Barcelona(opens in new tab) are plotting a sensational move for Lionel Messi, whose Paris Saint-Germain(opens in new tab) contract expires next summer. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano(opens in new tab), Barca are monitoring Messi's situation closely with the aim of bringing him back to the Nou Camp. It would mark an emotional homecoming for Messi, who came through the club's aca...Full Story »

Steve Bruce fumed about a “scandalous” display from his West Brom side after they were beaten 3-2 at home by Birmingham.Scott Hogan’s hat-trick gave City a first win at the Hawthorns in over 17 years and led to the hosts being booed off the pitch.Bruce’s side sit 20th in the Championship, with one win in nine league games this season, and the Albion boss admitted the goal...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola compared Erling Haaland to Johan Cruyff after the prolific Norwegian volleyed a superb late winner against Borussia Dortmund.Haaland stunned his old club with six minutes remaining of a tight Champions League clash at the Etihad Stadium as he leapt and stretched to turn in a swerving Joao Cancelo cross.His effort completed a late City comeback and snatched a 2-1 victory after they ...Full Story »

Reading manager Paul Ince is hoping the 3-0 Championship defeat against Sunderland will provide a humbling moment for his players.Patrick Roberts gave Sunderland a 2-0 half-time lead when he struck twice in as many minutes shortly before the interval, with Jack Clarke adding a third in the second period.It was the first time Reading had dropped points in five home league games this season but In...Full Story »

Rotherham boss Paul Warne is not getting carried away despite his side’s excellent start to the Sky Bet Championship.The Millers registered their best opening to a second-tier campaign since the 1960s with a 3-0 win over Blackpool thanks to goals from Chiedozie Ogbene, Wes Harding and Georgie Kelly.They were full value for their victory – their third of the campaign – and on th...Full Story »

Norwich coach Dean Smith was more pleased with the result than the performance after watching his side edge past Bristol City 3-2 at Carrow Road.A sixth successive Championship win consolidated the Canaries’ second position in the table, but they made hard work of it after going 2-0 up early on and Smith admitted his side were below their best against what he labelled brave opponents.&ldqu...Full Story »

Reading lost their 100 per cent home league record as they fell to a comprehensive 3-0 defeat to Sunderland.The Black Cats dominated most of the first half without creating too much until Patrick Roberts struck with two goals in as many minutes just before the interval.Jack Clarke effectively settled the issue in the 69th minute, latching onto a superb Dan Neil cross to slot home.Reading had won...Full Story »

Ange Postecoglou told his Celtic players they would eventually get their rewards if they repeat the “excellent” performance against Shakhtar Donetsk that gained them a first point in the Champions League.The Hoops dominated for the vast majority of the game in the Legia Warsaw municipal stadium but had to settle for a 1-1 draw.The Scottish champions had several chances even before Ar...Full Story »

The hometown hero was visited by his barber today ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund. Phil Foden has shown off his new hairstyle Credit: https://www.instagram.com/hd_cutz_london/ The Manchester City star had his hair trimmed ahead of tomorrow's Champions League clash Credit: https://www.instagram.com/hd_cutz_london/ And Foden had his shirt number, 47, shaved...Full Story »

Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo could well be on his way to Saudi Arabia in the January transfer window after falling out of favour at Manchester United Cristiano Ronaldo could be on his way to Saudi Arabia in the January transfer window Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly contemplating a mind-boggling £233million wage offer from Saudi Arabia as the Manchester United forward ey...Full Story »

Liverpool saw their last-minute swoop for Real Madrid star Federico Valverde rebuffed by the Spanish giants as they saw the transfer offer as 'brutal' and 'offensive' Liverpool made a late move for Federico Valverde (Image: Real Madrid via Getty Images) Liverpool attempted a late swoop for Real Madrid star Federico Valverde before the transfer window slammed shut earlier this month. The Reds ...Full Story »

Manchester City are threatening Chelsea's plans for RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol. Chelsea were interested in signing Gvardiol last summer, but RB Leipzig were not willing to sell. Instead, the defender penned a new five-year deal with the club on deadline day, committing his future until June 2027. He did so after RBL rejected a huge bid of at least £77million from Chelsea. Acco...Full Story »

The French champions announced the 23-year-old France star had signed a new, three-year deal worth £650,000-per-week in May. PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe has been a long-term target for Real Madrid Credit: Getty That appeared to tie Mbappe down until 2025 and he wore a PSG shirt with that year on the back when he publicly put pen to paper. But it has now emerged the contract initially run...Full Story »

Steve Morison does not feel Middlesbrough’s second-half revival should detract from the quality of his Cardiff side’s display in their 3-2 win at the Riverside Stadium.Cardiff produced easily their best 45 minutes of the season as they raced into a three-goal lead at the break courtesy of goals from Callum O’Dowda, Mark Harris and Perry Ng.Middlesbrough battled back after the b...Full Story »

Charlton manager Ben Garner refused to blame Joe Wollacott after the goalkeeper’s mistake handed Forest Green their equaliser in a 1-1 draw at The Valley.The Addicks had the perfect start when Corey Blackett-Taylor put them ahead inside the opening 10 minutes.Jack Payne supplied the pass for the winger, who shifted the ball on to his right foot and lashed it into the top right corner of th...Full Story »

Head coach Danny Schofield admitted he was feeling the pressure after Huddersfield’s latest Sky Bet Championship setback, a 2-1 home defeat at the hands of Wigan.The Terriers suffered their sixth defeat in eight league games to remain second bottom of the table, ahead of only Coventry, who have played three games fewer.Wigan led at the break thanks to Will Keane’s penalty – aft...Full Story »

Salford boss Neil Wood insisted his side need to become more ruthless in front of goal after watching them snatch a late winner at Harrogate.The Ammies managed 18 shots during an end-to-end League Two contest, but it took them until the 93rd minute to make the all-important breakthrough.Matty Lund’s header from Elliot Watt’s right-wing free-kick eventually proved sufficient to seal a...Full Story »

Josh Windass scored twice as Sheffield Wednesday swept aside struggling Morecambe 3-0.The Owls always looked in charge of the game but were kept at bay by a superb display from Morecambe goalkeeper Connor Ripley, who made a string of fine saves to frustrate the visitors.The deadlock was finally broken 20 minutes from time when Windass nipped in front of his marker to head home Barry Bannan&rsquo...Full Story »

Mark Kennedy was the proudest man in Lincoln after his City side finally ended their home drought with a 2-0 win over Derby.A first-half Jack Diamond penalty was added to by Ben House after the break – the first goals for both players this season – as an energetic Imps team ensured Derby’s 5,000th game in the Football League ended in defeat.“The lads gave us everything th...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher hailed his “finishing team” as substitute Morgan Whittaker’s 70th-minute strike earned Argyle a 1-0 League One victory over Oxford.Fellow sub Niall Ennis’ shot on the turn inside the box was blocked but when the ball fell to Whittaker on the edge of the area he rifled into the bottom corner through a crowd of players.Victory kept Argyle thi...Full Story »