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SUNSPORT tipsters have taken a closer look at this weekend's action to bring you our best five-fold football accumulator. We’ve previewed five of Saturday's matches across the Premier League, Championship, League One and League Two, with the selections paying just over 17/1 with Sky Bet. If you don’t already have a Sky Bet account, now...

Our regular column also takes in Leagues One and Two adding a Championship-style PSR backstop to their SCMP approach. Confused? Read on

Nottingham Forest continue their remarkable Europa League run - but does it only increase the pressure on staying in the Premier League?

After being eliminated by Bayern Munich in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League, Kylian Mbappe made a reassuring message to the fans that Real Madrid "will start winning again and very soon." Kylian Mbappe’s dream of capturing a UEFA Champions League title has been deferred for at least another season following a quarterfinal exit at the hands of Bayern Munich. In the midst of what has been a frustrating campaign for Real Madrid, Mbappe delivered a defiant message to the fanbase, promising that the club “will start winning again soon.“ Wednesday’s elimination via a 6-4 aggregate scoreline served as a crushing blow for a Real Madrid side that had pinned its primary championship hopes on Europe, with Barcelona currently the heavy favorites to secure La Liga. Despite Mbappe netting the third goal for the Spanish giants, he was unable to stave off elimination in what was statistically his most prolific individual scoring campaign in the competition’s history. In his first public comments following the defeat, Mbappe took to Instagram to offer a candid self-assessment of the team’s current form: “We tried until the very end, but it wasn’t enough. It’s disappointing to be eliminated from such an important competition, but we have to look ahead. We need to take a hard look at ourselves to avoid this kind of disappointment again.“ After that wake-up call to his teammates, the French striker made it clear that the club expects to be back in the trophy hunt sooner than later. “We will never give up!!! In Madrid, failure has never been and never will be an option. But I promise you one thing: we will start winning again and very soon,” Mbappe concluded. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kylian Mbappé (@k.mbappe) Mbappe’s individual impact during the 2025-26 Champions League campaign was undeniable, as he racked up 15 goals in just 11 appearances. While he reached the 70-goal milestone for his UCL career, his individual brilliance couldn’t mask the team’s lack of cohesion, a process hindered by significant organizational turmoil, including the dismissal of head coach Xabi Alonso back in January. Real Madrid and a 2025-26 season to forget With 40 goals and six assists across 39 games so far, Kylian Mbappe has indisputably been the lone bright spot for Real Madrid this season. However, questions regarding the squad’s over-reliance on the star striker have intensified, casting a spotlight on the fact that despite a roster full of superstars, this iteration of Los Blancos has failed to gel as a collective unit. The 2024-25 season, the final chapter of the Carlo Ancelotti era, saw the club lift the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup while falling short of major domestic and European honors. While the appointment of Xabi Alonso initially sparked hope during the FIFA Club World Cup, a crushing defeat in the Spanish Super Cup proved to be the tipping point that led to his midseason exit. Real Madrid Castilla coach Alvaro Arbeloa stepped in to lead the first team but has struggled to stabilize the ship. Under his watch, the club suffered a shock Copa del Rey exit to second-tier Albacete and the recent Champions League heartbreak against Bayern. Currently, La Liga is being dominated by Barcelona, sitting at the top with 79 points in 31 games and a 9-point difference to second-placed Real Madrid. With just seven games remaining, Los Merengues are on the verge of their first trophyless season since 2020-21, the final hallmark of a campaign the club would rather forget.

Rayan Cherki may have won the humour and hearts of the majority of the Premier League but a former European Championship and FIFA World Cup winner thinks otherwise. Cherki had long been regarded as one of France’s top-rising talents at Lyon before he joined Manchester City last summer for £34 million, one of the greatest […]

Leeds United could be willing to accommodate Juventus striker Lois Openda, who no longer holds a place in Luciano… The post Report: Leeds United studying a move for unwanted Juventus attacker appeared first on Juvefc.com.

Tottenham Transfer News: Spurs Face Summer Exodus as Loan Duo Prepare to Depart Tottenham Hotspur are bracing for a defining summer, with significant squad changes expected regardless of their Premier League fate. According to reports from The Daily Mail, Randal Kolo Muani and Joao Palhinha are set to leave north London when their respective loan […] The post Report: Tottenham Hotspur duo expected to leave the club this summer appeared first on EPL Index - Unofficial Premier League Blog, Stats, Tactics & Podcasts at EPLindex.com.

Leeds United returned to the Premier League this season after winning promotion from the Championship, and their first campaign back in the top flight has been anything but a smooth ride. The club currently sit on 36 points from 32 games, recording eight wins, 12 draws, and 12defeats across the season. For long stretches of […] The post Former PL Scout Provides Decisive Update On Daniel Farke: Does He Deserve To Lead Leeds United Next Season? appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

Leeds United will entertain Wolverhampton Wanderers at Elland Road on Saturday as they look to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Whites managed to secure a narrow 2-1 win over Manchester United recently, so they would be full of confidence going into this game. Daniel Farke will set his players […] The post Calvert-Lewin To Lead The Charge | 3-4-3 Leeds United Predicted Lineup Vs Wolves appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

By: Oliver Fisher With a return to European football looking likely for AC Milan, the management will have to start thinking about the squad list regulations. It is April 15th, so it’s only right that the team and players are fully focused on the final stretch of the season, with six games to go and a top four […] The post A squad to build with an eye on the rules: Where Milan stand relative to UEFA regulations appeared first on SempreMilan.

