Carlisle’s Zach Clough is unlikely to be available for Rochdale’s visit to Brunton Park on Boxing Day.The 26-year-old has not played for the Blues since their 2-1 FA cup loss to Shrewsbury when he was forced off in the first half.Carlisle boss Keith Millen will be hoping to make it back-to-back wins in the league for the first time this season.The Blues have had a two-week break afte...Full Story »

Hull boss Grant McCann will miss the Boxing Day clash with Blackburn after testing positive for Covid-19.McCann and several other members of staff and players are self-isolating after a series of positive tests within the camp, and assistant head coach Cliff Byrne will take charge of Sunday’s game.Defender Alfie Jones is closing in on a return after resuming training following a two-month ...Full Story »

Oldham interim boss Selim Benachour must decide whether to shuffle his pack again for the Boxing Day visit of fellow League Two strugglers Scunthorpe.Benachour made five changes to the side that lost at Tranmere for the game against high-flying Forest Green last time out but it was his substitutions during the match that made the biggest difference.Both Hallam Hope and Jack Stobbs scored after c...Full Story »

From Madrid to Lisbon to New York The eight homes owned by Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the richest athletes in the world, having made so much money from his performances on the pitch, having secured lucrative sponsorship deals off of it and having invested his earnings wisely. Much of Ronaldo's wealth has gone into property, with the Portuguese forward owning buildings all a...Full Story »

ARSENAL star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been stripped of his captaincy after a plethora of disciplinary issues. Arsenal have reportedly put Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang up for sale after his major fall out with boss Mikel Arteta. The Gabon international was stripped of his captaincy last week after multiple issues and has since been training away from his team-mates. ESPN claim the situation i...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel is relishing the prospect of another London derby after Chelsea battled past Brentford to land a Carabao Cup semi-final against Tottenham.The Blues navigated a tricky all-west London encounter after an own goal and a Jorginho penalty fired them to a 2-0 win at the Brentford Community Stadium.They were immediately paired with Spurs and boss Tuchel said: “It was clear it was al...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson admitted his side’s defensive performances were concerning after they suffered a seventh consecutive defeat.Ross County secured a deserved 2-1 win in Perth to leave the home side two points adrift of Dundee at the foot of the cinch Premiership.Last year’s double cup winners were missing four players because of Covid issues as well as long-term abs...Full Story »

Ange Postecoglou claimed Celtic lacked composure in front of goal following his side’s 0-0 stalemate against Covid-affected St Mirren in Paisley.Celtic dominated the cinch Premiership match but could not get the breakthrough and had to settle for a draw which leaves them six points behind leaders Rangers.The Parkhead boss, who made six enforced changes to the side which won the Premier Spo...Full Story »

Second-choice goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher saved two penalties in the shoot-out which Liverpool won 5-4 against Leicester to send them into the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.Substitute Diogo Jota struck the winning spot-kick – having come off the bench to score in the second half – but the real hero was Takumi Minamino who made it 3-3 with seconds remaining of six added minutes.The ...Full Story »

An own goal and a Jorginho penalty fired a mix-and-match Chelsea side into the Carabao Cup semi-finals after a 2-0 win at Brentford.With the Blues still ravaged by Covid-19, boss Thomas Tuchel handed debuts to academy prospects Harvey Vale, Jude Soonsup-Bell and Xavier Simons for their last-eight meeting with their west London neighbours.But it was substitutes N’Golo Kante, Reece James, Ma...Full Story »

Montrose moved to within two points of cinch League One leaders Cove Rangers with a 2-0 win over Peterhead at Links Park.Andrew Steeves put the Gable Endies ahead after just six minutes when he headed home Liam Callaghan’s corner.Steeves then turned provider as Montrose doubled their lead in the 74th minute, Blair Lyons tucking home the full-back’s cross.Goalkeeper Aaron Lennox kept ...Full Story »

Steven Bergwijn scored his first goal of the season and provided an assist to help Tottenham continue their momentum under Antonio Conte by beating West Ham to reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals.The Netherlands forward broke the deadlock after 29 minutes and it was the catalyst for three goals in five minutes with Jarrod Bowen’s equaliser quickly countered by Lucas Moura putting Spurs 2-1 a...Full Story »

Celtic dropped two unexpected and potentially crucial cinch Premiership points as they were held to a goalless draw by Covid-affected St Mirren in Paisley.Buddies boss Jim Goodwin’s squad was stricken by the virus but Saints’ request to have the fixture postponed was rejected by the Scottish Professional Football League.His side put up the fight of their lives against the Hoops, who ...Full Story »

Covid-hit Derby will hope some players are able to return for their game against West Brom on Monday.Rams boss Wayne Rooney had seven players self-isolating under coronavirus protocols against Blackpool on December 11, but still managed a 1-0 victory.Sam Baldock (hamstring) and Lee Buchanan (knee) are still recovering from injuries, although the former remains on course to return soon.Jack Stret...Full Story »

Tranmere will again be without Callum McManaman for the Boxing Day clash with Barrow at Prenton Park.The winger continues to serve a suspension following his red card against Exeter earlier this month.Paul Glatzel and Nat Knight-Percival are also unavailable, both due to hamstring injuries.Micky Mellon’s Rovers, who are fifth in the League Two table, extended their winning run to four matc...Full Story »

Doncaster will check on Ben Close ahead of Monday’s League One home clash with Sunderland.As well as Close (knee), fellow midfielder Dan Gardner and defender Charlie Seaman are also being assessed as they continue their recoveries from injuries.Fejiri Okenabirhie, Jon Taylor, John Bostock, Cameron John and Ro-Shaun Williams remain sidelined for second-bottom Rovers, who are under the caret...Full Story »

Manchester United are set to hold talks with wantaway forward Anthony Martial with the Frenchman expressing his preference for a move to La Liga side Sevilla this January transfer window Manchester United forward Anthony Martial has made his transfer preference clear as he eyes a loan move to Sevilla in the January window. The 26-year-old is set to hold talks over his future with manager Ralf ...Full Story »

Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes he can sign Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland next year. Since Mino Raiola opened the door to Erling Haaland leaving Borussia Dortmund in the coming months there have been a lot of rumours. Bayern Munich are one club who likely won't sign him as they have Robert Lewandowski. Real Madrid are interested in signing him and Kylian Mbappe, while Ba...Full Story »

Ronald Araujo cancelled out Papu Gomez's opener as Barcelona and Sevilla shared the points in LaLiga on Tuesday in a result that did neither team's aspirations any favours. Both goals came from corners in an entertaining first half as the rain poured down at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium. Jules Kounde was sent off for Sevilla after the break but, despite playing against 10 men for half a...Full Story »

Arsenal legend Michael Thomas believes there are three main contenders in this Gunners squad to take over as club captain after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had the armband taken away by manager Mikel Arteta. The north London giants have not yet named an official new captain after the decision to remove Aubameyang as their skipper, and it’s not that obvious who in this squad would be ideal...Full Story »