Lionel Messi has been tipped to become the next manager of Barcelona, following Xavi's announcement that he will be moving on in the summer. WHAT HAPPENED?The legendary Spanish midfielder will call time on his spell in charge of the Catalan giants after two-and-half years at the helm. He sensationally announced he will be stepping down as Barcelona boss last Saturday, leaving many to wonder w...Full Story »

Al-Nassr midfielder Seko Fofana has joined Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq on loan, replacing Jordan Henderson. WHAT HAPPENED?The 28-year-old is presently playing for Ivory Coast in the Africa Cup of Nations. After a 1-1 draw against Senegal in extra time, Fofana's side advanced to the round of eight with a shootout victory. He'll join Al-Ettifaq on a six-month loan upon his return to Saudi Arabi...Full Story »

Watford and Southampton face a replay for a place in the FA Cup fifth round following a 1-1 draw at Vicarage Road.Saints substitute Stuart Armstrong struck late to force a replay after Matheus Martins’ early free-kick looked being just enough to take the Hornets through, with Liverpool awaiting in the next round.Both sides made substantial changes to their most recent Championship starting...Full Story »

Bologna manager Thiago Motta reacts to speculation about him replacing Xavi as Barcelona manager next season. Motta reacts to transfer talk Has been managing Bologna since 2022 Xavi set to leave Barcelona in summer WHAT HAPPENED?Motta, who started his playing career at Barcelona and spent eight years at the club, responded to speculation about him replacing Xavi as the new manager of the...Full Story »

Brighton's De Zerbi favourite to replace Xavi at Barcelona Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi is being considered the favourite candidate to replace Xavi as the next Barcelona manager in the summer, according to the Daily Mail. Xavi announced on Saturday after Barcelona's defeat against Villarreal that he would quit the club at the end of the ongoing season. Motta responds to speculation abo...Full Story »

Adam Randell’s second-half equaliser earned Plymouth an FA Cup fourth-round replay after they held Leeds to a 1-1 draw at Elland Road.The Plymouth midfielder converted a rare chance for his side in the 73rd minute after Jaidon Anthony’s superb solo effort had put Leeds in front at half-time.Leeds extended their unbeaten home record to 17 games in all competitions, but saw their five-...Full Story »

Djeidi Gassama scored a late equaliser as Sheffield Wednesday claimed a 1-1 home draw against Coventry to earn an FA Cup fourth-round replay.Summer signing Gassama cut inside to level with a low shot in the 84th minute after Victor Torp had marked his Coventry debut with a stunning opener on the stroke of half-time.Coventry were denied a second win at Hillsborough inside a week after their 2-1 C...Full Story »

Bristol City and Nottingham Forest fought out a goalless FA Cup draw and will replay their fourth-round tie at the City Ground.Forest will be glad to avoid the fate West Ham suffered in the third round at Ashton Gate when the Sky Bet Championship side produced a memorable upset against Premier League opposition.But Nuno Espirito Santo’s side will not welcome the extra game amid their battl...Full Story »

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Former Roma boss Jose Mourinho could return to Serie A soon as he is all set to meet Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis later this week. WHAT HAPPENED?According to The Times, the Portuguese manager, who was sacked by AS Roma on Tuesday, is in line to return to Serie A and replace Walter Mazzarri as Napoli manager. Mourinho is "expecting" to meet with Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis...Full Story »

SHEFFIELD UNITED want a stunning £20million for centre-half Anel Ahmedhodzic with Italians Napoli and Atalanta interested. The Blades could let him go in this window to give boss Chris Wilder cash to spend. Anel Ahmedhodzic is wanted by Napoli and Atalanta Credit: Getty Mason Holgate could be loaned to Sheffield United this month Credit: Getty Ahmedhodzic, 24, fancies Serie A and is hop...Full Story »

Everton midfielder Andre Gomes’ first Goodison Park goal in almost five years settled a dreary FA Cup third-round replay against Crystal Palace.With the temperature sub-zero the match did little to animate the 37,796 hardy souls in attendance but Gomes’ strike – the Toffees’ first from a direct free-kick in 197 games in a run dating back to August 2019 – was the one...Full Story »

JOSE MOURINHO was spotted fighting back tears as he left Roma's training ground after being sacked. The veteran boss spent two-and-a-half years in charge of the Serie A club and won the Europa Conference League in his first season. But he struggled in Serie A, finishing sixth twice in his two full seasons in charge. Roma are ninth in the table this campaign and have decided to part ways wit...Full Story »

A stoppage-time goal from Koji Miyoshi earned Birmingham a 2-1 win over Hull in their FA Cup third-round replay.The result earned Tony Mowbray his first victory since taking over as manager at St Andrew’s following the sacking of Wayne Rooney.Birmingham had to come back from a goal down to win the tie after Jason Lokilo’s first goal for Hull put them ahead after 12 minutes.Mowbray ma...Full Story »

According to the report from The Mirror, the club are preparing for the exit of their backup keeper, Caoimhin Kelleher, who has been attracting interest from other clubs since the summer. Brentford were keen on signing him back in the summer and the report claims that he is a long-term target for Celtic as well, who are managed by former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers. Planning ahead of a p...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo said his side’s winter break plans were in disarray after they were forced to an FA Cup third-round replay by Blackpool at the City Ground.Forest needed to come from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw with the League One side, who beat them 4-1 at this stage last season, meaning the tie will be decided at Bloomfield Road in the week commencing Janu...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest had to come from two goals down to avoid FA Cup third-round history repeating itself as they earned a 2-2 draw with League One Blackpool.Forest looked like heading out to the Seasiders at this stage for a second straight year when they conceded twice in three first-half minutes, with Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel and Albie Morgan getting the goals.But the Premier League outfit hit ba...Full Story »

David Moyes faces a trip back to his former club after West Ham were held to a 1-1 FA Cup draw by Bristol City.The Hammers looked on course for a comfortable afternoon when Jarrod Bowen fired them into an early lead.It proved to be anything but, however, after a second-half equaliser from Tommy Conway secured a replay for the rocking Robins.West Ham’s squad would have been given a whole a ...Full Story »

Hull required an 87th-minute equaliser to keep their FA Cup hopes alive and seal a 1-1 draw against managerless Birmingham at the MKM Stadium.Matty Jacob bagged the equaliser, marking his first start for the Tigers with a memorable moment to set up a third-round replay at St Andrew’s later this month.Lukas Jutkiewicz put the Blues in front inside the opening 18 minutes of the contest with ...Full Story »

League One Bristol Rovers were more than a match for Championship outfit Norwich as they came away from Carrow Road with a well-deserved 1-1 draw.The hosts took an early lead through Ashley Barnes but, roared on by 1,300 travelling fans, Rovers were quickly back on level terms thanks to a smart finish from Grant Ward.The FA Cup third-round tie was an even game after that, with both sides having ...Full Story »