Arsenal target Marcos Leonardo has many demands regarding his next club. The Brazilian is being admired by a series of top clubs around Europe, including Real Madrid and Newcastle United. The 20-year-old forward has scored 13 goals in 27 league appearances in Brazil. According to Globo Esporte, Leonardo has told his agent to inform all suitors about his Olympics dream. He wants to play in ...Full Story »

WELL-travelled Alex Scott is a real globetrotter. The BBC Sport host, 39, often chronicles her travels on Instagram. BBC Sport host Alex Scott loves globetrotting Credit: instagram @alexscott2 And she enjoys a variety of holidays, from relaxing on private yachts to climbing mountains, and snorkelling. Scott was raised by her mum in east London, where she dreamed of going abroad. Her eyes we...Full Story »

New York Red Bulls are offering their fans a deal for tickets to next season's MLS opener - but the promotion comes with a Lionel Messi clause. WHAT HAPPENED?The MLS side sent out an email to fans offering tickets to their first home game of the 2024 season as well as the derby with rivals New York City. However, ESPN reports there is a special detail in the email that states that: "If RBNY p...Full Story »

Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed that they have activated a clause to sign Goncalo Ramos on a permanent basis from Benfica. WHAT HAPPENED?PSG initially signed the striker on loan from Benfica in the summer window, with the deal involving an obligation to sign him on a permanent contract. The French champions have confirmed they have activated the clause, agreeing to pay a potential €8...Full Story »

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Jose Mourinho has suggested he is more likely to move to Saudi Arabia than return to coach Real Madrid any time soon. WHAT HAPPENED?Mourinho's contract at Roma will come to an end at the end of the season and he was reported to have rejected a lucrative offer to move to the Saudi Pro League during the summer. The prospect of returning to Spain to succeed Carlo Ancelotti at Madrid has been rai...Full Story »

Barnet missed the chance to cut the gap at the top of the Vanarama National League as they were comprehensively beaten 4-1 at home by Oldham.A win at the Hive would have seen the hosts draw to within five points of leaders Chesterfield but they fell behind after 26 minutes when goalkeeper Laurie Walker brought down Mike Fondop and conceded a penalty, which James Norwood converted.Walker had init...Full Story »

Arsenal is keeping a close eye on young Valencia defender Yarek Gasiorowski as they try to sure up their defensive line for the next decade. Mikel Arteta has not only done a fantastic job at revitalising Arsenal’s charge for a major honour, but he has done it by putting together a young ambitious side. With William Saliba, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli in the ranks, the Gunners ha...Full Story »

Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara as they attempt to combat the injury of Gavi. The 19-year-old has been ruled out for the rest of the season after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in Spain’s group stage win against Georgia at the weekend. Gavi has been a crucial part of Xavi’s side over the past two years and his absence w...Full Story »

A look ahead to Manchester City vs LiverpoolThere’s no doubt about the game of the week in the Premier League, is there? We’ve become used to watching big clashes between Manchester City and Liverpool, and we’ve got another potential classic to look forward to at the Etihad on Saturday. I think if you’d have said at the start of the season that, 12 games in, these si...Full Story »

RAPHAEL VARANE is set to leave Manchester United - but it won’t be until the summer. The French defender has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford, and some reports have indicated he could be sold in January. Raphael Varane is set to leave Manchester United Credit: Getty Erik ten Hag will not allow the French World Cup winner to depart until the summer Credit: Alamy But SunSp...Full Story »

Bayern Munich are reportedly 'pushing hard' to sign Takehiro Tomiyasu as Harry Kane and Co seek versatility in defence. Bayern set sights on Tomiyasu Arsenal won't put him up for sale Tuchel fascinated with his versatility WHAT HAPPENED?According to Sky Germany, the Bavarians remain adamant about getting Tomiyasu in the upcoming January transfer window after pursuing him extensively last...Full Story »

Coby Rowe scored 13 minutes into added time as visitors Aldershot fought back from two goals down to beat Bromley 3-2.Bromley struck twice in the opening four minutes of the National League clash, with Louis Dennis lobbing Jordi van Stappershoef before Michael Cheek quickly added a second.But the Shots started their comeback in the 58th minute when Jack Barham bundled home from inside the area.T...Full Story »

Ebbsfleet’s winless run in the National League extended to eight games following their 1-1 draw with Maidenhead.After a quiet first 45 minutes, Ebbsfleet broke the deadlock on the hour mark when Dominic Poleon latched onto a long ball before driving into the area and lashing home.Maidenhead responded just six minutes later when Reece Smith finished from inside the area to make things all s...Full Story »

Taelor O’Kane scored a stoppage-time equaliser as strugglers Fylde claimed a 2-2 National League draw with Halifax at the MBi Shay Stadium.The away side broke the deadlock half an hour in when O’Kane headed in at the back post to make it 1-0.Halifax turned the game on its head in the second period when Jack Hunter equalised just after the hour mark before Rob Harker smashed the ball ...Full Story »

Rock bottom Kidderminster snapped a three-game losing streak by drawing 1-1 at home to Hartlepool in the National League.It took seven minutes for the away side to open the scoring when Tom Crawford’s cross was turned into his own goal by Reiss McNally.Kidderminster were on level terms just after the half-hour mark when Amari-Morgan Smith nodded home from a corner.Hartlepool went in search...Full Story »

Bonnyrigg Rose earned their first win in four games with a 4-2 victory over East Fife in cinch League Two.Smart Osadolor opened the scoring for the hosts in the 19th minute but they were pegged back 15 minutes later when Nathan Austin headed home.Bonnyrigg regained their advantage six minutes after the break through Lee Currie and Neil Martynuik’s penalty gave them a two-goal cushion.East ...Full Story »

Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott lit up Goodison Park as England Under-21s eased past Northern Ireland.The midfielder’s classy brace inspired the Young Lions to a comfortable 3-0 win on Tuesday.He now has five goals in Euro 2025 qualifying while Reds team-mate Tyler Morton, on loan at Hull, opened the scoring with his first for the Under-21s.Back-to-back goals for Harvey Elliott! 👏...Full Story »

Chelsea and Belgium legend Eden Hazard retired from football despite having big money offers to keep playing The winger called it quits in the summer at the age of 32, after his contract was canceled by Real Madrid. Hazard endured a miserable last few years of his career, as injuries meant he was barely able to feature for club and country. Speaking on Rio Ferdinand's Vibe With Five, former...Full Story »

Barcelona is interested in signing Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso in January after Gavi's injury. The 19-year-old suffered a devastating injury on Sunday evening when he tore his anterior cruciate ligament during Spain's Euro qualifier against Georgia. Barcelona confirmed that he will have to undergo surgery for the tear and will likely be ruled out for eight to ten months as he recov...Full Story »