Lionel Messi sat out Inter Miami's clash with Hong Kong XI on Sunday Lionel Messi's miraculous recovery from injury has sparked a massive public backlash in Hong Kong. The Argentine superstar sat out Inter Miami's friendly victory over Hong Kong XI on Sunday, with manager Tata Martino blaming his absence on fitness concerns. But three days later he was selected to play against Japan outfit Vis...Full Story »

Darrell Clarke praised his rapidly-improving Cheltenham side’s mentality as they upset high-flying Oxford with a 2-0 League One home success.Goals from Rob Street and Will Goodwin were enough to spoil Des Buckingham’s first match in charge of the promotion-chasing U’s, with both sides reduced to 10 men at the Completely-Suzuki Stadium.“I’m proud of everyone today, e...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino is confident Chelsea will improve quickly despite an alarming 3-1 defeat at 10-man West Ham.The Blues were the better side but James Ward-Prowse, making his Hammers debut, created goals for Nayef Aguerd and Michail Antonio, either side of Carney Chukwuemeka’s equaliser.Enzo Fernandez had a penalty saved by Alphonse Areola and West Ham had to play the final 25 minutes a ...Full Story »

Rob Edwards admits Luton must quickly improve after their Premier League debut ended in a thumping 4-1 defeat at Brighton.Just nine years on from being a non-league side, the newly-promoted Hatters were taught a punishing lesson on their first return to top-flight action since relegation from the old First Division in 1992.Carlton Morris’ 81st-minute penalty gave Town hope of snatching som...Full Story »

Arsenal are facing the agony of missing out on one of Mikel Arteta's top targets after it emerged that Declan Rice is closing in on a potential summer transfer to Bayern Munich. The West Ham captain was always expected to leave the London Stadium having turned down a contract, with interest from the Premier League's top clubs, but it seems the midfielder is set to snub the chance to stay in Engl...Full Story »

The Colorado Rapids have suspended a player, reported to be Max Alves, as MLS launches an investigation into alleged unlawful sports gambling. ESPN has reported that that Rapids midfielder Alves is accused of forming part of a group that received payment for fixing events during competitive matches. He is alleged to have tried to recruit Houston Dynamo player Zeca into the scheme, with MLS an...Full Story »

West Ham waltzed into the last 16 of the Europa League with a game to spare after a 2-0 victory at Rapid Vienna.First-half goals from Andriy Yarmolenko and Mark Noble wrapped up top spot in Group H for David Moyes’ side.It was an important victory for the Hammers as they are now straight through to the knockout stage having avoided a play-off in February against a team dropping down from t...Full Story »