Isherwood is set to deputise for his full debut.Midfielder Tommy Leigh continues to see out his own suspension after being dismissed for v...Full Story »

Salford’s Jordan Turnbull returns from suspension for the visit of Walsall in League Two.The centre-back has completed a two-match ban for collecting 10 bookings this season.City are otherwise likely to be unchanged from the side which thumped Scunthorpe 5-1 last weekend.Ash Eastham, Josh Morris, Luke Burgess, Conor McAleny, Liam Shephard and Ian Henderson remain injury doubts.Walsall hope...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED and England star Luke Shaw is set to welcome his second child with partner Anouska Santos. In an Instagram post alongside first child Reign London, 2, Anouska can be seen sporting a significant baby bump. Shaw posed for a picture with son Reign London and partner Anouska, sporting a baby bumpCredit: Instagram @anouskasantos The couple announced they were expecting a second c...Full Story »

Gavi and Ronald Araujo have rejected new contract offers from Barcelona. Marca says both players have turned down the latest respective offers of a new contract from the club. Barcelona have offered improved terms to Gavi and Araujo in comparison to previous offers, but both players still view these terms as insufficient. As with other contract negotiations, Barcelona's initial offers to bo...Full Story »

Manchester United manager Gary Nevile would prefer Mauricio Pochettino over Erik ten Hag as the club's new manager. Ten Hag is now the firm favourite to takeover at Old Trafford after being interviewed by the Premier League club this week. Neville tweeted: "Reports Ten Hag has been interviewed this week. If formal interviews have started and with it being such a public process I would expect...Full Story »

Ilsanker and Da Costa set for Eintracht Frankfurt exit Eintracht Frankfurt will say goodbye to Stefan Ilsanker and Danny da Costa at the end of the season. The duo’s contracts are expiring this summer and the club has decided against extending them, sports director Markus Krosche has confirmed. Barcelona challenge Liverpool & Bayern to Ajax star Antony Barcelona could make a move...Full Story »

Barcelona are continuing to plan ahead for next season, and Leeds United's Raphinha is one of the players they're keeping a close eye on. The Catalans see him as an ideal signing to reinforce the attack in the event that Ousmane Dembele leaves the club this coming summer, though that is by no means a certainty yet. Free agents Barcelona are aware of the financial complications they will fac...Full Story »

Manchester United ma6 have made a breakthrough in their efforts to appoint a new manager, with reports claiming that they have 'already interviewed' Ajax boss Erik ten Hag. It is claimed United sat down with Ten Hag on Monday to discuss the potential of him taking the job in the summer. Erik Ten Hag has already been interviewed for Man Utd job, according to reports United have had months to pl...Full Story »

Nigel Clough feels his side claimed a “vital” win after they moved to within two points of the League Two play-offs with a 1-0 win over Rochdale at the Crown Oil Arena.The visitors could have had the opener on a number of occasions but Dale keeper Jay Lynch was on hand to deal with Rhys Oates four times before Jamie Murphy’s one-on-one attempt went narrowly wide of the target.T...Full Story »

Torquay turned on the style as they ran out 4-0 winners over Aldershot in the Vanarama National League.Their opening three goals came in an 11-minute spell in the first half after Dean Moxey headed them ahead on 13 minutes.Stephen Wearne doubled the lead three minutes later and Bradley Webb then turned into his own net.Connor Lemonheigh-Evans completed the rout two minutes after the break.Full Story »

A double from Kyle Hudlin helped Solihull come from behind and earn back-to-back wins and beat Grimsby 2-1 at Blundell Park.Harry Clifton initially put the Mariners in front in the first half before two goals from Hudlin in the final 15 minutes snatched three points for the visitors.Grimsby took the lead in the 43rd minute when Gavan Holohan squared the ball to Clifton, who tapped in at the far ...Full Story »

Chesterfield suffered a blow in their National League title hopes after being beaten 1-0 by Altrincham.Matty Kosylo’s goal was the difference as the Spireites fell 10 points behind league leaders Stockport, while the Robins remain 15th in the table.Joe Quigley had a chance for Chesterfield 20 minutes in but smashed his shot from the edge of the box over the bar.The Robins scored three minu...Full Story »