Richie Wellens blamed his side’s lack of experience after his Leyton Orient side, who finished with 10 men, drew 2-2 with Exeter at Brisbane Road.Orient were holding a comfortable two-goal lead with Ollie O’Neill and substitute George Moncur on the scoresheet.But the context of the game changed when Brandon Cooper was forced off with injury during the second half leaving Orient, who ...Full Story »

A Premier League footballer has been ordered to pay a tiny sum to his ex after DNA tests confirmed her child is his A Premier League footballer, who earns nearly £1million a year, has been ordered to pay a measly £1,280 per month in child maintenance to his ex-girlfriend and their child. The player, who featured in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, initially denied paternity of the child ...Full Story »

PAUL POGBA stunned fans as he appeared at a Premier League match for the first time in two years to surprise a childhood friend. Pogba, 31, left Manchester United in 2022 after six seasons at Old Trafford to return to Juventus but his second stint in Turin was marred by injury and a devastating football ban. Paul Pogba made a surprise Premier League return Credit: Alamy The midfielder tested ...Full Story »

Coventry manager Mark Robins refused to place the blame on Liam Kitching after the defender scored two own goals in his side’s 2-1 defeat against Cardiff.It was a result that damaged the Sky Blues’ chances of reaching the Championship play-offs as they remained four points behind sixth-placed Norwich, who were beaten at Leicester earlier on Easter Monday.The FA Cup semi-finalists&rsq...Full Story »

Two own goals from defender Liam Kitching condemned Coventry to a 2-1 defeat at home to Cardiff that prevented them from closing the gap on the Sky Bet Championship play-off places.Norwich’s lunchtime defeat at Leicester presented the Sky Blues with a chance to close to within one point of the top six and they appeared to be on their way when Ellis Simms struck to extend his superb goalsco...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED are leading the chase for Port Vale’s highly rated England youth striker Baylee Dipepa. United’s new supremo Sir Jim Ratcliffe is looking to land young talent as he seeks to unveil the next Kylian Mbappe, rather than try to buy ready-made superstars. Dipepa has been in impressive form for Port Vale's youth team Credit: Getty Dipepa, 17, scored in both his Euro qu...Full Story »

Barrow boss Pete Wild hailed an “outstanding achievement” from his side to prove their doubters wrong and mount a late-season promotion push in League Two.An early brace from in-form Cole Stockton and a late clincher from Robbie Gotts secured a 3-1 win over Grimsby that means Barrow have now amassed 14 points from a possible 18 in March.That has lifted the Cumbrians up to fifth in th...Full Story »

LOVE Island star Arabella Chi has moved on from Adam Maxted  - with a Premier League footballer. The 33-year-old is getting to know Sheffield United midflielder Vinicius Souza, just months after splitting form another footy star – Ruben Dias. A source said: "Arabella and Vinicius were spotted enjoying a cosy coffee date during the day and he waited with her until she met a friend....Full Story »

Kylian Mbappe offered a cheeky response when asked about his continued links with Real Madrid, as he admitted he expects whistles from France fans. WHAT HAPPENED?The mercurial forward looks all but set to complete a move to the Spanish capital from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer. But with the transfer not yet officially announced, speculation and questions from reporters will continue. It ...Full Story »

Tottenham and West Ham are both assessing Nottingham Forest playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White. The attacking midfielder has drawn a lot of attention for his excellent displays this season. Gibbs-White, who cost Forest up to £42 million, is not available for sale at present. However, talkSPORT states that should Forest market Gibbs-White, West Ham and Spurs will jump in to bid. The City Gro...Full Story »

ANTHONY MARTIAL has again been spotted out with a mystery woman. The Frenchman, 28, was seen out for a stroll in fancy Hale Village on Tuesday. Anthony Martial was spotted out with a mystery woman Credit: Eamonn and James Clarke The duo went for a stroll in Hale Village Credit: Eamonn and James Clarke Martial was hand in hand with a mystery woman as he enjoyed some downtime. He wore a black...Full Story »

The Blaugrana have no intention of spending big on the Portuguese forward while Diego Simeone doesn't want him at the Metropolitano Trust has always meant everything to Joao Felix. “I always had the ball at my feet,” he once wrote of his childhood in an article for The Players’ Tribune. “Always. Always. Always. And if I was going to pass it to you, well, I had to trust...Full Story »

FUGITIVE footballer Anthony Stokes has been jailed for five months after breaching strict court orders against contacting his ex-girlfriend and her family. The ex-Celtic and Hibs striker, 35, repeatedly messaged Eilidh Scott and her parents in defiance of a ban. Anthony Stokes has been jailed for five months Credit: Les Gallagher Stokes starred for Celtic between 2010 and 2016 Credit: Kenneth...Full Story »

David Moyes hailed a “brilliant achievement” after West Ham reached another European quarter-final by flattening Freiburg 5-0.Hammers boss Moyes uncharacteristically named an attacking line-up in a bid to repair the damage of the 1-0 Europa League first-leg defeat in Germany last week.He was rewarded with a sparkling display as goals from Lucas Paqueta, Jarrod Bowen, Aaron Cresswell ...Full Story »

Manchester United are hot on the heels of Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino. The soon to be 28 year old has been enjoying an outstanding season with La Real. Given he is out of contract in the summer of 2025, he may be available on a cut price deal this summer. Per COPE in Spain, United have put Merino on their list and have been scouting him this season. The ex-Newcastle midfielder is...Full Story »

Manchester United chiefs John Murtough and Matt Hargreaves are taking a tour of Spain. The negotiators were first seen in Barcelona by transfer experts, with the next sighting coming in Madrid. There is speculation that United outcast Mason Greenwood is the subject of conversations with Spanish clubs. Greenwood is on loan at Getafe, where he has impressed by scoring six goals and providing ...Full Story »

SERGIO AGUERO has revealed he is expecting a child with his stunning model girlfriend. The former Manchester City star shared a touching post on social media to announce the news. Sergio Aguero and Sofia Calzetti are having a baby Credit: Instagram @soficalzetti They shared a post on Instagram confirming their pregnancy Credit: Instagram_@soficalzetti Aguero, 35, and Sofi Calzetti confirmed ...Full Story »

Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has suggested that trophies "mean more" to his team than their domestic rivals Manchester City. WHAT HAPPENED?Liverpool are competing with City for the Premier League and FA Cup trophies this season as the Reds hope to stop Pep Guardiola's side from defending two of the three titles they claimed in 2022-23. Anfield hero Alexander-Arnold admits his si...Full Story »

Manchester United have identified Dougie Freedman as their new head of recruitment. Per The Independent, the Red Devils are set to make an official approach to Crystal Palace. The London club are not willing to lose Freedman without a fight, given their own situation. Palace are narrowly above the relegation zone and know the importance of the coming summer transfer window. However, Sir Ji...Full Story »

Inter Miami and MLS have been treated to a Lionel Messi rarity, with the Argentine breaking a three-year goal duck against Orlando City. WHAT HAPPENED?The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner bagged a brace in that contest, as the Herons swept to a 5-0 victory against their Florida neighbours. Ex-Barcelona star Messi has always had a habit of finding the target in 'Clasico' fixtures. THE BIGGER PIC...Full Story »