Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson hailed the quality of his side’s penalties but felt the performance could have been better as they saw off Swindon to reach the Carabao Cup second round.Joel Randall’s first Peterborough goal since his move from Exeter in the summer of 2021 was cancelled out by Rushian Hepburn-Murphy as the game ended 1-1 after 90 minutes.Frazer Blake-Tracy and Ja...Full Story »

Birmingham boss John Eustace hailed Juninho Bacuna as a potential Premier League player after his brace secured a 2-0 win at Cheltenham in the Carabao Cup’s first round.The Curacao international’s first goal was a heavily deflected shot in the 24th minute which flew past goalkeeper Luke Southwood off defender Liam Smith after efforts from Keshi Anderson and Koji Miyoshi were blocked....Full Story »

Kusini Yengi made it three goals in four days as he guided Portsmouth to a comeback 3-1 win against Forest Green in the Carabao Cup’s first round.His brace, coupled with a Zak Swanson strike, saw Pompey overcome their Sky Bet League Two opponents at The Bolt New Lawn.Tyrese Omotoye scored his first goal for Forest Green to open his account for Rovers.Rovers stopper Jamie Searle had to reac...Full Story »

The Atletico Madrid striker collapsed in agony while playing a friendly on loan for Alaves against fellow Spaniards Burgos. Giuliano Simeone was in agony, while players on both sides were in shock Simeone Junior was clapped off the field on his way to hospital The former Real Zaragoza loanee, 20, was tripped as he burst clear on the right touchline near the halfway line in the 86th minute. C...Full Story »

Juventus are making a move for Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet. Barca have put Lenglet up for sale at €15m after he spent part of last season on-loan at Tottenham. Lenglet is keen to return to London, but Spurs are unhappy with Barca's asking price. Jijantes says Juve have now expressed interest in the Frenchman. The Bianconeri aim to propose a loan deal with the option to buy to ...Full Story »

The Blues are keen to pay an initial £18.3million for the striker, 18, with his club Santos ready to cash in on a Chelsea offer for the second time this summer after selling Angelo Gabriel for £13m. Chelsea are keeping tabs on Santos wonderkid Deivid Washington Credit: Alamy Washington and his family prefer a move to England, even though it is expected the striker would then be off t...Full Story »

Football fans have gushed over Laura Woods' outfit - as the TV personality sported a dark grey jumpsuit during the Women's World Cup. Woods was seen wearing the jumpsuit as she hosted the round-of-16 clash between the USA and Sweden. And fans were swooning over Woods on social media as they caught a glimpse of her outfit. "Laura Woods is different gravy," one fan tweeted. While a second adde...Full Story »

An insight into the stance of Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino, regarding the club's ongoing efforts to bring Dusan Vlahovic to the club, has been provided late on Sunday. For those not aware, the name of Serbian international Vlahovic has reemerged as a major talking point in west London across the week to date. This comes after word was forthcoming that negotiations had been kicked b...Full Story »

Defending champions the United States crashed out of the World Cup as Sweden booked their place in the quarter-finals after a dramatic penalty shoot-out in Melbourne.Earlier, the Netherlands saw off South Africa 2-0 in Sydney to move into the last eight, where they will meet Spain.Here, the PA news agency takes a look at all of Sunday’s World Cup action.USA pay the penaltyThat winning feel...Full Story »

Manchester United produced a 'cheeseless panini' Manchester United's 'cheeseless panini' has been described as 'scrandalous' by football fans after it went viral on social media. The Red Devils were back in action on Saturday afternoon as they welcomed French side RC Lens to Old Trafford one week before the new Premier League season kicks off. And one fan decided to treat themselves to a chees...Full Story »

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho was relieved to see his side snatch a 1-1 draw at home to Bristol Rovers.Debutant Kusini Yengi scored a stoppage-time goal to salvage a point after Luke Thomas had given Rovers a first-half lead.“There are mixed emotions in the dressing room at the moment,” Mousinho said.“If you had offered me a point with five minutes to go, I would have been h...Full Story »

Reading manager Ruben Selles defended a section of the club’s fans for staging a sit-in protest after the 1-0 League One defeat at home to Peterborough.About 200 supporters protested loudly yet peacefully, calling for the removal of club owner Dai Yongge for 40 minutes after a losing start to life in the third tier.The Royals, who are under another transfer embargo, were beaten by a 43rd-m...Full Story »

Hearts head coach Frankie McAvoy praised his players after they overcame first-half rustiness to secure an impressive 2-0 win over St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park on the cinch Premiership’s opening day.In a close game that began after a short delay with a VAR power failure, Yutaro Oda eventually gave Hearts the lead with 15 minutes to go with a superb low strike and Lawrence Shankland ...Full Story »

Hull’s management were feeling hard done by after being sunk by last-gasp goal in a 2-1 opening-day defeat against Norwich at Carrow Road.Head coach Liam Rosenior was shown a red card by referee Keith Stroud for the angry protest which followed Adam Idah’s stoppage-time winner.That meant he was forced to miss the post-match press conference under new rules, with assistant head coach ...Full Story »

A dramatic added-time equaliser from debutant Kusini Yengi saw Portsmouth grab a 1-1 draw against Bristol Rovers at Fratton Park.Luke Thomas had put Rovers ahead in the first half and it appeared they were heading for an opening day victory in League One before Yengi’s late strike.The enthusiastic welcome the players received was not matched by either side in the opening period, with const...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   VIP hospital member (Gabriel Jesus)   West Ham interested in duo (Maguire / Mctominay)   FIFA have introduced "Anti Emiliano Martinez rule", that would forbid a Goalkeeper from chatting to or distracting someone who is about to take a penalty.   The astonishing unity of men's and women's football in Germany.   Also the e...Full Story »

Manchester City have been linked with a move for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz in the wake of Riyad Mahrez's departure to Al-Ahli. ·Wirtz recovered from ACL injury·City have money to spend·Leverkusen willing to sell if price is right WHAT HAPPENED? Wirtz has been lauded as one of Europe's hottest young prospects for some time and he could be on the way to the Etihad....Full Story »

Players such as Fred, Donny van de Beek and Scott McTominay may all leave Old Trafford before the transfer window shuts, which would see Man United move for a new midfielder. Fiorentina's Sofyan Amrabat is believed to be Ten Hag's top target but Leon Goretzka is a player the Manchester club are still pursuing according to German football expert Christian Falk. The German star is not a key playe...Full Story »

Southampton boss Russell Martin praised Che Adams’ character after he stepped off the bench to score a late winner as the Saints marked their Sky Bet Championship return with a 2-1 victory at Sheffield Wednesday.Adams was left out in favour of Adam Armstrong, who gave the visitors the lead, but came on and changed the course of the game with his late strike that silenced the taunting home ...Full Story »

Lionel Messi was amongst the goals again for Inter Miami, netting another brace in the Leagues Cup whilst being cheered on by childhood sweetheart Antonela Roccuzzo Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo attended the 2023 Laureus World Sport Awards back in May (Image: Getty Images for Laureus) Lionel Messi seems to be having the time of his life since joining MLS side Inter Miami. The legendary A...Full Story »