New Chelsea stadium given approval by Mayor of London

Chelsea's plans for a £500 million redevelopment of Stamford Bridge have been approved by the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan.

The state-of-the-art new stadium, which has a proposed capacity of 60,000, was backed by Hammersmith and Fulham council in January, but the Mayor's support was needed to formalise the approval into full planning consent.

David Beckham, a victim of a £1million blackmail plot over hacked emails.

Explosive messages from the ex-footie ace, ripped off his advisers’ computer system, went public after the firm refused to pay hackers according to Metro UK

A source said: “He was caught in the crossfire.”
Hacked emails in which Beckham allegedly rants about missing out on a knighthood went public after his advisers refused to give in to blackmail.

Manchester City stutter... again. Pep still without a win in 5 games in all competitions

Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League despite seeing their winless streak extend to a fifth game as Southampton earned a deserved draw.

The visitors led when John Stones' sloppy pass allowed Nathan Redmond to round Claudio Bravo and slot in.

Khedira scores winner as Juventus beat Lazio

Sami Khedira hit a second-half winner as champions Juventus made it two wins from two at the start of the new Serie A season with a 1-0 victory away to Lazio on Saturday.

Juventus, who started their title defence with a 2-1 win over Fiorentina last week, were kept on a tight rein by Simone Inzaghi’s hosts throughout a first half of few chances at the Stadio Olimpico.

Yobo to secure bail for awaiting trial inmates

Former Captain of the Super Eagles, Joseph Yobo, said he would work to secure bail for many inmates of the Ikoyi Prisons, especially those awaiting trial.

Yobo spoke at the inauguration of the Ikoyi Prisons Football Academy on Saturday in Lagos.
He said, “I have never been to the prisons before but on getting to Ikoyi Prisons, I realised the need to give hope to someone.

Everton Fan dies during 1-0 win over StokeCity

Everton have announced that a supporter died after being taken ill during Saturday's 1-0 win over Stoke City at Goodison Park

The 51-year-old was taken ill early in the second half and passed away after being taken to a nearby hospital.

Chelsea 3-0 Burnley: Match Report

Eden Hazard set the Blues on their way to victory with a sensational solo effort on nine minutes, drifting onto his right from the left and picking out the bottom corner of the Burnley goal.

Willian added a fine second on 42 minutes as Chelsea took complete control of the one-sided encounter, before substitute Victor Moses rounded off a comfortable afternoon with the third a minute from time.

Rash the bash! Marcus Rashford grans late winner for Jose Mourinho's men

Jose Mourinho hinted Marcus Rashford has a big role to play for Manchester United this season after his late winner at Hull City.

In typical United fashion, the 18-year-old struck two minutes into stoppage time, 20 minutes after replacing Juan Mata, to break the Tigers' resolve and extend Mourinho's winning start at as manager.

Rash the bash! Marcus Rashford grans late winner for Jose Mourinho's men

Jose Mourinho hinted Marcus Rashford has a big role to play for Manchester United this season after his late winner at Hull City.

In typical United fashion, the 18-year-old struck two minutes into stoppage time, 20 minutes after replacing Juan Mata, to break the Tigers' resolve and extend Mourinho's winning start at as manager.

Barcelona eye Juan Mata with Manchester United star's future in doubt following the appointment of Jose Mourinho as manager

Barcelona are considering a sensational summer swoop for Manchester United's Spanish playmaker Juan Mata.

Mata's future is in doubt at Old Trafford following the managerial appointment of Jose Mourinho - who allowed the midfielder to leave Chelsea for United in 2014. 

Jose Mourinho lines up Rio Ferdinand for Manchester United coaching role

Jose Mourinho is lining up Rio Ferdinand for a coaching role within his Manchester United revolution.

The Portuguese was finally announced as Louis van Gaal’s successor on Friday and is taking his trusted lieutenants Rui Faria and Silvino Louro with him to Old Trafford.

Belgium Euro 2016 squad.....Kompany out

Vincent Kompany has officially been left off Belgium's 23-man squad for next month's European Championship.

Belgium coach Marc Wilmots says Kompany's absence is "a shame for him, for the team," but adds "let's not cry about it, we are looking resolutely to the future."

Benin suspended from global football by FIFA

Fifa has suspended the Benin Football Federation (FBF) from global football after a court ruling in the country blocked upcoming elections.

A statement from football's world governing body said: "The Benin Football Association (FBF) was suspended with immediate effect due to a recent injunction by a local judicial court which impeded the holding of the due election."

Jorge Mendes reaches agreement with PSG over Cristiano Ronaldo

If Cristiano Ronaldo decides to leave Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain will be his destination, according to Le Parisien. 

Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes has reached an agreement with the French club which states that they will have a preferential option to sign Ronaldo once he decides to leave the Spanish capital.

Mark Clattenburg to take charge of Champions League final

Mark Clattenburg will take charge of the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid on 28 May.

The 41-year-old will be assisted at Milan's San Siro stadium by fellow Englishmen Simon Beck and Jake Collin.

Arsenal's Hector Bellerin challenges Usain Bolt to a race after the Rio Olympics

Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin has challenged world record holder Usain Bolt – and a PUMA 'speed bot' – to a race after the Rio Olympics this year. 

The 21-year-old PFA Team of the Year defender took to Twitter to challenge the 29-year-old Jamaican to a sprint following a series of proposed showdowns over the past few months.

Michel Platini: Uefa president to resign after ban appeal fails

Uefa president Michel Platini will resign from European football's governing body after failing to have a six-year ban from football overturned.

A Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) panel reduced the ban to four years on Monday. Following the judgement, the 60-year-old said he would be stepping down.

Brazilian football star dies of ‘suspected heart problems’ during friendly match

Football has been hit by a second tragedy in three days, after Bernardo Ribeiro, a 26-year-old midfielder, died after falling ill during a friendly match in his native Brazil.

Friburguense, Ribeiro’s club, posted official confirmation of the player’s death on its website on Sunday, affirming that he had been playing a game of amateur football on Saturday night when he collapsed at the end of the first half.

Chelsea set to offer Michael Hector First team opportunites next season

According to the London Evening Standard, defender Michael Hector, who spent the season on loan at his former club Reading, is still set for a playing role in Chelsea's first-team next season. 

 The 23-year-old player is held in high regard by technical director Michael Emenalo, and is thus backed to stay with the club instead of moving elsewhere as most expect.

Ryan Giggs branded a 'cheating t***' in graffiti left on star's mansion amid marriage breakup rumours

Ryan Giggs has had his luxury mansion daubed with graffiti calling him a 'cheating t***'.

Police were called to footballer's palatial family home after late-night vandals sprayed the word “cheat” five times on his fence.

The spray-gun blitz – which also affected other houses on a swanky road in Worsley, Greater Manchester, took place overnight.