Paul Downing will be assessed for Rochdale as they prepare for their clash with Harrogate.The defender is set to have a scan for a groin injury.Luke Charman will also be assessed after picking up a knock to his knee, but manager Robbie Stockdale is hopeful the forward can be involved against Harrogate.Jimmy Keohane has returned to training but the weekend game will come too soon for him.Harrogat...Full Story »

Real Madrid are concerned Karim Benzema won't make their Champions League round 16 clash with PSG. The 34-year-old has not played since leaving the field against Elche with a hamstring injury in January, and has already missed their Copa del Rey defeat by Athletic Bilbao. L'Equipe says the player's recovery has not been as swift as the club would have hoped, with it now a real possiblity tha...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper must decide whether to give Joe Worrall a third start of the week against Stoke.Defender Worrall made a surprise comeback from broken ribs against Leicester in the FA Cup last Sunday and also started against Blackburn in the Championship in midweek.Joe Lolley was an unused substitute against the Foxes having not featured since November because of a knee injury...Full Story »

Newcastle United are in talks with Bayern Munich striker Thomas Muller. BILD says Newcastle have been in contact with Muller about a summer move. The veteran's current deal with Bayern runs until the summer of 2023. Since 2007, Muller has been a first teamer with Bayern, having come through the club's academy system. The 32-year-old striker has made 21 Bundesliga appearances this season, s...Full Story »

Cambridge manager Mark Bonner admitted his side were angry after failing to take a point in a 1-0 loss at Gillingham.Chances were rare in the opening 45 minutes, with Ben Thompson’s header for the hosts straight at Cambridge keeper Dimitar Mitov before Jack Tucker’s block prevented Adam May from putting the visitors ahead.Cambridge spurned a golden opportunity to go ahead with 25 min...Full Story »

Delighted Oldham boss John Sheridan wants to keep the fans ‘buzzing’ after his side saw off in-form Bristol Rovers 2-1.The Latics are now just two points from escaping the relegation zone after a draw and now back-to-back wins since Sheridan returned for a fourth stint as permanent boss.He said: “I knew Bristol would create chances and cause us problems, but overall I thought o...Full Story »

Boss Michael Duff hailed the attitude of Elliot Bonds after Cheltenham stunned Sunderland with a 2-1 win at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium.Bonds’ first professional goal cancelled out Alex Pritchard’s opener for the managerless Black Cats before Alfie May’s winner 12 minutes from the end settled the Sky Bet League One contest in the home side’s favour.Former Hull midfielder Bond...Full Story »

Luton boss Nathan Jones felt his side are learning how to win in the Championship after they triumphed 2-1 against basement side Barnsley on Tuesday evening.Allan Campbell’s first-half goal was cancelled out by Carlton Morris, only for top scorer Elijah Adebayo’s penalty to win it on the hour mark.Jones said: “It was a classic win, I’m happy with that. It wasn’t one...Full Story »

First-half goals from Morgan Whittaker and Cohen Bramall helped Lincoln earn a vital three points in their quest to move away from the League One drop zone as they beat Morecambe 2-1.Toumani Diagouraga pulled a goal back for the Shrimps but despite some late pressure, they were unable to secure an equaliser.City took the lead after 10 minutes, following a fine move that involved Anthony Scully d...Full Story »

Fraser Horsfall’s late winner sent Northampton into the top three in Sky Bet League Two as they edged an entertaining contest against promotion rivals Newport 1-0 at Sixfields.Finn Azaz stung the palms of Liam Roberts after 12 minutes and the home goalkeeper was called into action again midway through the first half when tipping Dom Telford’s volley around the post.Northampton turned...Full Story »

On-loan striker Uche Ikpeazu is hoping for a first Cardiff start against Peterborough following his match winner at Barnsley.Ikpeazu was cup-tied for Sunday’s FA Cup fourth-round defeat at Liverpool, as were Cody Drameh and Max Watters, after scoring in the 1-0 victory at Oakwell.Alex Smithies, Jordan Hugill, Ryan Wintle and Tommy Doyle are set to return for the Sky Bet Championship clash ...Full Story »

GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ says she and Cristiano Ronaldo keep their children entertained the 'old fashioned' way with crayons and play kitchens instead of iPads and laptops. The star of new Netflix show 'I Am Georgina' revealed they are trying to avoid letting technology enter the lives of the expanding family they are raising together. They refuse to rely on iPads and laptops and the Man Utd star wo...Full Story »

Gerard Pique talked Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt out of a move to Barcelona, it has been revealed. Sport says De Ligt, when leaving Ajax in 2019, wanted to sign for Barcelona but during negotiations he learned a detail which made him change his mind. He met Pique on a holiday to the Caribbean and they spooke about his possible arrival. Pique told him not to come because he would not ge...Full Story »

New signings Bruno Guimaraes, Matt Targett and Dan Burn could be handed Newcastle debuts against Premier League rivals Everton on Tuesday evening.Former Lyon midfielder Guimaraes and on-loan Aston Villa full-back Targett are in contention, while central defender Burn, who joined the Magpies from Brighton on deadline day, is battling an infected toenail as he bids to join them.However, striker Ca...Full Story »

Wycombe could hand debuts to Lewis Wing and Jack Young when they host Shrewsbury.Wing brought a five-year spell with Middlesbrough to a close when he moved to Adams Park on deadline day.He was joined at Wanderers by fellow midfielder Young, who arrived on loan from Newcastle.Wycombe announced last week that long-serving midfielder Matt Bloomfield had retired on medical grounds.Shrewsbury also ha...Full Story »

Rekeem Harper is in line for his Crewe debut at home to Plymouth.The midfielder is  available for selection after signing on loan from Ipswich on deadline day.French forward Mikael Mandron will be assessed after twisting his knee against Gillingham.Chris Long is expected to be fit after recovering from illness.Steven Sessegnon could make his debut for the Pilgrims having joined on loan from...Full Story »

Ben Williams is back from suspension for Cheltenham’s League One clash with Sunderland.The defender received two yellow cards in the final minute of Town’s goalless draw with Wigan, meaning he missed their last outing at AFC Wimbledon.Deadline-day signing Jamie Soule could make his debut following his arrival from West Brom, while fellow loanee Aaron Ramsey may start after two substi...Full Story »

Carlisle boss Keith Millen has decisions to make ahead of Tuesday night’s League Two showdown with Port Vale.Millen has indicated he would have made changes for Saturday’s trip to Rochdale with Joel Senior, Rod McDonald and Callum Guy all having picked up injuries in the 2-1 defeat at Salford last Tuesday night, but the game was postponed because of a waterlogged pitch.He will now as...Full Story »

Bryn Morris is expected to make his home debut for Hartlepool when Barrow visit the Suit Direct Stadium.The Hartlepool-born midfielder, who joined the club on loan from Burton on deadline day, started against Crystal Palace in the FA Cup on Saturday as skipper Nicky Featherstone was suspended.Featherstone serves the second game of a three-match ban against the Bluebirds following his sending-off...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez asked fans not to boo Ousmane Dembele after he was jeered as he returned to the squad for Sunday's thrilling 4-2 win against Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou. Dembele has not featured for Barca since Jan. 12 because of a failure to agree a new contract, with his terms up in the summer, but Xavi said he will look to use him after he failed to secure a move away from t...Full Story »