Oxford boss Des Buckingham felt the heavy schedule of three games in six days took its toll on his team as they were held 1-1 by Stevenage at the Kassam Stadium.It means it is effectively no longer in Oxford’s hands to reach the League One play-offs because Lincoln are three points behind them with a game in hand and a superior goal difference.Buckingham felt the decision not to award the ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola admits Chelsea’s former Manchester City starlet Cole Palmer has been one of the players of the season.The City manager has also revealed the 21-year-old England midfielder had been trying to leave the Etihad Stadium for two years prior to his £42.5million switch to Stamford Bridge last summer.Palmer, who was considered one of City’s brightest Academy products, has...Full Story »

Raith Rovers rode their luck to keep alive their slender cinch Championship title hopes with a smash-and-grab 1-0 win at third-bottom Inverness.Caley Thistle, looking for a third successive win to further boost their survival push, hit the goal frame four times and saw visiting goalkeeper Kevin Dabrowski produce a host of stunning saves.But in the end it was Lewis Vaughan’s 49th-minute str...Full Story »

ILKAY GUNDOGAN'S glam wife has waded into his row with Barcelona teammates with a barb about her hubby's "treble mentality." Gundogan, 32, was beside himself with anger as Barca were knocked out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. The Spaniards were leading 4-2 on aggregate and cruising towards the semis when Ronald Araujo received a red card for a clumsy challenge. P...Full Story »

Dijon teen Rayane Messi is attracting interest from across Europe. The 16 year-old plays for Dijon's B team, which is in the French fifth division. Messi has scored three goals in nine league games this season. L'Equipe says Rennes, Monaco and Marseille have their eyes on Messi, but it is Lille who are pushing the hardest to secure him. But also BlueCo, involving Chelsea and Strasbourg, are...Full Story »

Arsenal have been the green light to sign Victor Osimhen and fix their apparent issues up front Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. (Image credit: Getty Images) Arsenal have been handed a huge boost in their pursuit of Napoli forward Victor Osimhen. The 25-year-old is one of the most sought-after strikers in European football and has risen to stardom over the past 18 months in Serie A. Chelsea, M...Full Story »

Liverpool and Manchester United are readying to battle for Barcelona wonderkid Mikayil Faye but the Catalans are looking to keep him at the club. Man Utd and Liverpool want Mikayil Faye Barca want to keep defender next season Will be promoted to the first team under Marquez WHAT HAPPENED?Barca Atletic have been flying this season and look likely to challenge for promotion this season and...Full Story »

Liverpool could not conjure up another remarkable comeback when they needed it most as their 1-0 victory over Atalanta in Bergamo failed to salvage their Europa League hopes.Mohamed Salah’s early penalty raised hopes all the pre-match reminiscence of the famous 4-0 against Barcelona in the 2019 Champions League semi-final would be replayed but their continued struggles in front of goal saw...Full Story »

West Ham bowed out of the Europa League but only after giving new German champions Bayer Leverkusen an almighty fright.Michail Antonio’s early goal had the Hammers, 2-0 down from the first leg, dreaming of inflicting a first defeat of the season on Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen and of maybe reaching a third European semi-final in three years.But they were unable to find a second and were ...Full Story »

King of the dark arts Emiliano Martinez said it was his destiny to be the penalty shootout hero as Aston Villa booked their spot in the semi-final of the Europa Conference LeagueThe Argentina goalkeeper, who helped his country win the World Cup 18 months ago in similar circumstances, produced more heroics against Lille, saving spot-kicks from Nabil Bentaleb and Benjamin Andre to earn a 4-3 shoot...Full Story »

Emiliano Martinez was the unsurprising star of a dramatic penalty shootout as Aston Villa edged past Lille and into the semi-final of the Europa Conference League.The Argentina goalkeeper, who helped his country win the World Cup 18 months ago, produced some similar heroics in France, saving spot-kicks from Nabil Bentaleb and Benjamin Andre to earn a 4-3 shootout win after the quarter-final had ...Full Story »

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN manager Luis Enrique’s stunning daughter is rumoured to have swapped ex-boyfriend Ferran Torres for a team-mate in Spain’s national team. Reports in Spain say showjumper Sira Martinez is dating Real Sociedad centre-back Robin Le Normand. Sira Martinez is the ex-girlfriend of Ferran Torres Credit: Instagram Sira and Ferran broke up in May last year Credit: Insta...Full Story »

The Leyton Orient star and OnlyFans ace put on a sizzling display for her army of followers. Madelene Wright wowed fans with leather lingerie and a whip Credit: INSTAGRAM Madelene left little to the imagination in barely-there leather lingerie. The blonde bombshell posed for a black-and-white snap while also donning leather gloves. Madelene casually tossed her hair as she simmered while gazi...Full Story »

Liverpool and Man United are in the market for a centre-back this summer and the Premier League giants have their eyes on Nottingham Forest's Murillo. The 21-year-old joined the Midlands club as part of a £15m deal with Brazilian side Corinthians last summer and has been exceptional during his first season in the Premier League. The Brazilian is everything you want in a modern-day cent...Full Story »

PSG ace Kylian Mbappe insists his decision to leave remains after their stunning win at Barcelona. Mbappe, who is expected to join Real Madrid this summer, struck twice in PSG's 4-1 victory at Barca as they reached the Champions League semifinals. He later was asked if the win could change his mind: "Can today's (yesterday's) win change my decision? No, no." Later, Mbappe said: "I have been...Full Story »

Liverpool have made a contract offer to Sporting CP coach Ruben Amorim. Foot Mercato's Santi Aouna is reporting Liverpool have offered the Portuguese a contract. The proposed agreement extends over three years. Talks between the parties have been positive - and there is not much left before an agreement is reached. Aouna reports: "Talks continue between LiverpoolRuben Amorim's agent. The Re...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola insisted there were no regrets after Manchester City’s bid to retain their Champions League crown ended in a heartbreaking penalty shoot-out loss to Real Madrid.The holders were beaten 4-3 on spot-kicks by the Spanish giants after their quarter-final tie ended 4-4 on aggregate – 1-1 on the night – despite a dominant display from Guardiola’s side in the secon...Full Story »

Manchester City’s dreams of retaining the Champions League were shattered after a dramatic penalty shoot-out loss to Real Madrid.Bernardo Silva and Mateo Kovacic both missed from the spot as City were beaten 4-3 on penalties after their pulsating quarter-final tie ended 4-4 on aggregate.Rodrygo had given Real an early lead in the second leg at the Etihad Stadium but City otherwise dominate...Full Story »

Defiant Philippe Clement still believes Rangers can win the cinch Premiership title despite another set-back with a goalless draw at Dundee.The Ibrox side lost for the first time ever against Ross County on Sunday in the poorest performance since the Belgian replaced Michael Beale last October and he was looking for a response against the Dark Blues, who had clinched a top-six place at the weeke...Full Story »

Rangers’ recent regression continued with a grim goalless draw at Dundee which further dented their increasingly-fragile cinch Premiership title hopes.The Ibrox side lost for the first time ever against Ross County on Sunday in the poorest performance since boss Philippe Clement took over last October and the Gers boss was looking for a reaction against the Dark Blues.In a game played at t...Full Story »