Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill was happy with the patience shown by his players as second-half goals from Daniel Ballard and Dion Charles secured a 2-0 victory over Belarus which moves them a step closer to winning their Nations League group.Belarus, echoing the way they played in the second half of last month’s goalless draw in Hungary, set up deep from the start at Windsor

John McGinn came off the bench to end Scotland’s 10-game run without a competitive victory by firing an 86th-minute winner against 10-man Croatia.Scotland had struggled to make the most of their numerical advantage after Petar Sucic was sent off in the 44th minute.Croatia had looked the more threatening side in the first half and still managed to create the best chances after the break befor

Northern Ireland took a big step towards securing promotion back to the second tier of European football as second-half goals from Daniel Ballard and Dion Charles secured a 2-0 Nations League win over Belarus.Victory in Belfast keeps Michael O’Neill’s men two points clear of Bulgaria, and a draw away to Luxembourg on Monday would take them out of League C as Group 3 winners.After last

England Under-21s maintained their impressive away form as they held Spain to a goalless stalemate in a hard-fought friendly in Cadiz.Aston Villa winger Jaden Philogene went closest for England in the first half at La Linea de la Concepcion Stadium, while Spain twice struck the woodwork after the interval.England interim boss Ben Futcher handed Under-21 debuts to Sunderland’s Jobe Bellingham

FORMER Tottenham star Giovani dos Santos has swapped boots for barrels... by becoming an OIL TYCOON.The Mexico winger, a £9million Spurs buy from Barcelona, spent four seasons at White Hart Lane.Giovani Dos Santos has become an oil tycoon Credit: instagram @ oficialgioHe scored three goals in 33 games, and also had a loan spell with Ipswich Town, before leaving for Mallorca in 2012.Dos Santos

SIR ALEX FERGUSON's Spirit Dancer made history by winning the $1million Bahrain International Trophy for a SECOND year running.The Richard-Fahey trained horse provided the former Manchester United manager with the "best moment in racing" when winning the race last year.Sir Alex Ferguson was ecstatic as the horse won the raceOisin Orr rode Spirit Dancer to ANOTHER victory in the race Credit: PABut

NEWCASTLE star Joelinton's home has been broken into again - with the midfielder begging for a 'safe space for my family'.The Brazilian footballer said thieves have targeted his home for a second time after an earlier raid in January.Joelinton has asked burglars to leave his family in peace Credit: InstagramJoelinton with his partner Thays Gondim and their daughterHis post came just a day after he

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.South American Football Never Disappoints! So relatable and real Thoughts? Raphina at international / Mbappe at int. break Guardiola Odegaard White Unforgettable night for Mehdi Taremi! Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow!(Credit: AZRorganization, Justtoonit, FootballLaughss)

Will Mohammed Kudus leave West Ham? (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)Arsenal and Liverpool are believed to be considering a move for West Ham star Mohammed Kudus as the 24-year-old seeks a move away from the London Stadium.The winger has been with the Hammers since last summer having joined the Premier League outfit as part of a £38m deal with Ajax. This was seen as a big coup for the Irons

JUVENTUS have ripped up Paul Pogba's contract after his recent doping ban.Pogba, 31, was initially handed a four-year ban from football for a doping offence, before the suspension was reduced to 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.Paul Pogba and Juventus reached a mutual agreement to terminate his contract Credit: GettyIt meant he was able to return to training with Juve from January a