LIONEL MESSI admits it was "a shame" he missed another prestige friendly for Inter Miami. Fans in Hong Kong - and even the territory's Government - are furious that Messi was left on the bench for Sunday's game because of a hamstring injury. Messi said: "Unfortunately in football things can happen in any game, that we may have an injury. It happened to me. "I couldn't play in the Hong Kong ...Full Story »

Eddie Howe's side have been tipped to battle Paris Saint-Germain for the winger's signature in the summer. Rafael Leao feels he has reached 'the end of a cycle' at AC Milan Credit: Splash News The Magpies were previously linked with a late January move for Leao. However, their hopes of signing the 24-year-old later this year have now received a boost. Foot Mercato report that Leao feels he h...Full Story »

Interim boss Jon Worthington said he was in “dreamland” after Huddersfield’s comprehensive 4-0 Championship victory over relegation-rivals Sheffield Wednesday.The visitors edged the first half and went the closest to opening the scoring as Michael Ihiekwe had a header cleared off the line by Rhys Healey.But Huddersfield grew into the Yorkshire derby and blew the visitors away i...Full Story »

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 »

Karim Benzema will finish the season at Al Ittihad despite the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner wanting to leave Saudi Arabia this month, sources have confirmed to ESPN. As ESPN reported earlier in January, Benzema had been exploring his options in the transfer window after an underwhelming first six months in Jeddah. The former France international knew it was unlikely Al Ittihad would let him leave...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo showed off his impressive physique ahead of his Al-Nassr side facing Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in the Riyadh Season Cup. WHAT HAPPENED?Ronaldo is preparing for the resumption of the Saudi Pro League season, which returns in mid-February, and is clearly in great shape. Before then, Al-Nassr take on Miami in a friendly match on Thursday, before taking on Saudi rivals Al-Hilal...Full Story »

Andre Onana is 'considering' his international future again due to barely playing for Cameroon at AFCON amid a feud with FA president Samuel Eto'o. WHAT HAPPENED?The goalkeeper played just once in his country's four games in the Africa Cup of Nations as they fell to Nigeria in the last 16 of the competition on Saturday. Now, the Daily Mail claims the 27-year-old's lack of game time and an ong...Full Story »

David Martindale admitted his interest in signing Inverness midfielder David Carson after Livingston came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Ross County at the Tony Macaroni Arena.Simon Murray gave the Staggies the lead after 28 minutes but that was cancelled out by Livi midfielder Scott Pittman just before the break.Murray fired in a second in the 85th minute but Livi substitute Dan MacKay leve...Full Story »

Inter Miami found the goals that had been missing, but Lionel Messi and co. didn't get the win as their defense fell apart in a 4-3 loss to Al-Hilal. TELL ME MOREAl-Hilal were the dominant force of the first half, scoring three goals across the 45 including two in quick succession. Premier League veteran Aleksandar Mitrovic scored the opening goal, giving the Saudi Arabian side the lead just...Full Story »

ENGLAND ace Kyle Walker today admits he made "idiot choices and idiot decisions" over his secret child and ­bitterly regrets betraying soulmate wife Annie. The Man City defender, 33, opens up on the pain of losing his family in an astonishingly frank interview — and accepts he is the only one to blame. He is now living alone in a rented £3million property and accepts that, hav...Full Story »

Hashioka set to join Luton Town Japanese full-back Daiki Hashioka is all set to complete his move to Premier League side Luton Town, according to Fabrizio Romano. The defender will travel on Monday to undergo his medical before signing the dotted lines. Spurs star rejects move to join Ligue giants Lyon Ligue 1 giants Lyon were reportedly interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur midfielder ...Full Story »

Barcelona are showing interest in Tottenham midfielder Pape Matar Sarr. That’s according to the latest report from Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, which claims that the La Liga giants have set their sights on the young midfielder. Journalist Gabriel Sans reports that the club has sent scouts to Ivory Coast to watch some of the most prominent players in the tournament, which includes the ...Full Story »

Everton manager Sean Dyche’s frustration from losing an uninspiring FA Cup fourth-round tie 2-1 at home to Luton was directed at the lack of VAR intervention for the crucial first goal.Dominic Calvert-Lewin fell to the floor as his loss of balance was aided by a push in the back from former Toffees midfielder Ross Barkley and, in the space behind him at the near post, defender Vitalii Myko...Full Story »

Gavin Gunning earned a win in his first game as Swindon interim manager as the Robins defeated Bradford 2-0 at the County Ground.Swindon were awarded a penalty after 16 minutes when Paul Glatzel was brought down in the area. Charlie Austin stepped up and emphatically dispatched his third goal in as many games.Bradford could have levelled late in the first half as Brad Halliday floated a ball int...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI has christened the world's largest cruise ship as a part of Inter Miami's partnership with Royal Caribbean International. The football superstar announced the name of the new vessel as Icon of the Seas. The company has become the new shirt sponsor of David Beckham's MLS franchise. The logo will be displayed on the front of the club's away shirts. Messi, 36, and his team-mates ...Full Story »

Chelsea hold a surprise interest in signing Aston Villa back-up striker Jhon Duran in what remains of the January transfer window. WHAT HAPPENED?The Blues are considering making an offer for the Colombia international before the transfer period comes to an end next week, The Telegraph reports. West Ham are said to have already bid to take Duran on loan but their approach was rejected by Villa...Full Story »

Italian giants AC Milan are ready to make a move for Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah. The young stopper is no longer wanted at the Stamford Bridge club by manager Mauricio Pochettino. Per TuttoMercatoWeb, Chalobah is also fed up with the lack of game time he is receiving. The defender is ready to make a move and hopes to resurrect his career abroad. The source adds that Milan are ready to...Full Story »

AC Milan are interested in Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, who could reunite in Serie A with USMNT star Christian Pulisic. Chalobah linked with Serie A move Milan facing injury crisis Defender still sidelined with hamstring WHAT HAPPENED?The Sun reports that Arsenal defender Jakob Kiwior and Aston Villa loanee from Barcelona, Clement Lenglet, are also on the shortlist of the Rossoner...Full Story »

NEWCASTLE have been dealt another major blow with Callum Wilson offered his dream move to AC Milan, according to reports. And it comes just hours after the Toon reportedly agreed to sell Miguel Almiron. Callum Wilson could be on his way to AC Milan this month Credit: PA According to the Daily Mail, AC Milan are ready to submit a bid to sign Wilson on a permanent deal. The England striker had...Full Story »

NEWCASTLE fans were left shocked upon hearing star man Kieran Trippier could leave for just £12million. Trippier has been linked with a move to Bayern Munich, who are keen to add to their English contingent after signing Eric Dier and England captain Harry Kane. Newcastle are open to letting Kieran Trippier go for a fee between £11m-£12m Credit: Getty And according to Sky in Ge...Full Story »