Landon Donovan talks about his involvement with Lincoln City and them clinching promotion to the EFL Championship.

Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola return with a deeper dive into the fallout from Matt Crocker’s sudden exit as U.S. Soccer sporting director, moving beyond the breaking news to unpack what the role actually demands, why progress on youth development has stalled, and whether anyone can truly fix one of American soccer’s most persistent problems (03:08). From there, the guys discuss the U.S. Open Cup's chaotic and cupset-filled Round of 32 (31:40), a historic night in Mexico as Nashville became the first MLS side to win at the Estadio Azteca, and whether LAFC are now the team to beat in the Concacaf Champions Cup (40:32). Plus, shockwaves in South Florida as Javier Mascherano exits Inter Miami - what’s really going on behind the scenes (49:04)? where Americans take center stage in the Copa del Rey final: can Pellegrino Matarazzo lead Real Sociedad to glory, or will Johnny Cardoso’s Atletico Madrid cap off an incredible week after booking their place in the Champions League semifinals (1:00:37)? Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JimmyConrad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @CharlieDavies9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TMeola1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on soccer⁠ For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, UEFA Women’s Champions League, EFL Championship, EFL League Cup, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, AFC Champion League by subscribing to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/⁠ For all the latest in sportsbook reviews: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/⁠ And sportsbook promos: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The R's have opened discussions about a deal for a "really interesting" player.

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The Sky Blues are reportedly eyeing a loan move.

Are PSR punishments ruining the league? 🤔 #Championship #SecondTier #EFL #SecondTierPodcast Sign up for bonus content and access to the Second Tier Discord ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjqVFKB1yw2z_XyVINhB9qA/join Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@secondtierpod?sub_confirmation=1 About the Second Tier Podcast: A podcast dedicated to the EFL Championship. Ryan Dilks and Justin Peach bring you three episodes every week with opinions and news from the second tier of English football. Whether it’s the latest on the next Jude Bellingham or fresh managerial drama, we’ve got you covered with all the fascinating storylines from the most entertaining league in the world! Listen to the FULL PODCAST: https://lnk.to/secondtier Follow Second Tier: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@secondtierpodcast X: https://x.com/secondtierpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondtierpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secondtierpod Patreon: https://patreon.com/secondtier https://www.youtube.com/@secondtierpod?sub_confirmation=1

A prominent Tottenham insider on X has shared a much-needed positive update on James Maddison, suggesting the playmaker is finally on the verge of returning to first-team action. The news comes as a vital lifeline for manager Roberto De Zerbi, whose side is currently sitting in the relegation zone after a 1-0 defeat to Sunderland. […] The post Tottenham handed huge boost as James Maddison return timeline revealed amid relegation fears appeared first on CaughtOffside.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest of its kind as it will be hosted over three countries for the first time in history, featuring 48 teams from the six football federations, an increase of 16 countries from the regular format of 32 nations that has been in place since 1998. The… The post Newcomers and Second Appearances: What to Expect in the 2026 World Cup first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

Sky Sports journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has provided a rare glimmer of hope for Tottenham supporters, revealing that Dejan Kulusevski is set to remain at the club next season even if the unthinkable happens and Spurs are relegated to the Championship. The North London side currently sits in 18th place with just six games remaining […] The post Sky Sports journalist drops future update on Tottenham star loved by Pep Guardiola as relegation looms appeared first on CaughtOffside.

With fans in the stands, we take a look at every attendance in English and European football including biggest in midweek. It was a busy few days of football with supporters up and down the country going through the turnstiles to watch their sides all in action. We saw the most highly anticipated clashes, local […] The post Every Attendance in Midweek – 16th April 2026 appeared first on Fan Banter.

Roberto De Zerbi has taken his Tottenham Hotspur players for an extravagant team-bonding meal as part of his latest attempt to halt his side's slide towards the Championship.

Liverpool and Newcastle United are reportedly keeping a close watch on Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga, with the young attacker quickly gaining attention as one of the most exciting emerging talents in English football. According to Football Insider, both Premier League clubs have shown strong interest in the Leicester prospect, with reports suggesting that scouts […] The post Liverpool face Newcastle competition for wonderkid as transfer battle looms appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Coventry City boss Frank Lampard has dismissed speculation linking him with the AFC Bournemouth job

New Arabian Falcons FC manager Jonjo Shelvey says he feels safer in the UAE – because ‘England is full of scumbags’. After a brief playing stint with the club, he has announced his retirement from professional football and immediately starts a new career on the sidelines. He spoke on taking up the role of the […] The post Jonjo Shelvey says he feels safer in the UAE – because ‘England is full of scumbags’ appeared first on Fan Banter.

