Ana Maria Markovic, who has been dubbed as 'the world's most beautiful footballer', recently posed in her new Grasshopper kit after battling back from a sickening injury. And eagle-eyed fans noticed Markovic donning the iconic No.7, with fans speculating it could be down to Cristiano Ronaldo. Markovic has already spoken about her admiration for the superstar, and she told 20min: "[Luka] Modr...Full Story »

Michael Flynn was happy with how his Swindon side managed to change the game as it went on during their 2-0 win over Walsall.Charlie Austin’s goal with just two minutes played set the Robins on course for three points to maintain their unbeaten start to the league season.They had to wait until two minutes from time for Rushian Hepburn-Murphy’s clincher and Flynn said: “I though...Full Story »

Pressure eased on Michael Beale as Rangers hollowed out a 2-0 cinch Premiership win over St Johnstone but the Ibrox side again failed to hit the heights.The Gers boss was under intense scrutiny following defeats to Celtic and PSV Eindhoven before the international break.Brazilian striker Danilo headed the Light Blues ahead after 16 minutes at McDiarmid Park but had to be substituted after sustai...Full Story »

Michael Flynn said his Swindon team showed real character to hold on to claim all three points against Sutton with a thrilling 5-3 win.Jake Young bagged a first-half brace as the Robins stormed into an early 3-0 lead only for Sutton to come fighting back.Swindon boss Flynn said: “I take enjoyment with the way we played, for the boys to do it in that heat, even if there was a lull after the...Full Story »

Michael O’Neill admitted poor defending cost Northern Ireland dear in a damaging 4-2 defeat to Slovenia but it was another game of fine margins in Ljubljana.Northern Ireland ended the night having created more chances than their hosts but on the wrong end of the scoreline as they struggled to contain Slovenia’s strike pairing of Benjamin Sesko and Andraz Sporar.Isaac Price’s fi...Full Story »

Michael Beale went on the defensive after his Rangers side were booed at the end of their 1-0 defeat by Old Firm rivals Celtic at Ibrox.The Light Blues controversially had a Kemar Roofe goal ruled out in the first half after a VAR check saw referee Don Robertson award a foul to Celtic for Cyriel Dessers’ challenge on defender Gustaf Lagerbielke in the build-up.Kyogo Furuhashi’s late ...Full Story »

A first-half goal from Michael Mellon gave Morecambe three points against a Salford side reduced to 10 men in added time.The on-loan Burnley striker earned the points with a fine near-post finish from Adam Mayor’s left-wing cross after the Shrimps won the ball in midfield and attacked sharply.Salford started the game well with Conor McAleny forcing Stuart Moore into an early save but from ...Full Story »

Michael Beale offered an apology to travelling Rangers fans after a 5-1 play-off defeat by PSV Eindhoven ended their Champions League hopes 7-3 on aggregate.After drawing 2-2 in the first leg at Ibrox last week, the Light Blues were put to the sword in the Philips Stadion, starting in the 35th minute when Ismael Saibari headed in the opener.The Moroccan attacker added a second in the 53rd m...Full Story »

Manager Michael Carrick praised Middlesbrough’s “spirit and togetherness” after stoppage-time goals from substitutes Riley McGree and Morgan Rogers sealed a 3-1 Carabao Cup comeback win at Bolton.Dion Charles celebrated his new contract extension by giving the League One outfit a 23rd-minute lead.Matt Crooks equalised 10 minutes later but it took Boro until the first minute of ...Full Story »

Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick was left to rue what he deemed to be a foul in the build-up to West Brom’s opening goal as Boro were beaten 4-2 at The Hawthorns.Carrick’s winless side, who reached the Championship play-offs last season, suffered their third defeat in four matches after going down to Carlos Corberan’s Baggies.The hosts took control of the match with two go...Full Story »

Swansea boss Michael Duff rued a sloppy second half as his side blew a half-time advantage in a 2-1 loss to Preston at Deepdale.Harrison Ashby’s effort in the 33rd minute gave the visitors a deserved lead at the break but they were poor after the break and were made to pay.Andrew Hughes drew the hosts level before Duane Holmes struck with just over 10 minutes left to complete Preston&rsquo...Full Story »

Michael Beale insists Rangers’ Champions League hopes should not be written off following the 2-2 play-off draw with PSV Eindhoven at Ibrox.Gers attacker Abdallah Sima curled in a terrific first-leg opener just before the interval but the Dutch side levelled through midfielder Ibrahim Sangare just after the hour mark.As play raced from end to end, substitute Rabbi Matondo scored his first ...Full Story »

Sverre Nypan plays his football for Norwegian first division side Rosenberg and became their youngest ever player when he made his debut at just 15. Manchester United have reportedly sent scouts to watch Sverre Nypan Credit: Alamy United have been monitoring the youngster for around a year and according to Norwegian outlet TV2, have sent scouts out to watch him. Nypan has already made 19 seni...Full Story »

Head coach Michael Carrick is remaining calm despite the fact Middlesbrough are still looking for their first win of the Championship season following a 1-1 draw with Huddersfield at the Riverside.Boro made the Championship play-offs last season and are targeting another promotion push this term but lost their first two games of the campaign without scoring a goal.But Carrick felt his side were ...Full Story »

Frustrated Michael Flynn felt individual errors cost Swindon as they dropped two Sky Bet League Two points in a thrilling 5-5 draw at Wrexham.The Robins led through Jake Young’s header and Charlie Austin doubled their advantage, before Jake Bickerstaff got one back. However, Daniel Kemp curled home and Young bagged his second as the visitors were 4-1 up at half-time.Lee’s penalty and...Full Story »

Michael Beale called for a big European night at Ibrox on Tuesday after Rangers had to come from behind to beat Morton 2-1 in their Viaplay Cup last-16 tie at Ibrox.Ahead of the first leg of their Champions League play-off game against PSV Eindhoven, the Light Blues boss made eight changes for the visit of the Championship side, with star players like skipper James Tavernier, John Souttar, Todd ...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 »

Swindon manager Michael Flynn was “absolutely delighted” after his side’s dramatic 2-1 win against rivals Forest Green.A stoppage-time strike from Frazer Blake-Tracy coupled with Dan Kemp’s tap-in saw Town get their first League Two win of the campaign.Matty Stevens opened the scoring for Rovers but Harvey Bunker’s second-half red card changed the game.“There&...Full Story »

Rangers manager Michael Beale praised his side for digging deep and finding the answers in Switzerland after James Tavernier’s equaliser sent them into the Champions League play-offs.Last season’s cinch Premiership runners-up will face PSV Eindhoven next Tuesday at Ibrox after James Tavernier’s equaliser sealed a 1-1 draw against Servette and a 3-2 aggregate win in the third qu...Full Story »

Michael Beale spoke of “a rough week behind the scenes” ending on a high after a late Rangers surge gave them a 4-0 cinch Premiership win over Livingston at Ibrox.The Govan outfit came in for heavy criticism after losing their league opener 1-0 at Kilmarnock last weekend and there were still some misgivings after the Gers beat Servette 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League q...Full Story »