A first-half wonder strike by Brandon Khela handed 10-man Birmingham a narrow 1-0 Carabao Cup win at League One rivals Charlton.Both teams making many changes – the hosts making five, while the visitors made eight – did not prevent a lively opening to the tie.Charlton should have taken the lead after just 12 minutes, when Tyreece Campbell was upended in the area by Tyler Roberts, how...Full Story »

Bromley’s first Carabao Cup tie ended in a 2-1 south London derby defeat to AFC Wimbledon as Joe Pigott grabbed the winner at Hayes Lane.The Dons came from behind against the EFL newcomers, who they face again at the same venue in Sky Bet League Two on Saturday.After Wimbledon started the brighter, Bromley struck first against the run of play after 19 minutes when Bes Topalloj’s exqu...Full Story »

Grimsby booked their spot in the Carabao Cup second round after beating fellow League Two side Bradford 9-8 in a dramatic penalty shoot-out.Grimsby striker Donovan Wilson and Bradford substitute Andy Cook netted in each half during a 1-1 draw in normal time at Blundell Park.George McEachran then scored the decisive penalty after Neill Byrne missed for Bradford.It was a hectic start to the first-...Full Story »

First-half Goals from Tyler Goodrham and Matt Phillips on his debut gave Championship new boys Oxford a 2-0 Carabao Cup win over League One Peterborough.Posh were hoping to gain a measure of revenge for their play-off semi-final defeat by Oxford in May, but failed to convert good early chances.Instead it was Oxford who took the lead in the 20th minute when Goodrham capitalised on a shocking erro...Full Story »

Josh Gordon turned from villain to hero as he hit the winning spot-kick as League Two Walsall claimed a Carabao Cup comeback victory to upset Exeter 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.With the League One Grecians leading through Millenic Alli’s first-half strike, Gordon saw an 81st-minute penalty saved by Joe Whitworth after Vincent Harper had handled the ball.But Jamie Jellis spared Gordon...Full Story »

Debutant goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina was the hero as Barnsley reached the second round of the Carabao Cup with a 4-2 penalty shoot-out triumph away to Wigan.After a 1-1 draw in 90 minutes, summer signing Slonina saved spot-kicks from Josh Stones and Thelo Aasgaard to see the visitors progress in an all-League One encounter.Aasgaard had slotted home from 12 yards out just after the half-hour mark ...Full Story »

Romain Esse’s fine finish gave Millwall a 1-0 victory over Portsmouth and fired the Lions into the Carabao Cup second round for the first time in three years.Millwall were embarrassed 4-0 by Reading last season and Cambridge the year before but the 19-year-old ended their woes.Pompey started strongly and could have led when Ryley Towler bundled an awkward free-kick just over the bar.But Mi...Full Story »

Goals by Dan Agyei, Diallang Jaiyesimi, Brandon Cooper and Charlie Kelman earned Leyton Orient a 4-1 victory over Newport in their first-round Carabao Cup clash.Orient scored after just 43 seconds when Agyei collected a pass from Jayden Sweeney before steering the ball past County’s debutant keeper Jacob Carney and into the net off the inside of the far post.There were nine added minutes t...Full Story »

League Two Fleetwood celebrated a shock 2-1 Carabao Cup comeback victory at home to Championship West Brom on Tuesday night.The Baggies took an early lead through a cheeky Modou Faal finish, but the English third-tier side completed a fine turnaround in the first half thanks to impressive goals from both Ryan Graydon and Ronan Coughlan.The visitors had much more of the ball in the early stages a...Full Story »

League Two Harrogate produced an EFL Cup first-round upset as they won 2-1 at League One Lincoln.Second-half goals from Sam Folarin and James Daly were enough for ex-Imp Simon Weaver’s men, with substitute Jovon Makama grabbing a late penalty for Lincoln.An uninspired first half saw both teams cancel each other out, although Daly fired a shot narrowly over while he then created a great cha...Full Story »

ARSENAL are reportedly monitoring Julian Alvarez after the Manchester City dropped a big hint about his future. The striker has been a big success at The Etihad after joining the club two years ago. Arsenal are monitoring Julian Alvarez's position at Manchester City Credit: Getty He has won back-to-back Premier League titles as well as the Champions League and FA Cup, while winning the World ...Full Story »

NOEMIE ROMEE is the latest Wag to join Chelsea following Filip Jorgensen's transfer to the club. The goalkeeper signed for the Blues from LaLiga outfit Villarreal in a £20.7million deal. She often shares content on TikTok Credit: Instagram / @filipjorgensen1 She is dating Chelsea's Filip Jorgensen Credit: Instagram / @filipjorgensen1 Jorgensen, 22, signed a seven-year contract at Stamfo...Full Story »

Germany star Schmidt, 25, will be competing in the mixed 4x400m relay during this year's Olympic Games. Alica Schmidt has arrived in Paris for the Olympic GamesSchmidt will be competing in the 4x400m relay for GermanySchmidt showed her room to her Instagram followersSchmidt also showcased her cardboard bed at the Olympic villageSchmidt took her fans into her Paris 2024 preparations And the run...Full Story »

The model gave fans a glimpse of her summer getaway with Cristiano Ronaldo and their family. Georgina Rodriguez stunned fans as she posed next to the seaHer followers branded the model 'Miss Universe' in the comments sectionGeorgina also shared a snap of Cristiano Ronaldo laid in bed as his daughter played Georgina posted snaps from a dip in the sea during their stay at the Red Sea Project in ...Full Story »

Mikayla, 23, has earned the nickname of the "world’s sexiest ice hockey star" thanks to all the glam pics she shares on a regular basis. Mikayla Demaiter often shares glam pics across her social media pagesMikayla has amassed a very large following on social media This time, the former ice hockey player left her followers in awe with a tiny corset and skirt. Mikayla posted on Instagram:...Full Story »

Hibernian fell to a 1-0 defeat by Kelty Hearts in the Premier Sports Cup in Fife.Callum Flatman headed home from a 58th-minute corner delivered by former Hibs midfielder Scott Allan.Harry McKirdy and Dylan Vente hit the post for David Gray’s side, who remain top of Group C.Aberdeen comfortably came through the test of playing non-league opponents as they won 4-0 against an East Kilbride te...Full Story »

Spanish stunner Jessica Goicoechea, who is said to have split with ex-Barcelona defender Marc Bartra this week, wowed in a daring red dress to launch a deal with Playboy magazine Stunning former Barcelona WAG Jessica Goicoechea wore a risqué red see-through dress as she announced the launch of a new partnership. Jessica, the ex partner of footballer Marc Bartra, is no stranger to raising ...Full Story »

Spanish duo Bartra, 33, and Jessica, 27, began dating in 2021. Marc Bartra and Jessica Goicoechea have reportedly split upJessica recently spilled the beans about their outrageous sex deal The couple hit the headlines in their country for their saucy exploits. But they have now gone their separate ways after three years together, says Bild. Jessica made no secret of her love life with Bartra...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly wants to play at the 2026 World Cup in North America despite failing to impress at Euro 2024. WHAT HAPPENED?For the first time in his career, the talismanic attacker has failed to score in a major international competition. After making a record-extending appearance in his sixth European Championship, Ronaldo was eyeing a second record of becoming the first player...Full Story »

He is now running to every England game in Germany after setting off from Wembley Stadium a fortnight ago ENGLAND’S self-styled Hardest Geezer issued a rallying cry to the Three Lions stars while he jogged to tonight’s match: “Keep going boys and you’ll reach the finish line.” Russ Cook, 27, made history by completing the equivalent of 377 marathons in Africa as h...Full Story »