Argentina's World Cup winning head coach, Lionel Scaloni has come forward to defend Lionel Messi's move to MLS and the league's current level of play. WHAT HAPPENED? Scaloni, Argentina's manager, has stepped forward to defend Messi's decision to join MLS, as he continues to make waves with Inter Miami. Despite critics, Scaloni sees Messi's move as acceptable, citing his continued impressive p...Full Story »

Neymar has hailed the influence Cristiano Ronaldo has had on the Saudi Pro League, after his own recent move to the Middle East. WHAT HAPPENED? Following the completion of his recent move to Al-Hilal, 31-year-old forward Neymar has insisted a lot is owed to Al-Nassr forward Ronaldo, for his influence in the recent growth of football in Saudi Arabia. WHAT THEY SAID: ''I believe Cristiano Rona...Full Story »

Lauren Hemp’s second-half strike helped fire England into their first World Cup final as the Lionesses sealed a 3-1 victory over co-hosts Australia in front of a sold-out crowd in Sydney.Ella Toone, who replaced the suspended Lauren James for England’s quarter-final win over Colombia, netted 36 minutes into her second start of the tournament in front of a crowd of 75,784.Australia ca...Full Story »

ABBEY Clancy and Christine Lampard lunched with their ex England teammate husbands and adorable kids in Portugal. Peter Crouch's wife Abbey, 37, flashed her abs in a tiny cream bikini top, which she paired with matching baggy shorts. She strolled barefoot across the beach while framing her face with black shades. The model looked delighted in 42-year-old Peter's company, who opted for a cas...Full Story »

GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ has given the boot to anyone doubting her blissful life in Saudi Arabia with partner Cristiano Ronaldo. The social media star basked in a thong bikini despite temperatures of 43C after posing with Ronaldo's first trophy for Al-Nassr - a golden shoe. The Spanish model, 29, even appeared to boast of the heat as she relaxed in Riyadh, pouting behind dark sunglasses in a minim...Full Story »

The Serie A giants are reportedly pressing hard to land the keeper. Unsettled stopper Hugo Lloris is tipped to depart Spurs for Italy Credit: Rex The French World Cup winner, 36, wants a fresh challenge outside England. And that "desire" has surely grown since new boss Ange Postecoglou sidelined the 145-cap star in his 13th year at Spurs. Sky Sports' Gianluca DiMarzio says Lazio are in a hur...Full Story »

The deal would see the Blues pay the South London outfit £35million for the exciting winger. Chelsea are believed to have activated Michael Olise's £35million release clause Credit: Reuters According to The Athletic, Chelsea are now expecting to complete the signing of the France Under-21 international after activating the clause. Olise, 21, had also been linked with moves to Manche...Full Story »

Graham Coughlan criticised referee Adam Herczeg as well as his side’s second-half showing as Newport capitulated at Crewe.The official turned down the Welsh side’s penalty claims early in the game after Aaron Wildig appeared to be impeded in the box. Within minutes former County favourite Mickey Demetriou edged Crewe ahead and while Will Evans levelled soon after, Demetriou grabbed h...Full Story »

John Mousinho called on his Portsmouth team to be more ruthless after seeing them beat Exeter 1-0 at Fratton Park.Colby Bishop’s second-half strike was enough to settle a keenly contested game.Mousinho said: “I thought we were excellent in the first half. The only thing we didn’t do was put the ball in the back of the net.“It was a different story in the second half. Exet...Full Story »

Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson praised his side’s belief after goals from Hector Kyprianou, Jonson Clarke-Harris and Kwame Poku saw them come from behind to win 3-1 at Barnsley.The home side took the lead through Barry Cotter six minutes after the break before Kyprianou equalised with 16 minutes remaining.Clarke-Harris struck two minutes later and Poku added a third five minutes from ti...Full Story »

Bolton boss Ian Evatt was sent off for “misuse of technology” after Victor Adeboyejo’s first-half hat-trick set-up the League One leaders’ 3-1 win over Fleetwood.Northern Ireland international Dion Charles was also dismissed by referee Tom Nield for a caution in each half.Charles was the first to receive his marching orders after 69 minutes following a clash with Town kee...Full Story »

Salma Paralluelo has called on Spain to “face the ultimate challenge” after reaching the World Cup final with a 2-1 win against Sweden.A cagey game with few clear-cut chances suddenly sparked into life with three goals in the last 10 minutes.Barcelona winger Paralluelo put Spain ahead in the 81st minute before Sweden soon levelled with a cool finish from Rebecka Blomqvist.Still only ...Full Story »

Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly interested in signing Federico Chiesa as a potential replacement for Neymar. WHAT HAPPENED? The rebuild in Paris continues apace as Neymar looks set to follow Lionel Messi out of the Parc des Princes. With attacking roles to fill, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Italy international Chiesa has emerged as a potential target for the Parisians. THE BIGGER ...Full Story »

MICAH RICHARDS mocked Sky Sports colleague Roy Keane for bringing a packed lunch into the studio for Super Sunday. Richards, 35, and Keane, 52, were two of the pundits at Stamford Bridge on Sunday for Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Liverpool - while they also covered the 2-2 between Brentford and Tottenham. But Richards was left dumbfounded by the Manchester United legend as they helped themselves ...Full Story »

Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard is eager to join Erik ten Hag's Manchester United this summer. ·Pavard eager for Man Utd transfer·Fee negotiation stalls Bayern departure·Write these after rest of copy WHAT HAPPENED? Pavard is expressing a strong desire to join the Red Devils. However, the two clubs are currently at odds over the transfer fee, causing a significant hurdle ...Full Story »

There are not many clubs that can afford a move for Neymar this summer and therefore, a move to Saudi Arabia was always a possibility. Al Hilal have offered the 31-year-old a huge deal and it is believed that the Brazilian is tempted by a switch to the Middle East. Negotiations are currently ongoing as the deal needs the green light from Neymar before it can proceed further. Neymar to Saudi Ar...Full Story »

The former England striker went to the bash after running up a £2,000 bar tab at a club. Married football star Andy Carroll has been filmed at a house party stroking a DJ called Kitty McPawsCarroll and Kitty were seen 'dirty dancing' as if oblivious to the others in the roomCarroll is wed to Towie star wife Billi Mucklow Carroll and Kitty were seen dirty dancing as if oblivious to others ...Full Story »

Former Juventus director general Luciano Moggi says they can be a Serie A title contender this season. Moggi believes Juve missing European football can benefit them. He told TMW: “Not having midweek commitments will make it easier for them to manage their forces. "In a year in which I think Napoli will have difficulty to reconfirm because they relied on (Luciano) Spalletti, thanks to...Full Story »

Southampton manager Russell Martin admitted his side were too nervous after being bailed out by a 97th-minute equaliser to draw 4-4 against Norwich.Adam Armstrong smashed in the last-gasp penalty to end a thriller at St Mary’s – which had seen the Canaries lead three times.But Martin, in his first appearance in the home dugout on the south coast, was frustrated with the hangover from...Full Story »

Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson hailed the character of his squad after bouncing back from play-off agony with a successful start to the new season.Ferguson was also full of praise for midfield ace Hector Kyprianou after he hit the only goal in first-half stoppage time as Posh eased past Charlton 1-0 to follow up an opening day triumph at relegated Reading by the same scoreline.Keeper Nicholas...Full Story »