• End approaching for Carrick but Man Utd owners' problems far bigger

    End approaching for Carrick but Man Utd owners' problems far bigger
    There was an air of inevitability about Michael Carrick's walk around Old Trafford after the 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth.It is not unusual for Carrick to applaud the United fans. If anything, his acknowledgements were not as pronounced as they were in Como after the equally devastating loss.But after eight games without a win, the worst run since 2015-16 and two horrific defeats in a week, the end is approaching for the United boss.However, if anyone in a senior position at the club thinks th
  • Belgium come back to beat Italy to quarters spot

    Belgium come back to beat Italy to quarters spot
    UEFA Nations LeagueBelgium 4 - 1 Italy FTJeremy Doku was celebrating his 50th cap for Belgium [Getty Images]Belgium qualified for the Nations League quarter-finals at the expense of Italy after coming from behind to beat the Azzurri.Pio Esposito gave Italy the lead with his 10th goal in 15 caps from Brentford defender Michael Kayode's cross.But Brighton's Maxim de Cuyper slammed in a Belgian equaliser from six yards out in Brussels.Nathan Ngoy then put the hosts ahead with his first internationa
  • Everton Face Napoli Conditions Over Ex-City Maestro: Should They Bother?

    Everton Face Napoli Conditions Over Ex-City Maestro: Should They Bother?
    Everton Face Napoli Conditions Over Ex-City Maestro: Should They Bother?Everton’s reported interest in Kevin De Bruyne faces strict conditions before it goes anywhere. According to Sport Witness, citing Corriere del Mezzogiorno, Napoli will only release the 35-year-old Belgian midfielder in January if he pushes hard for an exit and they receive adequate compensation without paying severance. De Bruyne is still evaluating his future, so nothing is close to settled.PSV Eindhoven reportedly hold
  • Spain v England player ratings: White silences doubters as Trafford makes case for No 1

    Spain v England player ratings: White silences doubters as Trafford makes case for No 1
    England clung on to beat Spain 3-2 and top Nations League Group A3 in a thriller in Madrid, inflicting the first defeat on the world champions at home in 39 years.Harry Kane deservedly opened the scoring with a composed penalty shortly before half-time, before Ezri Konsa doubled the Three Lions’ lead in the second half with a free header from a Declan Rice corner.Ben White then marked his full return to the England fold - having started for the first time in this campaign - with a brilliant fi
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  • Kayode: ‘Italy feel great regret, but will be back stronger than before’

    Kayode: ‘Italy feel great regret, but will be back stronger than before’
    Kayode: ‘Italy feel great regret, but will be back stronger than before’Michael Kayode felt ‘great disappointment’ at Italy’s 4-1 defeat to Belgium and Nations League exit, but assures they will ‘be back stronger than before.’The stage was set for revenge after the 2-0 home defeat on September 25, and only a point would’ve been enough to qualify for the Nations League quarter-finals.BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – NOVEMBER 15: Italy fans show their support before the UEFA Nations League 20
  • Arsenal players pull the strings as England silence Madrid 🦁

    Arsenal players pull the strings as England silence Madrid 🦁
    Arsenal players pull the strings as England silence Madrid 🦁Mikel Arteta will love what he saw on Sunday, as England managed to pull off a 3-2 win over World Cup winners Spain.The Three Lions had the lead heading into the second half, but then two quick-fire goals allowed the visitors to ultimately silence the Spanish capital. Declan Rice, positioned on the corner flag, first sent in an inch-perfect cross which met the head of Ezri Konsa for 2-0. Then, in a flash, a brilliant team move allo
  • PLAYER RATINGS | France 2-1 Turkiye: Eli Junior Kroupi nets first international goal as Les Bleus top Nations League group

    PLAYER RATINGS | France 2-1 Turkiye: Eli Junior Kroupi nets first international goal as Les Bleus top Nations League group
    PLAYER RATINGS | France 2-1 Turkiye: Eli Junior Kroupi nets first international goal as Les Bleus top Nations League groupUEFA Nations League, Matchday 6, 15/11/26France returned to winning ways and ensured that they finished top of their UEFA Nations League group (2-1), despite another unconvincing display from Zinédine Zidane’s men. The MatchIt was Lille OSC’s Berke Ozer who frustrated the hosts in the first half. Adrien Rabiot stung the goalkeeper’s gloves with a long-range effort and
  • Kroupi scores as France beat Turkey to take top spot

