Blackpool captain Marvin Ekpiteta is suspended for the visit of Birmingham.The centre-back starts a two-match ban after seeing a second red card of the season against Wigan before the World Cup break.James Husband, Liam Bridcutt, Lewis Fiorini and Jake Beesley have all returned to training after injuries.But Jordan Gabriel, Kevin Stewart and Keshi Anderson are not expected back until the ne...Full Story »

Rochdale defender Aidan White is still waiting for a recall to the squad ahead of the visit of Stockport.The former Leeds left-back was close to returning from an ankle injury for last weekend’s defeat to Harrogate.However, manager Jim Bentley named an unchanged team and altered just one player in the matchday 18, with Rayhaan Tulloch coming into the squad for Jordan Scanlon.Striker Tahvon...Full Story »

Millwall could have winger Tyler Burey back in contention for Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship match against Wigan.Burey was not in the squad for the 3-0 defeat at Sunderland after illness had kept him out of training.Midfielder Callum Styles picked up a calf problem after coming on as a substitute, so continues to be assessed.Striker Benik Afobe has a knee problem which has sidelined him s...Full Story »

Accrington head into their home clash against Portsmouth having had a boost on the injury front but with a number of players still unavailable.The 1-1 draw at Oxford last weekend saw defender Ryan Astley return to the starting line-up following his recovery from a knee injury.There was also an appearance off the bench for midfielder Joe Pritchard, back after a hamstring problem, while Baba Ferna...Full Story »

Harrogate have full-back Joe Mattock available at home to in-form Northampton in Sky Bet League Two.Mattock missed the 4-1 win at Rochdale after being sent off in the FA Cup defeat to Hartlepool and Town boss Simon Weaver must now decide whether Kayne Ramsay retains his place in the starting line-up.Jack Muldoon and Alex Pattison hope to be involved after injury, but Will Smith, Dior Angus, Max ...Full Story »

Teddy Jenks was an early casualty of Matthew Etherington’s first game in charge of Crawley and could miss out on the visit of Hartlepool.Jenks lasted just eight minutes of the victory over Swindon before being taken off after a heavy challenge, with James Tilley deputising from the bench.Another substitute, teenage winger Tom Fellows, caught the eye in the second half and may have done eno...Full Story »

Grimsby defender Michee Efete is set to miss the visit of Tranmere after being taken off the pitch on a stretcher last weekend.Efete hit the ground hard early in the second half against AFC Wimbledon and spent the night in hospital.Fellow defenders Anthony Glennon, Danny Amos and Jordan Cropper also have question marks against their name, meaning the Mariners may be forced to return to a back th...Full Story »

Oxford winger Yanic Wildschut will make his first appearance of the season in the squad for the visit of Barnsley.The 31-year-old sustained a serious hamstring injury in a July friendly and has been out since but travelled with the team for last weekend’s draw at Accrington although was not selected.Winger Josh Murphy made his return from injury in the final 15 minutes of that game and is ...Full Story »

Crewe captain Luke Offord will sit out the visit of Sky Bet League Two leaders Leyton Orient through suspension.The defender picked up a fifth booking this season in the 2-1 home defeat to Newport and serves a one-match ban.Striker Connor Evans could feature after returning to an injury-hit Alex squad following a loan spell at Northern Premier League side Marine.Chris Long (ankle), Callum Ainley...Full Story »

Barcelona chief Jordi Cruyff says selling Frenkie de Jong in January isn't an option. Cruyff thinks that today it is no longer a necessary move and, furthermore, he is delighted with the performance of the Dutchman during the last weeks before the World Cup started. He said, "Today this is not being talked about. In football there are moments and sometimes they are not defined solely by foot...Full Story »

Real Madrid are closing in on a €70 million deal for Palmeiras wonderkid Endrick after PSG dropped out of the race, according to reports. The 16-year-old striker has caught the attention of top clubs across Europe and Chelsea were among the sides being linked with a move. However, Fabrizio Romano(opens in new tab) reports that Real Madrid are the frontrunners for his signature. PSG wi...Full Story »

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag was not impressed by his second-string squad in their 4-2 friendly defeat to Cadiz on Wednesday. WHAT HAPPENED? In their first mid-season friendly ahead of the return to domestic action after the World Cup, Manchester United surrendered two goals in the first 20 minutes. Although several star players are still out in Qatar, there was still a number of senio...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate's side take on the reigning champions in the quarter-finals at the Al-Bayt Stadium on Saturday. Harry Kane relaxed in the pool surrounded by inflatable crocodiles ahead of the France game Credit: Getty The inflatable unicorn was made famous by Bukayo Saka at the 2020 Euros Credit: Getty The famous inflatable unicorn is back in England's training base in Qatar And they're pre...Full Story »

The suspects were held on suspicion of an attempted burglary last night in Oxshott, Surrey. Two men have been arrested by the same police investigating a break-in at Raheem Sterling's home Credit: Getty Raheem Sterling with Paige Milian Helicopters and a dog unit were deployed following reports of suspicious activity. Police were looking into possible links with the break-in at the Chelsea s...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo favours a move to a Champions League side over the offer he has from Saudi Arabia. The 37-year-old was dropped by Portugal manager Fernando Santos for the emphatic 6-1 win against Switzerland in the last-16 of the World Cup. In his absence, Benfica forward Goncalo Ramos stepped up to score a hat-trick and become the youngest player since Pele to net one in a tournament. Ro...Full Story »

Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea after Musah Liverpool have joined Arsenal, Chelsea and Inter in the race to sign Yunus Musah, says Calciomercato. The midfielder has impressed for the United States and Valencia and it has been reported that the Spanish side are eager to sign him to a new contract to fight off the interest. Gakpo admits he would consider Man Utd offer Netherlands and PSV star...Full Story »

Vivianne Miedema continued her hot streak with another goal to help Arsenal beat Juventus 1-0 and move within touching distance of a place in the Women’s Champions League knockout phase.Miedema’s excellent 16th-minute finish at the Emirates Stadium was her third consecutive goal since she returned from a short break and was enough to keep Jonas Eidevall’s side at the top of Gro...Full Story »

Rui Patricio's wife is a professional sexologist and has urged the Portugal squad to masturbate before matches to improve their performances at the World Cup Rui Patricio's wife is a steamy sexologist who actively encourages masturbation (Image: INSTAGRAM@vera.r.patricio) They say to win a World Cup a team needs to come together … quite literally in Portugal's case. The wife of Portugal...Full Story »

She was seen in the Lusali Stadium wearing a black dress and jacket while holding a luxury handbag. Georgina Rodriguez came to support Cristiano Ronaldo as Portugal took on Switzerland Credit: PA But Georgina did not see Ronaldo from the start as he was on the bench Credit: EPA Georgina will be hoping her partner comes on or it could be a wasted trip for the Argentine Credit: Getty Cristiano...Full Story »

The striker, 28, is available with Barcelona desperate to get him off their wage bill. United are keen on a reunion with Depay, who becomes a free agent next summer Credit: Rex The Catalan club are said to be using the World Cup as a shop window for Memphis, whose contract is over next summer. In Tuesday's edition of AS, they claim that the Red Devils are the "most interested" side in Europe....Full Story »