Lincoln boss Mark Kennedy was left to rue conceding two set-piece goals as his side slipped to a 2-1 loss at Fleetwood.The hosts’ opener came when Adam Jackson diverted the ball into his own net from a corner and, following Regan Poole’s equaliser, Jayden Stockley’s thumping header from another corner with 17 minutes left sealed victory.Kennedy was pleased with his side’s...Full Story »

Real Madrid are set to bring Brahim Diaz back from AC Milan this summer. AS says Brahim's two-season loan with Milan doesn't carry a permanent option and it has been decided the midfielder will be added to Real's squad next term. Along with the attacker, Real also will welcome back fullback Fran Garcia from Rayo Vallecano. The defender has agreed to re-sign for Real Madrid and there is a de...Full Story »

Real Madrid powerbrokers are confident winning the battle for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham. Marca says Real are aware that they can't compete with the financial muscle of the Premier League clubs, but they are confident that the Borussia Dortmund midfielder will have the last word when it comes to deciding his future. Los Blancos believe that when the time comes Bellingham wi...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann considered international retirement after being overlooked for the France captaincy. PSG star Kylian Mbappe was named Les Bleus captain this week. AS says Griezmann saw himself at Euro 2024 wearing the armband; Didier Deschamps' decision has come as a huge blow for the forward, to such an extent that he even considered international retirement on the...Full Story »

Former Real Madrid and Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has announced his retirement from professional football at age 34. Ozil, who was part of Germany's World Cup-winning squad in 2014, has spent the past three seasons in the Turkish Super Lig and retires after making four league appearances for Basaksehir, who he joined as a free agent last year. He retired from international duty in 2018 am...Full Story »

HARRY KANE is reportedly one of TWO strikers on Real Madrid's shortlist as they seek to secure a temporary replacement for Karim Benzema. The European champions' long-term plan is to secure Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappe. Harry Kane is being linked with a summer move away from boyhood club Tottenham However, they are aware neither of them are set to become available until at least 2024. As ...Full Story »

A big summer awaits in the transfer market for Liverpool and after such a disappointing 2022/23 the Reds have to get their business just right. To that end, journalist Ben Jacobs has noted one player that the club are still keeping tabs on. Writing exclusively for CaughtOffside, Jacobs suggested that, despite all of the big names that could potentially be available this summer, just £50m...Full Story »

The blonde stunner paid a visit to the Bernabeu to take a look at their latest renovation work. Diletta Leotta posed next to the Champions League trophy on her visit to the Bernabeu Credit: Instagram @dilettaleotta Fans trolled her about boyfriend Loris Karius Credit: Instagram @dilettaleotta Diletta checked out the latest Bernabeu renovations Credit: Instagram @dilettaleotta Fans joked that...Full Story »

Thibaut Courtois admitted that Real Madrid's chances of winning LaLiga have all but disappeared after Barcelona's 2-1 El Clasico victory on Sunday left Madrid 12 points behind the league leaders. Madrid went ahead early at Camp Nou thanks to Ronald Araujo's own goal. Sergi Roberto equalised before half-time, and -- as both teams pushed for a late winner -- Marco Asensio had a goal disallowed fo...Full Story »

Jack Grealish took to Instagram to post a photo of an X-rated mug with Nathan Ake on it (Image: Getty Images) It's safe to say that Manchester City winger Jack Grealish is no stranger to a bit of controversy. However, his recent headline making story will likely have plenty of football fans chuckling away to themselves - whilst also leaving team mate Nathan Ake confused. Taking to Instagram, ...Full Story »

Real Madrid could be in for a surprise move as reports suggest the club is considering signing Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku in the upcoming summer transfer window. The Belgian forward is currently on loan at Inter Milan, where he has failed to impress during his second stint with the club. The news comes as Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta confirmed that Lukaku will return to his parent club, Chel...Full Story »

Crystal Palace parted ways with Patrick Vieira on Friday after reluctantly deciding the manager's position had become untenable. Vieira fired after poor run Doubts about manager's coaching staff Players unsettled at Selhurst park WHAT HAPPENED? Vieira was dismissed by Palace after a run of 12 games without a win but the decision was not made lightly. The Eagles opted to dispense with the...Full Story »

Argentina and Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodrigo De Paul has encouraged Lionel Messi to join him in the Spanish capital. Messi out of contract at PSG Joao Felix on loan at Chelsea De Paul has encouraged both to join him in Madrid WHAT HAPPENED? Messi's contract is due to expire at the end of the season and there is plenty of speculation over where he will be plying his trade next term. T...Full Story »

Carlo Ancelotti's side are contemplating bringing in a new striker in the summer and are keeping tabs on Harry Kane's situation at Tottenham. Kane facing uncertain future at Spurs Real Madrid could bring in a new striker Manchester United & Bayern also interested WHAT HAPPENED? Madrid have become the latest club to express an interest in Kane ahead of the summer transfer window, acco...Full Story »

Real Madrid keeping tabs on Kane Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Harry Kane's current situation at Tottenham, according to the Daily Mail. Los Blancos have discussed the merits of making a move for the striker and believe Spurs would prefer to sell abroad than to a Premier League rival. Messi 'seriously considering' Barcelona return Lionel Messi is "seriously considering" returning to ...Full Story »

Barcelona's €100m plan to bolster Xavi's squadAS claim that Barcelona have prepared €100m in order to capture two players that head coach Xavi is keen on adding to his squad. Those two main targets are said to be Juan Foyth of Villarreal and 18-year-old forward Vitor Roque, who still plays his football in Brazil with Athletico Paranaense. La Blaugrana are keen on providing compe...Full Story »

Marcus Rashford fired Manchester United to victory at Real Betis with a rocket of a strike as Erik ten Hag’s side cruised through to the Europa League quarter-finals.The Red Devils headed to Spain all-but assured of progress from this last-16 tie having won the first leg 4-1 in freezing conditions at Old Trafford last Thursday.Betis made United sweat during the opening stages in the return...Full Story »

Arsenal have been linked with a move for the Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard. The 32-year-old has been a major disappointment since his move to Santiago Bernabeu from Chelsea. Hazard has not been able to hit top form because of persistent injury problems and the Belgian is now being linked with a move away from the Spanish club at the end of the season. Reports (h/t Fichajes.net) claim that ...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp accepted his side could not raise their game against Real Madrid in the Champions League and were second best in the Bernabeu.Karim Benzema’s 78th-minute goal gave the hosts a 1-0 victory on the night but all the damage had been done in the first leg which Liverpool lost 5-2.“It’s true. We came here with the backpack we had with the three goals di...Full Story »

Liverpool’s impossible job against Real Madrid in the Bernabeu proved exactly that as there was no dramatic comeback and a 1-0 defeat saw them exit the Champions League without much of a fight.All the damage had been done in the first leg but even with a 5-2 deficit there remained the romantic notion among the die-hards and dreamers that Jurgen Klopp’s side could fashion a performanc...Full Story »