    Kroupi scores as France beat Turkey to take top spot
    UEFA Nations LeagueFrance 2 - 1 Turkey FTEli Junior Kroupi was also eligible for Portugal but turned down the chance to play for them before the World Cup [Getty Images]Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi scored his first goal for France as they beat Turkey to seal a place in the Nations League quarter-finals.The 20-year-old came off the bench for his second cap and slotted in from Rayan Cherki's through ball to put France 2-0 up in Bordeaux.Zinedine Zidane's side had led through Emirhan Topcu
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  • Mancini: ‘Italy will learn from this, but Belgium were better on the night’

    Mancini: ‘Italy will learn from this, but Belgium were better on the night’
    Mancini: ‘Italy will learn from this, but Belgium were better on the night’Roberto Mancini admits Belgium ‘were better on the night’ to beat Italy 4-1, but believes it can ‘help us going forward’ in the growth process.The Azzurri went into Brussels knowing a point would suffice to qualify for the Nations League quarter-finals, and had the perfect start when taking the lead through Francesco Pio Esposito.BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – NOVEMBER 15: Pio Esposito of Italy is challenged by Brandon
  • Rangers To Trigger £800k Option On Scotland Call-Up: Is He A Genuine Bargain?

    Rangers To Trigger £800k Option On Scotland Call-Up: Is He A Genuine Bargain?
    Rangers To Trigger £800k Option On Scotland Call-Up: Is He A Genuine Bargain?Rangers intend to sign James Penrice permanently from AEK Athens sooner rather than later, according to Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke. Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, O’Rourke said the club want to end the speculation and secure the left-back’s long-term future quickly, with people behind the scenes at Ibrox viewing the £800,000 buy option as a major bargain. The clause stays active until next sum
  • Lulli: “I’m forever grateful to Gasperini.”

    Lulli: “I’m forever grateful to Gasperini.”
    Lulli: “I’m forever grateful to Gasperini.”Emanuele Lulli will start tomorrow’s Italy Under-21 match against Belgium. On the eve of the match, the Roma winger spoke at a press conference, also discussing the faith he’s received from Gian Piero Gasperini: “I have to thank Gasperini for the faith he’s placed in me, and then obviously the credit goes to the team and my family.” The Giallorossi player then expressed his satisfaction with his experience with Silvio Baldini’s nationa
  • UNL | Belgium 4-1 Italy: Poor Azzurri crash back to earth in Brussels

    UNL | Belgium 4-1 Italy: Poor Azzurri crash back to earth in Brussels
    UNL | Belgium 4-1 Italy: Poor Azzurri crash back to earth in BrusselsItaly had gone in front through Pio Esposito, but crumbled in Brussels to a 4-1 defeat against Belgium and their Nations League campaign ends here with third place, missing another penalty in the process.The Azzurri started Roberto Mancini’s second era with a 2-0 home defeat to Belgium on September 25, but seven weeks later were top of the group after a 1-1 draw in Paris and 3-1 victory over France on Thursday, needing only a
  • Maignan injury concern for Milan after forced off for France

    Maignan injury concern for Milan after forced off for France
    Maignan injury concern for Milan after forced off for FranceMilan are waiting for news from France after goalkeeper Mike Maignan was forced off at half-time during the Nations League match with Turkiye due to injury.The shot-stopper had started in Bordeaux this evening, as Les Bleus are battling Italy and Belgium for qualification from Group A1 into the quarter-finals.However, it was Guillaume Restes who came out for the restart and took on the gloves.Maignan injury scare for FranceITALY – OCT
  • Celtic Track Ligue 1 Ball-Winner For January: Is He The Engels Answer?

    Celtic Track Ligue 1 Ball-Winner For January: Is He The Engels Answer?
    Celtic Track Ligue 1 Ball-Winner For January: Is He The Engels Answer?CeltsAreHere reports on X that Simon Ebonog is far more than another name on a long Celtic shortlist. The Le Havre midfielder is under serious consideration at Parkhead, and Celtic are monitoring him ahead of a possible January bid, although no formal move has been made yet.The timing makes sense. Martin O’Neill has said Celtic must go back into the market for an Arne Engels-type midfielder in January after the summer failed
  • Aston Villa Sweat Over Starter’s Poland Injury: Is Emery’s Plan B Good Enough?

    Aston Villa Sweat Over Starter’s Poland Injury: Is Emery’s Plan B Good Enough?
    Aston Villa Sweat Over Starter’s Poland Injury: Is Emery’s Plan B Good Enough?Aston Villa have a right-back problem with the clock already running, and Unai Emery can do little except wait. According to GiveMeSport, Matty Cash took a blow to the chin from Daniel Birligea’s arm while shielding the ball during Poland’s 2-1 Nations League defeat in Romania on Saturday. He received treatment in the first half, played on, and finally came off in the 76th minute after Romania went two goals cl
  • Manchester City Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For This Serie A Forward: Decent Choice For Maresca?

