KARIM BENZEMA has been spotted getting cosy with ex-wife Chloe de Launay while on holiday in Mauritius. The French striker is enjoying a break in the Saudi Pro League season. Karim Benzema sunbathes alongside ex-wife Chloe Credit: BackGrid The duo smile for a selfie together Credit: BackGrid Benzema, 36, has jetted off to the African island alongside mother of two of his children Chloe, 34. ...Full Story »

Legendary Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has highlighted why Karim Benzema should be the club's preferred signing this January. Benzema is playing in the Saudi Pro League for Al-Ittihad this year, but the 36-year-old may want a return to Europe. Wenger believes that if the Frenchman is serious about coming back to Europe, Arsenal should push for his signing. He admitted to wanting to sign Benze...Full Story »

Reading manager Ruben Selles admitted that his side have taken only a “small step” as their 3-2 victory over fellow strugglers Exeter lifted them out of the League One drop zone.Harvey Knibbs gave Reading an early lead and, after Zak Jules had levelled for Exeter, City defender Alex Hartridge nodded into his own net to restore the home lead.Dione Rankine made it 2-2 in the 68th minut...Full Story »

That's after posing in a tiny bikini, with fans branding her "radiant." Ben Chilwell's stunning ex showed the Chelsea ace what he's missing in a tiny bikiniCartia Mallan was branded 'radiant' by fans Cartia Mallan, 25, dated Chilwell, 27, for a short time earlier this year. The Australian model went public with their relationship on Valentine's Day. And the pair looked loved up in a series o...Full Story »

Arbroath goalkeeper Ali Adams came off the bench as a makeshift striker and scored a superb long-range goal to help secure a 2-2 draw at cinch Championship leaders Raith.Raith, looking to extend their 11-match unbeaten run, took the lead in the 34th minute when Dylan Easton finished off a quick passing move.Jack Hamilton looked to have put the game beyond the relegation-battling visitors when he...Full Story »

Manchester United defender Alvaro Fernandez may be the subject of transfer interest. The left-back is out on loan at Granada in Spain, where he is having a solid season. Fernandez has played 13 games and five from the start, but is not a regular in La Liga. Per O Jogo, Benfica in Portugal are sufficiently impressed with his progress as a senior pro. The youngster could earn a permanent mov...Full Story »

Manchester United and Real Madrid have been dealt transfer blows after Benfica confirmed they will not be selling two wonderkids in January. United and Madrid suffer transfer blow Targets Neves and Silva not for sale Benfica boss rules out January departures WHAT HAPPENED?United have been linked with 19-year-old midfielder Joao Neves, who reportedly has a €100 million (£87m/...Full Story »

Manchester City ace Bernardo Silva admits returning to Benfica is in his career plan. Bernardo says playing out his final days with Benfica is an ambition. He told A Bola: "Of course I want to return and I hope it happens one day [... ], but at this moment it would be impossible because Manchester City would ask for a lot of money. "I am a player valued at more than 50 million (euros). No P...Full Story »

Proud Reading boss Ruben Selles saluted his team’s spirit and progress after they pocketed a precious point at promotion-chasing Peterborough.The struggling Royals twice battled back from behind to share the spoils with the League One top-scorers, as goals from Sam Smith and Femi Azeez cancelled out efforts from Josh Knight and Ephron Mason-Clark.Reading remain in the bottom four of League...Full Story »

20-year old RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko is interested in a January move to the Premier League. Sesko is being monitored by a number of Premier League clubs including Arsenal, Chelsea and Man United. 90min has reported that the towering striker is keen to join the Premier League after playing second fiddle to Lois Openda. After joining RB Leipzig from sister club RB Salzburg, Sesko has...Full Story »

Reading manager Ruben Selles praised the “power” of winger Femi Azeez after he opened the scoring in an impressive 2-0 Sky Bet League One home victory over Wigan.Azeez, 22, gave Reading an interval lead with an unstoppable 20-yard drive and Sam Smith doubled the advantage five minutes after the break.Wigan offered little going forward in either half, with Reading comfortably seeing t...Full Story »

Barrow extended their record winning run to seven games as Ben Whitfield’s brace helped earn them a 3-1 victory at rivals Crewe.Whitfield opened the scoring in the 28th minute and his second, which restored Barrow’s two-goal advantage late on, was the striker’s seventh goal of the campaign.Ged Garner had doubled the visitors’ lead with a penalty just after the break, only...Full Story »

BENOIT BADIASHILE could leave Chelsea just a year after signing for the club, according to reports. The centre-back joined the Blues from Monaco for £35million in January 2023. There is interest from Lyon in Benoit Badiashile Credit: Getty But he could already be set for a move back to Ligue 1 with Lyon making him a "priority" target, claim Foot Mercato. The French giants have at least ...Full Story »

Late goals from Alex Moreno and Ollie Watkins secured a dramatic late victory for Aston Villa at Brentford after Bees defender Ben Mee had been sent off 20 minutes from time.Keane Lewis-Potter had opened the scoring for the hosts at Gtech Community Stadium but the game turned on its head after Mee was dismissed for flying into Leon Bailey in the 71st minute – referee David Coote upgrading ...Full Story »

Reading assistant James Oliver-Pearce revealed boss Ruben Selles apologised after being sent off during the 1-1 draw at Lincoln.Nelson Abbey scored an own goal for the visitors after just three minutes before Harvey Knibbs secured the Royals a much-needed point in their fight for survival at Sincil Bank.Reading had the ball in the net on two occasions before half-time, both through Paul Mukairu,...Full Story »

Karim Benzema created Club World Cup history by becoming the first player to score in four editions of the tournament as Al-Ittihad booked their place in the second round.The former France international netted for the Saudi Pro League outfit as they won their first-round tie with Auckland City 3-0.Benzema, who has enjoyed success in this competition with Real Madrid, put the finishing touches on...Full Story »

Ben Smith insists he is proud of Ramsgate’s FA Cup run despite elimination following a 5-0 defeat against AFC Wimbledon at Plough Lane.Iraq international Ali Al-Hamadi scored twice for the Dons, with Jake Reeves, Josh Neufville and Connor Lemonheigh-Evans also finding the net.The Rams started the evening as the lowest-ranked team left in this season’s competition, but the five-goal d...Full Story »

QPR boss Marti Cifuentes was thrilled with how Ilias Chair channelled his frustration at not starting by creating both goals in the 2-0 win over Preston at Deepdale.Struggling Rangers have now won two in a row for the first time all season, under recently-appointed boss Cifuentes, who feels his side are starting to find their feet.And it was the half-time introduction of Moroccan international C...Full Story »

ARSENAL are in advanced talks with Ben White and are hopeful of agreeing a new deal before Christmas. The Gunners have also opened negotiations with Takehiro Tomiyasu to extend his stay as part of manager Mikel Arteta’s long-term planning. White, 26, has 2½ years still left to run on his contract while 25-year-old fellow defender Tomiyasu’s deal expires in 2025. Arsenal are i...Full Story »

Manchester United are one of many teams that want to sign highly-rated Benfica midfielder Joao Neves. The 19-year-old is being tipped as a future Premier League superstar by various scouts. Per Record in Portugal, United are very serious about acquiring the teenager. They may even put in a bid to Benfica for Neves as early as the January transfer window. The defensive midfielder, who can a...Full Story »