Kylian Mbappe completed his hat-trick against Gibraltar on Saturday in some style, with a lob from long range bringing up 300 career goals. WHAT HAPPENED?The France captain had already found the net twice as his side began an utter annihilation of their opponents - but he saved the best until last for his third strike. Spotting the goalkeeper off his line, Mbappe fired a shot mere yards from ...Full Story »

AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli admits he'd like to see Zlatan Ibrahimovic return to the club. The Swede is in talks about a management role with Milan. "I don't know," said Pioli. "At Milanello I work with a lot of people, I often speak with Moncada and Furlani and the club is structured to support us. "If the club and Zlatan decide to create other situations… "You know how much respec...Full Story »

Stephen Kenny is thinking only of the Republic of Ireland’s final Euro 2024 qualifier in the Netherlands after avoiding a potential banana skin against Gibraltar.Monday evening’s 4-0 win over Group B’s basement boys handed Ireland just a second victory in seven attempts in qualification, and they will head for Amsterdam next month to face a Dutch side still to secure a place at...Full Story »

Under-fire manager Stephen Kenny was spared further punishment as the Republic of Ireland eased to a 4-0 Euro 2024 qualifying victory over Gibraltar.Brighton teenager Evan Ferguson fired the visitors into an eighth-minute lead at the Estadio Algarve with his third senior international goal before Celtic winger Mikey Johnston, Wolves defender Matt Doherty and substitute Callum Robinson struck to ...Full Story »

Wales warmed up for Euro 2024 qualifying action by cruising to a 4-0 win over Gibraltar in Wrexham.All the goals came in the first half as Kieffer Moore scored twice with Ben Davies and Nathan Broadhead also getting on the scoresheet.After last month’s victory in Latvia, it was the first time Wales had achieved back-to-back wins since November 2021.Ben Davies heads in Wales’ opener (...Full Story »

ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC has revealed that his partner Helena Seger turned down his marriage proposal. And despite still being with her, he has explained why he will never extend the offer to her again. The retired football star was speaking to Piers Morgan Uncensored, when he explained the reason why he isn't married despite being with Helena for over 20 years. When asked why he had never propos...Full Story »

Liverpool and Arsenal target Hickey Liverpool and Arsenal are interested in signing 21-year-old wing-back Aaron Hickey from Brentford, according to a report in Football Insider. Despite the growing interest from multiple clubs, Brentford seems determined to retain Hickey and is planning to stand firm in any potential negotiations. The upcoming January transfer window could see a battle for...Full Story »

LAFC star Carlos Vela has discussed Lionel Messi's impact on MLS in relation to that of another giant of the game, Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Vela's side face Messi's Inter Miami this Sunday, and the former Arsenal man has been discussing the difference between two of the biggest names ever to play in the American top flight. Ibrahimovic spent two seasons with LA Galaxy, making light work of the le...Full Story »

PSV midfielder Ibrahim Sangare is attracting interest from across Europe, with PSG, Bayern Munich and Liverpool all said to be interested in him. ·Liverpool, PSG & Bayern interested·Rumours confirmed by agent's brother·Reported €37m release clause WHAT HAPPENED? According to reports from ESPN, multiple big European clubs are interested in Sangare. Speaking to Good Morn...Full Story »

Substitute Mikey Johnston belatedly ignited the Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2024 qualifying campaign to spare manager Stephen Kenny further punishment at the hands of Gibraltar.The Celtic winger, who spent last season on loan with Portuguese side Vitoria Guimaraes, scored his first senior international goal within seven minutes of his half-time introduction with his team-mates having left t...Full Story »

AC Milan and Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic said on Sunday he had decided to end his football career. The 41-year-old's Milan contract expires at the end of June and will not be renewed following a season plagued by injuries, prompting him to end a remarkable and successful career. But Ibrahimovic later revealed in a news conference that no one knew the big announcement he was about to dr...Full Story »

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not extend his contract with AC Milan, the Serie A club said Saturday. The 41-year-old Sweden international's contract expires at the end of June and will not be renewed following a season beset by injuries. Ibrahimovic has played only four matches in Serie A this season, getting a total of 144 minutes on the field, but became the oldest goalscorer in the league's his...Full Story »

AC Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic advised team-mate Rafael Leao to "focus on football" after he previewed his second album under the alias 'Way 45'. Rafael Leao comes out with his second music album Some teammates had a positive reaction to it Teammate Zlatan Ibrahimovic asks him to 'focus on football' WHAT HAPPENED? Leao is planning a release a second album under the name 'Way-45' as ...Full Story »

Former AC Milan midfielder Giampiero Maini can see Zlatan Ibrahimovic being handed a new contract. The Swede is off contract in June and has struggled to get on the pitch due to preseason knee surgery. Maini said on TMW Radio: "Unfortunately for him and for Milan they have practically never seen each other. "It is clear that a reflection must be made and they will with both in partnership w...Full Story »

Zlatan Ibrahimovic insists he still has plenty to offer AC Milan. The veteran striker is yet to play this season after summer knee surgery. He told Sportmediaset: "I'm still god, I'm still number 1, now I'm back and the music changes. I have so much desire, I want to do so many things, what I lost in these seven or eight months. I lost time. "Team in crisis? I'm not worried, these are norma...Full Story »

AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he's proud of his role in the development of French football. The Swede insists he was key to PSG becoming a global name when he was there. "I love France, I spent four years in France and took French football to a worldwide level. This isn't arrogance, it's confidence in one's own means," he said. On PSG striker Kylian Mbappe, Ibrahimovic said: "I a...Full Story »

Zlatan Ibrahimovic proved once again he's ageing like a fine wine as the 41-year-old showed off a new hairstyle and his ripped physique while holidaying in Florida Fans labelled Zlatan Ibrahimovic a "Greek god" after he was spotted at the beach (Image: LCD / SplashNews.com) Zlatan Ibrahimovic debuted a bold new look and wowed fans with his physique as he holidayed in Florida. The AC Milan str...Full Story »

ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC has slammed Kylian Mbappe and compared him to a child. Mbappe, 23, has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons this season. Reports of his unhappiness at Paris Saint-Germain have continuously been the chief narrative this season, with the underlying story of a rift between him and Neymar. And all of this has come after the Frenchman turned down a move to Real Madr...Full Story »

ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC is not planning on hanging up his boots just yet in spite of his recent injury struggles. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has dispelled rumours that he could be set to retire from professional football in typical fashion by insisting that he has his sights firmly set on a return to the first-team picture at AC Milan. The veteran Swede has been out of action since undergoing surgery to cor...Full Story »

Southampton expect to have Mohamed Elyounoussi and Ibrahima Diallo available for the Premier League match against Brentford.There had been illness within the Saints squad this week, but midfielders Elyounoussi and Diallo have both been able to return to training. Deadline-day recruit Duje Caleta-Car could also come into the squad for the first time.Romeo Lavia (hamstring) and Tino Livramento (kn...Full Story »