    Manchester City Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For This Serie A Forward: Decent Choice For Maresca?
    Manchester City Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For This Serie A Forward: Decent Choice For Maresca?In a recent report, Het Laatste Nieuws stated that Manchester City are locked in a three-way battle for Club Brugge forward Nicolo Tresoldi. It has been mentioned that the Mancunian giants would have to compete with Chelsea and Liverpool in the race to land the German talent next year.Tresoldi’s Impressive Form In Belgian FootballTresoldi has enjoyed a good run of form at the Belgian club in th
  • Harry Kane brings his nerve to the World Cup champions' backyard 🎯

    Harry Kane brings his nerve to the World Cup champions' backyard 🎯
    Harry Kane brings his nerve to the World Cup champions' backyard 🎯The test between heavyweights Spain and England was always going to be entertaining, and that is what fans got this Sunday. The Nations League clash between the two has seen a handful of early chances, largely from the visitors. At the break, England not only registered four of their eight chances on target, but also put Spain under serious pressure. 
    They needed a bit of luck to break the deadlock, though. Thankfully, they h
  • Former Liverpool star makes Man United prediction ahead of huge clash

    Former Liverpool star makes Man United prediction ahead of huge clash
    Former Liverpool star makes Man United prediction ahead of huge clashJamie Carragher Sends Liverpool Warning Ahead of Manchester United Clash at AnfieldLiverpool’s meeting with Manchester United promises to be one of the most intriguing fixtures of the Premier League weekend, with two newly appointed managers facing very different challenges. For Jamie Carragher, however, the priority is straightforward: three points, regardless of the performance or scoreline.Andoni Iraola is preparing for hi
  • Man Utd target Fulham's Bassey - Monday's gossip

    Man Utd target Fulham's Bassey - Monday's gossip
    Manchester United target Fulham's Calvin Bassey and Brentford's Nathan Collins, AC Milan want Endrick on loan, and Premier League clubs chase Nico Paz.Fulham and Nigeria defender Calvin Bassey, 26, has been identified as one of Mauricio Pochettino's key targets for Manchester United in the January transfer window. (Telegraph - subscription)Brentford's Republic of Irelanddefender Nathan Collins, 25, is on ManchesterUnited's radar but is also wanted by Liverpool and Tottenham.(Football Insider)Man
  • Update On The Future Of This Sunderland Forward: What Should Le Bris Do?

    Update On The Future Of This Sunderland Forward: What Should Le Bris Do?
    Update On The Future Of This Sunderland Forward: What Should Le Bris Do?Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, journalist Pete O’Rourke offered an update on the future of Sunderland forward Brian Brobbey. O’Rourke said,“I think for now definitely it’s ruled out. Sunderland have shown how much they value Brobbey by giving him that new contract until 2031.“He is so key to Sunderland, he is the talisman up front for them, he leads the line and he is such a handfull for opposition defen
  • Liverpool Are Eyeing A Move For This Ligue 1 Defender: Should Iraola Get Him On Board?

    Liverpool Are Eyeing A Move For This Ligue 1 Defender: Should Iraola Get Him On Board?
    Liverpool Are Eyeing A Move For This Ligue 1 Defender: Should Iraola Get Him On Board?In a recent report, journalist Pete O’Rourke stated that Liverpool are eyeing a move for Lens defender Ismaelo Ganiou. It has been mentioned that the Reds are eager to get a deal done for the French centre-back next year.Ganiou’s Impressive Form In Ligue 1Ganiou has enjoyed a good run of form at the French club this season as he has put in a series of solid displays for them on the defensive end of the fiel
  • Belgium ensure the nightmares get worse for Gianluigi Donnarumma 😬

    Belgium ensure the nightmares get worse for Gianluigi Donnarumma 😬
    Belgium ensure the nightmares get worse for Gianluigi Donnarumma 😬Italy initially found themselves in front on Sunday but have now received a shock to the system (and perhaps to their confidence) from Belgium. The Azzurri travelled to face the Red Devils, and despite Pio Esposito putting them ahead within minutes, the hosts peppered back not once, but three times. 
    It means Italy's defence, and particularly goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, continues to live a nightmare. Earlier in the inte
  • Chelsea Are Keeping Tabs On This Talented Winger: Is He A Star In The Making?

