Birmingham’s unbeaten start to the season ended at St Andrew’s as slick Cardiff strode to a 3-1 victory and passage into the third round of the Carabao Cup for the first time since 2014.It took the Bluebirds just three minutes to open the scoring as Karlan Grant burst away from Marcel Oakley down their right. The former West Brom man rolled a pass into Rubin Colwill’s path and ...Full Story »

Captain Josh Laurent scored twice as Stoke thrashed Rotherham 6-1 to book their place in the third round of the Carabao Cup.The win extends the Potters’ perfect home record to four victories in all competitions this season – a run that started with a 4-1 triumph over the Millers on the opening day of the new Championship campaign.Stoke took an early lead when Dutchman Wouter Burger, ...Full Story »

In-form Leicester were made to work hard for their place in the third round of the Carabao Cup with a battling 2-0 win over Tranmere at Prenton Park.Second-half strikes from Wilfred Ndidi and Jamie Vardy proved to be the difference as the Foxes weathered a number of early scares to overcome their League Two opponents.The Foxes enjoyed much of the possession in the early stages and could have tak...Full Story »

Jean-Philippe Mateta scored a superb second-half hat-trick as Crystal Palace won 4-2 at Plymouth in the EFL Cup second round after trailing 2-0.Palace scored three goals in four minutes to turn the tie on its head.An inspirational triple substitution – the introduction of Jordan Ayew, Eberechi Eze and Jeffrey Schlupp on 55 minutes – had an immediate impact as all three subs played a ...Full Story »

Substitutes Riley McGree and Morgan Rogers scored stoppage-time goals to steer Middlesbrough into round three of the Carabao Cup with a 3-1 comeback win at League One Bolton.Australian ace McGree had only been on the pitch five minutes before rounding off sustained Boro pressure with a superb low left-foot finish.Rogers, a summer signing from Manchester City, completed a deserved win for Michael...Full Story »

Exeter made it through to the third round of the League Cup for the first time since 1989, but they needed penalties after a 1-1 draw with Stevenage at St James Park.Exeter made a fine start to the game with a goal in the fifth minute. Alex Hartridge saw his initial header saved from a corner, but he reacted quickly to volley past Krisztian Hegyi.In a half of few chances, Exeter’s Pierce S...Full Story »

Aiden O’Brien’s first goal for Sutton handed the League Two side a shock 1-0 win over Wycombe in the second round of the EFL Cup.The Yellows travelled to Adams Park on the back of four straight defeats and as the second-lowest ranked team left in the competition.But after weathering an early barrage from their League One hosts, O’Brien struck in the 19th minute to give Sutton a...Full Story »

Bradford reached the Carabao Cup third round by beating Wrexham 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.Tyler Smith’s penalty inside three minutes handed Bradford the advantage but Will Boyle equalised to take the game to spot-kicks.Dan Oyegoke’s effort was saved by Mark Howard, but Luke Young missed and James Jones’s penalty was stopped by Harry Lewis to send the Bantams through.Bra...Full Story »

Ryan Christie came off the bench to steer Bournemouth past Swansea and into the third round of the Carabao Cup, just as penalties were looming.The Scotland international turned the ball into the far corner in the first minute of stoppage time after he was fed by fellow replacement Justin Kluivert to seal a 3-2 victory.Swansea had made spot-kicks appear likely when another substitute, Jamie Peter...Full Story »

Crewe missed all four spot-kicks as they crashed out 2-0 on penalties to local rivals Port Vale in the Carabao Cup after the Staffordshire derby ended goalless in normal time.It was a horror show for the visitors at Vale Park as Elliott Nevitt blasted over the bar before Connor Ripley produced a good save to keep out Chris Long’s penalty.Rio Adebisi rattled the bar and Joel Tabiner’s...Full Story »

Alfie Doughty scored a screamer as Premier League Luton knocked League Two side Gillingham out of the Carabao Cup with a 3-2 second-round victory at Kenilworth Road.The Hatters, who are still searching for a first top-flight point of the season, were ahead after just two minutes. Summer signing Jacob Brown was fed by Luke Berry and arrowed an unerring left-footed shot beyond Glenn Morris into th...Full Story »

Football fans have joked Ivana Knoll - the World Cup's sexiest fan - has swapped her bikini for a piece of string after she wowed in her latest Instagram upload Ivana Knoll showed off her peachy bum in the post (Image: @knolldoll/Instagram) The World Cup's sexiest fan, Ivana Knoll, has wowed fans on social media with her barley-there bikini while holidaying in Mykonos. Ivana shared a short vi...Full Story »

This would see the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona left unable to play in the Champions League, as a Uefa competition. Luis Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso without consent after the World Cup final Credit: Rex The disgraced Spanish FA chief has refused to resign Disgraced Spanish FA boss Rubiales kissed star Jenni Hermoso as she went to collect her medal after the World Cup final earlier thi...Full Story »

The England star posed in a Burberry bikini top for a snap with the nightclub owner at his O Beach club in Ibiza. Chloe Kelly posed for a snap with Wayne Lineker Credit: instagram / @waynelineker Kelly wore a Burberry bikini top as she posed for a picture in Ibiza Credit: Instagram @chloekelly Kelly jetted out to the Spanish party island after returning from Australia with the rest of the Lio...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Roma agree £8m season-long loan deal for Lukaku     Big teams EPL week 3         Nice combination         Messi is by far superior to Ronaldo Messi simply graduated from football and football finished Ronaldo totally     Rodri     Please stay tuned on...Full Story »

Manchester United and Bayern Munich could pull off a sensational swap deal involving Scott McTominay and Ryan Gravenberch. WHAT HAPPENED? According to Bild, Bayern are seriously considering making a move for United man McTominay, as Thomas Tuchel wants a new deep-lying midfielder. At the same time, United are eyeing up 21-year-old Gravenberch as Erik ten Hag is desperate to bolster his midfie...Full Story »

Saudi Pro League chief Carlo Nohra has confirmed reports of plans to enter the UEFA Champions League. However, Nohra also states that they are 'fully committed' to the AFC Champions League. UEFA already has several non-EU countries as members. Among others Kazakhstan, which became a member in 2002. Kazakhstan clubs also compete in the AFC Champions League, Nohra, who is the COO of the Saudi...Full Story »

Wolverhampton Wanderers may have seen the last of Matheus Nunes following word he's told the club he wants to join Manchester City. The summer transfer window closes on Friday evening, and The Athletic has reported Nunes is refusing to train in order to force through a move to the Etihad. Pep Guardiola's side have already had an offer worth around £47million rejected, with Wolves thought...Full Story »

Romelu Lukaku will reunite with Jose Mourinho at Roma after Chelsea accepted a £5 million ($6m) loan offer from the Italian side. WHAT HAPPENED? Roma have agreed to pay £5m to loan Lukaku for the season, according to The Telegraph. The Belgian striker has accepted a wage cut so that Chelsea will not have to cover any part of the £6m ($8m) salary he will earn in Rome. THE BIGGE...Full Story »

Manchester United target Sofyan Amrabat is reportedly free to leave on loan this season, but the Red Devils will face competition from Italian giants Napoli for his signature. The midfielder has been linked with a range of clubs this summer, but Manchester United have been credited with a long-standing interest in the 26-year-old, who Erik ten Hag has worked with previously. Initially though...Full Story »