The Saints are preparing for life in the Championship after their relegation was confirmed with defeat to Fulham last weekend. Southampton are close to appointing Russell Martin Credit: Getty Ruben Selles remains in interim charge and the Spaniard is reportedly still yet to be officially informed that he will depart at the end of the season. But Southampton have lined up his replacement - Swa...Full Story »

Real Madrid won't offer Diaz as part of Bellingham dealReal Madrid will not offer Brahim Diaz to Borussia Dortmund as part of the deal to sign Jude Bellingham from the German side. It was claimed Madrid could offer players to Dortmund to help lower the asking price for Bellingham, but Fichajes says the AC Milan loanee will not be proposed to the Bundesliga club.Tottenham plot shock move for C...Full Story »

Barnsley boss Michael Duff is relishing a League One play-off final showdown against local rivals Sheffield Wednesday after seeing his side prove the naysayers wrong to book a trip to Wembley.The Tykes will face their South Yorkshire neighbours for a place in the Championship on May 29 after overcoming Bolton in their semi-final.Having drawn the first leg 1-1, Barnsley secured a 2-1 aggregate vi...Full Story »

Partick Thistle manager Kris Doolan hailed Brian Graham’s persistence after the striker hit a double in a 3-0 first-leg win over Ayr in the cinch Premiership play-off semi-finals.Graham missed two open goals in the first half following Jack McMillan’s 16th-minute opener but he was on hand to net twice from inside the six-yard box after the interval.Doolan said: “It’s the ...Full Story »

Barnsley will face South Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday in the League One play-off final at Wembley after a 1-0 victory over Bolton on Friday night secured 2-1 aggregate win.The second leg was settled by a first-half goal from Liam Kitching at Oakwell, the Barnsley defender powering home a header from Luca Connell’s fine cross.Bolton rallied for a spell following the break, but they ...Full Story »

Annan Athletic have been promoted to cinch League One after a 5-2 aggregate win over Clyde in their play-off final.Benjamin Luissint’s double cancelled out Olly McDonald’s opener to earn a 2-1 second-leg win on Friday and send Peter Murphy’s fourth-tier side up for the first time, while Clyde drop into League Two.Annan, who finished third in League Two, saw their 3-1 first-leg ...Full Story »

Brian Graham struck a second-half double as Partick Thistle took a major step towards the cinch Premiership play-off final with a 3-0 first-leg victory over Ayr at Firhill.Graham had other chances following Jack McMillan’s 16th-minute opener as a dominant Thistle continued their impressive form under Kris Doolan in front of a 7,012 crowd.The Jags have now only lost once in 16 matches since...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.     Liverpool fans hoping Brighton might do them a favor against Newcastle after beating them in the league and knocking them out of the FA Cup in January     Arsenal & Brighton & Newcastle     Thank God We Didn't Lose By 8/2     SEVILLA HAVE KNOCKED JUVENTUS & REACHED THE 2023 UEL FINAL. &nb...Full Story »

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 »