If his previous spells in management are anything to go by, Mauricio Pochettino will keep a bowl of lemons in his office if he takes over at Chelsea. The former Southampton, Spurs and Paris Saint-Germain manager has agreed terms to take charge at Stamford Bridge in the summer, with an official announcement expected in the coming days. After a far-from-convincing season that has seen Thomas T...Full Story »

Kylian Mbappe is head and shoulders above most athletes in the world, but he found himself in the unfamiliar position of being in the shadow of another star prodigy Kylian Mbappe may have a sore neck this morning after meeting NBA's top prospect Victor Wembanyama. Standing at 5ft 10in, the Paris Saint-Germain megastar isn't the biggest of footballers, but he's hardly someone who will struggl...Full Story »

WEST HAM cult hero Andy Carroll partied with fans ahead of their Europa Conference League clash with AZ. The striker has joined supporters in the Netherlands for the second leg of the semi-final tie. Andy Carroll joined in with a sing-song with West Ham fans TC and AC pic.twitter.com/ZPdOWbHW0V— tom🫧 (@tomWHUFC_) May 18, 2023 The Hammers take a 2-1 aggregate lead into the ma...Full Story »

Cifuentes agent drops big Rangers hint LAFC midfielder Jose Cifuentes has been linked with a move to Scotland in recent days, with his agent Stefan Jarrin revealing in a recent LinkedIn post that he'd visited the Glasgow club. That has fuelled talk that Cifuentes, the 24-year-old Ecuadorian international is close to signing a contract with the Ibrox club. Arsenal linked with Xavi Simons ...Full Story »

MAURICIO POCHETTINO’S return to the dugout will be at Manchester United instead of Chelsea when he manages the World XI at Soccer Aid. Pochettino is set to start work officially at Chelsea on July 1 but beforehand will take charge for the UNICEF charity match against England at Old Trafford on June 11. Mauricio Pochettino is set to make his managerial return at Old Trafford for Soccer Ai...Full Story »

Lionel Messi has reportedly seen the contract offer that he has on the table from Saudi Arabia raised to €500 million (£435m/$541m). Argentine about to hit free agency Linked with return to Camp Nou Record approach from the Middle East WHAT HAPPENED? The Argentine superstar is in the process of mulling over his options as he approaches the end of a two-year deal at Paris Saint...Full Story »

Toni Kroos has vowed that Real Madrid will 'fight back' after their humiliating Champions League exit at the hands of Manchester City. Man City crush Madrid in semi-final Rare European letdown for Kroos Midfielder vows to fight back WHAT HAPPENED? City ran riot in the Champions League semi-final second leg at the Etihad Stadium, slamming home four unanswered goals to dump the defending...Full Story »

As preparations begin for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, what do you make of the new logo? FIFA released the logo on Wednesday night North America time and it has already provoked some great debate around the football world. The 2026 World Cup will be different for a number of reasons, not least because of the increase in participating teams – from 32 t...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore hailed the “best moment” of his managerial career as his side overturned a four-goal deficit to win 5-1 after extra time at Hillsborough and earn a 5-3 win on penalties against Peterborough.The hosts made a lightning start and got two goals in the first 25 minutes courtesy of Michael Smith penalty and Lee Gregory.Reece James made it three and pul...Full Story »

David Moyes was concerned for members of his family after AZ Alkmaar fans attempted to attack a section of West Ham’s support following their Europa Conference League semi-final win in the Netherlands.Pablo Fornals’ injury-time winner prompted a gang of black-shirted, hooded AZ ultras to attempt to storm into the area reserved for friends and family behind the dugout.Players includin...Full Story »

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has told his players their resounding Premier League victory over Brighton will count for nothing if they do not beat Leicester to clinch a place in the Champions League.The Magpies survived a test of their top-four credentials at St James’ Park on Thursday evening when they defended a 2-1 lead in the face of a determined Seagulls backlash before eventually killin...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday pulled off a stunning comeback to book their place in the Sky Bet League One play-off final with a 5-3 win on penalties after overturning a four-goal first-leg deficit to win 5-1 after extra time.Hillsborough needed early goals to set this tie alight and got two in the first 25 minutes courtesy of a Michael Smith penalty and Lee Gregory, although Peterborough had chances thro...Full Story »

West Ham are one game from ending their 43-year trophy drought after they kept their heads to sink AZ Alkmaar 1-0 and reach the final of the Europa Conference League.Substitute Pablo Fornals scored a stoppage-time winner to prompt ugly scenes at the final whistle, with West Ham players and coaching staff trying to stop AZ ultras from attacking away fans behind the dug-out.It was a shameful end t...Full Story »

Callum Wilson and Bruno Guimaraes served up a grandstand finish to take Newcastle to the brink of Champions League football with a resounding victory over Brighton.Having seen Deniz Undav drag the Seagulls back into the game after his own goal and Dan Burn’s towering header had given the Magpies a 2-0 half-time lead, Wilson scored his 18th of the season and then set up Guimaraes to wrap up...Full Story »

Arsenal are eyeing Manchester City fullback Joao Cancelo. Cancelo joined Bayern Munich on-loan in January with a £60m permanent option. But Bayern will be sending the Portugal defender back to City at the end of the season. Cancelo will remain available and the Telegraph says the Gunners are keen. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is seeking a new fullback addition and Cancelo fits the bill. ...Full Story »

Journalist Ben Jacobs thinks that Tottenham have a bit more of a chance at signing James Maddison over Newcastle this summer.With Leicester in serious danger of relegation this season, plenty of teams will be taking a look at some of their players this season, in particular Maddison. The 26-year old has ten goals and nine assists in all competitions this season for the Foxes and according to ...Full Story »

AC Milan AC Milan director Paolo Maldini: "Rafael Leao will sign a new deal very soon, it's 100% guaranteed. Final details will be completed in some days." Leao has already signed a new deal valid until June 2028. Arsenal Granit Xhaka is set to leave Arsenal at the end of the season. There will be no negotiations over a new deal as both parties plan to part ways in June. Bayer Leverkusen a...Full Story »

Sadio Mane reportedly wants to stay at Bayern Munich despite his nightmare first season, which included a bust-up with team-mate Leroy Sane. WHAT HAPPENED? Mane has been linked away from Bayern, with Chelsea, Manchester United and Newcastle said to hold an interest in securing his signature, but Fabrizio Romano reports that the Senegal international wants to stay at the club. Signed from Live...Full Story »

Though it's yet to be confirmed, there's an expectation that Lionel Messi will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season when his contract finishes, and that could, potentially, have implications for Arsenal. The Argentinian has enjoyed a superb season for club and country so far. A World Cup winner after many, many years of trying, Messi already has 19 goals and 19 assists in the 20...Full Story »

Romelu Lukaku could stay at Chelsea under Mauricio Pochettino following his loan at Inter, with the incoming coach open to working with him. WHAT HAPPENED? Lukaku has seen his Inter side reach the Champions League final, by beating AC Milan, and talks will take place between Chelsea and the player after the game, per The Telegraph. Pochettino's appointment at Stamford Bridge is imminent and h...Full Story »