REAL MADRID fans need to be "patient" with midfielder Fede Valverde, according to his wife Mina Bonino. The 23-year-old started all of the Spanish giants' opening eight games of the LaLiga season. Valverde has fallen out of favour under Ancelotti this season But since then Carlo Ancelotti has dropped him to the bench - meaning he has received just two league starts in 13 games. Valverde, who...Full Story »

Equatorial Guinea have been one of the surprise packages in the 2021 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, reaching the quarter-final stage. Now, goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been promised a Michael Jackson glove if he helps his team win the tournament. Defeating Mali in the round of 16 booked Equatorial Guinea's spot in the quarter-final, with Owono saving two key penalties in the shootout vic...Full Story »

Erling Haaland is delaying a decision on his future to buy Barcelona time to raise the £300million required to sign him. Sources close to Haaland’s current club Borussia Dortmund are convinced his preferred destination is the Nou Camp - despite his refusal to confirm that bombshell to the rest of Europe’s elite. Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Pari...Full Story »

Barcelona are ready to sell Ousmane Dembele after the signing of Wolves winger Adama Traore. Marca says Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle United are looking at a potential move for Dembele, with the winger looking set for an exit from the Camp Nou. The 24-year-old's minders are down to work on finding his next club before the end of the January window. Three clubs - United, Newcastle...Full Story »

Despite missing out on a transfer last summer, according to recent reports, Chelsea has reignited their interest in Sevilla defender Jules Kounde. That’s according to a recent report from Spanish outlet AS, who claims the French centre-back still has many admirers at Stamford Bridge. At one point during the later stages of last summer’s transfer window, Chelsea appeared to be clo...Full Story »

Barcelona are considering Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as a short-term solution at striker, sources have told ESPN. Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is one of the players Barcelona are considering as a short-term solution to their goal-scoring problems, as a deal for Juventus striker Alvaro Morata is looking unlikely, sources have told ESPN. Arsenal are open to Aubameyang's dep...Full Story »

Chesterfield got their promotion bid back on track as Curtis Weston’s late goal earned a 1-0 win over Eastleigh.Andrew Boyce made a goal-saving early challenge on National League top scorer Kabongo Tshimanga while, at the other end, Chesterfield keeper Scott Loach reacted sharply to keep Tom Whelan’s deflected corner from going straight in.With Tshimanga well marshalled, defender Lau...Full Story »

West Brom boss Valerien Ismael insisted he has no intention of succumbing to pressure after Millwall downed his side 2-0 at The Den.Mason Bennett broke the deadlock in the second half before Benik Afobe doubled the Lions’ lead, and a strong performance by Bartosz Bialkowski in goal secured a well-deserved three points.It was another blow to the struggling Baggies, who have now won jus...Full Story »

Billy Sharp’s 122nd Championship goal helped Sheffield United to a 2-0 win at Peterborough.The veteran striker passed David Nugent as the second tier’s record scorer since it was rebranded in 2004 and kept the Blades in the hunt for a play-off spot.It was a typical poacher’s goal for the visitors’ captain as he swooped on a loose ball in the penalty area to earn his side ...Full Story »

Delighted manager Nigel Clough hailed his record-breaking Mansfield side as they reeled off an eighth League Two win in a row as they beat Leyton Orient 2-0.That set a new club record for consecutive wins in the league and was a 14th win in 16 games in all competitions for the in-form Stags.“It’s remarkable at any level,” said Clough.“We had a great run in the Conference ...Full Story »

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was a proud man after watching his Burton side come from behind to secure a deserved 2-1 win at Lincoln.The Brewers had the better of the first half at the LNER Stadium but fell behind four minutes into the second half when John Marquis converted a cross from close range.Burton hit back quickly, with Joe Powell firing home in the 56th minute before Sam Hughes powered a cl...Full Story »

Paul Warne condemned an “embarrassing” and “completely unacceptable” missile-throwing incident that marred Rotherham’s 2-0 victory at Crewe which sent them back to the top of League One.The Millers had top-scorer Michael Smith on target in either half against the lowly Railwaymen, who had Scott Robertson sent off in a second half.There was a lengthy delay when a lin...Full Story »

Celtic can leapfrog Rangers to the top of the cinch Premiership with a win over their Old Firm rivals on Wednesday night but boss Ange Postecoglou insists only final league placings count.Liel Abada’s last-gasp strike against Dundee United at Parkhead gave the 10-man Hoops – after stand-in skipper Nir Bitton was sent off in the 81st minute for picking up a second yellow card – ...Full Story »

Oldham boss John Sheridan was at least content with a clean sheet as his sixth stint in charge began with a dour 0-0 draw at home against derby rivals Rochdale.The Latics remain in desperate trouble in the drop zone after a ninth game without a win at the beginning of Sheridan’s fourth reign as permanent boss at Boundary Park, in addition to two spells as caretaker.Sheridan said: “We...Full Story »

Shota Arveladze admitted his first game in charge of Hull could not have gone any better after a 2-0 win at home to Swansea.The former Rangers player, who signed a two-and-a-half-year deal to replace Grant McCann on Thursday, was considered by many fans as a curveball appointment given his complete lack of English football experience.But Arveledze said: “I’ve got great feelings. If s...Full Story »

Reading boss Veljko Paunovic admitted fans calling for him to be sacked was “difficult to hear”, but insisted he is not concerned about his future in the wake of a 4-0 defeat at QPR.Angry Royals supporters turned on Paunovic, whose team are struggling near the bottom of the Sky Bet Championship and are without a win in nine matches.Paunovic said: “It’s obviously difficult...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore feels his side ran out deserved winners as the Owls earned a 1-0 victory over Ipswich at Hillsborough.In blustery conditions, Wednesday went 1-0 up in the sixth minute when Nathaniel Mendez-Laing picked out Marvin Johnson at the back post and he volleyed home superbly past Town keeper Christian Walton.Wednesday failed to extend their lead and missed numerous...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher will allow his players to get excited about the prospect of facing European champions Chelsea at the weekend after coming from behind to beat Doncaster 3-1.Argyle had fallen a goal down when Branden Horton put bottom side Doncaster in front but roared back with goals from Luke Jephcott, Joe Edwards and Jordon Garrick.Schumacher said his players would have faced se...Full Story »

Leam Richardson declared himself happy with a point despite Wigan being knocked off top spot after their goalless draw at Cheltenham.The Latics remain in pole position for promotion, with games in hand on new leaders Rotherham, and Richardson was pleased to come away from Gloucestershire with something despite not being at their best.“Any point away from home is a good point,” Richar...Full Story »

Relief was the overriding emotion for Jon Brady as his Northampton side finally chalked up their first win of 2022.The promotion-chasing Cobblers have stumbled since being hit by Covid but deservedly returned to winning ways with a 1-0 victory over Salford on Saturday.Paul Lewis scored the game’s only goal on 12 minutes, turning in a set-piece, as Northampton kept their 12th clean sheet of...Full Story »