Spanish footballer Elena Julve’s popularity has soared after an eye-opening snap of her went viral from the new EAFC 24 game. The introduction of female footballers to EAFC 24’s much loved Ultimate Team format has seen fans become more familiar with the women’s game in recent weeks. Players can now unpack Women’s World Cup heroes such as Sam Kerr, Alexia Putellas and Alex Greenwood for their respective teams. With that

Roy Hodgson confirms it’s ‘not good news’ on Dean Henderson’s thigh injury with the Crystal Palace goalkeeper set for spell on sidelines after limping off on Eagles debut Dean Henderson set for spell on sidelines after limping out of Eagles debut  Roy Hodgson confirmed it wasn’t good news on the goalkeeper’s thigh injury  Mail Sport’s new WhatsApp Channel: Get the breaking news and exclusives here Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson

Mauricio Pochettino suggests he wants to be ‘more involved’ in Chelsea’s transfer strategy after £400m summer spend leaves the Blues light in attack Mauricio Pochettino says he wants to be ‘more involved’ in Chelsea’s transfers Blues are yet to find form after spending £400m in the summer transfer window Mail Sport’s new WhatsApp Channel: Get the breaking news and exclusives here Mauricio Pochettino has said he is already assessing potential

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says he’s grown out of supporting Liverpool after following the Reds as a child as he prepares to face Jurgen Klopp’s men: ‘I used to love Happy Days too – but I don’t have posters of the Fonz on my wall now’ Coach was also tight-lipped on whether a reporter should pick Maddison in FPL  Both Liverpool and Spurs are unbeaten in the Premier League after

Mauricio Pochettino has provided a worrying fitness update on injured Chelsea star Ben Chilwell. Chelsea news, exclusives and analysis Chilwell picked up a hamstring problem in Wednesday night’s Carabao Cup victory over Brighton in the latest injury blow for the Blues, who are already without several stars. The west Londoners will be missing the England international left-back for a while, head coach Pochettino has revealed, although there is no timescale

Bookmark For the latest from the pitch sign up for our football newsletter Thank you for subscribing! For the latest from the pitch sign up for our football newsletter We have more newsletters A young player at Ligue 1 club OGC Nice is threatening to throw himself off the Magnan Bridge. The player, who has not yet been named, is reported to be suicidal following a relationship break-up, according to

A player dubbed the world’s richest footballer lived in modest digs and wore casual clothes during his time in English footballer. The name Faiq Bolkiah will be unfamiliar to most fans but the former Chelsea and Arsenal youngster has an incredible backstory. Bolkiah, now 25 and playing in the Thai league, is a nephew of the Sultan of Brunei and is one of several heirs to a £200billion fortune. Born

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Thanks for signing up to the Football email West Ham defender Hawa Cissoko has reflected on the racist abuse she suffered last year and called for social media companies to offer more security online. Cissoko received a torrent of racism after she was sent off following

Gary Neville admits the Valencia job ‘was too much for me’ and says he ‘let down’ owner and Salford investor Peter Lim with his dismal spell in charge of the LaLiga side Neville was appointed Valencia boss in December 2015 but lasted four months  Sky pundit retains fond memories of the city but admits he was ill-prepared  Mail Sport’s new WhatsApp Channel: Get the breaking news and exclusives here  Gary

Fresh doubts emerge over suitability of Everton’s future owners 777 Partners as one of their Brazilian clubs defaults on transfer payments to a number of clubs Brazilian club Vasco De Gama default on scheduled transfer payments Owners 777 Partners agreed a deal to take over at Everton earlier this month Mail Sport’s new WhatsApp Channel: Get the breaking news and exclusives here The suitability of Everton’s future owners 777 Partners