Leeds and Everton are both plotting moves for the Newcastle loanee, who has been one of the Championship's very best full-backs this season

The Sheffield Wednesday Supporters' Trust has called for the Independent Football Regulator to step in.

The U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 will be headlined by five All-MLS matchups. 13 MLS clubs booked their spots into the next round of the annual competition, while two from the USL Championship and one from USL League One joined them. The New York Red Bulls’ Hudson River Derby showdown with NYCFC will be ... Read more

Vincent Kompany likens Bayern’s UEFA Champions League Quarter Final win over Real Madrid to Burnley doing the double over Blackburn. His side will take on holders Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals after seeing off Real Madrid in a thrilling 4-3 win (6-4 on aggregate). But will talking to the media after the game, he couldn’t […] The post Vincent Kompany likens Bayern’s win over Real Madrid to Burnley doing the double over Blackburn appeared first on Fan Banter.

Chelsea are reportedly preparing to intensify their pursuit of Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, as uncertainty continues to surround the future of Enzo Fernández. According to The Independent, the Blues have identified the 22-year-old England midfielder as a leading candidate to strengthen their midfield options, particularly if Fernández departs amid ongoing links to Real Madrid. DOWNLOAD […] The post Chelsea would have to pay £50 million to sign Enzo Fernandez replacement appeared first on CaughtOffside.

With Frank Lampard's future in doubt thanks to Bournemouth, Coventry City could turn towards a Premier League "legend".

Ryan Dilks and Justin Peach discuss the latest news from across the Championship. A potential points deduction for relegation-threatened West Brom? Kieran McKenna may leave Ipswich at the end of the season to head to Bournemouth? Bristol City target a promotion-winning manager! Sheffield United let a former Premier League midfielder leave! #Championship #SecondTier #EFL #SecondTierPodcast Sign up for bonus content and access to the Second Tier Discord ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjqVFKB1yw2z_XyVINhB9qA/join Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@secondtierpod?sub_confirmation=1 Chapters: 00:00 - West Brom's alleged PSR Breach 12:06 - 5 in 10 13:12 - Is Kieran McKenna leaving Ipswich? 21:37 - Bristol City are on the hunt 28:09 - Sheffield United squad updates About the Second Tier Podcast: A podcast dedicated to the EFL Championship. Ryan Dilks and Justin Peach bring you three episodes every week with opinions and news from the second tier of English football. Whether it’s the latest on the next Jude Bellingham or fresh managerial drama, we’ve got you covered with all the fascinating storylines from the most entertaining league in the world! Listen to the FULL PODCAST: https://lnk.to/secondtier Follow Second Tier: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@secondtierpodcast X: https://x.com/secondtierpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondtierpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secondtierpod Patreon: https://patreon.com/secondtier PSR is causing CHAOS for the relegation battle https://www.youtube.com/@secondtierpod?sub_confirmation=1

Disastrous form has seen Spurs drop into in the relegation zone. Our writers analyse each team's chances dropping into the Championship

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Lamine Yamal has been left heartbroken after Barcelona's European exit but has vowed to return the club to the top of the continent.

Leeds United continue to pull further away from the relegation zone. They recently picked up a massive result that silenced the critics, beating Manchester United 2-1 at Old Trafford. This win marks the first time the Whites have won at the Theatre of Dreams since 1981, giving them a huge boost in their fight to […] The post 27-Year-Old Leeds United Player’s Agent Backed To Push For A Coventry City Move: Long-Term Deal Needed? appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

Lucas Bergvall has been outstanding for Tottenham since joining the club, and he has been linked with a move away from the London outfit in recent months. According to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Fabio Paratici could look to swoop for the Swedish International midfielder at the end of the season. The Italian helped Tottenham […] The post Tottenham face nightmare scenario as Paratici “could try to sign” rising star appeared first on CaughtOffside.

The Black Cats want to strengthen their forward line this summer, with a "special" winger now of interest.

Gabriele Gravina has admitted regret over his time in charge of the FIGC, acknowledging he...

Roberto De Zerbi has warned Tottenham are not too big to go down and must adopt a positive approach if they are to avoid relegation to the Championship. Spurs face De Zerbi’s former club Brighton on Saturday, having dropped into the relegation zone following a 1-0 defeat at Sunderland in their first game under the […] The post Tottenham are not too big to go down, De Zerbi warns ahead of Brighton reunion appeared first on Soccer News.

Inter Milan have reportedly decided to trigger a buyout clause for Udinese loanee Mattia Marello at the end of his loan spell at San Siro. According to Gianluca Di Marzio via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri will purchase the teenager in the summer for a reported fee of €3-4 million. Mattia Marello joined the Inter Primavera from […] The post Report – Inter Milan Decide To Purchase Udinese Owned Starlet After Superb Loan Spell At U23 Level appeared first on SempreInter.com.

He plans to use his Stamford Bridge connections to get a deal over the line.

Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.