Karim Benzema created Club World Cup history by becoming the first player to score in four editions of the tournament as Al-Ittihad booked their place in the second round.The former France international netted for the Saudi Pro League outfit as they won their first-round tie with Auckland City 3-0.Benzema, who has enjoyed success in this competition with Real Madrid, put the finishing touches on...Full Story »

Ben Smith insists he is proud of Ramsgate’s FA Cup run despite elimination following a 5-0 defeat against AFC Wimbledon at Plough Lane.Iraq international Ali Al-Hamadi scored twice for the Dons, with Jake Reeves, Josh Neufville and Connor Lemonheigh-Evans also finding the net.The Rams started the evening as the lowest-ranked team left in this season’s competition, but the five-goal d...Full Story »

QPR boss Marti Cifuentes was thrilled with how Ilias Chair channelled his frustration at not starting by creating both goals in the 2-0 win over Preston at Deepdale.Struggling Rangers have now won two in a row for the first time all season, under recently-appointed boss Cifuentes, who feels his side are starting to find their feet.And it was the half-time introduction of Moroccan international C...Full Story »

ARSENAL are in advanced talks with Ben White and are hopeful of agreeing a new deal before Christmas. The Gunners have also opened negotiations with Takehiro Tomiyasu to extend his stay as part of manager Mikel Arteta’s long-term planning. White, 26, has 2½ years still left to run on his contract while 25-year-old fellow defender Tomiyasu’s deal expires in 2025. Arsenal are i...Full Story »

LAURA WOODS has revealed she is "half" a Newcastle fan ahead of the Toon's crunch Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain. And the TNT Sports presenter even wore a black and white top while discussing The Magpies' European hopes. Eddie Howe's men made a superb start to their first Champions League campaign in 20 years when they followed up a draw against AC Milan with a breathtaking ...Full Story »

Manchester United are one of many teams that want to sign highly-rated Benfica midfielder Joao Neves. The 19-year-old is being tipped as a future Premier League superstar by various scouts. Per Record in Portugal, United are very serious about acquiring the teenager. They may even put in a bid to Benfica for Neves as early as the January transfer window. The defensive midfielder, who can a...Full Story »

Reading manager Ruben Selles admitted his side could still do better after their 5-1 thrashing of Carlisle lifted them off the bottom of League One.An own goal from Carlisle skipper Sam Lavelle had given Reading the lead and although Luke Plange quickly levelled, a double from Harvey Knibbs gave the hosts a healthy 3-1 lead at the break.Carlisle improved in the second half but fine finishes from...Full Story »

PEP GUARDIOLA plans to sign Boca Juniors left-back Valentin Barco — then loan him out to his old pal Enzo Maresca at Leicester. Manchester City’s transfer team are closing in on a deal for the 19-year-old defender as they edge ahead of Brighton in the race to bring him to the Premier League. Manchester City are close to signing Valentin Barco Credit: Getty But boss Guardiola’...Full Story »

Ruben Selles saluted the loyal Royals who stuck by his side after Reading ended a 378-day wait for an away league win with a 2-1 triumph at Wycombe.Former Chairboy Lewis Wing scored the winning goal four minutes before half-time after Killian Phillips had cancelled out Sam Smith’s opener.The under-fire boss believes his side were deserving of the three points and looked forward to brighter...Full Story »

Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed that they have activated a clause to sign Goncalo Ramos on a permanent basis from Benfica. WHAT HAPPENED?PSG initially signed the striker on loan from Benfica in the summer window, with the deal involving an obligation to sign him on a permanent contract. The French champions have confirmed they have activated the clause, agreeing to pay a potential €8...Full Story »

RUBEN NEVES is set to snub both Newcastle and Arsenal regardless of the Premier League vote on whether clubs owned by the same party can trade players between clubs. The controversy was sparked after it emerged that Newcastle were interested in loaning Neves from Al-Hilal as cover for the banned Sandro Tonali. Neves will remain at Al-Hilal regardless of the upcoming Premier League vote Credit:...Full Story »

Benjamin Mendy has filed a multi-million pound claim against his former club Manchester City over unpaid wages, his lawyer confirmed to ESPN. Mendy, 29, was acquitted on one count of rape and another on attempted rape at a retrial in July, following on from the not-guilty verdict he received on six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in January. The charges against Mendy saw Man C...Full Story »

Arsenal defender Ben White's new contract talks are on track. Gunners manager Mikel Arteta confirmed last week that negotiations with White's agents were underway. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is now reporting: "Understand negotiations between Arsenal and Ben White on new long term deal continue as feeling remains positive since day one. "It's not done yet but in progress, all parties ar...Full Story »

This time Georgina posed in a figure-hugging white outfit that left her 52.9million followers in awe. Georgina Rodriguez took social media by storm once more Credit: Instagram @georginagio Georgina posed in a tight, figure-hugging outfit on Instagram Credit: Instagram @georginagio Georgina shared a raft of pics on her social media platform Credit: Instagram @georginagio The 29-year-old's sna...Full Story »

Karim Benzema & N'Golo Kante will reportedly train under Marcelo Gallardo at Al-Ittihad following Julen Lopetegui's U-turn. WHAT HAPPENED?According to TyC Sports, the 47-year-old will head to the Middle East to take charge of Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League. Gallardo will sign a contract with the club until June 2025. However, there will be an option to extend the deal for a further tw...Full Story »

ARSENAL have been handed a major boost as they try to hijack Newcastle's move for Ruben Neves, according to reports. The Gunners are in the market for a central midfielder in January with Thomas Partey expected to be out into next year due to a thigh injury. Ruben Neves could return to the Premier League just months after moving to Al-Hilal Credit: AP Meanwhile, Newcastle are also on the look...Full Story »

Ruben Selles wants his Reading team to be more ruthless after their woeful away form continued with a 3-2 defeat at Shrewsbury.Sam Smith and Dom Ballard put the Royals 2-0 up inside the opening 15 minutes and they looked on course to put a winless run on the road to bed.But Shrewsbury pulled one back through Tom Bayliss before half-time, and then two Shrews defenders spoilt the party in addition...Full Story »

Grimsby’s joint-caretaker manager Ben Davies was blown away by the character shown by his side during their 3-2 win over Morecambe at Blundell Park.The hosts scored three goals in 11 minutes after half-time to stun Morecambe and grab the points from their first League Two match since sacking Paul Hurst.Danny Rose, Kieran Green and Rekeil Pyke were on target in that blisterin...Full Story »

Reading manager Ruben Selles urged his team to be more ruthless in front of goal after a scrappy 1-1 home draw with Bristol Rovers in League One.Bottom-of-the-table Reading went ahead five minutes before the interval when striker Sam Smith rifled in his first goal of the season.But Rovers levelled in the 57th minute when former Reading loanee Chris Martin lofted a fine shot over home keeper Davi...Full Story »

Reading manager Ruben Selles admitted that he was pleased that his struggling side avoided an upset against lower-division opposition after their 3-2 FA Cup first-round win over MK Dons.Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan gave Reading a third-minute lead with his sixth goal of the season, but Alex Gilbey levelled before the break.Second-half efforts from Harvey Knibbs and Lewis Wing eased Reading into a two-go...Full Story »