Former England Women manager Mark Sampson has issued an ‘unreserved’ apology to Eni Aluko and Drew Spence as he spoke for the first time since his sacking by the Football Association. The 36-year-old was dismissed in September 2017 following the emergence of “inappropriate and unacceptable behaviour” in his previous role as manager at Bristol Academy….

An Under-20s game in Brazil was abandoned after a player was struck by a bolt of lightning. Agua Santa defender Henrique was rushed to hospital after bearing the brunt of the bolt from above during the clash in Sao Paolo against Atletico Mineiro. The rain-soaked encounter was nearing a conclusion when the elements took over…

A fuming Chelsea supporter has called for Maurizio Sarri to be SACKED as manager. Simon the Blue was spitting feathers when he called into The Sports Bar on talkSPORT on Tuesday night, slamming the ‘stubborn’ Italian, comparing him to Arsene Wenger and accusing him of ruining their midfield. Fans are beginning to turn on their…

West Ham are keeping tabs on Genoa striker Krzysztof Piatek, talkSPORT understands. The Hammers are preparing for the possible departure of Marko Arnautovic this month. Arnautovic is determined leave the club for China, with his agent and brother telling talkSPORT last week the 29-year-old ‘wants to go to a new market and challenge for titles’. West Ham…

Nice are ready to test the resolve of Rangers by tabling a £8million bid for Alfredo Morelos, according to reports. Morelos, 22, has been a stand-out performer for the Gers this season, scoring 20 goals in 35 appearances. The Daily Record claim his form has alerted Nice boss Patrick Vieira who wants to bolster his…

With Gonzalo Higuain’s move to Chelsea imminent, there are reports suggesting he could feature against Arsenal, LIVE on talkSPORT, this Saturday should he sign in time. While Chelsea may have struggled up front this season, there was once a time when this fixture was dominated by one striker, Didier Drogba. The Ivorian was a consistent…

Real Madrid are ready to include James Rodriguez in a deal to sign Christian Eriksen from Tottenham, according to reports. Los Blancos have been strongly linked with the Danish playmaker and were reportedly weighing up a £100million bid to acquire his services earlier this month. Now, according to Spanish news outlet AS, Bernebeu chiefs are willing to include…

Marc Albrighton has signed a new contract with Leicester City, the Premier League club have confirmed. Albrighton, the winger, has penned terms taking him through to the end of the 2021/22 season, with his previous deal due to expire in summer 2020. The 29-year-old said upon confirmation of his new contract: “It was totally straight…

Former Premier League manager Ian Holloway was left outraged with the decision to send off Nuno Espirito Santo during Wolves’ last-gasp victory over Leicester at the weekend. Diogo Jota’s stoppage-time strike secured an enthralling 4-3 win for Wolves, sparking jubilant scenes at Molineux. The Portuguese joined his players in the celebrations by running up the touchline…

Tottenham have planned a ‘top-level meeting’ to discuss how to deal with Harry Kane’s absence over the next couple of months. talkSPORT understands loan signings are being considered, as well as the potential promotion of Troy Parrott, the 16-year-old academy striker. Kane is set to be sidelined until early March with an ankle injury picked…