Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has discussed what it will take for him to bring Lionel Messi to the 2026 World Cup after winning the trophy in 2022. WHAT HAPPENED? Three months on from giving the football world a true fairytale ending by managing Argentina to a World Cup crown, head coach Scaloni is already being quizzed about the 2026 tournament, where the Albiceleste will defend their cro...Full Story »

Mason Mount could be heading for the exit door at Chelsea in the summer if he cannot agree an extension with the Blues. WHAT HAPPENED? Mount is out of contract at Chelsea in 2024 but will be sold if he cannot agree a new deal with the club, as reported by The Athletic's David Ornstein. "Contract offers have been rejected. Talks are not ongoing. They will resume in the summer and Chelsea will...Full Story »

Liverpool owner John Henry says he is not selling the Premier League club, but does expect some investment. Henry's Fenway Sports Group (FSG), which bought Liverpool in 2010, said in November it "would consider new shareholders" in the Reds. FSG chairman Tom Werner later said the club's owners were "exploring a sale" but could continue their "stewardship for quite a while". "Are we selling ...Full Story »

Barcelona and Sergi Roberto have reached an agreement over a new deal. The base of the negotiation was advanced and only a few details remained to be finalised, which have been solved without major problems, says Sport. The player had already given his 'yes' to the Blaugrana proposal and now all that's left was to set a day to make the announcement public, and sign it posing for the photos. ...Full Story »

Leeds eyeing Barcelona starlet Leeds are interested in signing Barcelona teenager Ilias Akhomach on a free transfer. ESPN report Barca have been unable to reach agreement on a contract extension with the teenager and could lose the promising youngster to the Premier League side. Leeds keen on Loftus-Cheek Leeds United will try and sign Ruben Loftus-Cheek from Chelsea in the summer, accordi...Full Story »

The World Cup's 'sexiest fan' sizzled in her latest Instagram post (Image: INSTAGRAM@Knolldoll) Former Miss Croatia Ivana Knoll posed in a jaw-dropping string bikini while basking seductively in the sun. The World Cup's sexiest fan, who shot to fame by strutting around Qatar and watching her nation play in a series of risqué outfits, never fails to capture the attention of fans. She has r...Full Story »

DECLAN RICE questioned David Moyes’ tactics — as West Ham plunged further into trouble. England star Rice felt the Irons’ strikers were isolated in Sunday’s derby defeat, which leaves them 18th in the Premier League. Declan Rice has questioned David Moyes' tactics after their loss to Spurs David Moyes has seen his side sink to 18th in the Premier League And absent Ant...Full Story »

Kylian Mbappe denied claims he was having a dig at Neymar when he urged his team-mates to "eat well and sleep well" after their loss to Bayern Munich. Mbappe warned PSG team-mates after Bayern loss Neymar spotted at poker tournament Mbappe insists comments aimied at whole team WHAT HAPPENED? PSG were beaten at home by Bayern in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesd...Full Story »

ARSENAL star Bukayo Saka confirmed that his most recent goal celebration was a tribute to Thierry Henry. Saka helped the Gunners beat Aston Villa 4-2 in a dramatic encounter at Villa Park as he was the one that equalised after Ollie Watkins' early opener. Bukayo Saka confirmed his celebration was in reference to Thierry Henry Saka levelled the scores at 1-1 Henry did it first The winger the...Full Story »

Sergi Roberto and Robert Lewandowski scored just before half time, while Ferran Torres enjoyed a rare run out as Barcelona held off Cadiz. Barcelona broke the deadlock just before the break, with Sergi Roberto finishing from close range after a winding run from Ferran Torres. Lewandowski made it two in first-half stoppage time, lashing the ball into the bottom corner from outside the box. B...Full Story »

Tottenham assistant Cristian Stellini laughed off his 100 per cent record while deputising for Antonio Conte and revealed a potential return date for his manager following a vital 2-0 win over West Ham.Stellini again guided Spurs to a crucial victory – like against Marseille and Manchester City earlier this season – after second-half goals from Emerson Royal and Son Heung-min secured...Full Story »

Interim Motherwell boss Stuart Kettlewell shifted the focus towards his players after they defeated third-placed Hearts 2-0 to record a second win in the space of five days.Kettlewell’s temporary stint in charge has seen him lift the Steelmen six points clear of the bottom of the cinch Premiership table and he will now await the decision of the Fir Park board as to whether he will land the...Full Story »

Interim Motherwell boss Stuart Kettlewell kept up his winning start in charge at Fir Park with a 2-0 victory over Hearts.Kettlewell, who has been linked with the vacant managerial post alongside Ian Holloway and Grant McCann, will have done his chances of landing the role on a permanent basis no harm, having guided Well to back-to-back home wins for the first time since December 2021.The Steelme...Full Story »

Wealthy Qatar national Sheikh Jassim Bin Ham Al Thani has launched a Manchester United takeover bid Manchester United have received a takeover bid from wealthy Qatar national Sheikh Jassim Bin Ham Al Thani. The Sheikh, who is chairman of a leading Qatari bank QIB and is believed to be a lifelong United fan, is leading a consortium from the Middle East. QIB, which was established in 1982, has q...Full Story »

Chelsea coach Graham Potter acknowledged the frustration of fans who booed the Blues off after a 1-0 home defeat by the Premier League's bottom club Southampton on Saturday but said his critics were wrong to put all the blame on him. "After a 1-0 defeat at home, any criticism you get is understandable," Potter told reporters after his side's latest failure to find the net. "I think we have had...Full Story »

Millenic Alli scored a second half equaliser for Halifax to ensure the Vanarama National League points were shared in a 1-1 draw at Boreham Wood.Lee Ndlovu had given the home side a ninth-minute lead on his return to the starting XI.However his early strike was cancelled out by Alli’s 62nd-minute strike, as the visitors recorded their third successive draw.The result leaves Boreham Wood ju...Full Story »

Neil Warnock believes Huddersfield are in with a fighting chance of avoiding relegation from the Sky Bet Championship after his second spell as Terriers manager got off to the perfect start with a 2-1 win over Birmingham.Joseph Hungbo and Jaheim Headley scored their first goals for Town either side of half-time to bring them from behind after Troy Deeney had given Birmingham an early lead.Hudder...Full Story »

Derek McInnes insisted “the game’s gone mad” after Kilmarnock had Kyle Vassell sent off following a VAR review in their defeat at Hibernian.The January signing was initially shown a yellow card for a high boot on Marijan Cabraja but that was upgraded after referee John Beaton consulted his pitch-side monitor on the advice of VAR official Steven Kirkland.McInnes said: “The...Full Story »

Jim Bentley admitted flak from Rochdale supporters left him feeling “low” after his bottom-of-the-league side crashed to a 2-0 home loss against Gillingham.Goal in each half from Oli Hawkins and George Lapslie secured the points for the Gills, themselves fighting for Football League survival.The result left Dale six points adrift of safety at the foot of the table and staring into th...Full Story »

Pete Wild declared his pride in Barrow after they ended a six-match winless run by beating Bradford at Valley Parade.Josh Kay scored the only goal to clinch a memorable double over Mark Hughes’ Bantams, who had been looking for a third successive win.Barrow manager Wild said: “We’ve worked tirelessly over the last two days in making sure our shape looks right.“I thought w...Full Story »