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Rangers crashed out of the Champions League after losing to 10-man Malmo at Ibrox. The 2021 Scottish Premiership champions levelled the  tie on aggregate with Alfredo Morelos's goal, and at times looked well placed when Malmo's Bonke Innocent was sent off before half-time. Antonio Colak then changed the outcome of the when  he scored two goals in four minutes early in the second half. Despite dominating the ball and creating a fistful of chances, Rangers were unable to respond. For Rangers, a Europa League play-off awaits against Kazakhstan's Kairat Almaty or Alashkert of Armenia. More football news can be found here You can see and listen to Steven Gerrard's reaction in the video below. Gerrard added: "The most frustrating part is we've lost the second half to 10 men. To be 1-0 up and then go 2-1 down, a bit of fear and panic set in. We've got the second-half performance wrong and that's on all of us. "We've lost three games out of four and,

The new Emirates FA Cup season began on Saturday 7th August.  News Ball has reports from some of the extra preliminary rounds from around the country. West Didsbury & Chorlton 1-3 Avro Avro won their first ever FA Cup game at their third attempt, defeating West Didsbury & Chorlton 3-1 thanks to a Louis Potts hat-trick. Avro had gone into this game having never played an away FA Cup game. Check out the report below from Greater Manchester Football. FA Cup: West Didsbury & Chorlton 1-3 Avro #FACup @AvroFC #WestDidsbury https://t.co/2ioL5ed305 — Greater Manchester Football (@_GMCRFootball) August 10, 2021 Jersey Bulls score 10 in competition debut  Jersey Bulls marked their FA Cup debut by racking up double figures against Horsham YMCA. This was also a club record. FULL TIME | We are so proud of our players' performance today 🤯 Thank you to all the supporters who managed to get a ticket for todays game and we hope to welcome you back to Springfield Stadium soon!

Let's look back at an interesting weekend of Scottish football Celtic 6 - 0 Dundee Kyogo Furuhashi scored three as Celtic thrashed Dundee to give Ange Postecoglou a fantastic first Scottish Premiership victory in front of 24,500 fan. Despite a difficult and troubling start to life in Scotland, Postecoglou was given a warm reception from those allowed into the stadium as the Australian took charge of his first home league game. Dundee United 1 - 0 Rangers Rangers long unbeaten run is over! Jamie Robson's goal just after 60 minutes was enough to earn Thomas Courts his first league win as Dundee United manager and condemn Steven Gerrard's side to a first league defeat since losing to Hamilton  in March 2020. 🗣 "I think I can say with some conviction that we just about shaded that one today. It was a perfect day today." 🎥 Hear from Head Coach Tam Courts and goalscorer Jamie Robson after today's 1-0 victory over Rangers. #UnitedTogether pic.twitter.com/tzMFB

It has been announced that Lionel Messi's time at Barcelona is over.  At 16 years, four months, and 23 days old, Messi made his first team debut when he came on in the 75th minute during a friendly against José Mourinho's Porto in November 2003. His career has been extraordinary. Let's take a look at some of his best moments.        April 18, 2007 Messi emulates fellow Diego Maradona with this amazing goal, ghosting through half of Getafe’s side while his teammates could only watch in awe. It was at this time when people started to talk about him being one of the world's best. How good is this goal? See Messi at his best by watching the video below. Some have argued that this is his best goal.  OTD in 2007 📅 Lionel Messi did his best Diego Maradona impression v Getafe 🐐 His best ever goal? 🤔 #FCB pic.twitter.com/vuiZgDmFPh — GiveMeSport Football (@GMS__Football) April 18, 2019 May 2, 2009  Messi scores twice in a 6-2 thrashing of Real Madrid at the Bernabeu i

It's the first weekend of the football season and this is the place for all the latest news and scores. The first game of the season has already taken place AFC Bournemouth 2 - 2 West Bromwich Albion: The Baggies twice came from behind on the opening night of the Championship season as Valerien Ismael's Baggies drew with Scott Parker's Bournemouth. Social media posts If you can't make a game this weekend, this is the page for you. The tweets below contain all the latest news and scores from the matches. We have already looked into which teams might be in contention for promotion from the Championship to the promised land of the Premier League. Read more here.   A Twitter List by UKNewsBall Players and teams to watch out for this weekend Fulham's Harry Wilson Fulham were already one of the' favourites to bounce straight back to the top-flight - their squad is packed with players who know how to win promotion from this league. The statement signing of Harry W

Manchester City and Leicester City face each other in the traditional curtain-raiser to the football season.  Both teams will be looking to build on their success from last season. Very few Leicester fans will forget their 5-2 thrashing of Man City last season. Whilst it is not considered a major trophy, it us always nice to win Leicester have never won it, whereas Man City have won it on six occasions. Their last appearance came in 2019 when they beat Liverpool on penalties.  Rumours persist about Man City signing a number of players. It will be interested to see who they sign and whether they make an appearance at Wembley. 🚨 Manchester City on verge of agreeing deal with Aston Villa to sign Jack Grealish for £100m. If everything goes to plan 25yo will finalise personal terms, take medical & complete move. Most expensive signing in British history @TheAthleticUK #AVFC #MCFC https://t.co/HnUxEi5A4P — David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 4, 2021 Leicester would have obviousl

The Championship is one of the most exciting leagues in the world. This season promises to be no different. Have a read of the teams that could be in contention for the Premier League Sheffield United Last season was a disaster for Sheffield. Finishing bottom of the Premier League and changing their manager half way through the season. They did have some positives though. Beating Manchester United was a definite highlight. On their return to the Championship, they will be hoping for a good start a chance to banish the nightmares of that Premier League campaign.   Bournemouth Their second season back in the Championship. Bournemouth will certainly be one of the favourites to gain promotion but will need to make their home ground a fortress again.  West Brom Another team relegated looking to bounce straight back. Despite relegation, who will ever forget their 5-2 over future European champions Chelsea. What they will be looking for is stability at managerial level. Valérien Ismaël le