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Iconic fallen club could be promoted in 12th place thanks to little-known play-off rule

Vitesse Arnhem could secure a surprise return to the Eredivisie this season despite sitting in the bottom half of the second division. The Dutch side are 12th in the Eerste Divisie with two matches…

Rangers legend Ally McCoist responds to Celtic outlets calling him a ‘deranged conspiracy theorist’

Ally McCoist has laughed off claims he is a ‘deranged conspiracy theorist’ after his comments on the Scottish Premiership split. The Rangers legend had made his feelings known after the…

Bruno Fernandes recreates iconic Jose Mourinho meme as he refuses to answer question

Bruno Fernandes refused to discuss referee Paul Tierney’s performance after Manchester United’s loss to Leeds United. The Red Devils were beaten 2-1 at Old Trafford on Monday night. Noa…

Lisandro Martinez sent off for hair pull as Leeds achieve 45-year first with shock win at Man United in major survival boost

Leeds United have won a league match at Old Trafford for the first time in 45 years, beating Manchester United 2-1 on Monday night. The result gives Daniel Farke’s side a huge boost in their …

England’s World Cup opponents appoint Sir Alex Ferguson’s former Man United assistant as new manager

Ghana have appointed Carlos Queiroz as manager for their 2026 World Cup campaign. The Black Stars will face England, Panama and Croatia in group L at this summer’s tournament. Queiroz has bee…

Sheffield United player announces he’s having child with manager Chris Wilder’s daughter

Sheffield United midfielder Ollie Arblaster has announced he is expecting a baby with his partner, the daughter of manager Chris Wilder. The news was confirmed on social media by Martha Wilder as s…

EFL club confirm talks to sell club amid rumoured £14m bid backed by John Terry

Colchester United have declared an unnamed consortium are in talks to buy the club amid rumours John Terry is set to become the new co-owner. Reports have claimed that the Chelsea legend is part of…

EFL club’s chairman surprised by player’s social media statement after red card

Hull City owner Acun Ilicali has taken to social media following John Lundstram’s apology to supporters on Saturday. The midfielder shared a statement after he was sent off in the Tigers̵…

Furious Tottenham fan Abbi Summers slams ‘arrogant’ board and crying players in epic rant as embarrassing run continues

Tottenham Hotspur have been called out for their ‘arrogance’ after their relegation fears worsened on Sunday. The north London side remain in the Premier League bottom three with their …

Kylian Mbappe posts injury update after gruesome blow to the head

Kylian Mbappe has shared a picture of the gruesome head injury he suffered during Real Madrid’s draw with Girona. The forward was left bloodied after a nasty collision during the closing stag…

Jack Wilshere wins his first trophy as a manager despite being knocked out of competition

Luton Town have won the EFL Trophy with a 3-1 victory over Stockport County at Wembley Stadium. The Hatters came from behind to hand Jack Wilshere his first trophy as a manager after just six month…

Ireland’s biggest stadium unveils plan to host Champions League final in unprecedented moment

Croke Park is hoping to continue to host elite-level football beyond this summer. The home of Gaelic sports will stage a pre-season friendly between Manchester United and Leeds United in August. A …

Poland assistant manager dies, aged 49, as Matty Cash pays tribute

Former Legia Warsaw manager Jacek Magiera has died aged 49, the Polish Football Association have confirmed. Magiera had been the national team’s assistant manager since July 2025. According t…

Robbie Keane drops serious hint on his future amid links to Celtic job

Robbie Keane has hinted he could leave his role as Ferencvaros manager in the near future. The Irishman has been in charge of the Hungarian champions since January 2025. Keane’s success in Bu…

Liverpool fans to remove iconic Anfield feature in protest against ticket rises

Anfield will be without its iconic flags on the Kop for the final three Premier League home fixtures of the season. It comes as fan groups protest against Liverpool’s decision to increase tic…

Liverpool star branded a disgrace for Paris Saint-Germain performance – no-one is fighting for Arne Slot

Gabby Agbonlahor has given a damning assessment of Liverpool’s current predicament after their latest defeat. The Reds were beaten 2-0 by Paris Saint-Germain in France on Wednesday night. Arn…

Mo Salah commended by Steven Gerrard for unseen act after Liverpool loss amid Arne Slot snub

Mohamed Salah was put through his paces despite not featuring for Liverpool during their 2-0 loss against Paris Saint-Germain. The legendary Reds forward was an unused substitute as Arne Slot’…

Furious Ivan Toney makes damning claims about refereeing in X-rated rant after controversial moment in title race

