Gareth Bale urged Wales to keep pushing for World Cup qualification after his hat-trick sealed a dramatic victory over Belarus.Bale’s late free-kick winner in Andorra seven years ago spared Welsh blushes against the part-timers and sparked Wales’ incredible run all the way to the semi-finals of Euro 2016.After going nearly two years without an international goal, Bale was Wales&rsquo...Full Story »

NEYMAR has hit back at criticism he looks 'out of shape' by revealing he has just been wearing a bigger shirt. The Brazilian, 29, has played just over an hour of Paris Saint-Germain's first four Ligue 1 games of the season - missing around 300 minutes of action. Neymar played the full 90 minutes for Brazil against Chile with fans focused on his physique Mauricio Pochettino opted to take him o...Full Story »

The squad number assigned to new Chelsea signing Saul Niguez has, on Thursday evening, been unveiled by the Premier League giants. Blues make moves A busy summer of business on the west of London was of course brought to a conclusion earlier this week. Already boasting a Champions League-winning squad, the majority of the work carried out by those in a position of power at Stamford Bridge c...Full Story »

Northampton captain Joseph Mills will miss the visit of Scunthorpe as he starts a long spell on the sidelines after breaking his ankle last weekend.Ali Koiki looks set to step into defence having replaced Mills in the draw with Crawley, while Dominic Revan was brought in on loan on deadline day as cover.Midfielder Jack Sowerby made his comeback in the EFL Trophy win over Forest Green after two m...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED will let Dan James leave after the return of old boy Cristiano Ronaldo. The Welsh winger was due to get a new contract after several clubs asked for him earlier in the window. Dan James has made 73 appearances for Man United But now the chasing pack have been told to make their offers, with Everton, Brighton, Leeds and Crystal Palace all making their pitches. James could be...Full Story »

St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin felt the officials got it wrong by chalking off Conor McCarthy’s headed effort in their goalless draw with St Johnstone.McCarthy thought he had given his team an early lead only for the goal to be deemed offside.It was the closest either side came to netting in a fraught match, although Glenn Middleton struck the crossbar for the visitors in the closing minute...Full Story »

Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson hit out at West Brom counterpart Valerien Ismael following a stormy end to their Championship clash.The Baggies continued their unbeaten start to the league campaign thanks to a last-gasp Semi Ajayi strike that broke the hearts of their hosts.The defender, making his first start of the season, struck in the fourth minute of stoppage time when he tapped in his...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Ryan Lowe could not fault his side’s effort after they extended their unbeaten League One run with a 1-1 home draw against Fleetwood.In-form Scottish striker Ryan Hardie scored with a brilliant dipping volley to fire Argyle 1-0 up but his 21st-minute opener was cancelled out by Callum Camps’ cool close-range volley.Lowe, whose side are unbeaten in four games, said: &ldq...Full Story »

Kevin Nisbet and Martin Boyle netted second-half goals as Hibernian saw off bottom-of-the-table Livingston to remain top of the cinch Premiership.Scotland striker Nisbet returned to the side after missing last weekend’s 2-2 draw at Dundee and he notched his first league goal of the season before in-form Australia winger Boyle sealed victory late on.The result – on a day when a sun-ki...Full Story »

Maria Gaspar, the daughter of Arsenal technical director Edu, says she cannot open her Instagram DM's anymore because it's "full of abuse". It has been a turbulent start to the Premier League campaign for Mikel Arteta's side. The North London club have suffered convincing defeats against Brentford and Chelsea in August; a poor run of form that has brought criticism from many. In addition to ...Full Story »

Newcastle are still without goalkeepers Martin Dubravka and Karl Darlow for the visit of Premier League rivals Burnley in the second round of the Carabao Cup.Dubravka (foot) and Darlow (coronavirus) are both likely to remain sidelined for a number of weeks yet, meaning Freddie Woodman could continue in goal.Midfielders Jonjo Shelvey (calf) and Isaac Hayden (knee) are both out.Manager Steve Bruce...Full Story »

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer felt a “clear foul” was missed in the build-up to the Southampton goal in Sunday’s draw, with the Manchester United manager saying football cannot be allowed to turn into rugby.Having hit nine without reply past Saints at Old Trafford in February, Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side rallied in front of a first full house at St Mary’s since March 2020.Mason ...Full Story »

John Coleman accused his Accrington side of not creating the chances their domination of play warranted after their 1-0 win at Crewe.Coleman criticised his team for seeming content “to idle through the second half” after Michael Nottingham’s 17th-minute goal had put them in front.Crewe, who had seen a norovirus bug sweep through the squad over the past week, lost defender Luke ...Full Story »

Manager Paul Cook accepts Ipswich are being hurt by conceding “soft goals” after the 2-2 draw with MK Dons left them waiting for their first win of the season.QPR loan striker Macauley Bonne took his tally for the season to three with both goals for the home side while Scott Twine and Matt O’Riley levelled for the Dons.Then in the dying seconds, Norwich loanee Josh Martin saw h...Full Story »

Plymouth manager Ryan Lowe insisted his side can open up any team in League One after they scored three without reply against Shrewsbury.Ryan Hardie’s first-half strike was followed by a Luke Jephcott effort before the former bagged his second to send the travelling Pilgrims home happy.It was Argyle’s second win of the campaign and a delighted Lowe feels his side’s attitude has...Full Story »

Cambridge claimed a memorable first victory of the Sky Bet League One season with a 3-0 success that ended Burton’s perfect start to the campaign.Luck was not on the Brewers’ side as they conceded two Tom Hamer own goals after Sam Smith’s heavily deflected opener.In the 53rd minute Wes Hoolahan teed the ball up to Smith just outside the box, and his effort took a huge deflectio...Full Story »

Bertrand Traore is a fresh injury absentee for Aston Villa as they prepare to host Newcastle.The midfielder suffered a hamstring issue during the defeat at Watford and will not be back until after next month’s international break.Defender Matt Targett is still building up his fitness and had to come off at Vicarage Road, while forward Ollie Watkins (knee) might be fit to face his former cl...Full Story »

The Belgium international has also revealed that he is ready to feature when the Blues take on Arsenal at Emirates Stadium this weekend Romelu Lukaku has confirmed that he will be Chelsea's new No.9 following Tammy Abraham's move to Roma. Lukaku was initially given the No.18 jersey upon his return to Stamford Bridge from Inter last week, but has now inherited Abraham's number following the E...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Ryan Lowe praised his side for their relentless pursuit of a win despite drawing 1-1 at home to Cambridge.Striker Luke Jephcott opened the scoring by roofing in a volley after 68 minutes not long after having a similar far-post effort ruled out for offside.United replied in the 76th minute, with Joe Ironside following up to level after keeper Michael Cooper had saved the striker&rs...Full Story »

Arsenal linked with Locatelli It has been quite apparent for much of the summer window that Arsenal have been eyeing up reinforcements in the midfield of the park. The Gunners have already brought in 21-year-old Albert Sambi Lokonga from Belgian outfit Anderlecht. And, despite his lack of experience, Lokonga has impressed in the limited minutes he has had in an Arsenal shirt to date. Howev...Full Story »