The ex-Man U, 43, defender has told how players including Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard were crying and praying for their lives as their plane hit severe turbulence. The Three Lions squad jet off to World Cup 2006 in Germany Credit: PA:Press Association The drama followed our elimination from the 2006 World Cup in Germany and has never before been revealed. Opening up for the first time, ...Full Story »

Motivating message towards the fans by the Brazilian Dani Alves during his Barcelona medical.FC Barcelona Dani Alves passed his medical examination this Monday, November 15, so his official presentation as a new Barcelona player will take place on Wednesday at the Camp Nou at 13:00 GMT in an event that will be open to the public. Ahead of the presentation, the Brazilian right-back urged the f...Full Story »

Barcelona's search for a wide-player to rejuvenate their attacking corps continues, and this endeavour has been aided by the fact Chelsea and Thomas Tuchel have opened the door for Christian Pulisic to leave in January. Pulisic was a key figure in Tuchel's early months at Chelsea, although his lack of consistency has long been a problem at Stamford Bridge. Xavi Hernandez is desperate to make...Full Story »

Ian Baraclough revealed Gianluca Vialli compared Northern Ireland’s defensive performance to a “typical Italian masterclass” after they frustrated the European champions in a 0-0 draw that leaves Italy facing the World Cup qualifying play-offs.Roberto Mancini’s side arrived at Windsor Park needing a victory to top Group C and secure a ticket to Qatar but could not find a ...Full Story »

European champions Italy must go into the World Cup qualifying play-offs after being held to a goalless draw by brilliant Northern Ireland at Windsor Park.In the best performance of the Ian Baraclough era, Northern Ireland frustrated their illustrious visitors for 90 minutes – with Conor Washington unable to take a last-minute chance to snatch a famous victory.With Switzerland beating Bulg...Full Story »

Wycombe will continue to be without a host of international players for their FA Cup first-round replay against Hartlepool on Tuesday.Garath McCleary could remain sidelined and has not featured for the Chairboys since October 23.Daryl Horgan, Sullay Kaikai and Tjay De Barr are all on international duty.However, manager Gareth Ainsworth made a few changes for the previous game and could choose to...Full Story »

Cheltenham will continue to be without Will Boyle as they prepare to welcome Gillingham to The Jonny-Rocks Stadium for the FA Cup first round replay.The 26-year-old defender has not featured since Town’s 1-0 win over Accrington last month and boss Michael Duff confirmed “he can’t seem to shake” the injury.Callum Wright will not be available but has returned to training on...Full Story »

Stevenage’s preparations for their home FA Cup replay against MK Dons have been hit by the departure of manager Alex Revell.The club announced they had “parted company” with Revell and assistant Dean Wilkins on Sunday following their home defeat to Mansfield.Scott Cuthbert and Arthur Read are hoping to retain their places after being recalled to the starting line-up on Saturday...Full Story »

Oldham midfielder Faysal Bettache looks set to miss their FA Cup replay against Ipswich.The on-loan QPR player sat out the first meeting as his parent club did not want him cup-tied.Zak Dearnley could challenge Hallam Hope, with just one goal all season, for a start up front.Long-term absentee midfielders Ouss Cisse and Jamie Hopcutt both returned as unused substitutes in last weekend’s de...Full Story »

Kairo Mitchell is pushing for a place in Notts County’s starting line-up for their FA Cup first-round replay against Rochdale.Mitchell came off the bench to score in his side’s National League win over Solihull Moors on Saturday and impressed boss Ian Burchnall in the process.Kyle Cameron and Jim O’Brien could both be absent once again after missing the weekend’s clash wi...Full Story »

Glenn Whelan will miss Bristol Rovers’ FA Cup first-round replay with Oxford through suspension.The midfielder was sent off against Northampton at the weekend after being shown a second yellow card for a foul on Mitch Pinnock.Rovers boss Joey Barton has no fresh injury concerns ahead of the clash.The Gas are still without key attackers Harvey Saunders (ankle), Leon Clarke (hamstring) and B...Full Story »

There aren't many referees that can defuse a situation with a piercing stare, but then again, there aren't many referees like Pierluigi Collina. Collina is instantly recognisable, and 14 years after hanging up his boots and whistle, the former referee still gets asked for photos and autographs on the street. The 61-year-old was one of the most respected referees on the planet, and he officiate...Full Story »

Xavi Hernandez is back at Barcelona as head coach and is looking to overhaul his playing squad in an attempt to turn the club's fortunes around on the pitch. The January transfer window is set to be a busy one for the Azulgrana and Xavi is reportedly looking at a potential raid of Premier League side Chelsea. The Barcelona legend is looking to secure some loan deals and has identified three ...Full Story »

Chelsea have reportedly bid £34million for Real Madrid centre back Eder Militao as Thomas Tuchel plans to build a new-look defence. The Blues currently have the best defence in the Premier League, having conceded just four times in 11 matches so far this season, but manager Tuchel is planning a change. The German is understood to be planning on permanently moving to a three-man defence in...Full Story »

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has offered a passionate defence of Irish football following comments from Luxembourg counterpart Luc Holtz.In the run-up to Ireland’s 3-0 World Cup qualifier victory at the Stade de Luxembourg on Sunday, Kenny had been unhappy with Holtz’s description of his team’s style of play as “British” and the same as they had adopted...Full Story »

Stephen Kenny’s hopes of earning a contract extension were handed a major boost as the Republic of Ireland romped to a 3-0 win over Luxembourg in their final World Cup qualifier.Goals from Shane Duffy, Chiedozie Ogbene and Callum Robinson inside the final 22 minutes clinched victory – just Ireland’s second in a competitive fixture in 15 attempts – and third place in Group...Full Story »

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reportedly lost the dressing room as senior players 'agree' that the Norwegian has completed a sackable offence. Manchester United still remain sixth in the Premier League table, but they are only three points ahead of 13th placed Southampton. And the Red Devils have been played off the park by bitter rivals Manchester City and Liverpool in recent weeks. United's Ch...Full Story »

Roma great Francesco Totti has rejected criticism of coach Jose Mourinho. Roma have hit a form slump after a bright start under Mourinho. "I think that if we are talking about Mourinho as the problem, then we've got it all wrong. He is not the problem here," said Totti. "If you put together all the other coaches currently in Serie A, they still won't have won as much as Mourinho. You can on...Full Story »

Borussia Dortmund aren't giving up on keeping Erling Haaland. The 21-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away BVB in 2022 with the striker boasting a £64million release clause in his contract. Manchester United and Chelsea are just two Premier League clubs known to be interested in the Norway international. And Manchester City are also understood to be keeping tabs on the ex-R...Full Story »

Real Madrid remain interested in Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba. The 28-year-old suffered a thigh injury in training with France on Monday that could keep him out for the rest of 2021, with his current Red Devils deal running out in June next year. Marca says Real are 'remaining attentive' over the next few months ahead of a possible approach. He is said to have also attracted inte...Full Story »