Sunderland Fires Adam Johnson Over Sexual Abuse

England star Adam Johnson has been fired by Sunderland after he pleaded guilty to sexual activity with a child in an ongoing court case. The English star might face a lengthy jail period if found guilty.

"In light of Adam Johnson's guilty pleas, the club has today terminated his contract with immediate effect," Sunderland said in a statement. "The club will make no further comment."

Johnson pleaded guilty to one count of sexual activity with a child, but denied two other charges, when he appeared at Bradford Crown Court on Wednesday.

Valencia: Gary Neville Named Has New Coach

Gary Neville has been working as an England coach and as an award-winning analyst for Sky Sports since retiring as a player in 2011 but now takes up  his first managerial role. Neville will face a tough match as the new coach against Barcelona this weekend. If he pulls a magic to beat Barca everyone can be sure his appointment isn't a fluke.

Gary Neville has been named the shock new manager of Valencia until the end of the season, the La Liga club have confirmed.

The former Manchester United and England full-back's first game in charge will be the Champions League clash with Lyon on December 9, as he takes his first steps in football management.

Wow!!! Odion Ighalo Is England's Highest Goal Scorer In 2015

Super Eagles inform striker is the player to have scored the highest number of goals in English leagues in 2015. Odion has scored 21 goals and the likes of Aguero, Kane and co all rank behind him. With five consecutive goals in the Premier League this season, Sky sports took out time to profile the rising Nigerian football star.

Sergio Aguero scored five against Newcastle last time out but there's still a Premier League striker with more English league goals than him this year. Odion Ighalo's equaliser for Watford against Bournemouth took his tally for the calendar year to 21 goals. The Nigerian is the country's top scorer in 2015.

Remarkably, it was only earlier this month that Ighalo was surpassed as the Championship's top scorer in the calendar year - and he scored his last goal at that level in mid-April. The 26-year-old was a surprise hit for the Hornets, scoring 16 times after Christmas to help the team into the top flight.

England 2-0 Estonia: Watch The Goals & Highlights

Nigeria's Dele Alli Debuts For England

You can wave him good bye to his father's land has the young Nigerian had his debut match for the three lions of England yesterday.

Nigerian-born Dele Alli debuted for England in a 2-0 home win over Estonia in a 2016 Euro qualifier at Wembley Friday night.

The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, whose father is Nigerian and so was eligible to feature for the Super Eagles, was an 88th minute substitute for Ross Barkley, whose father is also Nigerian.

England FA Should Appoint Mourinho Has The Next Coach - Alan Pardew

Much maligned at Newcastle United, despite being named Premier League Manager of the Season in 2011/12, the Londoner has soared since returning to the Eagles, who he played for from 1987-91. Under Pardew’s stewardship, the South Londoners currently sit fourth in the Premier League table, and have won 11 out of their last 14 away games in all competitions.

With Roy Hodgson’s current contract as England boss expiring after next summer’s European Championship, Pardew has been included among the names to potentially succeed the 68-year-old in the Three Lions’ hot seat.

Speaking exclusively in the November 2015 issue of FourFourTwo, Pardew is full of admiration for his fellow Londoner, who has already guided England to qualification for Euro 2016 having won all eight matches so far.

Rooney's England Shirt Not Guaranteed - Roy Hodgson

England coach Roy Hodgson can give Wayne Rooney "no guarantees" that he will always pick him for the national team and said the current crop of forwards he has to choose from is the best he has seen during his tenure.

Manchester United forward Rooney will be awarded a golden boot by Sir Bobby Charlton before England's Euro 2016 qualifier against Estonia on October 9 after overtaking him as the country's leading scorer.

Rooney became the first England player to reach the 50-goal mark when he scored against Switzerland on September 8 but his club form has come under increasing scrutiny.

I Have Nothing To Prove In England - Brown Ideye

Brown Ideye has insisted he has nothing to prove when he returns to England with Greek club Olympiacos for a UEFA Champions League clash at Arsenal on Tuesday.

“I do not feel I have anything to prove to people in England when I return to play against Arsenal, and I just want to repay the faith shown in me by Olympiacos by scoring the goals to help them achieve success this season,” said the Nigeria striker.

“'I am really looking forward to the game against Arsenal at the Emirates and returning to England.

Jordan Ibe Will Play For England, Turns Sunday Oliseh Down

Some Nigerians have not still learned to serve their father's land. Not everyone will be has lucky as Akeem Olajuwon or what has David Olatokunbo Alaba gained from playing for Austria but one could also argue that Emmanuel Adebayor was right to play for Togo though he has no trophy to show for it.

The John Fashanu issue is a good reason why a Nigerian should not really consider playing for England. I admit that playing for England is tempting with the huge media presence that can make and break you and a wish to play in the Euros is a big dream - even Messi, Neymar, Suarez & co will wish they could. If Ibe gets a call to the three lions one factor will be key, he must always be on top of his game. A lost form will mean that he will be dropped and an average form will imply that a white player with a bit less form than him will be considered before him. Are you thinking of how possible that is? very simple, white is the colour, white skin.

In a nutshell Jordan Ibe turned the great Sunday Oliseh down after Oliseh visited him and his family members in a bid to lure him to play for Eagles. Good news though, Oliseh will concentrate on local based players. Read the news after the cut.....

