FORMER footballer Fabrice Muamba says grammar school pupils racially abused his 12-year-old son by monkey-chanting at him during a rugby game. The ex-Bolton Wanderers star - who was forced to retire from the sport after suffering a cardiac arrest - claims the "culprits" were Manchester Grammar School students. Fabrice Muamba says his 12-year-old son was racially abused at a rugby game "Today ...Full Story »

Carlo Ancelotti has hit out at UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin over his criticism of Real Madrid's Florentino Perez and the club's continued involvement in the Super League project. Ceferin -- in an interview published by the Barcelona's Joan Laporta and Juventus' Andrea Agnelli as "incompetent leaders" who "tried to kill football" with their bid to launch a breakaway league. "It seems a bit...Full Story »

Robbie Stockdale hailed Rochdale’s 1-0 win over Tranmere as the most satisfying of his short reign.The former Middlesbrough defender took charge at Dale in the summer and has overseen an overhaul of the playing staff, bringing in 10 new players.But they have gelled quickly and one of the new boys, Danny Cashman, fired the only goal of the game against Rovers after coming off the bench.The ...Full Story »

Halifax returned to winning ways following their loss at Yeovil by defeating Southend 3-1 at the Shay.The hosts were given an early let-off as Rhys Murphy agonisingly missed connecting to a teasing ball into him at the back post before they took control with goals either side of half-time in the 39th and 48th minutes.Jordan Slew put Halifax ahead as he converted from Tom Bradbury’s ball in...Full Story »

Neymar has said he doesn't get the respect he deserves from the Brazilian media and fans after becoming his country's all-time leading scorer in World Cup qualifying games. The Paris Saint-Germain forward scored his 69th goal in his 113th appearance for Brazil in Thurday's 2-0 win over Peru. Neymar overtook Zico and Romario to become Brazil's all-time top scorer in World Cup qualifying with 12...Full Story »

FIFA aim for tournament every two years Jurgen Klopp is far from impressed with FIFA's plan to host a World Cup every two years instead of every four, believing that it is purely a financial decision. The Liverpool coach mentioned that the wellbeing of the players are not being considered amid the push for a biennial tournament. "There is no other sport in the world with such a relentless c...Full Story »

Chelsea still hope to have Thiago Silva available to face Aston Villa despite the threat of a FIFA suspension.The 36-year-old could face a five-day ban after missing Brazil’s international fixtures, but Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck was locked in negotiations on Friday to avoid the censure.N’Golo Kante and Christian Pulisic (both ankle) will definitely miss the Premier League encounter...Full Story »

Celtic’s Kyogo Furuhashi is out for at least three to four weeks with a knee injury picked up on international duty with Japan.Midfielder James McCarthy is in contention for the visit of Ross County in the cinch Premiership on Saturday after recovering from a knock but winger James Forrest remains out through injury.New signings Giorgos Giakoumakis, Jota, Cameron Carter-Vickers and Liam Sc...Full Story »

Morecambe could be boosted by returning international players for Saturday’s Sky Bet League One encounter against AFC Wimbledon.Shrimps boss Stephen Robinson has welcomed back Jokull Andresson and Josh McPake to training following their time with Iceland and Scotland, respectively.Northern Ireland’s Alfie McCalmont, meanwhile, was not expected back until Friday, but Robinson also has...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED have welcomed Cristiano Ronaldo back to the club by plastering his face on the side of Old Trafford. Ronaldo, 36, is set to make his second debut for the club when they take on Newcastle at the weekend. Cristiano Ronaldo takes centre stage alongside his new Manchester United team-mates And the Portuguese is already being widely celebrated by everyone associated with the club...Full Story »

Oxford will be without Marcus McGuane for their Sky Bet League One clash against Wycombe at the Kassam Stadium.The 22-year-old took a knock to his thigh and manager Karl Robinson confirmed the injury will leave him on the sidelines for at least another three weeks.Billy Bodin could be back in contention to take part as he returned to training ahead of this week.Sam Long could be a doubt for the ...Full Story »

Hartlepool are without forward Tyler Burey for their home clash with Bristol Rovers.The 20-year-old, who had scored three goals in five matches, suffered a serious hamstring injury in Pools’ last-gasp defeat at Tranmere last time out and faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.Luke Molyneux replaced the on-loan Millwall man at Prenton Park and will hope to start alongside Will Goodwin, but ...Full Story »

French forward was reintroduced as an Atletico Madrid player on Wednesday morning Griezmann Just hours after he scored a brace against Finland to bring to an end France's winless run, Antoine Griezmann was unveiled as an Atletico Madrid player for the second time, and he made clear he hopes to rediscover the nice relationship he had with the club's fans. Whether that will happen immediately ...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate’s delight at England’s positive response to their Euro 2020 final heartache outweighed his frustration at conceding a last-gasp equaliser against Poland in Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier.Less than two months on from the crushing penalty shoot-out loss to Italy, the Three Lions regathered their thoughts and returned with back-to-back 4-0 wins against Hungary an...Full Story »

Bailey Peacock-Farrell’s penalty save earned Northern Ireland a point as they fought out an often intense but ultimately goalless World Cup qualifying draw against Switzerland at Windsor Park.Peacock-Farrell ensured there would be no repeat of events four years ago – when Ricardo Rodriguez’s hugely controversial spot-kick for the Swiss ended Northern Irish hopes of reaching the...Full Story »

Wales’ World Cup qualification hopes were dented by a 0-0 draw against Estonia in Cardiff.Estonia, ranked a lowly 110th in the world and sandwiched between Guinea-Bissau and North Korea, were bottom of Group E having conceded 15 goals in three games.But Wales failed to break down stubborn visitors on a night when even skipper Gareth Bale, who was winning his 99th cap, was unable to rescue ...Full Story »

SUPERCAR-loving striker Cristiano Ronaldo is facing a 20mph speed limit at his new village home. The star, 36, has only just moved into a stunning £6million mansion after flying into the UK last week fresh from signing for Manchester United. Supercar-loving striker Cristiano Ronaldo is facing a 20mph speed limit at his new village homeCredit: BackGrid It has space for his £17million...Full Story »

Jadon Sancho has said he hasn't stopped smiling since joining Manchester United. The England winger joined United from Borussia Dortmund this past summer in a deal worth £73m. Speaking to UMM, Sancho has vowed to replicate his form from Dortmund at Old Trafford. He said: "I haven't stopped smiling. I'm just happy to be here and be part of the Red Devils and the team. "Especially when ...Full Story »

Members of the Guinea Armed Forces drive through the central neighbourhood of Kaloum in Conakry after sustainable gunfire was heard. Morocco's national team have been evacuated from the Guinean capital Conakry and their World Cup qualifier against Guinea has been postponed because of a coup d'etat in the West African country. The Morocco camp boarded a plane after CAF released a statement conf...Full Story »

The two nations meet in the Superclasico de las Americas for the first time since the Copa America final and La Albiceleste's star man should feature Lionel Messi came through Argentina's Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifier against Venezuela unscathed after an injury scare, coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed ahead of his side's clash with Brazil on Sunday. The two nations meet for the first time sinc...Full Story »