NEWCASTLE star Bruno Guimaraes hasn't slept for TWO DAYS after welcoming the birth of his first child and then beating Spurs in the Premier League. The 24-year-old Brazilian's fiance Ana Lidia Martins gave birth to their first child, Matteo, on Friday night. Guimaraes welcomed Matteo into the world on Friday nightCredit: @brunoguimaraes Newcastle beat Spurs 2-1 in North London on Sunday eveni...Full Story »

The Brazil midfielder signed from Lyon for £35million in January but revealed “conversations” with Real Madrid during the summer. Bruno Guimaraes has emerged as a supporters' hero in Newcastle's rise to sixth place, but might have to be sold to boost resources Credit: Getty Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth admits 'at some stage' the big-spending Magpies could lose spe...Full Story »

JULEN LOPETEGUI has turned down the chance to become Wolves boss. The Spaniard, 56, met with chairman Jeff Shi at the weekend to discuss taking over at Molineux. Julen Lopetegui has turned down the vacant manager's job at Wolves But ex-Real Madrid boss Lopetegui has decided against a move to the Black Country, partly due to his father suffering from ill health. He was sacked by Sevilla on We...Full Story »

Eddie Howe saluted “bargain” signing Bruno Guimaraes after seeing him inspire Newcastle to a 5-1 Premier League demolition of Brentford.The £36million January arrival scored twice and played a pivotal role as the Magpies secured their biggest win to date under head coach Howe.Asked if the Brazil international was a bargain even at that price, Howe said: “I find it difficu...Full Story »

Molineux chiefs have made the Spaniard — axed by Sevilla on  Wednesday  —  their top target to replace Bruno Lage. Julen Lopetegui will meet with Wolves' chairman over the weekend Credit: Rex The former Spain and Real Madrid boss has agreed to meet Wolves chairman Jeff Shi over the weekend. Under-18s manager Steve Davis and under-21s chief James Collins will lead the team at Chels...Full Story »

Wolves announced the sacking of manager Bruno Lage on Sunday following a disappointing start to the season with the Premier League side languishing in the relegation zone. Wolves slipped to their fourth defeat of the campaign with a 2-0 loss at West Ham United on Saturday, a result that left them in 18th place with six points from eight games. Lage, 46, took over at Molineux from Portuguese ...Full Story »

Scott Brown said it was only right that his Fleetwood side drew 1-1 at home to Charlton after a “game of two halves”.The hosts dominated the first period and led at the break through Callum Morton’s goal. But Charlton were much improved after half-time and deserved their 77th-minute equaliser, scored by Miles Leaburn moments after he came off the bench.And Brown allowed himself...Full Story »

Wolves boss Bruno Lage feels his side can flourish after securing their first Premier League win of the season.Daniel Podence’s scuffed finish in first-half stoppage time was enough to beat Southampton 1-0 at Molineux and lift Wolves out of the bottom three.It was their first top-flight win in 13 matches, stretching back to April 2 last season.Lage said: “I told the players ‘th...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag joked it would take an hour to explain ‘the rules’ he’s set out for Manchester United —but was relieved to see his side finally following them.United’s fortunes seem to be turning after losing their first two contests of the Premier League season as they claimed their second victory in as many games with a 1-0 win at Southampton after beating Liverpool ...Full Story »

Bruno Fernandes’ second-half volley was enough to maintain Manchester United’s revival with a second win of the week against Southampton at St Mary’s.United, lifted by Monday’s morale-boosting 2-1 home win over Liverpool, were able to follow-up with another victory after starting the season with back-to-back Premier League defeats.It was a tight affair throughout most of ...Full Story »

Boss Bruno Lage saluted Raul Jimenez after he helped fire Wolves into the third round of the Carabao Cup.The Mexico international and Adama Traore struck to beat Preston 2-1 at Molineux on Tuesday.Hwang Hee-Chan missed a first-half penalty before Ben Woodburn made Wolves sweat with a consolation soon after the break.Jimenez marked his first start of the season after knee and groin injuries with ...Full Story »

Wolves boss Bruno Lage feels goalkeeper Jose Sa can become one of the Premier League’s “good names” after earning his side a point in a 0-0 draw against Fulham.Portuguese keeper Sa saved Aleksandar Mitrovic’s 81st-minute penalty after Rayan Ait Nouri’s challenge on Bobby Cordova-Reid.Sa, in his second season at Molineux after joining from Greek side Olympiacos, ensu...Full Story »

Leeds boss Jesse Marsch laughed off his verbal battle with opposite number Bruno Lage during his side’s opening Premier League win of the season against Wolves.Rayan Ait-Nouri’s second-half own goal clinched Leeds a 2-1 victory at Elland Road after Rodrigo had cancelled out Daniel Podence’s opener for Wolves before the interval.The two managers first clashed after Wolves strike...Full Story »

Bruno Fernandes says he's in the dark about what the future holds for his Manchester United and Portugal team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo asked to leave the Old Trafford club last month as he wants to play in the Champions League next term. The 37-year-old didn't travel with Erik ten Hag's squad for their tour of Thailand and Australia due to family reasons, but he's yet to find a new cl...Full Story »

Dani Alves is confident he can make it to this year's World Cup. To do so, the Brazilian full-back is looking for a team in the current transfer market after leaving Barcelona. Despite being 39 years old, he believes he still has a lot of football ahead of him. While he is analysing his next destination, where he could end up playing in Mexico with Pumas, the Brazilian spoke about his second ...Full Story »

Real Valladolid president Ronaldo Nazario is dreaming of bringing two big names to the club this summer in the form of Marcelo and Dani Alves, with the two Brazilian full-backs without a club. Ronaldo will try to take advantage of his good relationship with his two countrymen, and is looking to sign them for the newly-promoted LaLiga Santander side. According to Brazilian media outlet UOL Es...Full Story »

The full-back wanted a new deal to improve his chances of making the Brazil squad for the World Cup but will have to look elsewhere for his chance Dani Alves has left Barcelona after the club decided not to offer him a contract extension. The 39-year-old's current deal expires at the end of the month, but he had requested a new one that would run until at least the end of the year. The full...Full Story »

The Brazilian full-back wants to stay at the club at least until after the World Cup but does not know if he will be offered an extension Dani Alves says he is not sure if Barcelona will grant his wish for a contract extension. The Brazilian full-back signed a short-term deal to return to Camp Nou late last year but his contract will expire this summer. GOAL reported last week that the 39-y...Full Story »

The full-back's current deal expires at the end of June but he hopes to stay until December at least The love story between Barcelona and Dani Alves may continue beyond this season, GOAL understands. The Brazil full-back, who rejoined the club last November, signed a contract at Camp Nou that will expire in the summer. However, he has his heart set on playing at the Qatar 2022 World Cup lat...Full Story »

Boss Bruno Lage insists Wolves are singing from the same hymn sheet with their desire to keep Ruben Neves.Fans serenaded the midfielder as they chanted for him to stay amid links to Arsenal and Manchester United during Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Norwich.Rayan Ait-Nouri’s first goal since October 2020 cancelled out Teemu Pukki’s opener.The draw officially ended Wolves’ slim ho...Full Story »