Leyton Orient had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Wigan in a lively encounter at Brisbane Road.Both sides struck in an end-to-end first half.Wigan spurned a golden opportunity to take the lead in the opening minute when Orient goalkeeper Sol Brynn brought down Sean Clare in the area.Stephen Humphrys drilled his spot-kick against an upright and the ball rolled to safety.The hosts then went ahead af...Full Story »

Struggling Ebbsfleet ended a run of eight Vanarama National League games without a win in emphatic fashion as they thumped Oldham 4-1 at Boundary Park.The in-form hosts went into the game on the back of two straight wins but were stunned after just nine minutes when Greg Cundle grabbed the opener.Ebbsfleet keeper Mark Cousins produced a fine double save to deny James Norwood but could do nothing...Full Story »

Harrogate’s run of four successive away league wins came to an end at the Broadfield Stadium where a second half header from Klaidi Lolos gave Crawley a hard-fought 2-1 victory.Jack Muldoon got the final touch in first half stoppage time to pull Harrogate level after skipper Ben Gladwin had fired the Reds ahead.Scott Lindsey went into the clash praising his young Crawley team for doing&ldq...Full Story »

Marcus Tavernier fired a double as Bournemouth dismantled Sheffield United to win 3-1 at Bramall Lane and maintain their resurgence under Andoni Iraola.Tavernier struck early in both halves, his brace sandwiching Justin Kluivert’s first Premier League goal, while the impressive Cherries could have won by a bigger margin.Substitute Oli McBurnie headed a stoppage-time consolation for the Bla...Full Story »

Plymouth got back to winning ways with a surprise 2-0 home Championship victory over high-flying Sunderland.Another top-class strike from Morgan Whittaker and a superbly-crafted goal from fellow playmaker Finn Azaz put Argyle 2-0 up at half-time.Try as they might, Plymouth found it hard to get out of their half in the opening 20 minutes but the game was turned on its head by a superb Whittaker s...Full Story »

Jake Young’s dramatic brace ended Mansfield’s unbeaten season as they lost 2-1 against Swindon.Swindon carved out the first big chance as Dan Kemp clipped a cross to Remeao Hutton on the edge of the area. He looked to volley the ball first time but Christy Pym got across his line to make the save.Town then took the lead after 37 minutes when Kemp clipped a free-kick into the path of ...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes his side passed an important test coming back to draw 1-1 at Manchester City but stressed there will be bigger challenges to come.The title rivals could not be separated as City failed to capitalise on a number of chances after Erling Haaland’s record-breaking 50th Premier League goal and Trent Alexander-Arnold scored an 80th-minute equaliser.“...Full Story »

Chelsea have struggled for consistency so far this season and find themselves 10th in the Premier League ahead of Saturday's trip to face Newcastle. While results have been mixed, there have been encouraging signs for manager Mauricio Pochettino in recent weeks. Chelsea held champions Manchester City to a 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge in their final game before the international break. But desp...Full Story »

City, already well-equipped with midfielders, presented a challenging path to securing a regular first-team spot for the 27-year-old. Last season reflected this challenge, as Phillips managed only two starts in 12 top-flight appearances. Rumours are now circulating that the England international is considering an exit this winter, attracting interest from various clubs eager to take a chance ...Full Story »

The Red Devils, who are preparing for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's arrival, are expected to undergo yet another rebuild, and one of the first players expected to leave is defender Raphael Varane. The French centre-back was signed from Real Madrid in 2021, and despite enjoying a decent campaign last time out, now appears to have been made surplus to requirements by Erik Ten Hag. Consequently, with the c...Full Story »

The Red Devils, who are preparing to welcome Sir Jim Ratcliffe following his successful 25 per cent investment stake, are expected to sanction multiple outgoings. Stars such as Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho are both set for January exits with the pair thought to be unhappy following their recent demotions. And while Erik Ten Hag works out how to navigate what is likely to be a major January ...Full Story »

Juventus are working to sign Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho on loan until the end of the season, but Borussia Dortmund remains the 23-year-old's favoured option, according to a report from Calciomercato. Sancho has only played 76 minutes this season -- last appearing in August -- which has resulted in the Red Devils being willing to let him leave on loan with or without the option to mak...Full Story »

Mount set to spend considerable time on the sidelines 🚨🔴 Mason Mount picked up an injury as tests took place today in order to understand for how long he won’t be available.Mount, determined to work hard and return as soon as possible after unfortunate beginning of the season. pic.twitter.com/yhfSZvwkVy— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 24, 2023 No new forwards ...Full Story »

When European football's hottest properties become available Newcastle are one of the teams in the conversation, and that's something unlikely to have been the case even as recently as a couple of years ago. According to Mais Futebol, the Magpies are now looking at the possibility of paying Goncalo Inacio's €60m release clause in the upcoming transfer window. The 22-year-old Sporting cen...Full Story »

JAMES MADDISON'S girlfriend Kennedy Alexa has stunned fans in her latest Instagram post. The American model shared a new snap of her posing for the camera while away in Dubai. Kennedy Alexa stunned in her latest Instagram post Credit: instagram @kennedyalexa She posed in a a see-through outfit while in Dubai Credit: instagram @kennedyalexa Kennedy was sporting a pair of sheer blue trousers p...Full Story »

WELL-travelled Alex Scott is a real globetrotter. The BBC Sport host, 39, often chronicles her travels on Instagram. BBC Sport host Alex Scott loves globetrotting Credit: instagram @alexscott2 And she enjoys a variety of holidays, from relaxing on private yachts to climbing mountains, and snorkelling. Scott was raised by her mum in east London, where she dreamed of going abroad. Her eyes we...Full Story »

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SHAKIRA'S lawyer has blamed Gerard Pique for her tax woes - and said she would have saved £100million by dating his rival star Sergio Ramos instead. Pau Molins said her 11-year romance with the retired Barcelona footballer led to her facing six tax fraud charges instead of three. After finalising a plea deal yesterday, the lawyer claimed Spain's tax laws are not fair to everyone. He sa...Full Story »

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami have issued a statement hitting back at reports suggesting they had agreed to play a friendly game against Saudi Arabia side Al-Nassr. Messi and Ronaldo will do battle again in a friendly in Riyadh (Image: Getty) Lionel Messi's Inter Miami have issued a statement hitting out at claims they had agreed a deal to play in Saudi Arabia next year as part of Riyadh Season -...Full Story »

Arsenal is keeping a close eye on young Valencia defender Yarek Gasiorowski as they try to sure up their defensive line for the next decade. Mikel Arteta has not only done a fantastic job at revitalising Arsenal’s charge for a major honour, but he has done it by putting together a young ambitious side. With William Saliba, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli in the ranks, the Gunners ha...Full Story »