Ivan Toney has blasted VAR and the referee after Al Ahli suffered a major setback in the Saudi Pro League title race. His side were held away at Al Fayha on Wednesday night in a controversial 1-1 d…

Elliot Anderson transfer could be done before World Cup but Man United and Man City face £100m fight for second midfielder

Nottingham Forest are yet to receive any formal bids for Elliot Anderson but are braced for offers before the World Cup, talkSPORT understands. Anderson is the leading target for Manchester City an…

The hate watch trumps all – I would sacrifice my own club’s success to see Arsenal bottle it

Manchester United have not played Champions League football in nearly three years. Meanwhile, West Ham United have been Premier League ever-presents since promotion in 2012. However, seeing Arsenal…

‘Best goalkeeper in the world’ David Raya’s masterclass will even have Arsenal’s rivals rejoicing

Arsenal have guaranteed the Premier League a fifth Champions League spot for next season by beating Sporting Lisbon. The Gunners snatched a dramatic 1-0 victory in Portugal on Tuesday night. Kai Ha…

Tottenham consider move for £27m England international eyed by two Premier League rivals

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing James Trafford this summer. The England goalkeeper has endured a difficult season after returning to Manchester City last summer. Trafford re-…

Mircea Lucescu: Ex-Romania manager dies aged 80 after suffering heart attack

Legendary football manager Mircea Lucescu has passed away aged 80. The former Romania boss was hospitalised after suffering a heart attack on Friday. Lucescu had collapsed last month days before a …

Do away goals count in Champions League this season? Huge quarter-final ties coming up

The Champions League quarter-finals get underway this week, with Arsenal and Liverpool still in the hunt for glory. The Gunners travel to Sporting Lisbon tonight for the first leg of their last eig…

Pep Guardiola’s assistant appears to confirm Man City club legend will leave this summer

Bernardo Silva’s Manchester City exit has been all-but confirmed by assistant manager Pep Lijnders. The midfielder is set to leave the club when his contract expires this summer. Silva signed…

Robin van Persie responds to own fans chanting ‘shame on you’ at team

Robin van Persie has hit back chants aimed at his players from his own fans during their latest disappointing result. His Feyenoord side were held to a goalless draw away at relegation-threatened V…

Arsenal are shell-shocked and huge concern will have club fearing brutal title collapse

Arsenal’s latest setback has enhanced fears they could still let the Premier League title slip away. The Gunners’ hopes of winning the treble were ended on Saturday night in embarrassin…

EFL club’s top scorer banned for incident not caught on video in major promotion blow

Notts County striker Alassana Jatta has been handed a three-match ban for violent conduct by the FA. The suspension stems from an incident during Friday’s League Two defeat at Salford City. J…

Virgil van Dijk apologises to Liverpool fans and makes worrying admissions about teammates

Virgil van Dijk has apologised as he suggested Liverpool gave up during their FA Cup thumping at Manchester City. The Reds were dumped out of the FA Cup as they were thrashed 4-0 during their quart…

Cristiano Ronaldo returns to save Al Nassr from embarrassment and boost hopes of history

Cristiano Ronaldo made a scoring return for Al Nassr as they maintained their Saudi Pro League title push. However, the league leaders had to survive a scare as they faced bottom-of-the-table Al Na…

Matt Le Tissier handed new job at Southampton four years after quitting role due to backlash

Matt Le Tissier has reportedly returned to Southampton four years after quitting his role at the club. The Saints legend had been working as an ambassador for the Championship side before his depar…

Furious Phil Parkinson to contact Championship referees chief after Wrexham penalty decision

Wrexham were on the receiving end of a ‘very, very harsh’ penalty decision against West Brom on Good Friday. That is according to their manager Phil Parkinson, who was left furious with…

Jermain Defoe ‘excited’ by ex-Premier League star’s nephew after dramatic managerial debut

Jermain Defoe dramatically avoided defeat in his first match as Woking boss after a six-goal thriller on Good Friday. The former England striker took charge of his new club for the first time as th…

Roy Hodgson achieves 44-year first in spectacular return to management thanks to goalkeeper howler

Roy Hodgson has made a winning return to management with victory in his first match in charge of Bristol City. The 78-year-old was appointed by the Championship side last month on a deal until the …

Premier League title-winning boss in line for Italy job as Gennaro Gattuso steps down

Roberto Mancini is one of three candidates drawn up to replace Gennaro Gattuso as Italy boss, talkSPORT understands. Gattuso has officially stepped down from his role following their failure to qua…

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