Jose Mourinho has seemingly fired a message on motivation towards striker Tammy Abraham following his World Cup snub. WHAT HAPPENED? Mere days after Rick Karsdorp had been expelled from Roma's squad for a lack of professionalism that 'betrayed his teammates' in the eyes of Mourinho, the Portuguese manager has launched another probing attack, which is believed to be directed towards the out-of...Full Story »

Head coach Dean Brennan was delighted with his side’s character after 10-man Barnet overcame a Sam Woods red card to beat Chelmsford 1-0 in the Emirates FA Cup first-round replay.Despite half-time substitute Woods receiving his marching orders for a lunge on Louis Dunne in the 64th minute, the Bees booked a date with Accrington thanks to Idris Kanu’s 74th-minute header.“I wasn&...Full Story »

Idris Kanu headed 10-man Barnet into the second round of the Emirates FA Cup, with a 1-0 triumph at Chelmsford securing a trip to League One side Accrington.Kanu popped up in the 73rd minute to nod in Ryan De Havilland’s cross minutes after substitute Sam Woods was shown a straight red card for a tough challenge on Chelmsford’s Louis Dunne.The National League side had the best of the...Full Story »

Cambridge will check on midfielder Lewis Simper ahead of their FA Cup first-round replay against non-League Curzon Ashton.Simper suffered a blow to the foot in the latter stages of Saturday’s goalless draw with Bolton in Sky Bet League One.Forward Sam Smith also took a knock in the game but has been passed fit.Defender Harrison Dunk could be rested.National League North side Curzon have a ...Full Story »

Jake Turner is set to return in goal for Gillingham when they host Fylde in their FA Cup first-round replay.Turner was in goal for the Carabao Cup win at Brentford but was replaced by Glenn Morris for Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two defeat by Northampton.However, Morris suffered a shoulder injury against the Cobblers and looks set to miss out.Ben Reeves could start after returning as a late ...Full Story »

Derby midfielder Jason Knight is a doubt for the FA Cup replay against Torquay.Knight has a slight ankle injury which he sustained in the Carabao Cup defeat at Liverpool.Tom Barkhuizen is edging closer to a return following a hamstring problem.Defenders Curtis Davies and James Chester are not expected back until December.Gulls defender Dean Moxey is battling to be fit to face his former side.The...Full Story »

England WAGs night be able to see their beau's during the World Cup England boss Gareth Southgate hopes his players can see their significant others during their downtime in Qatar - but it all depends on covid. The Three Lions are gearing up to jet to the Middle East for the World Cup, and their families will follow them over to Qatar. But Southgate has warned his players they will monitor t...Full Story »

Inter eyeing Vazquez and Thuram Inter are hoping to strengthen their squad and want to sign Valencia's left-back Jesus Vazquez in January and Marcus Thuram in the summer, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport (via Football Italia). Vazquez has only played four times so far this season and will be allowed to leave on loan with an option to buy in the winter window. Meanwhile, Thuram is out of...Full Story »

ENGLAND boss Gareth Southgate wants players to see their partners for World Cup downtime but Covid may intervene. Southgate, 52, said: “We would like it to happen, we think it is a significant part of a team feeling relaxed and comfortable. England boss Gareth Southgate wants players to see their partners, such as Jack Grealish's girlfriend Sasha Attwood, during downtime at the World Cup...Full Story »

Reece James appears to have fired a dig at England manager Gareth Southgate on Ivan Toney’s Instagram post. Toney continued his fine form this season by netting a brace against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon. His goals secured Brentford a crucial three points in an emphatic finish for the Bees. The forward made headlines this week after being a notable omissi...Full Story »

Brazil forward Neymar has hinted the World Cup in Qatar could be the last in his career. Neymar, 30, played in the past two World Cups but has yet to win a major title with the national team. "I'll play like it's the last," Neymar told Globo. "I talk to my father, we always talk, to play each game as if it were the last because you don't know what will happen tomorrow. "I can't guarantee that...Full Story »

Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick had words of praise for two of his players with very different World Cup stories after watching his side come from behind to grab a dramatic 2-1 Championship win at Norwich.Young Australian midfielder Riley McGree equalised for the hosts just after the hour mark with a quite stunning volley, setting the scene for a dramatic finale which saw substitute Matts Cro...Full Story »

Sam Hoskins scored one and set up another as Northampton beat Carabao Cup giantkillers Gillingham 2-0 at Priestfield.Town started the day 19 places ahead of their hosts – who memorably knocked out Premier League side Brentford on Tuesday – and the gulf in quality was evident throughout.The visitors were only denied an opening-minute lead when Gills goalkeeper Glenn Morris saved well ...Full Story »

Uruguay international Darwin Nunez’s parting gift to Liverpool before his departure to the World Cup was two goals and a match-winning performance in the 3-1 victory over Southampton.Manager Jurgen Klopp, watching on from the back of the first tier of the Main Stand due to his one-match touchline ban but in constant communication with coach Vitor Matos, would have enjoyed his different per...Full Story »

PAUL GASCOIGNE recalls being caught by Sir Bobby Robson as he sipped a pina colada on the beach during the World Cup. England legend Gazza captured the nation's imaginations during Italia 90, with a string of breathtaking performances on the Three Lions' incredible run to the semi-finals. Paul Gascoigne reminisced about World Cup memories Sir Bobby Robson caught Gazza out as he enjoyed a drin...Full Story »

The Netherlands squad will meet migrant workers who helped build the stadiums for the World Cup in Qatar, coach Louis van Gaal said on Friday. The team will meet a group of about 20 migrants on Nov. 17 to talk about their working conditions and to give them the opportunity to join the players in training. The Dutch FA (KNVB) is one of the few football associations to criticise human rights a...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has told national team managers hopeful of having their World Cup players rested this weekend: "Don't call me!" There is one last round of Premier League fixtures before the tournament starts but Guardiola has rejected the idea that he could give a helping hand to the countries heading to Qatar by rotating his squad when he picks his team to play Brentford a...Full Story »

Jesse Marsch says he doesn't care who wins the World Cup as his focus is solely on his work at Leeds. Marsch doesn't care about World Cup winner Leeds playing better in recent weeks Coach earned two caps as a player with USMNT WHAT HAPPENED? Marsch was asked about the World Cup ahead of Leeds' final game before players head to Qatar. When asked to pick a winner, Marsch was quick to point...Full Story »

PSG manager Christophe Galtier says his players are likely feeling apprehensive ahead of the team's final game before the World Cup. PSG in action on Sunday Last game before World Cup Players wary of injury WHAT HAPPENED? PSG play their final game before the World Cup on Sunday in Ligue 1. Galtier has acknowledged that some of his players are nervous about the possibility of picking up i...Full Story »

Barcelona forward Ansu Fati has admitted he's in dreamland after being called up to the Spain squad for World Cup 2022. Fati back from injury Named in Spain squad Thrilled to be selected WHAT HAPPENED? The 20-year-old is off to the World Cup after being named in Spain's 26-man squad for the showpiece event by manager Luis Enrique. Fati has not played for Spain since October 2020, after...Full Story »