Premier League clubs ‘in talks to enter shock new competition’ just days after FA Cup replays scrapped

“RIDICULOUS” plans for a new competition after FA Cup replays were scrapped have angered fans. The Premier League are reportedly in talks over a format involving 16 of their Under-21 teams and 16 National League sides. 2 The FA Cup will lose replays but the National League could yet face fixture congestion via another competitionCredit: PA … Read more

Brutal Virgil van Dijk says ‘everyone has to look in the mirror’ and asks whether team-mates ‘really want to win league’

VIRGIL VAN DIJK admits the Premier League will become a two-horse if Liverpool do not improve fast. The Reds left Goodison Park with their tails between their legs after being humbled 2-0 by Everton to hand the advantage to Manchester City and Arsenal. 3 Virgil van Dijk delivers his honest verdict to Sky 3 Virgil … Read more

Footie ace Marcos Llorente’s wife Paddy Noarbe wows in barely there swimsuit ahead of Euro 2024

MODEL Paddy Noarbe gets in a great cross in as she prepares to watch her footie star hubby at the Euros. The Spaniard, 27, posing in a halterneck swimsuit, is wed to Atletico Madrid’s Marcos Llorente, who’ll hope to play in this June’s tournament. 5 Paddy Noarbe stunned as she posed in a halterneck swimsuitCredit: … Read more

Celtic vs. Rangers Scottish Cup Final ‘kick-off time revealed’ amid direct FA Cup live TV clash prospect

IT promises to be quite the day of football on 25 May with two of the biggest derbies taking place for two of the biggest pieces of silverware on offer. Celtic will battle Rangers for the Scottish Cup on the same day Manchester rivals City and United meet in the FA Cup Final. 4 Celtic … Read more

Fans gasp at ‘a crime being committed’ as Brazil wonderkid Endrick ‘humiliates’ rival with filthy skill

ENDRICK has wowed fans on social media after humiliating a rival with a filthy skill move. The Brazilian is one of the most exciting young players in world football. 3 Endrick wowed fans with a skill moveCredit: X 3 He nutmegged a rival with a fantastic bit of playCredit: X 3 Fans were quick to … Read more

How Liverpool would play under Ruben Amorim next season and three key changes the Sporting Lisbon manager will make

SPORTING Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim is one of the most highly-rated young coaches in football today.  The former Portuguese international midfielder has, to this point, shown patience and self-belief in terms of building his career and making choices in terms of when to move clubs to give himself a greater platform.  13 Sporting Lisbon boss … Read more

Juventus ordered to pay Cristiano Ronaldo £8.3MILLION after Portugal and Al-Nassr star wins legal battle

JUVENTUS have been ordered to pay Cristiano Ronaldo more than £8million after he won his legal battle against his former side over unpaid wages. Ronaldo, now at Saudi side Al-Nassr, claimed he had been left out of pocket from his time in Turin during the Covid pandemic. 1 Juventus have been ordered to pay Cristiano … Read more

Sky Sports to hit SPFL with huge six-figure bill over Dundee v Rangers pitch chaos – but chiefs set to make Dee cough up

SKY SPORTS are ready to hit the SPFL with a bill of up to £100,000 for Dundee’s pitch shambles.  And furious beaks will look to recoup that from Dark Blues managing director John Nelms as part of Thursday’s disciplinary hearing. 4 Sky Sports are set to hit the SPFL with a huge bill 4 SPFL … Read more

Paul Gascoigne’s bizarre pre-match snack revealed by former team-mate Gary Lineker, who laughs ‘only Gazza’

FORMER footie idol Paul Gascoigne used to scoff corn flakes before a game to help him rise and shine on the pitch. He tucked in to the breakfast cereal as part of his pre-match meal, former team-mate Gary Lineker reveals. 1 Match of the Day host Gary Lineker revealed on Radio 4 that Paul Gascoigne … Read more

Bayern Munich chief ‘doesn’t give a s***’ about replacing Thomas Tuchel as he admits major Arsenal concern

BAYERN MUNICH chief Max Eberl says he “doesn’t give a s**t” about replacing Thomas Tuchel while the club is still in the Champions League. The German giants were 2-0 up against Heidenheim yesterday but capitulated and lost 3-2. 2 Max Eberl’s focus is on beating Arsenal on Tuesday and not the search for a new … Read more