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Harry Kane’s first-half strike proved enough as Tottenham claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Real Madrid in their pre-season Audi Cup meeting in Munich. Kane intercepted a wayward back-pass by Marcelo after 22 minutes and slotted what turned out to be the winner past Keylor Navas. Christian Eriksen and Danny Rose both started for Spurs…

Wolves have announced the signing of Italy striker Patrick Cutrone from AC Milan on a four-year contract. The deal for Cutrone, reportedly worth in the region of £16million, is the club’s second of the summer following last week’s arrival of Jesus Vallejo from Real Madrid. The 21-year-old Cutrone spent his entire career to date with…

Bury chairman Steve Dale has accused the English Football League of committing an “injustice” after the club’s opening game of the League One season was postponed. The EFL announced on Monday that the Shakers’ fixture against MK Dons on Saturday would not take place because it is “not satisfied” with the club’s financial assurances. In…

Zinedine Zidane has told the striker that he is not in his plans for the 2019/20 campaign. However, Madrid will only sell if their £18m asking price is met – a figure which Roma and Monaco have so far fallen short of. Mariano was restricted to just three league starts last term having returned to the Bernabeu…

Hamilton have signed forward David Moyo from National League South club St Albans City. The 24-year-old Zimbabwe-born former Northampton player has signed a season-long deal for Brian Rice’s team following a week’s trial. Moyo told the club’s official website: “I’m a physical player, I know this is a physical league and I’m looking forward to…

Motherwell boss Stephen Robinson was effusive in praise for Liam Donnelly after he continued his goal-scoring exploits with a double in the 4-0 Betfred Cup win over Annan Athletic. The Northern Irishman struggled with injuries last season but has made an impressive start to the campaign, netting four goals in three games. Robinson said: “People…

Craig Levein admits he can understand the Hearts fans’ frustrations after his side were booed off against East Fife. The Jambos huffed and puffed their way into the last 16 of the Betfred Cup but missed out on being seeded for Sunday’s draw after being held to a 1-1 draw by Darren Young’s League One…

Brian Rice breathed a sigh of relief after Hamilton came from two goals down to see off Airdrieonians – but warned he never again wants to see a  display as bad as the one his team produced in the first half at the Penny Cars Stadium. The visitors looked down and out after Callum Smith…

Hearts huffed and puffed their way into the last 16 of the Betfred Cup after another toothless display in their 1-1 draw at East Fife. Craig Levein’s side had mustered just five goals in their first three Group A games despite fashioning 75 openings. The Tynecastle boss ordered his side in for extra target practice…

Ricki Lamie and Craig Sibbald both bagged braces as Livingston cruised into the last 16 of the Betfred Cup with a 5-0 demolition of Berwick Rangers. Skipper Alan Lithgow also got in on the act against the Lowland League outfit to ensure Livi topped Group G. Moreover, Gary Holt’s side progressed as one of the…