Argentina captain Lionel Messi has reached an "agreement in principle" to renew his contract at Paris St-Germain. Messi, 35, who led Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar, is out of contract at the French club in June 2023. Earlier this week Barcelona president Joan Laporta said he "would love" Messi to return to the Spanish club where he spent 21 years. But his biographer Guillem Balague s...Full Story »

The centre-back has become the latest target for the club as they look for young defenders to beef up their back line. Benoit Badiashile has impressed fans in France this season Credit: Getty The 21-year-old has emerged as a priority for Chelsea and will cost around £31million, according to the Athletic. He is 6ft 4in and has impressed with his performances in Ligue 1 this season. Badia...Full Story »

The Dutch midfielder is a long-term target for the Red Devils after they tried to sign him during the summer transfer window. Man Utd target Frenkie de Jong's price is reportedly being driven up by Barcelona Credit: Getty Barcelona president Joan Laporta has said that De Jong is "non-transferable", according to Sport. But the report suggests that it is a tactic in order to raise his price ahe...Full Story »

Jorginho is expected to leave Chelsea in the summer upon the expiry of his contract, with negotiations over a new deal at an impasse. Jorginho set to leave Chelsea Contract expires in the summer Joined Chelsea in 2018 WHAT'S HAPPENING? The Italy international midfielder joined Chelsea from Napoli in 2018, but having spent four seasons with the Premier League club he is now set to head fo...Full Story »

The World Cup final ended nearly a week ago but the drama around it continued as the match referee showed a photo on his phone during a news conference to respond to claims that Lionel Messi's extra-time goal should not have stood. Argentina won the final in Lusail, Qatar, 4-2 on penalties after the match ended 3-3 following 120 minutes of action, with Messi scoring twice and Kylian Mbappe ba...Full Story »

Hibernian manager Lee Johnson admitted his side’s 4-0 win over Livingston had brought “a bit of relief” after a dismal run of results.The Easter Road side had lost seven of their previous eight outings going into the match but ran out comfortable victors against a team they had lost to on the previous four occasions.A red card for Livingston’s Jason Holt after just 14 min...Full Story »

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou hailed Reo Hatate’s adaptability after the midfielder scored two goals from the right-back position in the cinch Premiership leaders’ 4-1 win over St Johnstone.With Anthony Ralston injured and Josip Juranovic on a post-World Cup break, the Japan international was asked to perform an unfamiliar role and came close to a hat-trick when he hit the outside ...Full Story »

Dunfermline maintained their four-point advantage at the top of the Scottish League One table by coming from behind to defeat Kelty Hearts 2-1.Kyle Benedictus hit the crossbar and Craig Wighton had a goal ruled out for offside in the first half, while Kelty’s Thomas O’Ware saw an effort cleared off the line.Alfredo Agyeman put hosts Kelty ahead on the hour but an own goal from Lewis ...Full Story »

Dumbarton celebrated their 150th anniversary with a routine 2-0 win over East Fife.The Scottish League Two leaders eased to victory after goals from Gregor Buchanan and David Wilson left them four points clear of Stirling.Defender Buchanan opened the scoring after 33 minutes, having hit the bar two minutes earlier.Wilson doubled the leaders’ advantage seconds after the re-start, latching o...Full Story »

Reo Hatate scored a double from right-back as Celtic consolidated top spot in the cinch Premiership with a 4-1 victory over St Johnstone.Kyogo Furuhashi also netted a brace as the Hoops restored their nine-point lead over Rangers at the summit.Drey Wright pulled one back but Celtic went into Christmas with a 19-goal advantage over their city rivals.Kyogo Furuhashi also struck twice for Celtic (J...Full Story »

Chelsea have reached an agreement with Vasco da Gama for the signing of young midfielder Andrey Santos, sources have confirmed to ESPN. Santos, 18, had also drawn interest from Manchester City, Newcastle United and Barcelona but the London club have moved quickest. Sources say personal terms will not be a problem now that an undisclosed fee has been agreed. The deal is expected to be complet...Full Story »

ANTONIO CONTE has no concerns whatsoever that Harry Kane will suffer a hangover from his World Cup penalty agony. Kane, 29, returned to Spurs training on Thursday, almost a fortnight after ballooning over from 12 yards in England’s quarter-final defeat to France in Qatar. Harry Kane returned to Spurs training on Thursday Tottenham currently sit fourth in the Premier LeagueKane w...Full Story »

PEP GUARDIOLA and the Manchester City hierarchy are determined to win the fight for Jude Bellingham. Real Madrid believe they are leading the race for the £100million-plus rated England midfielder, as SunSport revealed on Wednesday. Jude Bellingham is a transfer target for a number of the world's top clubs Manchester City reckon Bellingham will snub Real Madrid and Liverpool to...Full Story »

Szymon Marciniak, the referee for the World Cup final, has responded to claims that Lionel Messi's extra-time goal should have been disallowed. Messi made it 3-2 in extra time French media claimed goal shouldn't have stood Marciniak highlighted France's encroachment WHAT HAPPENED? Messi's strike made it 3-2 in extra-time before Kylian Mbappe's second penalty of the evening made it 3-3 ...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Steven Hammell admitted their home point against Kilmarnock felt worse than a defeat after they squandered a two-goal lead against the 10-man visitors.Killie had only seriously threatened once before Alan Power was shown a straight red card midway through the second half for a late challenge on Paul McGinn, with Motherwell leading through goals from Kevin van Veen and Callum S...Full Story »

Michael Beale highlighted the importance of keeping a clean sheet after Rangers’ slender 1-0 cinch Premiership win over Ross County.After two exciting 3-2 comeback wins over Hibernian and Aberdeen in Beale’s first two games as new boss, it was a less eventful match in Dingwall but returning midfielder John Lundstram fired in what proved to be the winner from 20 yards in the 35th minu...Full Story »

Former Motherwell midfielder Liam Polworth’s long-range strike earned 10-man Kilmarnock an unlikely point as the visitors came from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Fir Park.Killie had struggled to provide a threat before Alan Power’s 68th-minute red card and trailed to goals from Kevin van Veen and Callum Slattery.But Paul McGinn’s own goal soon gave them hope and former Motherwe...Full Story »

IZABEL GOULART, the partner of Germany keeper Kevin Trapp, showed off her figure by wearing a tiny bikini on the beach as they relaxed on holiday. The 38-year-old Brazilian, who used to model for Victoria's Secret, was at all three of the Germans' World Cup games in Qatar. Izabel Goulart showed off her figure by wearing a bikini on the beachCredit: The Mega Agency Trapp, 32, did not feature i...Full Story »

Arsenal are considering a move for Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot. Rabiot stood out during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as he helped France reach the final where they lost a dramatic penalty shootout to Argentina. The Gunners have shown interest in the midfielder amid uncertainty surrounding his contract as he will be available for a free transfer in June. Talks over a new deal are yet to...Full Story »

Lionel Messi has agreed in principle to stay at PSG next season but negotiations are yet to start over a new deal, sources have told ESPN. Messi is out of contract in June after two years at the Parc des Princes and wants to continue for one or two more seasons in Paris, as first reported on Wednesday in French newspaper Le Parisien. Sources have told ESPN negotiations have not started yet ove...Full Story »