Karim Benzema will 'remain' at Al-Ittihad despite transfer links with Manchester United and Chelsea.WHAT HAPPENED?David Ornstein of The Athletic reports the 36-year-old will not be leaving the Saudi Pro League side this month. The report adds Lyon were exploring a move for their former striker in the January transfer window, just six months after the veteran, who was also linked with Chelsea and M

Positive talks held between Marcus Rashford and Erik ten HagLast night something really key happened for the future of Marcus Rashford at Manchester United – yesterday there were meetings between the player and his brother/agent with Erik ten Hag. We know that there was this incident with Rashford being out at a night club and then not reporting to training the next day because he called in

Franck Kessie stepped up from the penalty spot to send defending champions Senegal tumbling out of the Africa Cup of Nations and spark wild celebrations in Yamoussoukro.Kessie had given hosts Ivory Coast hope when he coolly dispatched an 86th-minute spot-kick past Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy to send the tie into extra-time.And the 27-year-old delivered once again with the crucial kick to seal

Blackburn boss Jon Dahl Tomasson is relishing the prospect of his side hosting his old club Newcastle after Rovers came from behind to beat Wrexham 4-1 at Ewood Park in the FA Cup fourth round.The League Two visitors were on for an upset when Andy Cannon put them in front in the 19th minute, bringing a huge roar from the 7,000-plus away fans in the ground.But Blackburn responded in ruthless fashio

Sammie Szmodics notched a brace as Blackburn came from behind to see off Sky Bet League Two high-flyers Wrexham 4-1 at Ewood Park and set up an FA Cup fifth-round clash at the same venue with Newcastle.The visitors, who won at Coventry and drew with Sheffield United in last season’s competition, were on for an upset when Andy Cannon put them in front in the 19th minute, bringing a huge roar

Ryan Mendes converted a late penalty as Cape Verde beat Mauritania 1-0 in Abidjan to seal their place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.Cape Verde captain Mendes struck the decisive spot kick in the 88th minute and the Blue Sharks will now face either Morocco or South Africa in the quarter-finals.Cape Verde, one of the surprise teams of the tournament after finishing unbeaten at t

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today. It doesn't always end perfectly when a club legend becomes manager... emmmm Monday got you down? This week: ▪Knockout rounds of AFCON and the Asian Cup ▪Full Premier League midweek slate ▪Ronaldo vs. Messi ▪Transfer window closes ▪Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético all play Antony last night emmmm In The Next One Week...We could Witness "Battle of Th

One of the biggest transfer stories set to occur this summer is that of Napoli's Victor Osimhen as Chelsea and several other European giants look to land the striker. The Nigerian star is currently away at the Africa Cup of Nations but made a statement last week to CBS Sports that he has "made up his mind" over his future as there are many rumours linking him to the Premier League this summer.One

Inter Miami found the goals that had been missing, but Lionel Messi and co. didn't get the win as their defense fell apart in a 4-3 loss to Al-Hilal.TELL ME MOREAl-Hilal were the dominant force of the first half, scoring three goals across the 45 including two in quick succession.Premier League veteran Aleksandar Mitrovic scored the opening goal, giving the Saudi Arabian side the lead just 10 minu

Manchester City star Erling Haaland has shown no decrease in his appetite for trophies.The Norway striker has needed to bide his time this season, as he deals with injury issues.However, City have won the Super Cup and Club World Cup this term, while they chase more Premier League and Champions League glory."I want to keep doing the same as I did last season, to score more goals and win more troph