The effigy — sculpted in full match kit from a tree trunk weighing nearly a ton — was nicked after complaints it looked nothing like the 22-year-old star. AN eyesore 10ft statue of Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been stolen. The effigy was nicked after complaints it looked nothing like the football star Credit: Getty The effigy was nicked after complaints it looked not...Full Story »

Chester Crown Court has heard a woman accusing Manchester City full-back Benjamin Mendy of rape Googled his net worth before making a statement to the police A woman accusing Benjamin Mendy of rape Googled his net worth before making a report (Image: Getty Images) A woman accusing Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy of rape allegedly searched the internet for his net worth before making he...Full Story »

The 28-year-old was expected to rip up his Barcelona contract for a move to Juventus. Man Utd are ready to make an £8m swoop for former player and Barcelona ace Memphis Depay Credit: Reuters But with a deal now seemingly collapsed, Sport claims United are ready to pick up the pieces with an official £8m bid. Ten Hag is desperate to boost his attacking options before next week’...Full Story »

Futbol Total claims Jurgen Klopp has moved for the Manchester United target following Liverpool’s awful start to the new season. Liverpool have joined the race to sign Man Utd target and Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong Credit: Getty Injuries to Thiago Alcantara and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have left Liverpool short on midfield options. Fabinho has also suffered with fitness problems while...Full Story »

GOAL has everything you need to know about the upcoming Europa League 2022-23 group stage draw European honour and a ticket to the Champions League is at stake as football clubs get ready to take part in Europa League 2022-23, the continent's secondary club football tournament. Big clubs such as Manchester United and Arsenal are among those who will fight for the trophy in this season's edit...Full Story »

Thursday's draw has thrown together some blockbuster ties - which are you looking forward to the most? Only a few weeks to go now until that famous music is back in our lives, and Champions League fever has hit new heights after Thursday's group stage draw. Two of the best strikers on the planet will return to their former clubs after massive summer transfers, as Robert Lewandowski and Barce...Full Story »

Newcastle target Gallagher loan dealNewcastle are targeting a loan deal for Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher - according to The Telegraph. The 22-year-old shone on loan at Crystal Palace last season but is struggling to fight his way into Thomas Tuchel's plans at Stamford Bridge at the start of the 2022-23 campaign. Gallagher could have the option to join Eddie Howe's ranks at Newcastle, b...Full Story »

Robbie Neilson was proud of his Hearts players for putting FC Zurich under “massive pressure” before Jorge Grant’s second-half red card swung their Europa League play-off back in favour of the Swiss champions.The Tynecastle boss was hugely encouraged with the way the Jambos dominated their visitors in the first half as they tried to overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit at a packed-...Full Story »

Gianluca Scamacca has thrust himself into contention to kickstart West Ham’s Premier League season after another goal in Europe.The Italy striker, a £30million summer signing from Sassuolo, scored his second goal in two play-off ties against Danish side Viborg as the Hammers booked their place in the group stage of the Europa Conference League.Scamacca has yet to start a Premier Leag...Full Story »

West Ham rediscovered their goalscoring touch as they booked another European tour with a 3-0 win over Danish side Viborg.The Hammers, without a point or a goal after three matches in the Premier League, ran out comfortable 6-1 winners on aggregate over the two legs of their qualifying play-off to reach the group stages of the Europa Conference League.Italy striker Gianluca Scamacca, the £...Full Story »

Carlisle manager Paul Simpson has received a welcome injury boost ahead of the visit of Gillingham.Ryan Edmondson, Morgan Feeney and Owen Moxon have all taken part in training this week as they recover from injury.Simpson feels Saturday’s game may come too soon for the trio to start, but they could feature from the bench.Defender Paul Huntington could be in line for his full debut after co...Full Story »

Wigan defender Joe Bennett is available for Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Burnley after his recent red card was overturned on appeal.Bennett was given his marching orders in the early stages of last Saturday’s win at Birmingham but will now not have to serve a suspension.Forward Charlie Wyke will be carefully assessed after coming off the bench at St Andrews for his firs...Full Story »

Louie Sibley could keep his starting place as Derby take on Peterborough at Pride Park on Saturday.The 20-year-old midfielder has mostly come off the bench this season but scored the only goal of the game in their Carabao Cup victory over West Brom in midweek and could be considered for a starting berth.Conor Hourihane dropped to the bench for that game but is expected to take his spot in t...Full Story »

Will Forrester and Rory Holden will both hope to start when Port Vale host Portsmouth in Sky Bet League One.Forrester and Holden were on the bench for Vale’s 2-0 win at Burton.Boss Darrell Clarke made five changes for the Burton trip and could rotate resources once again.Strikers Ben Garrity and Ellis Harrison should start again however, having bagged the vital goals last weekend.Portsmout...Full Story »

Zian Flemming could force a start when Millwall host Reading in the Championship.The Dutch forward came off the bench in the Lions’ 2-0 loss at Norwich, and is pushing to start.Boss Gary Rowett does not expect any new injury issues.Forward Mason Bennett is still missing through hamstring trouble.Sam Hutchinson should be available for Reading as he pushes towards full match sharpness.The ce...Full Story »

Harry Pell could make a second AFC Wimbledon debut when Crawley visit the Cherry Red Records Stadium in League Two on Saturday.The midfielder, previously with the Dons from 2013 to 2015, rejoined this week from Accrington on a two-year deal.On-loan forward Kyle Hudlin remains unavailable due to a groin injury that has seen him return to his parent club Huddersfield for treatment.Alex Woodyard ha...Full Story »

Wes Burns and Dominic Ball could return for Sky Bet League One leaders Ipswich against Barnsley.Wing-back Burns has missed the last two games with a groin issue and defender Ball has yet to feature since joining from QPR in the summer due to an ankle injury.Kieran McKenna made five changes for the win at Shrewsbury, with Tyreece John-Jules and Conor Chaplin rewarding their manager with goals.Def...Full Story »

Sky Bet League Two leaders Leyton Orient remain without last season’s top goalscorer Aaron Drinan for Saturday’s visit of Hartlepool.Drinan has yet to feature for the O’s this term but has stepped up his recovery from a quad injury with a view to making his comeback in next week’s Papa John’s Trophy match with Oxford.Boss Richie Wellens is expected to have captain D...Full Story »

Luton could have captain Sonny Bradley back in contention for Friday night’s Sky Bet Championship match against leaders Sheffield United.Defender Bradley was absent from the squad because of a personal issue for last weekend’s win at Swansea, and it remains to be seen if he will need additional time away.Dan Potts took on the armband, with Tom Lockyer coming into defence for a first ...Full Story »

Although the topic of "Cristiano Ronaldo to join Marseille" has been popular, and news that agent Mendes has come to Marseille, French media GFFN analysis, Marseille to introduce the possibility of Cristiano Ronaldo is zero. Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Manchester United and only wants to go to a team that can play in the UEFA Champions League. After one club after another said they would...Full Story »