New Stoke manager Alex Neil is still awaiting his first win following a 2-1 Championship defeat at Reading.Reading went ahead in only the second minute, when Lucas Joao – on his 29th birthday – took advantage of poor Stoke defending.But the visitors drew level in the 40th minute through Ben Wilmot and went in 1-1 at the break.Joao struck again, from a penalty in the 57th minute, but ...Full Story »

Lucas Joao could start for Reading in their Sky Bet Championship clash against Middlesbrough.He made a goal-scoring impact after coming on as a second-half substitute in the 3-0 victory over Blackburn after recovering from hamstring trouble.And after seeing Joao prove his fitness, Royals boss Paul Ince might be tempted to give him a starting run.Ince, meanwhile, hopes to soon see his resources f...Full Story »

Manchester United made a massive offer for Atletico Madrid attacker Joao Felix earlier this summer. Marca says Atletico turned down a €135m bid for Felix from United back in late July. When CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin was informed of the offer, he didn't hesitate in turning it down even though it's more than the 127.2 million the club paid to sign Felix from Benfica back in the summer o...Full Story »

Joao Pedro’s second-half goal earned Watford a 1-0 victory over Sheffield United and ensured Rob Edwards’ side made a winning start to life back in the Championship.The Hornets slipped out of the Premier League last season having failed to win any of their last 13 league games at Vicarage Road.But with Edwards in charge for his first game since being appointed manager this summer, th...Full Story »

JOAO FELIX has been caught up in an alleged love triangle after his girlfriend Magui Corceiro and Sporting Lisbon ace Pedro Porro were forced to deny claims that they are having an affair. The 22-year-old has been dating actress Magui since 2019. Pedro Porro hugs Magui Corceiro Magui faced allegations this week that she was cheating on Atletico Madrid star Felix with fellow footballer Porro, ...Full Story »

Reading boss Paul Ince hopes to have striker Lucas Joao available for Monday’s Sky Bet Championship showdown with Swansea.Joao was taken off as a precaution during Friday’s priceless 2-1 win at Sheffield United complaining of a tight hamstring after scoring the opening goal, but Ince is confident his only match-fit frontman will be available.However, midfielder John Swift is likely t...Full Story »

Portugal midfielder Joao Moutinho has said the side expected to play Italy to claim a spot at the 2022 World Cup. Portugal, who overcame Turkey 3-1 on Thursday, instead host North Macedonia in Tuesday's playoff final at Porto's Dragao stadium (live on ESPN+, 2.45pm ET) after the side claimed a shock 1-0 win over the Euro 2020 champions. "Won't lie to you: we were all expecting it was going to ...Full Story »

Sat in the Liverpool end, the Portuguese striker watched The Reds make history by lifting the trophy for the eighth time. Joao Felix watched Liverpool beat Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final Credit: Getty Felix did a good job of hiding his identity at Wembley And in doing so he has added fuel to rumours he could make a move to the Premier League in the near future. Last week reports claimed Ar...Full Story »

Lucas Joao bagged a brace as Reading bolstered their survival hopes with a 3-2 win at Preston.The Portuguese striker netted twice inside the first 20 minutes before John Swift put the Royals in total control.But the visitors switched off following their third and allowed Daniel Johnson to pull a goal back two minutes later.Cameron Archer scrambled home with 16 minutes to go to set up a tense fin...Full Story »

Wolves boss Bruno Lage confirmed he has no injury concerns for the first time since he joined the club as his side prepares to face Leicester on Sunday.Joao Moutinho resumed full training on Thursday after he missed the last two Premier League games with a calf injury.Lage has also been boosted with the return of Pedro Neto – who missed 10 months of action with a knee injury – and th...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo is determined to keep hold of Joao Felix. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola had wanted Felix to join him in England before Atletico managed to sign him from Benfica, and Barcelona have also shown an interest in the No.7 in the past. But there's no chance of the forward leaving the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano, neither this January nor in the summer, s...Full Story »

Joao Pedro snatched a priceless victory from Newcastle’s grasp as Watford struck late to deny them a foothold in the fight for Premier League survival.The Portuguese frontman headed the Hornets level three minutes from time to stun the locals among a crowd of 52,223 at St James’ Park and claim a 1-1 draw.Eddie Howe’s men, who had £25million signing Chris Wood among their ...Full Story »

Joao Moutinho fired Wolves to a first win at Old Trafford since 1980 as Ralf Rangnick’s unbeaten start to life as Manchester United’s interim manager came to an end.The Red Devils finished 2021 with a much-needed home win against Burnley, but the new year got off to a terrible start as their sloppy, disjointed display was punished by Bruno Lage’s impressive visitors.Wolves had ...Full Story »

JOAO CANCELO shared a snap of his battered face after he was 'assaulted by four cowards' as he protected his family in their home. The Manchester City star, 27, told his story to his two million Instagram followers along with a picture of his cut head and bruised eye. Joao Cancelo has claimed he was assaulted by four thugs as he protected his familyCredit: Instagram @jpcancelo Joao Cancelo su...Full Story »

Diego Simeone has refused to rule out Joao Felix leaving Atletico Madrid in the January transfer window. The 22-year-old joined from Benfica in 2019 in a deal worth €126 million -- the second highest fee ever paid to sign a teenager -- but has failed to perform consistently since, or find a regular place in Simeone's starting team. "I always understand everything, I'm open to everything,...Full Story »

Jose Mourinho kept his promise and bought Felix Afena-Gyan the €800 shoes he wanted after the AS Roma starlet scored a stunning brace against Genoa on Sunday. The 18-year-old wonderkid starred as he bagged a sensational double in his side's 2-0 win at Genoa. He came off the bench in the 74th minute and inspired Roma to victory, celebrating with Mourinho on the touchline in brilliant sc...Full Story »

Joao Cancelo has no doubt Phil Foden is well on the way to becoming one of the best players in the world.In-form Foden was again outstanding as Manchester City thrashed Club Brugge 5-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday.The 21-year-old England international pulled the strings from the false nine position at the Jan Breydel Stadium, the highlight being a beautifully-flighted ball for Cancelo to o...Full Story »

And they are also making progress in contract talks with Mo Salah. Liverpool are keen on £68m-rated Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix Credit: Getty Fichajes claims Liverpool have identified Felix as a target next summer after his struggles at Atleti this term. The Portugal international, 21, has featured just three times for the LaLiga champions. And despite paying around £113m for h...Full Story »

Some Atletico Madrid fans remain unhappy that Antoine Griezmann has returned to the club, with one going as far as to ask Joao Felix to injure his new teammate. The Portuguese forward greeted some of the Atletico supporters as he left the club's training ground, but one fan made a horrible request to the youngster. "Joao, injure Griezmann, as if you didn't want to," the fan said to Joao Feli...Full Story »

Watford attacker Joao Pedro could make his first appearance of the season at home to Wolves after he returned to training following a knee injury.The Brazilian scored nine times in the Sky Bet Championship during the 2020-21 campaign and will be one of many expected to fill the void left by Troy Deeney, who signed for Birmingham at the end of August after spending 11 years at Vicarage Road.Midfi...Full Story »