Northampton skipper Fraser Horsfall headed home a late equaliser to rescue his side a 1-1 draw against Swindon at Sixfields.The Cobblers, who had been controversially denied an opening goal in the first half, had gone behind to Tyreece Simpson’s 57th-minute opener.The Swindon striker kept his cool to drill in after a low cross from the right landed at his feet eight yards out.But with seve...Full Story »

Puma have made an attempt to stand out with their 2021/22 third kits, yet there has been a negative backlash with players attempting to kiss a shirt without a badge and fans being unhappy with the lack of crest, and the sportswear company have now been forced to apologise to Borussia Dortmund fans. The uproar stems from Dortmund's Champions League opener against Besiktas, in which the third k...Full Story »

Lionel Messi looks to have finally settled on a permanent home in France, and it's a £41million mansion on the outskirts of Paris. While not quite Versailles, the 'Pink Palace' housed the French president, Charles De Gaulle, for three days in 1940 during the Second World War. Messi joined PSG this summer after leaving Barcelona following his contract expiring. The 34-year-old bid his far...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola said he will not apologise for his comments about Manchester City fans following the Champions League victory over RB Leipzig despite being told by a leading supporters club to "stick to coaching," but added he would "step aside" if there ever was an issue with supporters. Guardiola said he would like more fans to attend Southampton's visit to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afte...Full Story »

Under-pressure boss Steve Bruce vowed to fight on after seeing Newcastle come from behind to peg back Leeds.The 60-year-old once again found himself the target of repeated chants for him to go from sizeable sections of the home support at St James’ Park during the 1-1 draw, but remained defiant after the final whistle.Newcastle are yet to win in six attempts in all competitions so far this...Full Story »

Hibernian midfielder Jake Doyle-Hayes is fit to face former club St Mirren after missing last weekend’s Edinburgh derby through illness.Left-back Lewis Stevenson is also fit to return to the squad for the cinch Premiership game after a minor niggle kept him out at Tynecastle.Melker Hallberg (knee) and Sean Mackie (foot) are both still out, along with long-term injury victims Jamie Murphy (...Full Story »

Bradford will again be without captain Niall Canavan for the Sky Bet League Two clash against Barrow.A muscle injury forced Canavan to miss last weekend’s 1-0 loss to Salford, in which Matty Lund scored a last-minute winner for the hosts.Derek Adams could stick with the same starting line-up despite that late goal, though striker Theo Robinson is still pushing for a full debut.Forward Lee ...Full Story »

Some Atletico Madrid fans remain unhappy that Antoine Griezmann has returned to the club, with one going as far as to ask Joao Felix to injure his new teammate. The Portuguese forward greeted some of the Atletico supporters as he left the club's training ground, but one fan made a horrible request to the youngster. "Joao, injure Griezmann, as if you didn't want to," the fan said to Joao Feli...Full Story »

Cheltenham manager Michael Duff will check on Kyle Vassell ahead of his side’s home game against Oxford.Vassell’s workload continues to be managed after he missed pre-season and a late decision will be made on his availability.The Robins are still without their on-loan Stoke striker Christian Norton, who has been completing his rehabilitation from a groin problem with his parent club...Full Story »

Oldham boss Keith Curle is facing a major selection headache ahead of Saturday’s League Two clash with Hartlepool.Curle has set up a meeting with the club’s strength and conditioning department in a bid to get to the bottom of a casualty list which has left him having to fill his bench with teenagers.Midfielder Nicky Adams is the latest to join the absentees after limping out of last...Full Story »

Lincoln will check on midfielder Conor McGrandles ahead of the Sky Bet League One match against Ipswich.McGrandles was forced off during the first half of the draw against Rotherham on Tuesday night with a calf problem and continues to be assessed.Lewis Fiorini is on standby to be drafted into the starting XI, having come off the bench to score an equaliser against the Millers.Midfielder Teddy B...Full Story »

Fabio Carvalho will face a late fitness test ahead Championship leaders Fulham hosting Reading in south west London.The Portugal-born winger impressed in the first month of the campaign but has been sidelined with a toe injury.Carvalho missed Fulham’s 4-1 win at Birmingham in midweek and remains a doubt for the Royals’ visit to Craven Cottage.Kenny Tete (hamstring) and Tom Cairney (k...Full Story »

A stunning fireworks display kicked off proceedings at Stamford Bridge as the Blues kicked off their European defence at home to Zenit. Chelsea let off fireworks at Stamford Bridge ahead of their Champions League opener against Zenit Credit: PA Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin presented Thomas Tuchel with the manager of the year award for 2020/21 Credit: Getty Edouard Mendy was also given th...Full Story »

The three-time Brazil World Cup winner also cracked a new joke about being ready to play football again in his first social media post since his hospital move. Pele has provided a positive health update Credit: AFP The 80-year-old, who remains at the Alberto Enstein Hospital in Sao Paulo after going under the knife, posted a smiling selfie photo of him with his fists clenched in a victory si...Full Story »

Boreham Wood and Halifax remain in the top six of the National League after the sides could not be separated in a 2-2 draw at Meadow Park.The visitors opened the scoring when a low cross was thumped home by Billy Waters 22 minutes into the first half.Five minutes later the home side levelled things up after Josh Rees diverted Frankie Raymond’s low shot into the net past keeper Sam Johnson....Full Story »

Everton manager Rafael Benitez admits it would be better for his health if his side could score goals before they concede after a thrilling 3-1 comeback win at home to Burnley.The hosts looked battered and beaten after Ben Mee’s headed opener just after half-time only for a crazy 379-second period to turn the match on its head as Michael Keane and new signings Andros Townsend and Demarai G...Full Story »

Rafael Benitez’s golden touch as new Everton manager continued as his side produced a remarkable comeback with three goals inside seven minutes to beat Burnley 3-1 at Goodison Park.While the Spaniard’s two predecessors Marco Silva and Carlo Ancelotti struggled, and ultimately failed, to instil a spirit into the side which prevented them winning league matches from losing positions, t...Full Story »

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Chelsea and AC Milan midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko was the subject of a vile racist chant from the Lazio ultras today in sad news, according to Milan News. Ultras reportedly aimed a disgusting ‘this banana is for Bakayoko’ chant at the Frenchman as he made his return to the San Siro, with this being the midfielder’s second loan spell with the Rossoneri. The ace made his retur...Full Story »

Old Trafford has been swept with a wave of Manchester United fans donning Cristiano Ronaldo No7 shirts ahead of his second debut for the club. Many fans have been pictured wearing new personalised home and away strips for this season, whilst others have dug into their wardrobes to pull out kits from his first spell. The United club shop's daily sales record was smashed in less than four hours ...Full Story »