Spirited non-league Ebbsfleet suffered a painful 1-0 FA Cup second-round defeat to League One Fleetwood.The sixth-tier side were bidding to make the third round for the first time since the 1995-96 season.But Ged Garner’s third goal of the campaign denied the National League South side a memorable scalp.Scott Brown’s Cod Army made it into the hat for the third round for a fifth time ...Full Story »

Costa Rica produced another World Cup upset as Keysher Fuller scored the only goal to sink Group E rivals Japan 1-0 at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.Defender Fuller fired a late winner with Costa Rica’s first shot on target in the 81st minute to throw the group wide open and bring Japan crashing back down to earth after their stunning opening win against Germany.Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu made...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   FT: Argentina 2-0 Mexico ARGENTINA GET BACK ON TRACK Barca fans in next match France 2-1 Denmark The Last Time When Australia WON a Game at The Fifa World Cup... Argentina mood: Please stay tuned on 7M Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow! ...Full Story »

NEYMAR has posted a gruesome picture of his swollen ankle. That’s as the Brazil star battles to save his World Cup by wearing a huge compression boot. Neymar has posted a gruesome picture of his swollen ankle Neymar, 30, went off in tears during Brazil’s 2-0 win over Serbia this week. The Paris Saint-Germain star suffered ligament damage after being clattered by defender Nikola M...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo ‘takes Portugal squad for dinner and picks up the bill’ after Man Utd axe drama Ronaldo - sat at the back next to ex-United team-mate Diogo Dalot - reportedly picked up the bill at a team dinner United's decision to get rid of Ronaldo came after his explosive sit-down interview with SunSport columnist and TalkTV main man Piers Morgan. Five-time Ballon d'Or winner...Full Story »

  Borussia Dortmund's highly-rated teenager, Youssoufa Moukoko, has been speaking about his future as his contract with the German club expires at the end of the season.   Moukoko is a highly sought-after star heading into next summer's transfer window and he is being targetted by several of Europe's biggest clubs should he decide to leave Germany at the end of the season &#...Full Story »

  Barcelona coach Xavi says he turned down a job offer to join the Brazil staff because he wanted to wait for the opportunity to take over at Camp Nou. WHAT HAPPENED? The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) approached the former midfielder in 2021 with an offer to join coach Tite's staff, but Xavi wanted a head coach role and opted to wait for his turn at Barcelona instead. WHAT...Full Story »

  Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag wants two attackers to replace released striker Cristiano Ronaldo in January. The Sun says the first is Holland's Cody Gakpo, who has been on Ten Hag's radar since last season with PSV Eindhoven. The versatile striker has two goals in as many games for his country. And despite being predominantly a left winger, Gakpo is becoming increasingly...Full Story »

  Argentina talisman Lionel Messi has, on Saturday night, spoken publicly on the recent speculation that he has been struggling with an ankle injury. For those not aware, chatter surrounding Messi's wellbeing took its place front and centre in the headlines across Argentina in the week leading up to the Albiceleste's World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia. This came amid widespread ...Full Story »

  Bayern Munich have now joined Manchester United and Chelsea in the race to sign West Ham midfielder Declan Rice. Rice is one of the most sought-after youngsters in European football at the moment. The West Ham midfielder is already captain of his club and a regular for his country at the age of just 23 so it’s no surprise to see some of the biggest clubs sniffing around him. ...Full Story »

  Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been linked with a surprise switch to Newcastle United.  A report from Football Insider claims that Klopp is obsessed with the project at Newcastle and he would be open to joining the Magpies when he leaves Liverpool. The 55-year-old has been a sensational appointment for Liverpool and he helped the club win the Premier League title and the...Full Story »

  Ronaldo gets massive £186m offer (CBS Sports) Cristiano Ronaldo has been offered a contract that could see him earn around £186 million. CBS Sports reports Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr are offering him a three-year deal that will see him earn over £60m per season. Arsenal to beat Newcastle to Mudryk signing (Mirror) Arsenal are set to beat Newcastle to the sig...Full Story »

  One of the most attractive matches in the second round of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup was Argentina vs. Mexico, and that's why FIFA placed it in primetime and at the biggest venue in Qatar, Lusail Iconic Stadium, which has capacity for 80,000 fans, and will host the World Cup final. Lionel Messi opened the scoreboard on the second half for Argentina and proved key to have them con...Full Story »

Gillingham manager Neil Harris admitted his side were fortunate to still be in the FA Cup after a last-gasp equaliser against non-league Dagenham and Redbridge.The League Two strugglers, who are one place off the bottom of the Football League, appeared to be crashing out until substitute Scott Kashket saved their embarrassment with a goal in the second minute of added time.Dagenham, who are just...Full Story »

Didier Deschamps hailed “steam train” Kylian Mbappe as France reached the knockout stages of the World Cup.Mbappe scored twice in a 2-1 victory over Denmark as the 23-year-old became the second player after Brazil great Pele to score seven or more World Cup goals before their 25th birthday.“What can I say about Kylian?,” said France manager Deschamps, who is seeking to re...Full Story »

Alvechurch boss Ian Long was left feeling a mixture of pride and disappointment after the Southern League Premier side saw their FA Cup journey brought to an end by Forest Green.Rovers booked their place in the FA Cup third-round draw as former Alvechurch striker Josh March played a decisive role against his old club.March won the penalty which Connor Wickham dispatched to put Forest Green ahead...Full Story »

Scott Kashket’s injury-time goal salvaged Gillingham an FA Cup second-round replay against non-league Dagenham and Redbridge.Josh Walker put Dagenham in front on 80 minutes when he seized on a pass from substitute George Saunders before slipping the ball into the bottom right corner.But their joy turned to heartbreak when Kashket turned a cross from fellow substitute Jordan Green into the ...Full Story »

Barnsley first-team coach Martin Devaney praised the performance of Devante Cole as his side cruised to a 3-0 victory over Crewe to seal a place in the FA Cup third round.Cole scored Barnsley’s first, with Adam Phillips netting after the break and Josh Benson adding a third from the penalty spot.Devaney said: “We played some good football, we had to stay patient. Crewe are a good sid...Full Story »

Danny Cowley is dreaming of bringing a Premier League side back to Fratton Park after Portsmouth progressed to the FA Cup third round with a 3-2 victory over MK Dons.The 1939 and 2008 winners strode through after a brace of Colby Bishop penalties and Reeco Hackett-Fairchild’s fine finish, despite Darragh Burns and Mo Eisa’s strikes for the Dons.Manager Cowley vividly remembers watchi...Full Story »

Shrewsbury manager Steve Cotterill praised his players for withstanding a second-half onslaught from Peterborough as the club reached the FA Cup third round for a sixth successive season following a 3-1 victory.Tom Bayliss opened the scoring for the Shrews before Kwane Poku levelled for Posh.Further home efforts from Matt Pennington and Luke Leahy then put Cotterill’s men in the ascendancy...Full Story »