Michael Owen has been left baffled by Love Island's rules Michael Owen admitted he was left baffled by Love Island's rules after daughter Gemma had to share a bed with a man. Owen's 19-year-old daughter Gemma has entered the Love Island villa, where scantily-clad singles look to find love while soaking up the sun on a Spanish island. International dressage rider Gemma's appearance on the show ...Full Story »

LIVERPOOL are closing in on the signing of forward Darwin Nunez after reaching a verbal agreement with Benfica, according to reports. Jurgen Klopp is looking to add to his attacking ranks this summer and is closing in on Nunez, who he gave a glowing report of when the two sides met in the Champions League last season. Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Benfica forward Nunez Nunez foun...Full Story »

Everton forward Richarlison could be set for a big move this summer Tottenham Hotspur are 'very close' to signing Richarlison from Everton in a shock £50million transfer according to reports emerging today. The Brazilian forward helped Everton survive relegation in emphatic fashion last season, scoring late on against Crystal Palace to win the match 3-2. But it is understood the 25-year-o...Full Story »

Arsenal consider Asensio bid Arsenal are weighing up a move for Marco Asensio, reports the Mirror. The Gunners are paying close attention to the Real Madrid star, who is currently undecided over whether to extend his current deal at the club which expires in 2023. Middlesbrough want Man Utd keeper Heaton Middlesbrough are set to make a loan approach for Manchester United goalkeeper Tom Hea...Full Story »

Manchester United reportedly believe that a deal for Frenkie de Jong will progress quickly enough to book in his medical next week. There were doubts over whether the Dutchman could be convinced to ditch Barcelona, but a personal Erik ten Hag intervention looks to have turned the tide.  Ten Hag has had tunnel vision for De Jong from the moment he took over at United. Recruiting a star mid...Full Story »

Real Madrid have signed the highly rated France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni from AS Monaco on a six-year contract, it has been announced. The Champions League winners have agreed to pay a transfer fee of around €80 million to sign Tchouameni, 22, after seeing off competition from European rivals to land the player. ESPN reported that Madrid and Monaco reached an agreement for the de...Full Story »

Furious Belgium boss Roberto Martinez demanded an explanation from “really high up” after describing Brennan Johnson’s Wales equaliser as “comical”.Johnson scored his first Wales goal three minutes from time to secure the Dragons a 1-1 Nations League draw in Cardiff.The assistant referee had flagged for offside, but the goal stood after a lengthy VAR offside check &...Full Story »

Brennan Johnson’s first international goal gave Wales a deserved 1-1 Nations League draw against Belgium in Cardiff.Johnson slid home Aaron Ramsey’s pass three minutes from time, his effort surviving an agonising VAR check for offside before the celebrations could begin.Youri Tielemans had put Belgium ahead after 51 minutes but, once again, this was a spirited and resilient performan...Full Story »

England and Italy played out a humdrum scoreless draw in front of empty stands as Gareth Southgate experimented against the inexperienced Azzurri in the Nations League.Following the shock 1-0 loss in Hungary and Tuesday’s hard-fought 1-1 draw in Germany, the Three Lions continued their World Cup preparations against Roberto Mancini’s European champions in Wolverhampton.The vibe aroun...Full Story »

Stephen Kenny admitted he could not have expected Michael Obafemi to make quite the impact he did after seeing him inspire the Republic of Ireland to Nations League victory over Scotland.The 21-year-old Swansea frontman made a goal for Troy Parrott before getting his own name on the scoresheet with a second-half piledriver in a 3-0 win at the Aviva Stadium, the perfect response to being handed a...Full Story »

Michael Obafemi marked his full debut with a stunning strike as the Republic of Ireland ended their wait for a first Nations League victory at the 13th attempt by putting Scotland to the sword.The 21-year-old Swansea frontman drilled home a 30-yard piledriver to cement a 3-0 League B Group One win at the Aviva Stadium, just Ireland’s third victory in 18 competitive games under manager Step...Full Story »

Liverpool mayor Steve Rotherham has issued scathing criticism of the Champions League final which saw both Liverpool and Real Madrid fans endure things no one should have to expect at such an event. Footage and first-hand accounts emerged straight away, but in the days that followed the showpiece event it became even clearer how much trouble there had been. The view held by many, both of a r...Full Story »

Barcelona must seal Koulibaly deal by mid-July 2 hours ago 08:00 Kalidou Koulibaly has his heart set on a move to Barcelona but the club have just around a month to conclude negotiations with Napoli. Sport reports the defender's agent has told Napoli he will not renew his contract, which expires in 2023. Barca will need a few weeks to sort out their financial situation before they can work...Full Story »

Superstar Lionel Messi could leave Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer after completing his contract in June 2023, but what are some potential landing spots? Where will Lionel Messi play next? Although the Argentina international is staying for a second season with PSG, there's already plenty of speculation about the next stage of his career. The Barcelona legend will be free to leave in Ju...Full Story »

Manchester United are ready to surrender in their transfer pursuit of Benfica striker Darwin Nunez as they are increasingly wary of a bidding war with Liverpool. The Anfield club are in pole position to sign Nunez, and while Manchester United would love to have the 22-year-old at Old Trafford, they understand that the chase may be fruitless. With an array of areas they wish to address this s...Full Story »

France were held to a 1-1 draw against Austria on Friday to go three matches in a row without a win, but manager Didier Deschamps remains unconcerned about their long-term prospects, claiming he is "satisfied" with his group. Andreas Weimann fired in the decisive goal just 37 minutes into the UEFA Nations League tie at the Ernst Happel Stadion before Kylian Mbappe netted an equaliser late on....Full Story »

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez says that the uncertainty surrounding Romelu Lukaku's future is down to his desire to be important for his team. The striker, who recently suffered an injury setback in the Nations League, has been linked with a move away from Chelsea following a disappointing first season back at Stamford Bridge. A move back to Inter has become the most likely destination for ...Full Story »

Boss Lee Carsley urged his England Under-21s to keep raising the bar after they thumped Kosovo.The Young Lions cruised to a 5-0 victory in Pristina on Friday with Cameron Archer grabbing a second-half brace.Keane Lewis-Potter’s first Under-21s goal, Anthony Gordon’s strike and Ilir Krasniqi’s own goal saw Carsley’s side extend their lead at the top of Group G to six point...Full Story »

Cameron Archer’s brace inspired England Under-21s to a 5-0 rout of Kosovo.Keane Lewis-Potter’s first Young Lions goal and Anthony Gordon’s strike put Lee Carsley’s side in command before Archer’s second-half double.Ilir Krasniqi’s late own goal compounded Kosovo’s woes and saw England extend their lead at the top of Group G to six points.They had already...Full Story »

BRAVE Shakira put her heartache aside to cheer on her son at baseball as her ex Gerard Pique kept his distance in the stands. The couple, who have two children together, Milan, 9, and Sasha, 7, announced their separation last week after 11 years together. Shakira put on a brave face as she cheered on her son at a baseball tournament, with Pique in the background She sat in the front row while...Full Story »