    Chelsea Are Keeping Tabs On This Talented Winger: Is He A Star In The Making?
    Chelsea Are Keeping Tabs On This Talented Winger: Is He A Star In The Making?In a recent report, ABC claimed that Chelsea are keeping tabs on Real Betis winger José Antonio Morante. It is believed that the Blues are showing interest in acquiring the services of the Spanish wide player next year.Morante’s Impressive Rise In La LigaThe 19-year-old has come through the youth ranks of Real Betis and has done well to break out as a first-team starter for them recently. Morante has scored one goal
  • London City's 'bravery' paying off in top three pursuit

    London City's 'bravery' paying off in top three pursuit
    Izzy Goodwin scored from her one shot on target against Arsenal [Getty Images]After 10 games in the Women's Super League season, London City Lionesses have shown they are capable of finishing inside the top three.Their narrow 2-1 defeat by Manchester City two weeks ago provided snippets of their potential but a 1-1 draw at the Emirates against an improved Arsenal on Sunday confirmed their credentials.Eder Maestre's side sit third in the table - the last qualification spot for next season's Women
  • Manchester United Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Championship Forward: One For The Future?

    Manchester United Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Championship Forward: One For The Future?
    Manchester United Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Championship Forward: One For The Future?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey revealed that Manchester United are facing stiff competition for Middlesbrough forward Will Lankshear. It has been mentioned that the Red Devils would have to rival Tottenham Hotspur, Brighton and Hove Albion, Everton, Newcastle United, Sunderland and Leeds United in the race to land the English talent next year.Lankshear’s Impressive Form In The Premier
  • Arsenal make no sense – and defiant Mary Earps proves why

    Arsenal make no sense – and defiant Mary Earps proves why
    Alone in an empty penalty box, Mary Earps dropped to her knees and yelled into the cold night air. With an eight-save, player-of-the-match display, the ‘Queen of Stops’ properly marked her return from exile and the Women’s Super League with an outstanding performance between the posts for the London City Lionesses in their 1-1 draw with Arsenal, a reminder to anyone who needed it that the former England No 1 is not done yet. “Tiring,” Earps exhaled when asked to sum up a night where sh
  • Manchester United draw up four-man shortlist ahead of January transfer window

    Manchester United draw up four-man shortlist ahead of January transfer window
    Manchester United draw up four-man shortlist ahead of January transfer windowManchester United Transfer Wishlist Takes Shape Under Mauricio PochettinoManchester United are moving quickly behind the scenes as Mauricio Pochettino prepares to formally begin work at Old Trafford, with a January recruitment plan already emerging. According to talkSPORT, the club have identified a cluster of targets centred on defensive reinforcement, with Folarin Balogun also under consideration as they assess the ma
  • Liverpool hold serious interest in move for Bayern Munich midfielder

    Liverpool hold serious interest in move for Bayern Munich midfielder
    Liverpool hold serious interest in move for Bayern Munich midfielderLiverpool transfer latest: Tom Bischof rises high on Reds shortlistLiverpool’s recruitment planning is already attracting attention, and one emerging name is gathering serious momentum behind the scenes. According to ITK Space, Bayern Munich midfielder Tom Bischof is now considered one of the more prominent options under discussion as the club continues to assess how best to reshape key areas of the squad.The report points to
  • Juventus worry as Celik suffered injury in France vs. Turkiye warm-up

    Juventus worry as Celik suffered injury in France vs. Turkiye warm-up
    Juventus worry as Celik suffered injury in France vs. Turkiye warm-upJuventus are concerned after Zeki Celik pulled out of tonight’s Nations League game between Turkiye and France due to a thigh injury, so that will need to be evaluated.It kicks off in Bordeaux at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET).They are in the same Nations League group as Italy, who are in turn visiting Belgium in Brussels this evening.Celik out injured for TurkiyeTURIN, ITALY – OCTOBER 22: Zeki Celik of Juventus scores his team’s
  • Tottenham Hotspur Urged To Move In For This Arsenal Forward: Should De Zerbi Go For Him?

    Tottenham Hotspur Urged To Move In For This Arsenal Forward: Should De Zerbi Go For Him?
    Tottenham Hotspur Urged To Move In For This Arsenal Forward: Should De Zerbi Go For Him?In a recent interview with The Last Word On Spurs, David Pleat urged his former club Tottenham Hotspur to move in for Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres. Pleat said,“There aren’t many out there; there’s a very small amount of strikers.“Are you going to buy Lankshear back now for £50 million? He’s the top scorer in the Championship, our boy.“So where are you going to get? Are Arsenal going to give us

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