Michael O’Neill admitted Spain’s class told in a humbling 5-1 defeat for Northern Ireland but he believes his young players will benefit from having taken on a world-class team.Daniel Ballard headed Northern Ireland into a shock lead with 70 seconds on the clock in Palma, but once Pedri had levelled 10 minutes later, Euro 2024-bound Spain showed their calibre with Alvaro Morata and F...Full Story »

Daniel Ballard’s early goal had Northern Ireland dreaming of an upset but it turned into a sobering night in Mallorca as Spain ran out 5-1 winners in their final Euro 2024 tune-up.Ballard headed Michael O’Neill’s team into a shock lead just 70 seconds in, but once Pedri had levelled from long range 10 minutes later, Spain piled on the punishment for a young Northern Ireland sid...Full Story »

Jlloyd Samuel, who died in 2018 at the age of 37, after his Range Rover collided with a van after he had dropped his kids off at school, is profiled in a new documentary on Netflix which launched this week. JLLoyd Samuel with his first wife Emma PritchardThe Prem star is then said to have married singer Helia Sahimi as his second wife The show, called The Footballer, His Wife and the Crash, wa...Full Story »

·  Arsenal need to decide quickly on pursuing RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko to strengthen their striker lineup, says Dean Jones.· Sesko's agent has confirmed he is considering his options, with a £55m release clause active.· According to Jones, if Arsenal delay further, they risk losing Sesko to other clubs or RB Leipzig offering him a new contract. Arsenal will be scouri...Full Story »

Chelsea are considering a move for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford following the Clarets' relegation from the Premier League, according to reports. WHAT HAPPENED?According to The Sun, Trafford has emerged as a top target for Chelsea this summer despite the tough start to his career in the top flight of English football. The Blues reportedly view the 21-year-old as a long-term option at Stam...Full Story »

CHELSEA are ready to make a £20million bid for Burnley keeper and England hopeful James Trafford. The Stamford Bridge club see Trafford as a long-term No 1 despite a bumpy start to his Premier League career at Turf Moor. Chelsea are eyeing a move for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford this summer Credit: Getty Many feel the stopper will come good even though he was dropped by Vincent Komp...Full Story »

The Slovenian, 20, has impressed in recent weeks for the Bundesliga side. Benjamin Sesko has impressed for RB Leipzig this term Sesko moved to RB Leipzig last summer and has since scored 13 goals in 30 German top flight appearances. According to the Telegraph, Arsenal possess a "strong interest" in the 6ft 5in forward. They add that other interested parties now believe that the Gunners are i...Full Story »

SERGIO RAMOS is in "advanced negotiations" for a move to the MLS this summer, according to reports. The Real Madrid legend, 38, returned to boyhood club Sevilla last summer after two years with Paris Saint-Germain. Sergio Ramos' Sevilla contract is set to expire in the summer Credit: Getty He has played 34 times this season - scoring seven goals - but the team have struggled and are languishi...Full Story »

RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko's agent has sparked rumours that his client could be heading to Arsenal in a blockbuster summer transfer after recently being spotted at the Emirates. Sesko is one of the world's most highly sought-after prospects and the Gunners may be a step ahead of their rivals in pursuit of the £43million-rated forward. Benjamin Sesko has been linked with a summer mov...Full Story »

LAFC to officially sign Giroud France star to join on free transfer in summer Will join Hugo Lloris at LAFC WHAT HAPPENED?After reports surfaced earlier this spring that the 38-year-old was weighing his options, from MLS to Saudi Arabia and even staying in Europe, it now appears he's made his mind up. Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano reports that the France international will officially be...Full Story »