David De Gea has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester United, keeping him at Old Trafford until at least 2019. There is an option to extend it for a further year. The Spaniard, 24, joined United in 2011 and has made 175 appearances, winning the Premier League title in 2013. De Gea said: “I […]
Wayne Rooney creates history by scoring his 50th England goal against Switzerland in their Euro 2016 qualifier
ENGLAND 2, SWITZERLAND 0 It was a night that belonged firmly to Wayne Rooney as he made history by becoming England’s all-time leading goalscorer. Rooney overtook the legendary Sir Bobby Charlton with his 50th senior goal for England in the Euro 2016 qualifying victory against Switzerland at Wembley. After what had been a frustrating night […]
Manchester City women strengthen WSL title challenge with victory against Sunderland Ladies
MANCHESTER CITY WOMEN 1, SUNDERLAND LADIES 0 Manchester City strengthened their push for the Women’s Super League title with victory over fellow challengers Sunderland at the Football Academy Stadium. Isobel Christiansen’s first-half goal helped City leapfrog Sunderland into second spot after they recorded a remarkable 10th win from their last 11 league and cup games […]
Jonathan Forte sees red as Oldham Athletic suffer first defeat of the season at home to Bradford City
OLDHAM ATHLETIC 1, BRADFORD CITY 2 It was an afternoon to forget as 10-man Oldham Athletic suffered their first defeat of the season in Sky Bet League One. What made it even worse was that Jonathan Forte, last season’s top scorer, was sent off in the opening half against Bradford City at SportsDirect.com Park. Forte […]
Teenage striker Kelechi Iheanacho left out of Manchester City’s Champions League squad
Kelechi Iheanacho has been excluded from Manchester City’s 25 man Champions League squad for the forthcoming European campaign. The Nigerian teenager, who made his debut in last week’s 2-0 home in over Watford, only officially joined City in February this year following delays with his work permit. He is ineligible to join the B-list consisting […]