Lionel Messi sat out Inter Miami's clash with Hong Kong XI on Sunday Lionel Messi's miraculous recovery from injury has sparked a massive public backlash in Hong Kong. The Argentine superstar sat out Inter Miami's friendly victory over Hong Kong XI on Sunday, with manager Tata Martino blaming his absence on fitness concerns. But three days later he was selected to play against Japan outfit Vis...Full Story »

It comes after the £85million winger issued a statement strongly denying the "false allegations" of assault made by his ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin. Banker Ingrid Lana has accused Antony of physical violence Credit: Instagram The 33-year-old claimed the alleged attack took place at Antony's home in Manchester last October Credit: Instagram Man United are 'taking seriously' allegatio...Full Story »

Tottenham interim head coach Ryan Mason feels he deserves an explanation as to why Diogo Jota was still on the pitch to score an added-time winner for Liverpool after his head-high challenge on Oliver Skipp warranted only a yellow.The Portugal international struck to secure a 4-3 victory just 99 seconds after Richarlison thought his first Premier League goal for the club had secured a late point...Full Story »

Brighton are expected to include Adam Lallana in the starting line-up for the visit of Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.Kaoru Mitoma however is likely to miss out with an ankle injury sustained during his side’s 2-0 defeat at Brentford on Friday.The injury could also see the winger miss out on his side’s trip to Manchester United on Saturday.Forest will give wing-backs Serge Aurier and R...Full Story »

Shrewsbury will be without the suspended Tom Flanagan for the Carabao Cup clash with Carlisle on Tuesday.The defender was sent off against Accrington on Saturday after being shown two yellow cards in a matter of seconds.Daniel Udoh returned from an ankle injury as a second-half substitute and could potentially be in contention to start but Aiden O’Brien missed out with a hip problem and is...Full Story »

Brighton are still without defender Adam Webster and midfielder Adam Lallana as they host bottom side Norwich in the Premier League.The pair are both nearing returns from groin and hamstring injuries respectively, but the visit of the struggling Canaries, who have lost their last six league games, comes too soon.Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo is out of contention after returning late from int...Full Story »

Shrewsbury will be without Tom Flanagan for the visit of Lincoln.The Shrews have enjoyed thumping wins over Morecambe and at Sky Bet League One leaders Rotherham, scoring eight goals along the way and conceding none.But they will have to make at least one change with Flanagan on international duty with Northern Ireland.Defender Aaron Pierre is also away with Grenada while midfielder David Davis ...Full Story »

Enock Mwepu and Adam Lallana are available for Brighton’s Premier League clash with Liverpool on Saturday.Mwepu has been sidelined since early January with injury and illness and boss Graham Potter is keen to take things steadily, while Lallana returned to training last week.Adam Webster (groin) is still out while Yves Bissouma has been managing a slight knee problem but should be availabl...Full Story »

Boss Mikel Arteta has demanded an explanation for Gabriel Martinelli’s quickfire red card at Wolves and defended Arsenal’s disciplinary record.The striker was sent off – the Gunners’ fourth red card in 2022 – for two yellow cards in a matter of seconds as Arteta’s side hung on to win 1-0 at Molineux.Gabriel Magalhaes’ first-half strike moved the Gunners ...Full Story »

Defender Tom Flanagan could make his Shrewsbury debut against Fleetwood in Sky Bet League One.Flanagan made the move from Sunderland for an undisclosed fee during the transfer window and manager Steve Cotterill is delighted with the deal.Luke Leahy missed last week’s draw with AFC Wimbledon with a knee injury and will be assessed before Cotterill selects his squad.Matthew Bondswell could a...Full Story »

Brighton duo Shane Duffy and Adam Lallana are major doubts for Tuesday’s Premier League clash with Chelsea due to respective ankle and hamstring injuries.Captain Lewis Dunk is closing in on a return from a knee problem but will not be involved, while midfielders Enock Mwepu (hamstring) and Yves Bissouma (Africa Cup of Nations) also remain unavailable.Full-back Tariq Lamptey is fit to take ...Full Story »

Tom Flanagan scored the winner against his former club as 10-man Sunderland came from behind to beat Gillingham 2-1 at Priestfield.The Gills started brightly, with Jack Tucker forcing Sunderland goalkeeper Ron-Thorben Hoffmann into a save after seven minutes.Steve Evans’ side took the lead in the 25th minute, as Danny Lloyd fired home from the penalty spot after Luke O’Nien tripped S...Full Story »

Sunderland will have defender Tom Flanagan available again following suspension for the Sky Bet League One match against Bolton.Northern Ireland international Flanagan served out a one-game ban in last weekend’s 2-2 draw at Fleetwood after picking up a fifth booking in the previous league fixture against Accrington.Black Cats boss Lee Johnson made eight changes for the midweek Carabao Cup ...Full Story »

On-loan Hearts midfielder Scott McGill hit a stunning debut goal as Airdrie shocked Motherwell 2-0 in the Lanarkshire derby at the Penny Cars Stadium.Spectacular second-half goals from Rhys McCabe and McGill gave the Diamonds the bragging rights after the first meeting between the local rivals for 14 years.The result leaves both sides on six points ahead of their final fixture with Group F leade...Full Story »