ASTON VILLA midfielder Douglas Luiz has confirmed he is dating Women's ace Alisha Lehmann after the pair uploaded a loved-up snap on social media. Switzerland international Lehmann, 22, took to her Instagram story where the pair could be seen enjoying a smooch. Aston Villa ace Douglas Luiz and Villans Women's star Alisha Lehmann have confirmed they are dating And Brazilian ace Luiz, 23, then ...Full Story »

Chris Wilder will take charge of his first game as Middlesbrough manager against Millwall on Saturday.The former Sheffield United boss replaced Neil Warnock, who was sacked shortly after Boro’s draw at West Brom on November 6.Neil Taylor could make his debut after becoming Wilder’s first signing this week. The 32-year-old full-back had been training with the club and has agreed a sho...Full Story »

Sunderland will be hoping the return of Scottish striker Ross Stewart will help provide them with an upturn in fortunes when they take on fellow Sky Bet League One promotion hopefuls Ipswich at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.Stewart, who has scored 10 goals in 15 league appearances, has resumed training after struggling for several weeks with a shoulder issue.Manager Lee Johnson is also likely...Full Story »

Bristol City boss Nigel Pearson returned to the training pitch this week having recovered from Covid-19 ahead of the clash with Blackburn.Assistant manager Curtis Fleming has been relaying instructions to the team while Pearson has been absent.Nathan Baker, Tommy Conway, Antoine Semenyo and Joe Williams are all in contention to face Blackburn.George Tanner will be out of action for up to three w...Full Story »

Jamie Hopcutt, Ousseynou Cisse and Sam Hart will be pushing for a start when Oldham host Port Vale on Saturday.All three players have been long-term absentees for Latics but have been named among the substitutes in recent matches.Hopcutt has made a pair of appearances from the bench in Oldham’s last two matches, while Hart came on for his first outing since August in Tuesday’s 2-1 FA...Full Story »

Huddersfield will check on the fitness of Jonathan Hogg and Duane Holmes ahead of their home game against West Brom.Hogg (thigh) and Holmes (ankle) passed a late fitness test to start against Cardiff on November 6 but both then had to be substituted through injury in the defeat in the Welsh capital, with Hogg lasting only nine minutes.Town boss Carlos Corberan will hope the international break h...Full Story »

Portsmouth manager Danny Cowley admits he has a difficult choice to make over who starts in goal for the visit of AFC Wimbledon.While Gavin Bazunu was on Republic of Ireland duty Alex Bass kept two clean sheets but the former has been first-choice all season and looks set to return.Striker John Marquis has missed the last two matches with a tendon problem and remains doubtful so George Hirst cou...Full Story »

Hull will be without Lewie Coyle when they resume Championship action at home against Birmingham.The defender suffered an ankle injury in the win at Barnsley prior to the international break.Josh Magennis and Callum Elder have returned unscathed from international duty and are expected to retain their places in the starting line-up.Tom Huddlestone (hamstring) has resumed training but is not yet ...Full Story »

Ellis Chapman faces a late fitness test ahead of Cheltenham’s League One clash against Shrewsbury.The midfielder picked up a groin issue in Tuesday’s 1-0 FA Cup win over Gillingham and will be assessed late on.Boss Michael Duff does not believe the problem is serious though, and wants to give Chapman every chance of being available to play.Cheltenham must do without long-term injured...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough is monitoring the fitness of George Maris, George Lapslie and Rhys Oates ahead of Saturday’s visit of Scunthorpe.All three players were forced off during last weekend’s win at Stevenage, with Maris having suffered knee damage, fellow midfielder Lapslie a shoulder problem and forward Oates a groin injury.Of the trio, Clough says Maris’ injury is the l...Full Story »

Accrington will be without striker Colby Bishop for the visit of Sheffield Wednesday.Bishop sits out the second game of a three-match suspension for his red card at Port Vale earlier this month.Matt Butcher and Joe Pritchard are still in the treatment room.But Stanley have no new injury worries ahead of the clash.By contrast, the Owls are in the midst of an injury crisis.Dennis Adeniran became t...Full Story »

Leyton Orient will continue to monitor Paul Smyth and Callum Reilly ahead of Saturday’s clash with Sutton.Forward Smyth has a toe injury, while midfielder Reilly is still dealing with a groin problem and it remains to be seen whether they will be in contention.Darren Pratley is pushing to return to the starting XI after coming off the bench in the second half of last weekend’s 2-2 dr...Full Story »

Crewe will be without Scott Robertson for the visit of Gillingham.The midfielder has been hit with a retrospective three-match ban for violent conduct against Bolton.Alex are still missing a host of players through injury.Travis Johnson, Kayne Ramsay, J’Neil Bennett, Donervon Daniels and Callum Ainley are out but could all be back in the next few weeks.Steve Evans will be in charge of Gill...Full Story »

Jamie Sterry should keep his starting spot for Hartlepool’s home clash with leaders Forest Green.The influential full-back returned to the side for Pools’ midweek FA Cup replay win at Sky Bet League One side Wycombe after four games out through injury.Midfielder Gavan Holohan is expected to miss out once again with the knock he sustained in the first game against the Chairboys.Forwar...Full Story »

Walsall will be without Hayden White for the home clash with Rochdale.Defender White was booked for the fifth time this season during the Saddlers’ 3-1 defeat at home to Harrogate last time out and must now serve a one-game suspension.Midfielder Liam Kinsella (knee) and striker Conor Wilkinson (hamstring) returned to training this week and the duo are “desperate to be involved”...Full Story »

The returning Blaugrana hero was officially unveiled on Wednesday - and made a striking fashion statement For the second time in his career, Dani Alves has worn flip flops to his Barcelona unveiling. Flip flops in 2008Flip flops in 2021@DaniAlvesD2 pic.twitter.com/vpchCXErE3— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 17, 2021 Alves signed with Barca as a free agent last week, ret...Full Story »

Zinedine Zidane has made his stance on becoming Manchester United manager clear. Zinedine Zidane has responded to an approach from Manchester United by saying that he will be available at the end of the season. United are on the hunt for a potential replacement for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but are suffering from a lack of current options. Reports on Wednesday claimed the Red Devils had accepted th...Full Story »

The international prize is the only major one missing from the striker's glittering CV, but will his country even make it to Qatar? Portugal missed the chance to book their place at World Cup 2022 after losing 2-1 to Serbia in their final group game, with a late goal from Aleksandr Mitrovic sealing top spot in Group A for their opponents. Cristiano Ronaldo has not missed a World Cup since ma...Full Story »

The Manchester United legend slumped to the Lisbon turf in tears and disbelief after Aleksandar Mitrovic's last-minute winner dumped Portugal into the play-offs. Cristiano Ronaldo posted a tribute to Portugal that was even more loving than the photo next to it as he jetted back to England Manchester United hero Cristiano Ronaldo's pain was clear to see as he reflects on Portugal's shock 2-1 ho...Full Story »

Liverpool is top of the pile when it comes to homegrown talent in the Premier League, according to new research. The north west city is best known for giving the world the Beatles, but it turns out they do pretty good line in footballers too. Sports platform OLBG has worked that from a population of 498,043, Liverpool has produced an impressive 35 top-flight stars. They include Reds ace Trent...Full Story »