Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham has not ruled out playing for Nigeria. The 21-year-old, who is the Premier League’s joint leading scorer alongside Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero with seven goals, has

Mauricio Pochettino has played down talk of a potential rift between him and former Tottenham defender Kieran Trippier, who criticised his old club on international duty. The England right-back departed

Mick McCarthy was a happy man after seeing wild-card selections Jack Byrne and James Collins shine on their senior debuts for the Republic of Ireland. Shamrock Rovers midfielder Byrne, who

Michael O’Neill called Northern Ireland’s Euro 2020 qualifying defeat to Germany a “wasted opportunity”. O’Neill’s side dropped their first points of the campaign after Marcel Halstenberg’s thunderous half-volley and a

France coach Didier Deschamps offered a public apology after the wrong national anthem was played for opponents Albania before kick-off in Paris. A mix-up saw the national anthem of Andorra played

Liam Donnelly has taken a step forward in more ways than one as he makes his long-awaited return to the Northern Ireland squad. The 23-year-old made his debut for the

Juventus assistant coach Giovanni Martusciello hailed his side’s never-say-die spirit after a late own goal clinched them victory in a seven-goal thriller against Napoli in Turin. Juve surrendered a 3-0 lead

Reading boss Jose Gomes praised his players for sticking to their game plan after they won 4-2 at Sky Bet League Two side Plymouth in the Carabao Cup second round.

Romelu Lukaku scored on his debut as Inter Milan beat Lecce 4-0 in Antonio Conte’s first game in charge. Striker Lukaku, making his first appearance since a £74million move from

Brighton winger Leandro Trossard says he has become reluctant to celebrate immediately after a goal is scored due to the threat of VAR intervention. Albion had a goal correctly ruled