Aston Villa earned royal approval as the Prince of Wales watched his beloved club beat Lille 2-1 in the first leg of their Europa Conference League quarter-final at Villa Park.Goals in either half from Ollie Watkins and John McGinn saw Villa lead their first European last-eight tie since 1998 and give boss Unai Emery victory in his 1,000th match as a manager.Prince William and his son Prince Geo...Full Story »

Sky League One leaders Portsmouth extended their unbeaten run with a hard-earned 3-2 victory at struggling Reading.Lewis Wing and Charlie Savage had given Reading a shock lead with two goals in the space of four minutes midway through the first half.Tino Anjorin, on loan from Chelsea, reduced the deficit before top-scorer Colby Bishop levelled things up at 2-2 in the ninth minute of first-half s...Full Story »

EMERSON ROYAL was left beaming after becoming a dad just hours after Tottenham's win over Sheffield United. The defender had celebrated Spurs' comeback win over the Blades with his team-mates the day before the birth of his son. EMERSON ROYAL was left beaming after becoming a dad just hours after Tottenham's win over Sheffield United. The defender had celebrated Spurs' comeback win over the...Full Story »

Gemma Owen delighted her social media following with her Royal Ascot outfit Gemma Owen stole the show at Royal Ascot as she showcased her passion for horse racing alongside her famous footballing father Michael. The model, an equine fanatic, posed on two days of the world famous festival in separate outfits - one of which was a flowery dress which had fans clapping in delight over Instagram. ...Full Story »

Chelsea are still searching for a winning formula after they were held to a 1-1 draw at London rivals West Ham. The Blues, boosted by a £300million spending spree last month, took the lead through one of their seven January buys, Joao Felix. But West Ham equalised thanks to Chelsea old boy Emerson Palmieri and, once again, Graham Potter’s expensively-assembled side were unable to ...Full Story »

West Ham defender Emerson Palmieri faces a late fitness test ahead of the Premier League match against Leicester.The Italian left-back suffered a broken nose during the Carabao Cup penalty shoot-out defeat by Blackburn which has been reset, and is rated as “touch and go” by manager David Moyes.Winger Maxwel Cornet remains sidelined by a calf problem which will keep him out of action ...Full Story »

Emerson Royal will return for Tottenham when Newcastle visit in the Premier League on Sunday.The right-back has not played in the league since his red card at Arsenal earlier this month, but has now served his three-match suspension.Fellow Brazilian Richarlison (calf) remains sidelined and Spurs boss Antonio Conte will again be without Dejan Kulusevski, who has not played for the club since Sept...Full Story »

WEST HAM have completed the signing of Chelsea defender Emerson Palmieri. The Hammers began chasing the signature of the out-of-favour left-back earlier this month. West Ham United have signed Emerson Palmieri from Chelsea And manager David Moyes has got his man - who has inked a four-year contract at the London Stadium - after finally agreeing a suitable contract with the full-back. An exce...Full Story »

Shots were fired but the Spurs man thankfully survived the ordeal in the early hours of this morning, according to Brazilian outlet Jovem Pan Esportes. Emerson Royal was the victim of an attempted armed robbery, according to reports Credit: Getty Nightclub in Americana where Emerson Royal was before the robbery Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk Emerson Royal leaves a police station i...Full Story »

Emerson Royal has said he felt hurt by the way Barcelona forced him to make a deadline day move to Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur. Emerson, 22, had only signed for Barca in June when the club activated a clause to recall him from Real Betis for €9 million. However, when Tottenham offered €25m for the right-back on Monday, the Barca hierarchy called him into the training grou...Full Story »

The Premier League side have paid 25 million euros for the defender Emerson leaves Barcelona for Tottenham Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of right back Emerson Royal from Barcelona for 25 million euros. The Brazilian player's time at the Camp Nou was fleeting, having only joined from Betis in June for nine million euros. The Andalusian club will be due 20 percent of the fee paid...Full Story »

Barcelona have rejected an opening bid from Tottenham for right-back Emerson Royal worth €20 million plus Serge Aurier, sources have confirmed to ESPN. Barca expect Tottenham to return with another offer before Tuesday's transfer deadline but sources have told ESPN it would have to be a "huge" offer for the club to consider selling. Emerson, 22, re-joined Barca for €9m this summer ...Full Story »

Emerson's agent, Frederico Pena, met with Barcelona directors this Thursday to discuss a two-year extension to the right-back's contract at the club. This will keep the Brazilian - whose rights Barcelona fully acquired from Real Betis earlier this week - at the Camp Nou until 2026. As the club have done with other players, their plan is to reduce his current wages and defer that money to late...Full Story »