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Non-league clubs have blasted the FA for abandoning their season - and accused football bosses of showing them a lack of respect. All football in England below the three National League divisions was ended on Thursday in an unprecedented move by the FA due to the coronavirus crisis. Steps three to seven in men's non-league football, which contains 91 leagues, have now finished their seasons, while a decision has yet to be made over how to conclude the National League, National League North and South, Women's Super League and Women's Championship campaigns. The FA released a statement confirming results would be expunged, meaning there will be no promotion and relegation. But the news came as a shock to a host of club bosses - who claim they were left to find out what decision had been taken on social media. Several clubs have threatened to take legal action and South Shields chairman Geoff Thompson, whose team were 12 points clear at the top of the … [Read more...] about Non-league clubs slam the FA for abandoning seasons due to coronavirus crisis

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists there was nothing in the clash between Edinson Cavani and Yerry Mina as the Red Devils reached the last four of the League Cup . United beat Everton 2-0 thanks to late goals from Cavani and substitute Anthony Martial. They will now face Manchester City in the semi-finals as Solskjaer looks to finally reach a final after three last-four defeats last season. Cavani scored the crucial opener having been involved in a clash with Mina earlier in the second half. The Everton defender fell to the ground with replays appearing to show the United star grab the collar of his shirt and push him down. Though with both players from South America, Solskjaer believes there was little in the incident, despite Everton fans calling for a red card. Solskjaer said: “Nothing in it, two South Americans that have had a few battles before. “They met in Copa America qualifiers so no this was a proper game of … [Read more...] about Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gives verdict on Edinson Cavani and Yerry Mina clash

Football bosses insist the FA Cup will be completed this season - even if the Final has to be in September. The news comes after the FA took the unprecedented step of expunging all football seasons in England below the three divisions that make up the National League, meaning there will be no promotion or relegation. But the FA are desperate to hang onto their flagship competition - despite the fact no-one knows when the remaining rounds will be able to take place. All football has been suspended until April 30 at the earliest due to the coronavirus crisis, but this is expected to be extended into the summer - with Premier League and EFL insisting the current campaign will finish - no matter how long it takes. It is understood the EFL have now been told this return date for football is now unrealistic and will be put back, with a new date set to be announced in the next 72 hours. The FA Cup quarter-finals were due to take place last weekend, with the … [Read more...] about FA Cup set to be completed this season – and final could be in September

Phil Neville will step down as England women's boss when his contract runs out next summer. The 43-year-old has been in talks with the Football Association for several weeks but it seems that his time is coming to an end. Overseeing a recent torrid form as Lionesses’ boss had led to the former Manchester United midfielder considering his future. He admitted that some of those performances had been “unacceptable” with more losses recorded than defeats. The FA are expected to confirm Neville’s exit today and reveal if there will also be a new person in charge for Team GB at next year's Tokyo Olympics. Neville's contract runs to the summer of 2021 but with the women's Euros being put back 12 months to 2022 now seems to be the right time for him to step down. Since becoming manager in January 2018 Neville led England to a first SheBelieves Cup title in 2019 before a fourth-place finish at the World Cup that summer. But since last year's quarter-final win … [Read more...] about Phil Neville to step down as England Women’s boss after Euro 2021 postponement

Mark Molesley left supporters of Aldershot Town feeling rather confused by taking part in an unusual pre-match interview in which he rambled on about a series of unexpected topics. The Shots manager spoke to Sky Sports ahead of the FA Trophy clash against Bromley on Saturday in which his team went on to lose by two goals to nil having gone in level at the break. The 40-year-old not only asked whether penguins can get cold, but also if a tree makes a noise when falling if no-one is around to hear it land. However, despite the likes of Eric Cantona being deadly serious in similar interviews during his playing days, Molesley was in fact trying to poke fun at the interviewer. He said: "If a tree falls, and if no one is there to hear it fall, does it make a noise? "Does a penguin get cold? What way does your bath water go? Clockwise or anticlockwise when you take the plug out. "These are questions that are going to be asked of us, these are questions we … [Read more...] about Aldershot Town manager’s bonkers pre-match interview goes viral – but there’s a catch