Lionel Messi Hails Unique Wayne Rooney

Record breaking Wayne Rooney has been hailed by the little Argentine magician has a rare breed in football.

Wayne Rooney has been described as a "once in a generation player" and a unique talent by Barcelona star Lionel Messi after becoming England's leading goalscorer.

The Manchester United and England captain moved to 50 goals for his country in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Switzerland - overtaking fellow United and England great Bobby Charlton from the spot.

Euro 2016 Qualfying Review: Rooney Breaks Bobby's Record, Mata Scores For Spain & More

Wayne Rooney became England's all-time leading goalscorer as Austria secured their qualification for the Euro 2016 finals. Austria sealed their place at Euro 2016 with an impressive 4-1 win away to Sweden on Tuesday.

David Alaba coolly chipped home from the penalty spot after Kim Kallstrom had felled Zlatko Junuzovic inside the area, and Martin Harnik doubled the advantage shortly before the interval with a far-post header.

Marc Janko made it three as he rolled the ball confidently past Andreas Isaksson after being played in by Alaba, before Harnik added a fourth in the closing stages just before Zlatan Ibrahimovic bagged a consolation.

Venue Of Spain vs England Friendly Changed Due To Pique Jeers & Boos

Oh dear, this Pique jeers and boos are stealing the limelight and getting more and more attention. The Barca defender has been singled out by fans and the venue of a whole match has been changed in order to avoid the boos and jeers and to keep the boo boys away.

The proposed international friendly between Spain and England has been moved from the Santiago Bernabeu stadium to Alicante in the wake of La Roja's 2-0 win over Slovakia, a match in which star defender Gerard Pique was once again the subject of abuse from the Spanish fans.

Pique was whistled and jeered throughout the match by large sections of the home fans, and as shared by Barcastuff, it has been happening regularly since the veteran defender spoke out in favour of a referendum regarding Catalan independence

Euro 2016 Qualifiers Review - Rooney Equals Charlton's Record, Spain Goes Top & More

Wayne Rooney scored a record-equalling goal as England secured their place in Euro 2016, while Spain beat Slovakia.

England became the first team to qualify for Euro 2016 by hammering San Marino 6-0, and it was a day to remember for Wayne Rooney as he equalled Bobby Charlton's national goalscoring record.

Rooney has not made the best of starts for Manchester United this season, but the striker found the net with a contentious penalty in Serravalle on Saturday to move level with the legendary Charlton's tally of 49 goals for England.

San Marino 6-0 England: Watch The Goals & Highlights

                

Injury Rules Welbeck Out Till December

With only four matches into the season and with only the signing of a goalkeeper arsenal and Arsene Wenger have started having injury crisis which can lower his option of selection of players. They told him to sign players but baba Ijebu won't listen....

Welbeck, 24, sustained the injury at the end of April, after scoring eight goals in his first 34 Arsenal games.

"The injury to his cartilage did not respond as well as hoped and the decision was taken last week for him to undergo surgery," said a statement.

Shelvey, Vardy Get England Call up

Jamie Vardy and Jonjo Shelvey have been included in the England squad to take on San Marino and Switzerland.

Jonjo Shelvey has been recalled to the England squad for their Euro 2016 qualifiers against San Marino and Switzerland, while Jamie Vardy is also selected. Swansea City midfielder Shelvey won his solitary cap at senior level against San Marino back in 2012.

The 23-year-old has been rewarded for an impressive start to the season for Garry Monk's side and his call-up caps a memorable day in which he played his part in a 2-1 Premier League win over Manchester United.

Women's Ashes 2015: England's Fall Hands Australia Series

Australia regained the Women's Ashes after England collapsed to 87 all out to lose the second Twenty20 international by 20 runs.

Needing to win at Hove to keep the multi-format series alive, England were chasing 108 but slipped to 10-3 and 23-5, with Ellyse Perry taking 2-13. Lydia Greenway made 26, but was last out with five balls to go.

Australia, who managed only 107-7, take an unassailable 10-4 lead on points with just one T20 remaining.

Rooney Confident Of Rediscovering Form

Wayne Rooney believes the criticism directed at him for the lack of goals for Manchester United is unwarranted and is confident he will soon rediscover his scoring touch.

The England striker has drawn a blank in each of United's three games against Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villaand Club Bruges, despite being deployed as a central striker by manager Louis Van Gaal.

Rooney has not found the back of the net in eight Premier League games for his club, and last scored in their 3-1 win over Aston Villa on April 12.

Hand Of God: Maradona Re-Unites With England vs Argentina Referee

Now aged 72, former Tunisian referee Ali Bennaceur made one of the most infamous mistakes in World Cup history, allowing Diego Maradona’s famous ‘Hand of God’ goal to stand against England.

He never officiated a FIFA World Cup match again after 1986 tournament but has an “eternal friend” in legendary Argentine footballer Diego Maradona.

The former Napoli forward posted on Facebook about meeting the referee of the famous quarter-final, which still infuriates England fans today.

Memphis Depay Kitted Out In £9,923 Clothes & Accessories As United Returns To England From USA Tour

Manchester United have returned to England following their pre-season tour of America and despite the long-haul flight, new signing Memphis Depay managed to look particularly sharp, kitted out with designer clothes and accessories.

The 21-year-old forward, who joined United from last season's Eredivisie champions PSV in a £25million deal, was sporting an ensemble worth close to £10,000 as he strolled in.