Gareth Southgate has rubbished "completely disrespectful" rumours linking him with the Manchester United job. Southgate focussed on England duty Does not want any speculation on his future Ratcliffe reportedly wants him at Old Trafford WHAT HAPPENED?Recent reports have suggested that Manchester United's new co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe of INEOS, has identified Southgate as their top choic...Full Story »

A FINANCIAL expert has warned that Chelsea face a “more severe” points deduction than Everton and Nottingham Forest if they are found guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules. The Blues have spent over £1billion on new signings since Todd Boehly’s arrival in 2022. Chelsea have been warned they face a huge points deduction if they breach financial rules Credit: R...Full Story »

Michael O’Neill praised the attitude of his young Northern Ireland players after watching them take the game to Romania in an encouraging 1-1 draw in Bucharest.Having spoken this week about a “rebirth” for Northern Ireland, putting a disappointing Euro 2024 qualifying campaign behind them and looking to the future with a new generation of players, O’Neill picked a startin...Full Story »

Jamie Reid scored just seven minutes into his international debut as Northern Ireland earned an encouraging 1-1 draw away to Romania.Stevenage striker Reid, getting his first taste of international football at the age of 29, gave Michael O’Neill’s men a dream start in Bucharest.Euro 2024-bound Romania hit back when Dennis Man beat Conor Hazard for power in the 23rd minute, but O&rsqu...Full Story »

LAUTARO MARTINEZ'S wife Agustina Gandolfo's latest photos were labelled "illegal" after she shared them on social media. Inter Milan striker Martinez, 26, has been married to Argentine model Agustina since May last year. The couple have two children together - Nina, three, and Theo, who was born in August. Agustina has used her platform to build a huge social media following through regular...Full Story »

FANS say they know why Alex Scott is "glowing" even more than usual. "I guess love does that," said one admirer after the BBC sports presenter posted radiant snaps in a black dress. The Lionesses' legend, 39, has appeared blissful and relaxed at glamorous events alongside partner Jess Glynne in recent weeks. And she beamed in a solo shoot that the former Arsenal defender shared on Instagram...Full Story »

Chelsea monitoring Martinez as backup to Osimhen Chelsea are intensifying its search for a new centre-forward, with Lautaro Martinez emerging as a prime target, according to HITC. Chelsea's primary choice for the striker role is Napoli's Victor Osimhen and his price is believed to have dropped to around £95 million from £150 million since last summer. However, if Chelsea fails to ...Full Story »

Chelsea are staring down the barrel of a bigger points deduction than the ones handed to Everton and Nottingham Forest, according to a football finance expert. The Blues are yet to be charged with breaching the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules (PSR) but are facing an uphill battle to abide by them after spending nearly £1billion on players under Todd Boehly and failing ov...Full Story »

Arsenal duo set for transfer exits I wanted to clarify something on players who could leave Arsenal this summer. As I reported yesterday, Cedric Soares is not going to extend his contract at Arsenal – it's over between the player and the club, and there is not even a conversation to extend his contract. It's 100% going to be time for them to part ways at the end of this season. Soares ...Full Story »

Chesterfield were forced to keep the promotion champagne on ice as the runaway National League leaders were thrashed 4-2 at Halifax.The Spireites only needed a point to rubberstamp their place in League Two but instead were beaten by the in-form Shaymen, who moved into the play-off places after a seventh win in eight games.Paul Cook’s front-runners took the lead shortly after the half-hour...Full Story »

The Blaugrana have no intention of spending big on the Portuguese forward while Diego Simeone doesn't want him at the Metropolitano Trust has always meant everything to Joao Felix. “I always had the ball at my feet,” he once wrote of his childhood in an article for The Players’ Tribune. “Always. Always. Always. And if I was going to pass it to you, well, I had to trust...Full Story »

OLIVIER GIROUD could be heading stateside. The former Arsenal and Chelsea striker is reportedly in advanced talks to complete a transfer to the MLS after three seasons with AC Milan. Olivier Giroud is reportedly in advance talks to head to the MLS Credit: Getty Giroud, who signed for Milan in 2021, is set to see his current contract with the Serie A outfit expire in the summer. And according...Full Story »

Liverpool are set to sign Richard Hughes as their new sporting director to usher in a new era at Anfield as part of Michael Edwards' shake up. Liverpool undergoing a revamp of sporting structure Hughes comes in to aid Edwards Will leave Bournemouth to move to Merseyside WHAT HAPPENED?According to talkSPORT, the Reds could make an official announcement regarding Hughes on Wednesday. Thi...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta has no plans to leave Arsenal despite links with Barcelona. Arteta has already addressed suggestions he could exit Arsenal this summer, and firmly shut them down. “No. That’s totally fake news,” he said in January. “I don’t know where that’s coming from, but it’s totally untrue and I’m very upset about it.” Barcelona havenR...Full Story »

Kelty Hearts denied Alloa an eighth win from nine matches in Scottish League One as they battled back from a goal down to triumph 2-1.Alloa broke the deadlock in the 56th minute when Morgyn Neill set up Cameron O’Donnell to net with a close-range header.But the hosts hit back in the 73rd minute when Joseph McGlynn fired low into the corner.Nine minutes from time Tam O’Ware pounced af...Full Story »

Sjoeke Nusken scored her second brace in as many games as Chelsea beat Ajax 3-0 in the first leg of their Women’s Champions League quarter-final.Emma Hayes’ side continued their search for European glory as they flexed their attacking pedigree at Johan Cruijff ArenA.Lauren James was among the scorers again before summer signing Nusken was on hand twice to extend their advantage ahead...Full Story »

The Croatian Ana Maria Markovic, 24, has had no problems finding the net on Instagram and amassed a huge following of 3.2 million. Ana Maria Markovic has shot to fame as the ‘world's most beautiful footballer'The Croatian lined-up against her sister Ktistina this weekendFAns were in shock to see that their was another Markovic causing a stir on the pitch The star plays in the Swiss Women...Full Story »

Gerard Pique dated Shakira for 11 years before reportedly cheating on her Shakira has aimed a fresh dig at ex Gerard Pique - brutally branding him "Voldemort" because he "shouldn't be mentioned". The Colombian pop star, 47, split from Barcelona icon Pique in 2022 after an 11-year relationship, during which time they had two children together. It's been far from an amicable split. She's repeat...Full Story »

Arsenal have decided to allow Eddie Nketiah to leave the North London this summer and that could pave the way for West Ham to make a move. David Moyes has lacked strikers all season, with only Michail Antonio and Danny Ings to choose from. At times, the Scottish coach didn’t even have the duo, leading to players such as Jarrod Bowen playing up top. A new number nine is a top priority ah...Full Story »

JOSHUA KIMMICH is reportedly considering a shock move to Arsenal. The Germany international's future with Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich has been up in the air for several months. Joshua Kimmich's future at Bayern Munich is unclear Credit: Getty Bayern tried to flog the versatile midfielder to Newcastle last summer in a deal involving defender Kieran Trippier, who they tabled three bids for....Full Story »