The Manchester City boss switches off from the pressures of the title race by going to the course and hitting a few balls. Pep Guardiola has joked he'd give up half his trophies for a decent golf swing Credit: Sportsfile - Subscription But the fact his handicap is going UP rather than down is a huge source of frustration. Asked how he relaxes away from the game, Pep said: “Playing golf ...Full Story »

NEWCASTLE co-owner Amanda Staveley has claimed the club's Saudi-backed investors had the 'opportunity to look at Chelsea'. Roman Abramovich has put the club up for sale to avoid sanctions that could threaten his fortune after Russia invaded Ukraine. Staveley has revealed Newcastle could have explored the possibility or buying Chelsea Credit: Getty Billionaire Russian oligarch Abramovich has p...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today. Abramovich in Chelsea5 Premier league winners5 FA Cup winners3 League Cup winners2 Champion league winners2 Europa Cup winners2 Community Shield winners1 Super Cup1 Club World Cup     What should Harry Kane do this summer?     Ronald Koeman: "Barcelona didn't give me the same time as Xavi. It is still painful for me. Laporta told ...Full Story »

Jude Bellingham is said to have made a decision over his future at Borussia Dortmund following continued transfer links to the Premier League with Manchester United and Liverpool Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham is said to have made a decision over his future at the club amid ongoing links to Premier League rivals Manchester United and Liverpool. The former Birmingham City prodigy has ...Full Story »

Veteran fullback Daniel Alves has already played his way to a new contract at Barcelona. Marca says when Alves returned to Barcelona, he signed a contract until the summer but it contained an option for an additional year. With the Catalan club happy with the right-back's performance, they will trigger that option and this means the Brazilian will be committed to the club until the summer of...Full Story »

Boreham Wood manager Luke Garrard was “gutted” his side could not put up more of a challenge in their 2-0 defeat at Goodison Park but admits his players will celebrate with a few beers after an incredible FA Cup run.Everton striker Salomon Rondon’s second-half double – the first goals conceded by the Vanarama National League side in the competition this season in their si...Full Story »

Lincoln boss Michael Appleton could look to shake up his side for the visit of Sky Bet League One promotion chasers Sheffield Wednesday.Appleton labelled the 2-0 home defeat by Gillingham on Tuesday night as “not good enough”, having switched to a 4-4-2 line-up with fit again striker Tom Hopper joining John Marquis in attack.On loan Swansea pair Morgan Whittaker and Liam Cullen are o...Full Story »

Stoke can welcome back Phil Jagielka and Lewis Baker for the visit of Blackpool.Jagielka and Baker were cup-tied as City were knocked out of the FA Cup by Crystal Palace in midweek.Morgan Fox is halfway through a three-match suspension following his red card against Bournemouth.Abdallah Sima is closing in on a return from back and groin problems.Blackpool will assess the fitness of Jordan Gabrie...Full Story »

Swansea have no new injury concerns ahead of their Sky Bet Championship clash against Coventry.Nathanael Ogbeta is the only absentee with a hamstring injury which has prevented the full-back making his debut since a January switch from Shrewsbury.Russell Martin’s side bounced back from a 4-0 defeat at Sheffield United to beat West Brom 2-0 on Monday.And Martin could select the same side as...Full Story »

Crewe will be without full-back Rio Adebisi for a further four months.It was revealed ahead of Alex’s Sky Bet League One clash with Wycombe on Saturday that Adebisi, who has not played since suffering a foot injury in late December, will need an operation.His replacement Tariq Uwakwe is also sidelined with a knee injury while Ryan Alebiosu and Scott Kashket are nearing returns.Mikael ...Full Story »

George Lapslie could be involved for Mansfield ahead of their Sky Bet League Two clash with Exeter.The midfielder returned from injury with an appearance from the bench against Bradford last weekend.Stags boss Nigel Clough could make changes to his side, adding that he will not risk players and “should be able to” cover any potential absences.Forward Rhys Oates and midfielder George ...Full Story »

Inter Milan have made contact with Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku about a shock return. After a difficult first season back in London, Lukaku is considering his options at Chelsea. La Gazzetta dello Sport says Inter have made informal contact with Lukaku and his minders about the prospect of returning to Milan. While he left on bad terms, particularly with the Nerazzurri support, Inter chief...Full Story »

Barcelona are watching Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz. Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports Barca are one of the clubs following Wirtz. In fact, in an interview around a month ago with BILD, the player declared that when he was little he "always wanted to play for Barcelona. That has not changed, but I still have time until that could arrive". Bayer are unlikely to let...Full Story »

The Blues owner says he will donate the proceeds from the sale to a charity that will support victims of Russia's invasion of Ukraine Roman Abramovich has confirmed he will sell Chelsea after 19 years of ownership. The Russian billionaire has come under increasing pressure this week due to his alleged ties with Russian president Vladimir Putin amid the country's invasion of Ukraine. Abramov...Full Story »

Real Madrid eye Porro, Aarons and Dalot (El Nacional)The Blancos are hoping to upgrade at right-back in the summer Real Madrid are lining up options to replace Dani Carvajal at right-back, having decided to sell the 30-year-old this summer. The likes of Achraf Hakimi and Trent Alexander-Arnold have been deemed out of their reach, so they are lining up alternative candidates. Manchester Unit...Full Story »

Ange Postecoglou praised his players for staying focused inside an anxious Celtic Park as the cinch Premiership leaders beat St Mirren 2-0.Celtic dominated possession and territory throughout but found clear-cut chances hard to come byagainst a St Mirren side featuring five at the back and two defensive midfielders.Frustration was audible in the crowd as the first half wore on but the breakthrou...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel hailed Chelsea’s distracted stars for ignoring the news of Roman Abramovich’s impending club sale to grind to FA Cup victory at Luton.Romelu Lukaku’s late goal sunk Luton 3-2 at Kenilworth Road to send Chelsea into the sixth round, after earlier efforts for Saul Niguez and Timo Werner.Reece Burke and Harry Cornick had second-tier Luton dreaming of a major upset, b...Full Story »

Second-half goals from Cameron Carter-Vickers and Callum McGregor earned Celtic another crucial three cinch Premiership points against St Mirren.Carter-Vickers lashed home from close range to ease the tension at Parkhead 10 minutes after the break after Celtic had struggled to cut through a well-drilled visiting team.The opener did not open the floodgates by any means but Celtic’s lead was...Full Story »

Joseph Hungbo’s early penalty was the difference as Ross County’s resurgence in the cinch Premiership continued with a 1-0 win over Motherwell at Fir Park.The 22-year-old converted coolly from the spot after Jake Carroll had fouled Kayne Ramsay, although the only question was whether the contact took place inside or outside the box.The defeat for the Fir Park side left them without a...Full Story »

Glen Kamara’s early goal helped Rangers beat St Johnstone 1-0 and keep the pressure on cinch Premiership leaders Celtic.The Finland international’s effort secured the Light Blues’ first win in five away games, keeping them three points behind the Hoops.Dogged Saints, locked in a relegation battle with Tayside rivals Dundee, refused to buckle after that disastrous start to ensur...Full Story »