Barcelona's director of football Mateu Alemany claimed a computing error prevented their purchase of LA Galaxy's Julian Araujo. WHAT HAPPENED? Barcelona looked set to turn interest in LA Galaxy defender Araujo into a concrete deal before the January 31 transfer deadline. GOAL learned that the Catalan giants reached a verbal agreement over a loan deal with an option to buy the 21-year-old, but...Full Story »

Tottenham have officially confirmed that manager Antonio Conte is set to undergo surgery to remove his gallbladder today after recently becoming unwell and suffering severe abdominal pain. The Italian tactician has been diagnosed with cholecystitis, and the Spurs boss will now have surgery to deal with the issue, and then return to the touchline following a period of recuperation, according t...Full Story »

Former Brazil international Hulk became a household name thanks to his ripped physique - but he shockingly lost nearly a stone of body weight in a recent match Hulk dropped a massive amount of weight during his last game (Image: Twitter/@Atletico) Iconic football star Hulk lost nearly a stone in weight in just one match after scoring a last-minute winner for his side. The 36-year-old, who bec...Full Story »

West Ham are being tipped to be in the running to seal the transfer of Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips next summer. The England international has struggled at City since his move from Leeds in the summer, and he was linked with the Hammers a few weeks ago. On the midfielder's proposed January move to West Ham, Jones said: "There is no deal in the making for him. "It has been unus...Full Story »

Journalist Tancredi Palmeri was speaking about the transfer window when Natasha Lodge and her boyfriend appeared in front of the camera. Natasha could be the most popular Hearts fan on the planet right now Thankfully she has no regrets over going viral People were in stitches at her antics The tattoo in question Credit: @lodge_natasha After telling the SportItalia correspondent her name and...Full Story »

Luka Modric remains keen to extend his stay with Real Madrid. Since 1 January, the Croatian has the freedom to negotiate with would be suitors given that his existing contract with the Santiago Bernabeu side expires on 30 June (2023). In recent weeks, the player has received apparent offers from Saudi Arabia, with the local Saudi Pro League anxious to capitalize on the global notoriety the r...Full Story »

Besiktas try to rescue Ziyech (Schira) Hakim Ziyech is said to be devastated after his loan to Paris Saint-Germain from Chelsea collapsed due to clerical errors from the Blues, but he may still have a way out of Stamford Bridge. Nicolo Schira says Besiktas have called Chelsea about bringing Ziyech to Turkey, though high wages may complicate any potential transfer. The Super Lig's transfer wi...Full Story »

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes revealed he was was unhappy with Kyle Lafferty’s deadline day exit after he watched his side defeat Dundee United 1-0 to move off the foot of the cinch Premiership.Danny Armstrong’s sweet first-time strike was the difference, while Kilmarnock goalkeeper Sam Walker saved Steven Fletcher’s penalty as the Rugby Park side secured an important victor...Full Story »

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says his side have to finish the job at Wembley after sealing their place in the Carabao Cup final.United will face Newcastle in the showpiece on February 26 after they beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 in the semi-final second leg at Old Trafford to seal a 5-0 aggregate win.The foundations were laid with a 3-0 triumph at the City Ground in last week’s first le...Full Story »

Barnsley boss Michael Duff believed the 2-1 victory at Oxford was thoroughly deserved.Bobby Thomas and Nicky Cadden both scored their first goals for The Tykes before Elliott Moore pulled a goal back for the U’s, who have now lost three games on the trot.Duff said: “It was a really, really good solid away performance without being spectacular.“The most pleasing thing for me was...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Steven Hammell admitted their performance against St Johnstone was “nowhere near good enough” after they lost 2-0 at Fir Park.Hammell’s side had a chance to move away from the bottom of the cinch Premiership and cut the gap on Saints to one point but they delivered their worst display of the league campaign, managing only one shot on target.Goals early in eac...Full Story »

St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson suggested he is happy for his side to go under the radar as they moved up to fourth place in the cinch Premiership after a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Aberdeen.It took until nearly the hour mark for Curtis Main to score against his former club despite a seventh-minute red card for Aberdeen’s Ross McCrorie, and Main netted his second after Bojan Miovski h...Full Story »

Michael Beale heaped praise on his Rangers side for the way they dismantled a Hearts side he felt were set up to have “a right go” at them.The Jambos were unbeaten in 10 ahead of Wednesday’s Tynecastle showdown and manager Robbie Neilson picked a team loaded with attacking players.Gers boss Beale was “really pleased” with the way his side stifled the life out of the...Full Story »

Ange Postecoglou claims there was nothing fortuitous about Daizen Maeda’s unusual goal in Celtic’s convincing 3-0 cinch Premiership win over Livingston at Parkhead.Left-back Greg Taylor eventually breached a resolute Livi defence in the 29th minute with a fine drive and three minutes later Japan attacker Maeda added a second when Livingston defender Ayo Obileye’s clearance came...Full Story »

Barnsley strengthened their position in the League One play-off places with a 2-1 win at Oxford.Goals from Bobby Thomas and Nicky Cadden earned the visitors victory despite Elliott Moore pulling a goal back.The victory moved Barnsley five points clear of seventh-placed Peterborough in the battle for a top-six finish.Oxford’s Billy Bodin was put through in the third minute but he shot just ...Full Story »

Managerless Aberdeen started life after Jim Goodwin with a 3-1 home defeat to St Mirren after playing 83 minutes with 10 men.The Dons, who had Barry Robson in caretaker charge following the sacking of Goodwin after Saturday’s 6-0 rout at Hibernian, were down to 10 men in the seventh minute when Ross McCrorie was sent off.Former Aberdeen forward Curtis Main scored twice for Saints, either s...Full Story »

St Johnstone ended a seven-match losing streak with a comfortable 2-0 victory at Fir Park which leaves Motherwell further in relegation danger.Goals early in each half from Drey Wright and Melker Hallberg moved Saints seven points above Motherwell and Dundee United at the bottom of the cinch Premiership.Motherwell manager Steven Hammell gave debuts to four players following a busy deadline day a...Full Story »

Alfredo Morelos struck twice as Rangers continued their impressive start to life under Michael Beale with a dominant 3-0 win at in-form Hearts.The Jambos were unbeaten in 10 matches and had high hopes of causing an upset but they were torn apart by the ruthless visitors, who also had three other goals ruled out for offside and a penalty award overturned following VAR reviews.Rangers – for ...Full Story »

Danny Armstrong’s superb strike was enough to lift Kilmarnock off the foot of the cinch Premiership table as they defeated fellow strugglers Dundee United 1-0 at Rugby Park.Armstrong marked his return from suspension by scoring the only goal to earn his side a priceless three points and lift them up to ninth.The winger also conceded a penalty during a dramatic first half but Sam Walker res...Full Story »

Manchester United will face Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final after Erik ten Hag’s side comfortably beat Nottingham Forest to book their place at Wembley.Last week’s 3-0 victory in the semi-final first leg at the City Ground all-but assured the Red Devils a spot in the February 26 showpiece and the chance to end the club’s worst trophy drought in 40 years.United dominated Wedn...Full Story »