A Playboy model planned to "pose naked" with the handkerchief that Lionel Messi used at his farewell Barcelona press conference after submitting an audacious bid for the item. Messi's legendary spell at Barcelona came to a shock end in the summer after the Spanish club were unable to sign him to a new contract. The 34-year-old Argentine superstar was prepared to slash his salary in half to sig...Full Story »

AC Milan chief Paolo Maldini is delighted with the state of the squad. Ahead of victory at Sampdoria, Maldini says Milan enter the season with an improved team. "We start from last year's base, so I would say so," Maldini said. "In tonight's line-up, there are five key players missing compared to last year, but I would like to say that the team is stronger. "We must finish some things on th...Full Story »

Manchester United are reportedly now pushing hard to sign Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund. Haaland, who is probably the most coveted player in world football at current, has been linked to every top club on the planet. Chelsea were the side thought to be most keenly following developments surrounding his future this summer, but in the absence of any development at all, the Blues signed...Full Story »

Cunha expected to join Atletico Madrid Atletico Madrid are now closing on Matheus Cunha with Hertha Berlin after three days negotiations, also with many clubs trying to hijack the deal. Deal at final stages and set to be completed. ⚪️🔴 #Atleti #transfersPaperworks to be prepared in the next hours. Here we go soon. https://t.co/2cg9qCRSOz— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 23...Full Story »

Michail Antonio’s two late goals fired the striker into the West Ham record books and the Hammers to the top of the Premier League.Antonio’s quickfire double wrapped up a 4-1 victory over 10-man Leicester at a raucous London Stadium.His first saw him overtake Paolo Di Canio as West Ham’s top Premier League goalscorer, and he celebrated in hilarious fashion by kissing a life-siz...Full Story »

Shrewsbury captain Ethan Ebanks-Landell is in contention to start their Carabao Cup tie against Rochdale.The 28-year-old defender was unavailable after testing positive for Covid-19 but may return after being an unused substitute in Saturday’s 3-0 loss at home to Plymouth.Khanya Leshabela came off the bench to make his debut at the weekend and is in contention to make his first start for t...Full Story »

Norwich could include new signing Brandon Williams for the Carabao Cup tie against Bournemouth.Full-back Williams has moved on a season loan from Manchester United, and is expected to be drafted straight into the squad provided clearance comes through.Canaries head coach Daniel Farke anticipates making a few changes to freshen up the side following successive Premier League defeats, beaten 5-0 a...Full Story »

Kyle Naughton and Ryan Bennett are likely to be available for Swansea ahead of their Carabao Cup tie against Plymouth.The pair have been in self-isolation after testing positive for Covid-19 but could return for the visit of the Pilgrims.However, Ben Cabango and Flynn Downes will remain on the sidelines after returning positive Covid tests.The duo missed the game against Bristol City on Friday n...Full Story »

Blackpool could be without midfielder Grant Ward for their second-round clash with Sunderland in the Carabao Cup.Ward was taken off the field on a stretcher when the Seasiders played Bournemouth at the weekend and the club are waiting to hear about the severity of his Achilles injury.Manager Neil Critchley told the club website: “When somebody gets stretchered off, it doesn’t look go...Full Story »

RB Leipzig maintain Ilaix interest News #Moriba: Leipzig is interested in him. He could move to @DieRotenBullen if Sabitzer would leave the club. There was a contact between the players management and RB. Sabitzer and Moriba have got the same agent. @SPORT1 #Barcelona pic.twitter.com/IidWhYpuxZ— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 22, 2021 Camavinga allowed to leave Rennes...Full Story »

The lad had been gifted Grealish's boots by the winger earlier in the summer, while attending England's Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy. Pep Guardiola carried a thank you note from a young fan to Jack Grealish The supporter had been gifted Grealish's boots by the star at Euro 2020 Fans praised the 25-year-old for handing over his boots having popped into the stand to meet loved ones following...Full Story »

Man City still far from matching Kane price tagManchester City will have to improve their offer for Harry Kane by £50 million ($68m) if they are to convince Tottenham to sell. The Mirror reports the Premier League champions have not made an improved bid since their £100m ($136m) offer was turned down. City are willing to go as high as £120m ($163m) with further bonuses, but ev...Full Story »

John Coleman accused his Accrington side of not creating the chances their domination of play warranted after their 1-0 win at Crewe.Coleman criticised his team for seeming content “to idle through the second half” after Michael Nottingham’s 17th-minute goal had put them in front.Crewe, who had seen a norovirus bug sweep through the squad over the past week, lost defender Luke ...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Graham Alexander hailed Liam Grimshaw’s contribution as his side came from behind to win 2-1 at Livingston.Grimshaw scored his first professional goal to add to Tony Watt’s strike earlier in the second half.Livingston had gone in front through Alan Forrest but ended up slumping to their third straight Scottish Premiership defeat.Grimshaw had only recently returned ...Full Story »

Forest Green boss Rob Edwards hailed his side’s performance as “electric” as they brushed aside Crawley 6-3 to continue their superb start to the season.Nicky Cadden scored a hat-trick for the hosts with Matty Stevens, Jamille Matt and Jake Young also on the scoresheet as Rovers made it five wins out of five this season, including four in League Two.A delighted Edwards, whose s...Full Story »

Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson was full of praise for Carl Winchester after the makeshift right-back’s second-half strike secured a 1-0 win over AFC Wimbledon.Winchester’s deflected long-range drive ensured the Black Cats got back to winning ways in League One after Tuesday’s defeat to Burton.The Northern Irishman joined Sunderland as a central midfielder when he moved from ...Full Story »

Kane Ferdinand scored a last-minute winner for Maidenhead as they beat Halifax 2-1 in the Vanarama National League.Maidenhead looked the more likely to score in the opening stages, but it was Billy Waters who got the opening goal for the home side in the first half.Jay Benn broke away down the right and set up Waters, who hit the ball home.Halifax came close to a second on the cusp of half-time ...Full Story »

Former Mansfield striker Andy Cook grabbed a late winner at his old club as Bradford edged home 3-2 in a see-saw thriller between two previously unbeaten sides.A tight first half saw the Stags have the edge and they were unlucky to find themselves behind to Bradford’s first real threat on goal after 19 minutes.Callum Cooke sent over a right-wing corner and Paudie O’Connor was unchall...Full Story »

Preston produced a timely response to their difficult start to the Championship season with a scrappy 1-0 win over Peterborough at Deepdale.The Lilywhites had lost their first three league games of the campaign heading into the weekend, but a battling performance from Frankie McAvoy’s side secured all three points in Lancashire.Preston created a string of chances to kill off the game after...Full Story »

Two early goals proved enough for Colchester as they hung on for a narrow 2-1 League Two win at rock-bottom Oldham.The U’s celebrated after sealing their first victory of the season, but for Oldham, they remain at the foot of the table without a point from their opening four matches.Colchester were two up after only 12 minutes at Boundary Park.Freddie Sears slotted home a penalty after Bre...Full Story »