Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has agreed a one-year contract extension with the LaLiga champions, prolonging his stay until 2025, a source has confirmed to ESPN. The new deal includes an option for an additional year, too. Xavi's current terms were due to expire next summer, but he has always insisted there would be "no problems" in reaching an agreement over new terms. Negotiations accele...Full Story »

Both managers were critical of referee Martin Coy after 10-man Newport held on for a 1-1 draw against Barrow in an action-packed contest at Rodney Parade.Coy awarded County a penalty after 16 minutes when George Ray was adjudged to have brought down Will Evans in the box, but Omar Bogle hit the post from the spot.Shane McLoughlin gave the home side the lead on 40 minutes with a superb long-range...Full Story »

Dorking manager Marc White was sent off in their goalless draw with Oldham at Boundary Park in the Vanarama National League.White received his marching orders in the 16th minute after kicking the ball away.Oldham captain Liam Hogan headed in from a corner but the goal was disallowed for a foul and just before the break Nathan Sheron fired wide after latching onto a rebound from Dan Ward’s ...Full Story »

John Terry could be the latest English figure to end up in Saudi Arabia as he is reportedly set to take over as Al-Shabab coach. WHAT HAPPENED? The former Chelsea and England defender could begin his managerial career in the Saudi Pro League, as The Sun reports he has reached a verbal agreement with Al-Shabab. Talks are said to have started around a month ago and will end with him signing a c...Full Story »

Managerless Hibernian finally brought some cheer to the Easter Road faithful as they put a jaded-looking Aberdeen side to the sword and lifted themselves off the bottom of the cinch Premiership.With both sides involved in European action on Thursday night, it was perhaps predictable that substitutes would make a difference with Hibs scorers, Adam Le Fondre and Christian Doidge, both coming off t...Full Story »

Johnnie Jackson admitted his AFC Wimbledon players felt the effects of their energy-sapping Carabao Cup defeat to Chelsea as they let slip a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Newport.James Tilley, who put the Dons ahead from the penalty spot at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday before the Premier League side recovered to win 2-1, added his sixth and seventh goals of the season to put Jackson’s men...Full Story »

Aberdeen manager Barry Robson was left to rue his side’s missed opportunities as the Dons dropped into the Europa Conference League after a 3-1 defeat to BK Hacken.Aberdeen had reason to be confident going into the second leg of the Europa League play-offs after a stunning comeback from two goals down in Gothenburg, but they could not repeat the trick at Pittodrie as they fell to a 5-3 agg...Full Story »

Eastleigh began life after Lee Bradbury by brushing aside 10-man Aldershot to claim their first victory of the season.Bradbury was sacked following Friday’s 2-0 defeat at Southend but the Spitfires, under the interim guidance of Richard Hill and Jason Bristow, took full advantage of Aldershot goalkeeper Jordi van Stappershoef’s first-half dismissal to earn a 3-0 win.Van Stappershoef ...Full Story »

Olga Carmona scored the winning goal in the Women's World Cup final against England. Jorge Vilda appeared to grab a coach's breast during the Women's World Cup finalThe manager was criticised for his behaviour after the winning the goal Her low drive into the bottom corner proved to be the only goal of the game and saw Spain crowned world champions for the first time. But footage of gaffer Jo...Full Story »

MK Dons manager Graham Alexander was delighted with his team’s response to a half-time rallying cry as they staged a late comeback to beat Colchester 3-2 in Sky Bet League Two.Substitute Matt Dennis fired home in the 10th minute of stoppage time to make it three wins from four for the Dons and move them up to second place in the table.Ex-Colchester man Alex Gilbey equalised in the 88th min...Full Story »

Wolves have announced the departure of manager Julen Lopetegui - and welcomed his replacement Gary O'Neil - barely days before the new season kicks off. Lopetegui and his six-man staff have departed with the club announcing an "accepted their differences of opinion on certain issues and agreed that an amicable end to his contract was the best solution". The decision had been settled "weeks ag...Full Story »

That is because reports have indicated Gary O'Neil may take over at Wolves. Gary O'Neil is 'likely' to be considered for the Wolves manager role Credit: GettyJulen Lopetegui is frustrated with the club's lack of signings Credit: PA According to talkSPORT's Alex Crook, the former Bournemouth boss is being considered for the position, with incumbent Julen Lopetegui "likely" to walk away from his...Full Story »

PEP GUARDIOLA'S daughter Maria looked "flawless" bra-less as she proved she could turn even the most loyal of football supporters. "I am now a Guardiola fan," said one of her 702,000 Instagram followers, and "the most beautiful" suggested another. Dad Pep has set high standards after managing Manchester City to the Treble and their third successive Premier League title last season. And in h...Full Story »

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has offered an update on his search for a new club captain, following the departure of long-serving Cesar Azpilicueta. The Spanish full-back joined Atletico Madrid earlier in the window, but Pochettino is yet to name his successor as he continues to get to grips with his squad while on a pre-season tour of the United States. There are a number of obvious ...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard has become the latest big footballing name to move to the Saudi Pro League after he was appointed the new Al Ettifaq manager Monday. ESPN reported that the 43-year-old had resumed talks with the club after initially rejecting an offer to join them last month. The former Liverpool captain, who was fired by Aston Villa in November 2022 after less than 12 months at Villa Park, wi...Full Story »

RB Leipzig's sporting director has confirmed that Josko Gvardiol wants to join Manchester City this summer. WHAT HAPPENED? Pep Guardiola is keen to add Croatian defender Joško Gvardiol to his Manchester City squad, and it now appears that a deal is edging closer. The 21-year-old defender has reportedly already agreed personal terms with the treble winners, but now RB Leipzig have confirm...Full Story »

Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny is refusing to give up on Euro 2024 qualification despite seeing his side slip to a damaging defeat in Greece.Kenny admitted Ireland have given themselves “a mountain to climb” if they are to get out of Group B after losing both of their opening fixtures following Friday night’s 2-1 reverse in Athens, but he remains defiant ahead of Gibral...Full Story »

Italian champions Napoli have named Rudi Garcia as their new coach, replacing Luciano Spalletti, the Serie A side said on Thursday. Napoli did not specify the length of Garcia's contract. The 59-year-old coached Italy's AS Roma from 2013-16, before moving to French Ligue 1 sides Marseille and Lyon. The Frenchman coached Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr last season. They finished second in the Sa...Full Story »

Barcelona manager Xavi is reportedly a big fan of Martin Zubimendi, though it's not yet clear if he'll be leaving Real Sociedad this summer. The Spaniard has impressed in La Liga in recent times, and it's not too surprising to see that there's been plenty of speculation about his situation ahead of next season. Zubimendi has been on Arsenal's radar in the last few months, according to Caught...Full Story »

The former Liverpool star has been out of work since Aston Villa sacked him in October 2022. Steven Gerrard is reportedly close to becoming Al Ettifaq FC manager Credit: Getty Gerrard, 43, is now considered the latest big name from Europe to move to Saudi Arabia. He worked as a pundit for BT Sport after his axing season but now appears ready to get back into management. A picture has been le...Full Story »