Kasper Schmeichel: Keeper in spotlight after night of gloom for Celtic

With fans protesting against the club’s board at the start of the game and later ironically cheering Schmeichel making a save, the atmosphere at Parkhead was far from harmonious. “It’s bitterly disappointing,” former Celtic captain and manager Neil Lennon said of the jeers directed at Schmeichel. “He had a bad night but it still doesn’t […]

Football gossip: Erling Haaland, Harry Wilson, Cristian Romero, Bernardo Silva, Carlo Ancelotti

Paris St-Germain are showing interest in Erling Haaland, several European clubs want Bernardo Silva and Carlo Ancelotti intends to extend his stay as Brazil boss. Paris St‑Germain have enquired about Norway striker Erling Haaland’s long‑term situation at Manchester City, although the 25-year-old’s most likely destination is Spain, if he chooses to move. (Teamtalk), external Aston […]

Vitor Pereira: New Nottingham Forest manager’s message hits home at Fenerbahce

Vitor Pereira asked his Nottingham Forest players to “express themselves” prior to their commanding victory at Fenerbahce in the first leg of their Europa League knockout round play-off tie. It could not have gone much better for the Portuguese in his first game in charge of the club, who recorded their biggest ever win away […]

Bukayo Saka: Forward signs new five-year deal at Arsenal

England forward Bukayo Saka “hopes to win everything” with Arsenal after signing a new long-term contract with the club. It is understood the 24-year-old has signed a five-season deal until 2030, with sources having told BBC Sport it will make him the club’s best-paid player on wages in excess of £300,000 a week. Saka’s contract […]

Women’s FA Cup revamp put on hold after criticism

SheGulls, representing fans of WSL club Brighton & Hove Albion, had suggested seeding “elite level teams” would only widen the gulf in quality across the game. “The sporting merit in our game is slowly being eroded in favour of ‘super matches’ between elite level teams,” the fan group wrote on X. “The rich will only […]

Scotland defender John Souttar signs new Rangers contract

Scotland defender John Souttar has signed a new contract with Rangers, keeping him at the Ibrox club until May 2027. The 29-year-old’s previous deal was due to expire at the end of this season, but he has committed to at least one more season, with Rangers also holding an option to extend by an additional […]

Leicester City: Championship club appeal against six-point deduction

No one should be surprised that Leicester have appealed against their points deduction. At no point have the Foxes admitted any wrongdoing, even with the evidence of their financial losses. But this is a risky option as the appeal board can vary the penalty in any way. This includes increasing it, though that is believed […]

Liam Rosenior say ‘anyone found guilty of racism should not be in the game’

Benfica manager Jose Mourinho accused Vinicius of inciting the crowd with his goal celebration during Real’s 1-0 win in Lisbon. While Rosenior was unwilling to directly address Mourinho’s comments, he defended Vinicius’ actions. “I have been racially abused myself. What people need to understand is when you are judged for something you should be proud […]

Celtic given 7,500 tickets for Scottish Cup tie against Rangers in March

Rangers have agreed to give Celtic fans the Broomloan Road stand for the upcoming Scottish Cup quarter-final tie on 8 March. It means about 7,500 away fans will have access to an Old Firm derby at Ibrox or Celtic Park for the first time since 2018. The decision was taken after consultation between both clubs […]

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