An insight into the stance of Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino, regarding the club's ongoing efforts to bring Dusan Vlahovic to the club, has been provided late on Sunday. For those not aware, the name of Serbian international Vlahovic has reemerged as a major talking point in west London across the week to date. This comes after word was forthcoming that negotiations had been kicked b...Full Story »

Manchester United are preparing an offer for Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka. Goretzka has been clear that he does not want to leave Bayern Munich this summer. However, the German giants are said to be open to selling as coach Thomas Tuchel prefers other options in midfield. Sky Deutschland's Florian Plettenberg states United's interest remains and they are now considering making a b...Full Story »

Javier Mascherano believes Lionel Messi made the right decision by snubbing a summer move to Barcelona or Al-Hilal in favour of joining Inter Miami. WHAT HAPPENED? Having played with the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner both at Barcelona and for Argentina, few players know Messi as well as Mascherano. The former midfielder has hailed his old team-mate as the best in the world, and suggested his ...Full Story »

Paris Saint-Germain are on the verge of signing Portuguese striker Goncalo Ramos after reportedly agreeing an €80 million deal with Benfica. WHAT HAPPENED? Kylian Mbappe's future is still very much up in the air as he continues to be linked with a move to Real Madrid after rejecting a new contract, but PSG have wasted no time in lining up his replacement. On Sunday Fabrizio Romano tweet...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola has hinted that he could remain in charge of Manchester City even longer than anticipated. After guiding City to the treble last season, Guardiola has now done it all with the reigning Premier League champions – at that prompted fresh speculation that he would pursue a new challenge in the not-too-distant future. The great Catalan tactician signed his most recent contract...Full Story »

Tosin Adarabioyo reject Spurs move Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo has reportedly rejected a move to Tottenham Hotspur this summer, according to FootMercato. Fulham wants to part ways with Adarabioyo this summer but the defender will reportedly only move to Ligue 1 side Monaco. Barcelona want two Man City stars on loan Barcelona are eyeing a double loan swoop for Manchester City duo Berna...Full Story »

Kieran McKenna feels his Ipswich side have set the tone for their Sky Bet Championship season with their performance in their 2-1 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.Having won promotion from League One last term, Ipswich returned to the second tier in style as goals from Nathan Broadhead and George Hirst secured victory on Wearside.Despite being reduced to 10 men when Trai Hume was sent...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta was the first victim and the first beneficiary of the new law changes after Arsenal won the Community Shield 4-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw against Manchester City.Gunners boss Arteta was booked in the first half by referee Stuart Attwell for protesting against a decision, part of the new clampdown on the touchline behaviour of managers.But the fiery Spaniard was celebrating afte...Full Story »

Ipswich made a winning return to the Sky Bet Championship as they claimed a 2-1 victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.Former Sunderland striker Nathan Broadhead opened the scoring in first-half stoppage time before turning provider eight minutes into the second half as he set up George Hirst to double the visitors’ lead.Sunderland were reduced to 10 men when Trai Hume was sent of...Full Story »

Lee Johnson admits Hibernian need to learn fast how to handle the demands of juggling European football with domestic matters after they suffered a 3-2 defeat at home to St Mirren in their cinch Premiership opener.The Easter Road side defeated Andorran side Inter d’Escaldes 6-1 in their Europa Conference League qualifier on Thursday – 7-3 on aggregate – but they fell flat on Su...Full Story »

New Leeds boss Daniel Farke said it was “a scandal” that his team did not take all three points after they were forced to settle for a 2-2 comeback draw against Cardiff.In their first Championship fixture following three seasons in the top flight, Leeds had to come back from two down at the interval against the Bluebirds.Crysencio Summerville bagged the leveller the hosts had richly ...Full Story »

Arsenal took home the first piece of silverware of the new season as they beat treble-winners Manchester City on penalties to lift the Community Shield.Substitute Cole Palmer appeared to have won it for City in normal time after a fine curling finish, only for an unfortunate last-gasp deflected Leandro Trossard goal to earn Arsenal a 1-1 draw and take the game to a shoot-out.The Gunners scored a...Full Story »

Defending champions the United States crashed out of the World Cup as Sweden booked their place in the quarter-finals after a dramatic penalty shoot-out in Melbourne.Earlier, the Netherlands saw off South Africa 2-0 in Sydney to move into the last eight, where they will meet Spain.Here, the PA news agency takes a look at all of Sunday’s World Cup action.USA pay the penaltyThat winning feel...Full Story »

Substitute Alex Greive’s late header earned St Mirren a dramatic 3-2 victory away to Hibernian in their cinch Premiership opener at Easter Road.The Buddies roared into a 2-0 lead after Mark O’Hara and Toyosi Olusanya scored in the first 17 minutes.The Paisley side looked to have blown their chances of three points when Hibs hit back through second-half goals from Adam Le Fondre and C...Full Story »

Crysencio Summerville was Leeds’ hero as his stoppage-time equaliser rescued a dramatic 2-2 draw against gutsy Cardiff.The Dutchman rifled home low into the corner with seconds remaining as Daniel Farke’s men pocketed a point after being two goals behind at the interval.The new-look Bluebirds had defended their goal superbly in the second half, but they were thwarted at the death.It ...Full Story »

Enzo Maresca says he has urged Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to score more goals after he netted twice in Leicester’s comeback win over Coventry in his first Sky Bet Championship game in charge.The former Manchester City coach was satisfied with the result, which saw Dewsbury-Hall score twice in 10 minutes late on to seal victory after Coventry captain Kyle McFadzean had put Mark Robins’ sid...Full Story »

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored twice in 10 minutes to inspire a late comeback as Enzo Maresca began his reign as Leicester manager with a 2-1 victory over Coventry.Leicester are aiming to return to the Premier League at the first time of asking under former Manchester City coach Maresca.But they were made to work hard by a Coventry side who could have had more than the one goal they scored when sk...Full Story »

Keira Walsh could make a stunning return for England’s last-16 World Cup clash against Nigeria.Walsh was carried off on a stretcher late in the first half of the Lionesses’ 28 July victory over Denmark, with fears that the influential midfielder’s tournament could be over, but scans revealed her knee injury was not as serious as first suspected.The 26-year-old took another step...Full Story »

FOOTIE star Kyle Walker's ex Lauryn Goodman has become a mum again to a baby girl and told friends she is "overjoyed". She shares her first child - three-year-old son Kairo - with the England and Manchester City defender, 33. Kyle Walker's ex Lauryn Goodman has become a mum again to a baby girl and told friends she is 'overjoyed' Lauryn, 32, has not revealed the father of her newborn, but pal...Full Story »

Manchester United produced a 'cheeseless panini' Manchester United's 'cheeseless panini' has been described as 'scrandalous' by football fans after it went viral on social media. The Red Devils were back in action on Saturday afternoon as they welcomed French side RC Lens to Old Trafford one week before the new Premier League season kicks off. And one fan decided to treat themselves to a chees...Full Story »