Barcelona president Joan Laporta met with coach Xavi in the aftermath of last night's 3-3 draw with Inter Milan. The result leaves Barca's hopes of reaching the Champions League round of 16 hanging by the thread. Sport says Laporta chose to wait for things to calm down before leaving the executive box to speak with Xavi outside the home dressing room. The president decided against speaking w...Full Story »

Liverpool are maintaining interest in West Ham midfielder Declan Rice. Football Insider says Liverpool are continuing to lay the groundwork for a marquee midfield signing next year and have a "strong interest" in the Hammers skipper. It has been reported that the Reds could reignite their interest in Rice after they highlighted his qualities last summer but couldn't front West Ham's transfer...Full Story »

Chelsea are reportedly ready to try again for the potential transfer of Bayern Munich full-back Benjamin Pavard after looking at him in the summer. The France international will decide his future after the World Cup, but has been tempted to try playing in the Premier League at some point and could get that opportunity with Chelsea, according to Todo Fichajes. Pavard has had a fine career for...Full Story »

Argentina winger Angel Di Maria is expected to be fit in time for the World Cup, after Juventus said on Thursday that he sustained a low-grade hamstring injury and will be out until early November. Di Maria picked up the injury in their 2-0 defeat against Maccabi Haifa in the Champions League on Tuesday and the 34-year-old underwent scans on Thursday. "Angel Di Maria underwent diagnostic tes...Full Story »

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said it was “not a coincidence” that it was his in-form side who ended Bodo/Glimt’s run of 14 consecutive home European wins.The Gunners left the Arctic Circle with a hard-fought 1-0 Europa League victory as Bukayo Saka scored the only goal of the evening in fortuitous circumstances.The win, Arsenal’s 11th in 12 games across all competitions t...Full Story »

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson reminded his players they had to compete physically with Fiorentina to save themselves from an even bigger defeat in Italy.Neilson was unhappy with his players’ first-half approach after they shipped four goals without reply in Florence.He got the reaction he was looking for at half-time as his side kept the score at 5-1.After hitting a post inside 30 seconds,...Full Story »

Scottish football’s European struggles continued as Hearts suffered a 5-1  defeat by Fiorentina in Italy.Hearts at least steadied the ship in the second half in the Europa Conference League in Florence after appearing to be on course for the sort of 7-1 thrashing handed out to Rangers 24 hours earlier by Liverpool.Stephen Humphrys made it 4-1 early in the second half to give about 4,0...Full Story »

Kyle Dempsey and Amadou Bakayoko are set to return to Bolton’s squad for the visit of Barnsley.Both players were absent from the squad beaten by Forest Green last weekend.Midfielder Dempsey could go straight back into the team after a hip problem but Bakayoko is likely to be a substitute again as he has not started a game for over a month.Defender Eoin Toal is unavailable after sustaining ...Full Story »

Josh Kayode could keep his place for MK Dons as they prepare to host Plymouth.The forward made his first league start for the club in their midweek game against Bristol Rovers and could feature against Argyle.Dawson Devoy serves the second of a three-match suspension after receiving a red card against Shrewsbury last weekend.Striker Mo Eisa (ankle) and defender Tennai Watson (hamstring) are stil...Full Story »

Manager Nathan Jones will continue to be without Cauley Woodrow for Luton’s Championship clash against QPR.The 27-year-old forward, who signed from Barnsley in the summer, has been sidelined for his side’s last three matches through injury, and will be missing again at the weekend following a calf problem sustained in training.Centre-back Reece Burke is also unavailable as he faces a...Full Story »

Joe Ironside will be looking to make it back-to-back starts as Cambridge prepare to face Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.The 28-year-old returned and scored from the penalty spot in the U’s 2-1 defeat to Bristol Rovers last weekend and is likely to keep his spot.Defender Brandon Haunstrup will sit out once again, and is expected to return to training next week.Midfielder Harrison Dunk will...Full Story »

Rotherham have a couple of unnamed injury worries for the Yorkshire derby with Huddersfield.New boss Matt Taylor says a few of his squad are struggling with illness and fatigue after a taxing period over the last 10 days.Midfielder Scott High is ineligible for the squad as he is on loan from the Terriers, but Jamie Lindsay should be fit after picking up a face wound in the midweek reserve win ov...Full Story »

Regan Slater misses out through suspension when Hull host Birmingham on Sunday.Xavier Simons could be under consideration to replace him, along with Jean Michael Seri, Ryan Woods and Greg Docherty, after interim manager Andy Dawson talked up the Chelsea loanee’s quality and his attitude in training.Defender Brandon Fleming played the first half of the midweek under-21 win over Peterborough...Full Story »

Rosaire Longelo could be in contention for Accrington when they face Derby.The midfielder has been sidelined with injury but assistant manager Jimmy Bell confirmed he has been back in training and could feature against the Rams.Striker Touray Sisay could also be involved following his return to training.Fellow forward Matt Lowe is expected to be sidelined for a few months following a hip operati...Full Story »

Romeo, 20, is following in his dad’s footsteps by trying to become a top-flight footballer. Romeo Beckham is set to play for Brentford's B team after training with them this week Credit: Getty Romeo hopes to follow in dad David's footsteps after starring for Inter Miami's reserves Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk He starred for Inter Miami’s reserves earlier this year, g...Full Story »

The mum-of-four, 44, made the intimate confession during a TV interview in which she also revealed the size of her bank balance. Model Pilar Rubio has revealed she has sex with husband Sergio Ramos "every day" Credit: Splash The 44-year-old made the X-rated confession on Spanish television Credit: Splash Rubio is also a TV presenter Credit: Splash Rubio has 8.5million followers on Instagram ...Full Story »

Liverpool are tracking Real Betis midfielder Guido Rodriguez. On-loan Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo was dealt a blow during his temporary stint on Merseyside as he was sidelined for three-to-four months. Rodriguez is the latest name to be touted with a move to the Reds, says Estadio Deportivo. While the interest exists there has been nothing concrete from the Reds as yet. The Argentina m...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool’s 7-1 thrashing of Rangers at Ibrox instantly changed the mood around the club ahead of their clash with Manchester City on Sunday.The Anfield side have had a wretched start to their league campaign with only two wins in eight but they ran riot against the Govan men in their Champions League clash in Glasgow.Rangers took the lead in the 17th minute through S...Full Story »

AC Milan super fan Nicole Anna will be cheering them on against Chelsea in the Champions League. The Serie A champions welcome Graham Potter's side for a crunch clash in Group E tonight (October 11), with both on four points after three games played. They'll need all the support they can get after losing the reverse fixture 3-0 last week. But they can count on Nicole, 23, backing them all the ...Full Story »

CHLOE SHEARER wowed her social media following with some more 30th birthday pictures as she said farewell to her Barbados holiday. She is on a celebratory break with her dad and Newcastle legend Alan, as well as her sister Hollie, 27. Chloe celebrated her 30th birthday with her family And she looked to be in very high spirits throughout the holiday as she celebrated turning 30. Alongside the...Full Story »