There are few sportsmen worth more than Cristiano Ronaldo. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward - and five-time Ballon d’Or winner - has racked up countless personal and team awards during an astonishing playing career. And his wealth has allowed him to invest in his passions. The 35-year-old, who is still a prolific goal scorer for Juventus in Serie A, is known for his range of impressive houses and a remarkable jewellery collection. He has also acquired an impressive fleet of cars over the course of his career. We've take a look at the cars that make up an enviable garage. Lamborghini Aventador - £260,040 Perhaps one of the most extravagant cars in Ronaldo’s collection, the Lamborghini Aventador is a 690 horsepower beast, and about as subtle as one of the Portuguese’s trademark free-kicks. Resplendent in matte black, it certainly doesn’t look out of place next to some of Ronaldo’s other equally striking cars. The Aventador, which … [Read more...] about Cristiano Ronaldo remarkable car collection worth over £7m including rare Ferrari

It took Nani just over a minute to have a telling impact on his Serie A debut for Venezia this weekend as he rolled back the years to create a crucial equalising goal. The 35-year-old left Major League Soccer outfit Orlando City in November and signed a deal to move to Italy as recently as Friday, keeping him there until June of 2023. Promoted via the playoffs last season, Venezia have had a tricky start to the new season, but did sit outside of the relegation zone going into their clash against Empoli on Sunday. Trailing by a goal following Szymon Zurkowski's first-half opener, manager Paolo Zanetti threw on veteran Portugal international Nani with 20 minutes remaining. After just over a minute of action, the four-time Premier League and 2008 Champions League winner with Manchester United played a smart one-two with Mattia Aramu before poking the ball through to David Okereke. The 23-year-old then slotted past Empoli keeper Guglielmo Vicario in … [Read more...] about Ex-Man Utd winger Nani produces moment of magic just one minute into Serie A debut

Manchester United will play rivals Manchester City, while Tottenham play Brentford in the semi-final of the Carabao Cup. The last-four draw was conducted on Sky Sports after United beat Everton at Goodison Park thanks to two late goals from Edinson Cavani and Anthony Martial. Earlier on Wednesday evening, Spurs travelled to Stoke where they won 3-1 in comfortable fashion, with Gareth Bale, Ben Davies and Harry Kane finding the net. Manchester City cruised beyond a poor Arsenal side at the Emirates on Tuesday night, comfortably winning 4-1. And Championship outfit Brentford beat Premier League Newcastle with a 1-0 victory at Griffin Park on Tuesday. City are the reigning champions and have lifted the trophy for the last three seasons and four of the last five campaigns. Pep Guardiola's side will now renew rivalries with Manchester United, having knocked the Red Devils out at the same stage last year. Jose Mourinho will be hoping to end … [Read more...] about Carabao Cup draw: Man Utd, Tottenham, Man City and Brentford discover opponents

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp got “heavily drunk” when Borussia Dortmund lifted the Bundesliga title for two consecutive seasons as the German is two wins away from the Premier League title. The 52-year-old guided his former side to the Bundesliga titles in the 2011 and 2012 seasons. After winning the Champions League with Liverpool last season, Klopp’s Reds are 25 points clear at the top of the table. And Klopp has revealed the drinking experiences he will be drawing on if his side win the title. Speaking to Dortmund’s Twitter account on the anniversary of the 2011 title win, Klopp said: “The way we celebrated was very original. It was like becoming a champion in the A-Class Northwest (a minor league). "It was a really great celebration with all the zipping and zapping. There would be no such thing today. "I was heavily drunk in 2011, but in 2012, after the double, I didn't really notice [the celebrations]. You can see what alcohol does to … [Read more...] about Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp lifts lid on boozy title celebrations

The transfer rumour mill is in full flow with just a week to go until the January window opens. The Premier League’s ‘big six’ have all been linked with money-spinning moves in the winter window, with numerous high-profile players likely to be on the move. Chelsea, who spent £250million in the previous summer window, have been tipped to continue their spending in January and bring in a few new faces to help bolster the squad. Liverpool were expected to sign a replacement for Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez, but it now seems they’ll keep things as they are and look to the academy instead. Here’s a selection of today’s transfer rumours Rumours that we like Eriksen to Arsenal Christian Eriksen will be allowed to leave Inter Milan this January after failing to find his feet in Italy. The playmaker has only been there since January of this year, but has been disappointing during his time under Antonio Conte. Arsenal are said to be interested in his services, and a move to … [Read more...] about Transfer rumour rater: Haaland to Chelsea, Arsenal eye Eriksen