Tottenham will face a trip to Wrexham in the fifth round of the FA Cup if the Welsh side overcome Sheffield United in a fourth-round replay next week.
Wrexham, the National League outfit co-owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, were pegged back at the death in a pulsating 3-3 draw with Championship promotion hopefuls United on Sunday.
Hollywood star Reynolds was in attendance at the Racecourse Ground as John Egan s stoppage-time equaliser denied the hosts a famous win, teeing up next Tuesday s replay at Bramall Lane.
Should the fifth-tier outfit cause an upset against the Blades, they will host Spurs in a mouth-watering midweek tie, a fixture which would certainly be viewed as their biggest since Reynolds and McElhenney took charge in 2021.
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Italy coach Roberto Mancini is already targeting World Cup glory in 2026, as the Azzurri prepare to suffer through this year s tournament after failing to qualify.
The European champions will be the most high-profile side to miss the tournament in Qatar after slipping to a humiliating play-off defeat to North Macedonia in March.
Italy were also absent from Russia in 2018 following a play-off loss to Sweden, meaning their exile from football s most storied competition will stretch to a minimum of 12 years.
The Azzurri also suffered group-stage exits in 2010 and 2014, meaning their most recent World Cup knockout tie remains 2006 s final victory over France.
Mancini, however, is determined to end Italy s World Cup woes when the tournament heads to the United…
Alvaro Morata netted a brace as Atletico Madrid got their new LaLiga season off to a winning start with a 3-0 victory over a spirited Getafe side on Monday.
The Spanish international struck in both halves to help Diego Simeone s side kick off their campaign on a triumphant note at Coliseum Alfonso Perez, with Antoine Griezmann adding the third for the visitors.
Quique Sánchez Flores could well feel the final scoreline did his side a disservice, but it will be the Rojiblancos who end this opening weekend with a smile on their face at a job well done.
In stifling evening temperatures in the heart of the Iberian Peninsula, this local encounter proved a cagey affair throughout, punctuated by occasional moments of brilliance.
It was one such sublime passag…
Koke has cited Luis Enrique as a potential replacement for Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid.
Luis Enrique left his position as Spain boss after they were dumped out of the World Cup round of 16 on penalties by Morocco on Tuesday.
AS reported the former Barcelona coach could be a target for Manchester United and Atletico, despite both clubs having their positions currently filled.
Simeone has been Atletico head coach since 2011, leading the team to two league titles and a pair of Europa League triumphs, while they also finished Champions League runners-up in both the 2013-14 and 2015-16 campaigns.
But a poor start to this season which sees them fifth in La Liga and out of the Champions League at the group stage has fuelled rumours Simeone could leave the c…
Celtic star Matt O’Riley is on the verge of joining Brighton and Hove Albion in the summer transfer window, according to Fabrizio Romano. The well-known and well-respected journalist has claimed that Premier League club Brighton have agreed a deal with Scottish Premiership side Celtic over a deal for O’Riley.
Romano wrote on : “Matt O’Riley to Brighton, here we go! Agreement sealed as reported earlier as complete one more massive signing.
“Celtic to receive £25m fixed fee plus add-ons up to £30m package, record fee in Scotland. O’Riley and Kadioglu, done deals.”
O’Riley has been on the books of Celtic since 2022 when he joined from Milton Keynes Dons. The Denmark international midfielder has been superb for the Hoops and has established himsel…
Cristiano Ronaldo reached the remarkable landmark of 50 hat-tricks at club level as he propelled Manchester United to victory over Norwich City.
Ronaldo, who has managed 60 trebles when his goals for Portugal are added to the count, remains an arch predator at the age of 37, and his display at Old Trafford rescued an off-key United team in Saturday s encounter with the Premier League s bottom side.
After reaching 49 club trebles by hitting three against Tottenham last month, Ronaldo brought up a half-century with a close-range strike, a header from a corner and a 25-yard free-kick.
It was his third United treble (one in 2008, two in 2022). He hit three hat-tricks with Juventus and an incredible 44 during a stellar nine-year spell at Real Madrid.
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Looking to spring a major FA Cup upset on Monday night, Derby will welcome Premier League outfit West Ham to Pride Park.
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Starting with the hosts, while Derby might have lost their Championship status last season after dealing with a string of financial issues at Pride Park, the Rams have come roaring back this time around. Last seen mounting a stunning comeback away at Port Vale on January 24th as they snatched a last-gasp 2-1 victory, Paul Warne s men should find the mood in their camp at a real high. With their sights firmly set on securing an immediate second-tier return this year, Derby are enjoying a stellar purple patch over recent months. In fact, along with winning each of their last six straight matchups across al…
Europa League champions Atalanta have completed the signing of defender Ben Godfrey from Everton.
Godfrey has joined the Serie A club for a reported fee in excess of €10million.
The 26-year-old, who was capped twice by England in 2021, ends a four-year spell with the Toffees, having joined from Norwich City in 2020.
Godfrey, a versatile defender capable of playing at centre-back or full-back, impressed in his first season at Goodison Park under Carlo Ancelotti, though was unable to recapture that form in subsequent campaigns.
I joined the club in 2020, everyone at the club..fans, staff and players made me feel welcome. Ive made great memories at this football club and will always appreciate my time here, Now it’s time to go onto my next challenge. Tha…
Neco Williams believes Armenia can do Wales a favour against Croatia and help them qualify for Euro 2024.
Wales’ automatic qualification hopes were taken out of their own hands on Saturday by a wounding 1-1 away draw to Armenia and Croatia’s 2-0 victory in Latvia.
Croatia will secure the second spot behind already-qualified Turkey by beating Armenia in their final qualifier on Tuesday.
But were Armenia to draw or win in Zagreb, that would leave the door open for Wales who would then take second place by beating Turkey at the Cardiff City Stadium on the same evening.
“Armenia are a top team,” wing-back Williams said of opponents who have damaged Wales’ qualification more than any other by taking four points from them.
“They have got som…
Leicester chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha has dismissed calls from some supporters to sell the relegated club and promised the Foxes will soon return to the Premier League.
Despite beating West Ham 2-1 on Sunday, Leicester dropped into the Sky Bet Championship seven years after being crowned champions of England and two seasons since winning the FA Cup.
It is a remarkable fall from grace and one that Leicester chairman Srivaddhanaprabha says has led to him receiving offensive messages, some of which have been “outright abusive”.
A message from Chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha.
— Leicester City (@LCFC)
“I have received a massive number of messages from our fans – both positive and negative,” Srivaddhanaprabha said in a statemen…