It was announced this Sunday that Ronaldinho's mother Dona Miguelina has died from coronavirus complicates at the age of 71. Saddened by the news, Lionel Messi shared a message of condolences on social media, supporting his former teammate. "Ronnie, I have no words and I can't believe it," Messi's message started. "I just want to send you lots of strength and a big hug for you and all your ...Full Story »

THE combative lawyer of Diego Maradona's eight-year-old son has insisted it has been 'proven' the icon's death was manslaughter. Mario Baudry, who is acting for eight-year-old Diego Fernando, claimed: "In any country, with other prosecutors, people would be in prison by now." The lawyer of Diego Maradona's son Diego Jr, 8, has insisted the Argentina icon's death was manslaughter During an ang...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola was full of praise for protege Mikel Arteta as his Manchester City side recorded an 18th win in a row with a narrow victory at Arsenal.The City boss insisted after Raheem Sterling’s second-minute header secured a 1-0 win that he is just as happy to win in such circumstances than when his team run roughshod over the opposition.Sterling headed home Riyad Mahrez’s cross to...Full Story »

Ronald Koeman called Sunday’s draw with Cadiz more disappointing than Tuesday’s heavy Champions League defeat to Paris St Germain as Barcelona’s frustrations continued.Alex Fernandez’s last-minute penalty saw Cadiz snatch a point in a 1-1 draw at the Nou Camp after Lionel Messi had marked his club-record 506th LaLiga appearance with a first-half spot-kick.The result saw B...Full Story »

Lionel Messi was denied victory on his record-breaking 506th LaLiga appearance for Barcelona as Cadiz struck a late penalty to clinch a 1-1 draw.Messi marked his club record by converting a first-half spot-kick, but Alex Fernandez despatched one of his own for Cadiz against the run of play to spoil the party.Barca, thrashed 4-1 at the Nou Camp by Paris St Germain in the Champions League on Tuesd...Full Story »

AN incredible mural of Zlatan Ibrahimovic's bust-up with Romelu Lukaku has been painted outside of the San Siro just days before the Milan derby. The AC and Inter Milan strikers will renew their rivalry tomorrow afternoon in the third Derby della Madonnina of the season. Artists have painted a mural of Romelu Lukaku's bust-up with Zlatan Ibrahimovic last monthCredit: GETTY Romelu Lukaku and Z...Full Story »

MIKEL ARTETA has warned: I just cannot do a Pep at Arsenal. Arteta and Guardiola were both educated in Barcelona’s academy and worked together with great success at Manchester City. But while Guardiola’s first job as a head coach was in charge of Lionel Messi and Co at Barca, putting theory into practice at the Emirates is another kind of task for rookie Arteta. And with boss Pep ...Full Story »

Jeff King made amends for giving away two penalties as he scored a late winner to hand Halifax a 3-2 victory over Vanarama National League leaders Torquay.Halifax took the lead in the 34th minute through a Sam Sherring own goal.But Torquay were not behind for long as Asa Hall fired them level from the penalty spot four minutes before the break after King was adjudged to have committed a foul.The...Full Story »

Reading manager Veljko Paunovic labelled his side’s display in their 2-0 Championship defeat against Middlesbrough as “unacceptable”.Although Reading started brightly, fellow play-off chasers Boro moved 2-0 ahead before half-time through smart finishes from Ashley Fletcher and Marc Bola.Reading dominated much of the second period but Boro proved resilient at the back and held o...Full Story »

Sam Allardyce was heartened by West Brom’s display after Semi Ajayi’s red card but the veteran manager lamented the missed opportunities in a goalless Premier League draw at Burnley that has done little for their survival prospects.Ajayi was given his marching orders in the first half as his handball denied Matej Vydra from going clean through on goal, but Burnley were unable to capi...Full Story »

Frustrated Barrow boss Michael Jolley lamented his side’s start as “unacceptable” after a disappointing 2-1 defeat to promotion-chasing Morecambe.Aaron Wildig’s headed opener was cancelled out by Scott Quigley on a blustery afternoon at Holker Street.But parity lasted barely a minute as Kelvin Mellor fired the Shrimps to a victory which takes them up to fourth and within ...Full Story »

Sammie Szmodics hit a quickfire double as Peterborough continued their promotion challenge with a 3-0 victory against AFC Wimbledon.Second-placed Posh took command with two goals in the space of three minutes in the second period before sealing the points late on.Szmodics slotted the opener past goalkeeper Sam Walker in the 49th minute after the visitors were undone by fine passes from Reece Bro...Full Story »

Reading’s automatic promotion hopes suffered a major setback as they lost 2-0 to Middlesbrough to slip to a third successive defeat at the Madejski Stadium.Boro, chasing a play-off spot, struck twice midway through the first half, with decisive finishes from Ashley Fletcher and defender Marc Bola.Although Reading enjoyed the greater share of possession in the second half, the visitors rema...Full Story »

ARSENAL star Willian has revealed sick racists called him 'f***ing monkey' in a string of expletive-ridden posts on social media. The ex-Chelsea winger, 32, exposed the trolls' messages in a series of uploads to his Instagram story. Willian has revealed he was racially abused in the latest sick attack on footballers Credit: Getty Images - Getty Willian shared a string of screenshots of the vi...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney said he felt Derby had been denied a “clear goal” in their 2-1 defeat at Watford.The Hornets were already 2-0 up when Colin Kazim-Richards headed a reply from a corner five minutes before half-time.It was ruled out however – seemingly for a foul by Andre Wisdom on Watford goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann – but Rams manager Rooney was not convinced.He said: “I...Full Story »

Edinson Cavani, Donny Van De Beek and Scott McTominay will be assessed ahead of Manchester United’s Premier League match against Newcastle.Cavani and Van De Beek missed Thursday’s Europa League win against Real Sociedad with muscle injuries but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping they can feature on Sunday.McTominay played in Turin but the United boss suggested he also needs checking ahea...Full Story »

Manager Veljko Paunovic is set to welcome back Josh Laurent for Reading’s Sky Bet Championship clash against Middlesbrough.The midfielder was rested for Reading’s 2-0 win at Bristol City on Tuesday after picking up a knock, but he is set to feature this weekend.George Puscas and Liam Moore will both be pushing for a place in Paunovic’s line-up after returning to the bench in mi...Full Story »

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was delighted by Manchester United’s performance in the Europa League thrashing of Real Sociedad having been through a “difficult spell” in recent weeks.After December’s galling Champions League group-stage exit, the Red Devils put together an impressive domestic run that saw them reach the top of the Premier League last month.But things have gone awr...Full Story »

Jake Cooper will miss Millwall’s Championship clash with Wycombe due to his second shoulder dislocation of the season.The defender suffered a second dislocation to the same shoulder this term in Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Birmingham and is now set for a spell on the sidelines.Alex Pearce could step into the starting XI to replace Cooper, with Millwall hunting a fourth straight league v...Full Story »

Jonny Williams is back in the mix for a belated Cardiff debut at home to Preston.The Wales midfielder picked up a training ground knock just days after his deadline day arrival from Charlton at the start of the month.Liverpool loanee Sheyi Ojo is also fit to return, but Joe Ralls (ankle) and Junior Hoilett (calf) remain out.Forwards Josh Murphy and Kieffer Moore will be assessed after suffering ...Full Story »