The Brazilian full-back wants to stay at the club at least until after the World Cup but does not know if he will be offered an extension Dani Alves says he is not sure if Barcelona will grant his wish for a contract extension. The Brazilian full-back signed a short-term deal to return to Camp Nou late last year but his contract will expire this summer. GOAL reported last week that the 39-y...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson expressed his relief after a difficult second season in charge ended with a 4-0 win over Inverness to seal top-flight survival.Saints’ season came down to the final 45 minutes with the aggregate score in their cinch Premiership play-off final against Inverness tied at 2-2 following a goalless first half in Perth.Inverness were the better team in the ope...Full Story »

Barcelona have submitted a first official transfer bid for Robert Lewandowski, according to reports. Xavi is keen on luring the Poland international to the Nou Camp as he targets the La Liga title next season. But Bayern Munich, at the current moment in time, are holding firm. Lewandowski is keen to leave Bayern Munich for a new challenge elsewhere, having been at the club ever since the summer...Full Story »

KYLIAN MBAPPE received a standing ovation and was hugged by his stunned Paris Saint-Germain team-mates after announcing his contract extension. The striker, 23, was presented to his adoring fans before kick-off against Metz at the Parc des Princes last night. Kylian Mbappe's team-mates were left stunned after his new contract was announcedCredit: Instagram @psg He received a standing ovation ...Full Story »

ROMANTIC Raphinha rushed to hug his fiancee Taia Rodrigues after he helped Leeds United complete a great escape. The Brazilian was on target as his team became the first side since Wigan in 2011 to survive after starting the final day in the bottom three. Raphinha rushes to hug fiancee Taia Rodrigues in the crowd after helping Leeds stay upCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun The star planted a s...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta admitted he was still haunted by Monday’s defeat to Newcastle as Arsenal missed out on Champions League qualification despite a 5-1 victory over Everton at Emirates Stadium.Gabriel Martinelli, Eddie Nketiah, Cedric Soares, Gabriel Magalhaes and Martin Odegaard scored as the Gunners finished the Premier League season in fifth place, their fate sealed by Tottenham beating Norwic...Full Story »

Ralf Rangnick was thankful Brighton helped Manchester United qualify for next season’s Europa League following their own 1-0 loss away to Crystal Palace.Rangnick left the hotseat by telling incoming boss Erik Ten Hag to focus on improving the team spirit at Old Trafford.The Red Devils saw a sorry campaign end with another defeat after Wilfried Zaha’s first-half goal but they avoided ...Full Story »

Burnley’s caretaker manager Mike Jackson said he did not expect the pain of relegation to ever go away after a final-day 2-1 defeat to Newcastle ended the club’s six-year stay in the Premier League.The Clarets began the day needing to match Leeds’ result at Brentford but fell 2-0 down to goals from Callum Wilson – the first from the penalty spot after an inexplicable Nath...Full Story »

Jesse Marsch insisted he always believed Leeds would stay in the Premier League after they clinched safety on the final day of the season with a 2-1 victory against nine-man Brentford.Leeds went into the match at the Brentford Community Stadium needing to better Burnley’s result at home to Newcastle and did so as the Clarets went down 2-1.Leeds took the lead in the second half through Raph...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel has admitted Chelsea’s transfer market “disadvantage” deepens every day that the Blues’ takeover remains incomplete.The Chelsea boss insisted the Blues’ “hands are tied” while Todd Boehly’s Stamford Bridge club purchase continues to be held up.The Roman Abramovich era officially ended with Chelsea beating already-relegated Watford 2-1...Full Story »

Ross Barkley fired the final goal of the Roman Abramovich era as Chelsea edged past Watford 2-1 to tie up a third-place Premier League finish.One-time England midfielder Barkley could leave Chelsea this summer, and the 28-year-old can be reasonably satisfied if this late winner becomes his Stamford Bridge sign-off.Kai Havertz’s early tap-in had Chelsea in control until Dan Gosling headed h...Full Story »

Burnley slipped out of the Premier League as a late fightback was not enough to avoid a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle and their former boss Eddie Howe.The Clarets had looked down and out after Callum Wilson punished an inexplicable Nathan Collins handball from the penalty spot and Newcastle’s top-scorer was given the freedom of the Burnley box to score an easy second on the hour mark.Maxwel Corn...Full Story »

ENGLAND and Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell is single again after ending his fling with Lewis Hamilton's ex-girlfriend, model Camila Kendra. They were first linked late last year when she shared a series of snaps taken inside the footballer's home on social media. Ben Chilwell has ended his fling with Lewis Hamilton's ex-girlfriend, model Camila KendraCredit: INSTAGRAM/CAMILA KENDRA Ben and Cam...Full Story »

HARRY MAGUIRE'S wife has been enjoying a belated hen do with her nearest and dearest in sunny Marbella. Manchester United skipper Maguire tied the knot with long-time partner Fern Hawkins in a secret civil ceremony earlier this month. Fern Hawkins has been enjoying her hen do in MarbellaCredit: MEGA The wife of Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been living it up with 20 of her pals...Full Story »

The latest social media activity on the part of Real Madrid star Karim Benzema has piqued widespread attentions late on Saturday evening. Benzema’s Blancos have of course taken their place front and centre in the European football headlines across the day to date. Unfortunately for the La Liga champions, though, this has come for an altogether less than positive reason. Kylian Mbappe,...Full Story »

Arsenal are threatening Barcelona plans for Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski. Barca are favourites to sign Lewandowski, but in recent days Arsenal have emerged as surprising suitors for the Poland international - even though Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus is their priority. Sport says the Gunners 'have the money' required in order to bring Lewandowski to the Emirates Stadium. Howev...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag will oversee Manchester United's overhaul Manchester United are aiming to wipe a whopping £80million off their annual wage bill this summer. That’s the amount the Old Trafford hierarchy plan to save by selling or releasing a mass of expensive, unwanted first-team talent. The arrival of new boss Erik ten Hag from Ajax means a significant overhaul and rebuild of a team ba...Full Story »

Antonio Rudiger will join Real Madrid this summer on a four-year deal. MB Media/Getty Images Defender Antonio Rudiger has suggested Chelsea could have done more to convince him to stay prior to sanctions being imposed on the club. The 29-year-old will leave Stamford Bridge on a free transfer at the end of the season after agreeing a four-year deal with Real Madrid. Chelsea wanted Rudiger to s...Full Story »

Perisic has spent a large percentage of his time as a winger, especially during the early years of his career, but has recently converted into more of a wing-back. The Croatian international is set to leave Inter Milan this summer, due to his contract expiring. According to Sports Mediaset, Perisic had recently agreed a deal with Chelsea, but a fresh report from ESPN has claimed Tottenham are...Full Story »

Chelsea and Liverpool are set to battle it out for Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt. De Ligt joined Juventus from Ajax and has since won a league title, an Italian Cup and an Italian Super Cup in the short time spent in Italy. De Ligt received many plaudits during his time at Ajax for his ability to play out from the back as a defender, a trait many modern managers look for in today’s...Full Story »