Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has extended his contract until 2026, the country's FA said on Monday after he led the team to their World Cup triumph in Qatar last year. Scaloni, who took Argentina to the Copa America title in 2021, renewed his contract after meeting with AFA president Claudio Tapia in Paris on Monday, taking him through to the next World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United ...Full Story »

Argentina and Paris St-Germain forward Lionel Messi has been named Player of the Year at the 2022 Best FIFA Awards. The 35-year-old beat French forwards Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema to the prize. Messi helped Argentina win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, scoring 27 goals in 49 games for club and country in 2021-22. Messi, who won the FIFA Best award for a second time, said: "It's amazing. I...Full Story »

Barcelona are confident of a deal for Athletic Bilbao defender Inigo Martinez. Sport says Barcelona have had his signing under control for months, but there are teams trying to convince him to pick them. The Athletic defender is close to a return to action after overcoming an injury that has kept him out of action since November. Meanwhile, he is awaiting a final renewal offer from his club...Full Story »

Chelsea are eyeing Thomas Frank amid concerns that Graham Potter may not be the man for the job. Frank has been doing an excellent job for Brentford over the last few years, taking them into the Premier League before solidifying the club and cementing their safety in the top flight. Brentford haven't really looked like going down since coming up, which is a credit to Frank, and the recruitme...Full Story »

Spurs monitoring Fulham's Solomon Tottenham are thought to be monitoring in-form Fulham winger Manor Solomon, according to Israeli outlet Y Net. The Israel international, who is currently on loan from Shakhtar Donetsk, has three goals in his last three matches coming off the bench for the Cottagers, and at 23 years old has already recorded 22 goals and nine assists in 106 appearances during ...Full Story »

OLIVIER GIROUD is open to a move back to the Premier League — at a London club. The French veteran striker has one eye on a move away from AC Milan, where his contract runs out in the summer. Olivier Giroud managed to become a popular figure at both Arsenal and Chelsea during his nine-year stay in England World Cup finalist Giroud was a star for Arsenal and Chelsea but could be a real c...Full Story »

Man United considering move for Celta Vigo midfielder Gabri Veiga Manchester United are eyeing up a potential move for Celta Vigo midfielder Gabri Veiga, according to Spanish media outlet AS. With Erik Ten Hag having guided the Red Devils to their first trophy in six years, he'll be looking to strengthen a squad that he's still shaping in his own image. A number of clubs are reportedly monito...Full Story »

Liverpool could have had a boost in their pursuit of Jude Bellingham with Borussia Dortmund plotting a move to find his replacement. Liverpool’s interest in Bellingham is no secret, with Fabrizio Romano confirming to CaughtOffside via his Substack column that the England international is their priority for the summer. Dortmund will of course need to find a replacement, and they’r...Full Story »

Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring a goal for PSG against Marseille in Ligue 1. World Cup foes Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe inspired Paris Saint-Germain to a 3-0 win at bitter rivals Marseille to extend their Ligue 1 lead to eight points on Sunday. Mbappe, who bagged a double, was set up by Messi for both his goals, and repaid the favour by laying on another for the Argentine forward as ...Full Story »

NEWCASTLE wag Dilleta Leotta has written a heartfelt letter to Loris Karius ahead of the Carabao Cup final. The goalkeeper is set to make his Toon debut at Wembley today. Diletta Leotta penned a heartfelt letter to Loris KariusCredit: Instagram @dilettaleotta It will be his first competitive appearance for two years and first for an English club since he made two costly errors for Liverpool i...Full Story »

Before we start, this affair Daniella Chavez claims she had with Cristiano Ronaldo was before the Portuguese star even met Georgina Rodriguez. The mother of his children. Back in 2015, British tabloid The Sun made an interview where the model confessed this for the first time but she never revealed she had video that proves it. So much harassment must've gotten her sick and tired of trolls and...Full Story »

Chelsea’s winless run extended to six games as Tottenham heaped yet more misery on Graham Potter with a 2-0 win in north London.Potter’s side went down to second-half goals from Oliver Skipp and Harry Kane in a match where they rarely threatened and, despite a promising first period, visibly crumbled once Spurs took the lead.Chelsea looked bereft of attacking ideas, and have now scor...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Graham Potter has revealed how Antonio Conte would make contact when he was in charge of Brighton. The Blues boss says Conte — who won the title and FA Cup at Chelsea — reached out offering advice to him as a young coach forging his path. Potter said: “I spoke to him when I was at Brighton and we've had conversations. “We have kept in contact from a dist...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said he is targeting a domestic double after being knocked out of the Europa League by Manchester United on Thursday. Barca lost 4-3 on aggregate to United over two legs, meaning the Catalan club will be left without European football in the month of March for the first time since 1999. However, they remain eight points clear at the top of the LaLiga table ahea...Full Story »

Liverpool tracking Barella Nicolo Barella is on Liverpool's list of candidates to boost their midfield in the summer. La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that the Inter star is considered a possible signing alongside Jude Bellingham, Moises Caicedo and Matheus Nunes. Top clubs lining up for Man Utd target Frimpong Manchester United are just one of several top teams eager to sign Jeremie Frimpong ...Full Story »

Liverpool had to settle for a point as they were held to a goalless draw by Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.Liverpool’s Diogo Jota and Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta both saw first-half efforts denied by the woodwork, while Mohamed Salah rattled the crossbar soon after the restart.The hosts put pressure on Jurgen Klopp’s men but were unable to capitalise on a number of set-piece...Full Story »

Dundee United head coach Liam Fox signalled he was set for a period of self-reflection after his side’s predicament at the foot of the cinch Premiership worsened with a 4-0 defeat by Ross County.United lost by seven and nine goals under Jack Ross early in the season but their afternoon in Dingwall provided a similar low as they were well beaten by the team directly above them in the table....Full Story »

John Mousinho hailed Portsmouth’s first-half demolition of Cheltenham as the best display of his reign as the south coast side ran out 4-0 winners.Ryan Tunnicliffe scored one goal and made another as the hosts cruised into a 3-0 half-time lead at Fratton Park.Head coach Mousinho said: “The first 45 minutes were the best I’ve seen under my tenure.“We were sloppy starting t...Full Story »

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom praised his side’s performance against a tough Watford side following their narrow 1-0 Championship victory.An own goal by Ryan Porteous in the second half saw United defeat their promotion rivals and move seven points clear of the play-off places.Heckingbottom said: “It’s all about how many points we get. We changed slightly due to W...Full Story »

Darren Moore admitted his only grumble after Sheffield Wednesday set a new club record of 20 matches unbeaten in the Football League was that they were not more clinical in their 1-0 win at Charlton.Right wing-back Liam Palmer’s fourth goal of the season chalked up Wednesday’s 21st Sky Bet League One victory of the season and 19th clean sheet.It means that Moore’s merry men hav...Full Story »