ARSENAL defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has withdrawn from Japan's squad due to "club circumstances". The Gunners right-back, 23, produced an impressive display in his side's 2-0 win over USA on Friday night. Tomiyasu has been withdrawn from the Japan squad for their second friendly match But he is now set to return to England before Japan's second friendly match of the international break against...Full Story »

Plymouth soared to the League One summit with a 2-1 comeback home win over pacesetters Ipswich.Morgan Whittaker hit a thumping 75th-minute winner from the edge of the area shortly after Bali Mumba cancelled out Freddie Ladapo’s opener.Previously unbeaten Ipswich went close to a stunning equaliser in stoppage time when former Argyle goalkeeper Christian Walton headed off the crossbar.Ladapo...Full Story »

EXCLUSIVE: England are in dire need of a boost to their confidence and Gareth Southgate might have just stumbled across a winning formula in baked beans and Jaffa Cakes this World Cup England players are set to be fuelled by Jaffa Cakes England players will be fuelled by baked beans and Jaffa Cakes in our bid to win the World Cup for the first time since 1966. The Three Lions will be staying a...Full Story »

A late goal from Darren Oldaker rescued three points for Chesterfield with a 2-1 win against Maidstone.The Spireites remain top of the Vanarama National League, one point ahead of Wrexham, while the Stones drop to 16th.Sam Corne nearly put Maidstone in front in the early stages of the game with a low header but Lucas Covolan made a good save to deny him and the goalkeeper was called into action ...Full Story »

Colchester interim manager Steve Ball could make changes as his side prepare to face Rochdale.Former manager Wayne Brown departed earlier in the week following their loss to Grimsby and the club sit 21st in League Two.John Akinde is edging closer to a return for the U’s and has featured for their under-21 team as he recovers from injury.Cole Skuse could also push for more minutes after com...Full Story »

New Hartlepool interim manager Keith Curle will take charge of the team for the first time in the Sky Bet League Two match against fellow strugglers Gillingham.Curle was drafted in after Pools parted company with Paul Hartley and his assistant Gordon Young, the club second bottom of the table and without a league win.First-team coach Antony Sweeney was in charge for the midweek Papa Johns Trophy...Full Story »

And among the alleged wishes from his failed deal are a private jet - plus VIP boxes for his AND Luis Suarez’s families. Lionel Messi's Barca contract demands from 2020 have reportedly been leaked Credit: Instagram / @leomessi Messi allegedly asked for a private jet, as well as private boxes at the Nou Camp for him and Luis Suarez Credit: Instagram / @leomessi Messi, 35, sensationally l...Full Story »

Jordan Henderson has no plans to ever give up on his World Cup dream. And he admits he wants to still be pulling on an England shirt in the twilight of his career - if his nation still needs him. Most people think if Henderson makes it to Qatar 2022 this winter at the age of 32 it will be his last shot at football's ultimate glory. But the Liverpool captain is having none of it - and admits h...Full Story »

The Manchester City boss was spotted touring Venice as many of his players jetted away for international duty. Pep Guardiola and wife Cristina Serra Credit: BackGrid Guardiola dons a black jumper with a white undershirt Credit: BackGrid He also attempted to disguise himself with a hat and glasses as the pair shopped around Credit: BackGrid They take in the sights as the international break g...Full Story »

Arsenal have made Eintracht Frankfurt Jesper Lindstrom their priority transfer target for the upcoming windows. Lindstrom scored his first Champions League goal for Frankfurt last week against Marseille and has had an impressive start to the season for the Bundesliga club. At just 22 years old, Lindstrom is already a regular for both club and country, having made his international debut for ...Full Story »

PSV director confirms discussions between Gakpo and Man Utd “Cody [Gakpo] has had a difficult preparation with us because he has spoken with Manchester United," PSV director Marcel Brands told VI. "They didn’t come until mid-August and it didn’t go through. "I even think Cody wouldn’t have left at the end of the transfer window if the right amount had been offered. Ther...Full Story »

Swindon boss Scott Lindsey praised the work ethic of match-winner Jacob Wakeling as his side continued their impressive unbeaten run with a 1-0 win over Doncaster.Wakeling, 21, netted the only goal of the game as Swindon stayed unbeaten since the opening day of the season.“He’s been outstanding,” Lindsey said. “I feel like, if an empty packet of crisps blew across the pit...Full Story »

Luton boss Nathan Jones hailed his side’s ‘wonderful’ second-half display as they earned a first home win of the season by beating Blackburn 2-0 at Kenilworth Road.A quiet opening 45 minutes preceded a dominant performance after the break from the Hatters, with goals from Carlton Morris and Reece Burke sealing victory.Jones said: “It was a wonderful performance, especiall...Full Story »

Jacob Wakeling netted the only goal of the game as Swindon extended their unbeaten run and consigned Doncaster to a third consecutive defeat.Wakeling’s 59th-minute strike secured a deserved win for Scott Lindsey’s side, who have not been beaten in League Two since the opening day.While there were few chances of real note for either side, the majority of those created came for Swindon...Full Story »

Legendary footballer and global icon David Beckham has been spotted in tears as he pays tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth who passed away aged 96 on September 8 David Beckham has been spotted in tears while paying tribute to the Queen - after queuing for 12 hours to see the coffin of the late Queen Elizabeth II. The footballer paid his respects with normal Brits after standing in line in the...Full Story »

Inter Milan are looking to make a January move for Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek. Since joining Manchester United, Van de Beek has struggled to cement a regular place in the side. When Erik ten Hag arrived at the club, many expected Van de Beek to be given more of a chance, due to their history together with Ajax. Unfortunately for him, that chance is yet to come, and he cou...Full Story »

Giovanni van Bronckhorst will have decisions to make after assessing his Rangers squad ahead of the cinch Premiership game against Dundee United at Ibrox on Sunday.Goalkeeper Allan McGregor took over from injured Jon McLaughlin for the Champions League defeat by Napoli in midweek and will keep his place after the Dutchman revealed he had the same squad available.Tom Lawrence, John Souttar, ...Full Story »

Huddersfield’s assistant coaches Narcis Pelach and Paul Harsley will take charge for the home game against Cardiff.The Terriers sacked manager Danny Schofield on Wednesday and appointed Pelach and Harsley as joint-caretakers.They will be without skipper Jonathan Hogg, who has not recovered from the groin strain which ruled him out of the midweek home defeat to Wigan.Summer signings Michal ...Full Story »

Bolton have Jon Dadi Bodvarsson back for the visit of Peterborough.The striker has been out with a hamstring issue but returns to give boss Ian Evatt a welcome selection headache.Bodvarsson’s return means that Lloyd Isgrove (foot) is the only absentee.Evatt said: “Jon is back, so another headache. We have a fully fit squad other than Lloyd, who is edging closer but not really ready y...Full Story »

Gianluca Scamacca scored a cracker but West Ham made hard work of a 3-2 victory at Danish side Silkeborg in the Europa Conference League.The Italy striker, a £30million summer signing from Sassuolo, scored with a stunning strike in between a penalty from Manuel Lanzini and Craig Dawson’s header.But it was not all plain sailing for David Moyes’ side as, just as they had against ...Full Story »