The Argentine shot-stopper is coming off the back of a wonderfully successful campaign for both club and country. Emi Martínez is being linked with a move away from Aston Villa this summer Credit: Getty Martinez won the World Cup and claimed the Golden Glove award at the tournament Credit: Getty He won the World Cup with Argentina in Qatar at the end of 2022, before helping Unai Emery's ...Full Story »

Featured Image Credit: Apple TV Lionel Messi has officially found a new best friend at Inter Miami, having hit it off with teammate Josef Martinez. In Messi's first training session with the Herons, Martinez was right by Messi's side and engaging in plenty of conversation with the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner. The Venezuelan was clearly loving rubbing shoulders with his new teammate and the ...Full Story »

Arsenal eye audacious Mbappe bid by selling Martinelli Arsenal are considering making an audacious bid to sign Kylian Mbappe from PSG. A report from Football Transfers states that Arsenal are weighing up making a bid for Mbappe, and they would be willing to include winger Gabriel Martinelli in any proposed bid for the French superstar. Mbappe recently confessed that if he ever was to join a...Full Story »

Manchester United fans can look forward to seeing Lisandro Martinez back in action sooner rather than later after he updated them on his recovery from injury. Rarely does a match go so wrong so quickly as United's draw in the first leg of their Europa League quarter final did last season. The Premier League side had led 2-0 against a side struggling in La Liga but conceded two late own goals t...Full Story »

Michael O’Neill said Northern Ireland did not deserve to lose Monday’s Euro 2024 qualifier at home to Kazakhstan after being hit by a “sucker-punch” from substitute Abat Aimbetov in the 88th minute.Northern Ireland had more of the ball and created more opportunities, but the lack of quality in the final third told once again as O’Neill’s injury-hit squad fell ...Full Story »

Michael O’Neill said his Northern Ireland players were “angry and upset” after teenage debutant Callum Marshall saw a stoppage-time equaliser ruled out by VAR for a marginal decision in Friday’s 1-0 Euro 2024 qualifying defeat to Denmark.Marshall had only been on the pitch for a few minutes when the West Ham youngster flicked on Jonny Evans’ header to find the corne...Full Story »

Real Madrid close to Soria signing Real Madrid are closing in on the signing of Getafe goalkeeper David Soria, Mundo Deportivo claims. The Santiago Bernabeu side want him to act as backup for Thibaut Courtois. Juve want Zaniolo or Gnonto to replace Chiesa Nicolo Zaniolo Galatasaray Juventus are considering a move for either Nicolo Zaniolo or Wilfried Gnonto, according to Fichajes. The Se...Full Story »

LAUTARO MARTINEZ has been preparing for Inter Milan's Champions League final against Man City in style. That's by getting married at Italy's famous Lake Como while surrounded by star guests including Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez and other Argentina World Cup winners. Martinez met partner Agustina Gandolfo shortly after joining Inter in 2018. The pair have a daughter together, with Nina born in ...Full Story »

The Saints are preparing for life in the Championship after their relegation was confirmed with defeat to Fulham last weekend. Southampton are close to appointing Russell Martin Credit: Getty Ruben Selles remains in interim charge and the Spaniard is reportedly still yet to be officially informed that he will depart at the end of the season. But Southampton have lined up his replacement - Swa...Full Story »

Martin Rennie’s 53rd-minute tap-in gave Clyde a hard-fought 1-0 victory in the first leg of their Scottish League One play-off semi-final over East Fife at Bayview Stadium.Alan Trouten was unable to get a final touch which would have put the Fifers ahead from a Liam Newton free-kick, while Connor McManus saw a shot saved at the second attempt by Clyde goalkeeper Ryan Mullen.Clyde, who fini...Full Story »

Chelsea target £70m Lautaro Martinez Lautaro Martinez Inter Chelsea are targeting a move for Inter striker Lautaro Martinez at the end of the season, according to Football Insider. Mauricio Pochettino is expected to take charge at Stamford Bridge and has already discussed signing the Argentine with the Blues. Inter need to sell for financial reasons and would be willing to part company ...Full Story »

Sergio Busquets to inform his decision on his future to Xavi in coming days Sergio Busquets: “I have more or less decided about my future. Now there are a few days off and when I return I will surely notify the coach”, told DAZN. 🔵🔴 #FCBBarça expect Busquets to stay for one more season. pic.twitter.com/lz3jSAZNvs— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 2, 2023 ...Full Story »

Russell Martin expressed pride in his Swansea players after their late push for the Sky Bet Championship play-offs ended with a 1-1 draw at Hull.The Swans have been the in-form team in the league, but sit five points adrift of the top six with one game remaining after their four-match winning run came to an end.Luke Cundle’s fine finish after 39 minutes cancelled out Ben Cabango’s ea...Full Story »

Martin Odegaard has admitted that he thought Erling Haaland was 'a little b*****d' when they first met. Although the pair have forged a strong friendship in the years since, they are pitted against each other for the Premier League title run-in as Arsenal and Manchester City prepare to go toe-to-toe. Odegaard and Haaland have plenty in common, having both risen through the Norwegian ranks while...Full Story »

Swansea manager Russell Martin spoke of his pride as his return to Carrow Road ended with an impressive 3-0 victory over a Norwich side who were reduced to 10 men just before the interval.The Swans maintained their impressive end-of-season form at the ground where their manager made more than 300 appearances as a player, with goals from Joel Latibeaudiere, Liam Cullen and Olivier Ntcham earning ...Full Story »

Vincent Kompany’s Burnley must wait to be crowned champions after a stunning late goal from QPR substitute Chris Martin inflicted a first home defeat of the season on the Premier League-bound Clarets.The veteran forward had only been on the field for three minutes when Ilias Chair forced a corner with a shot that was well saved by Arijanet Muric.Burnley failed to clear the resulting set-pi...Full Story »

Swansea head coach Russell Martin has described the mass brawl that broke out near the end of his team’s 4-2 win over Preston in the Championship as “carnage”.At least 30 people – including players, substitutes and coaches from both clubs – were involved in the ugly scenes that erupted near the end of the match when the Swans were leading 3-2.Punches appeared to be ...Full Story »

Livingston manager David Martindale paid tribute to his players as they all-but secured an unprecedented sixth successive season in the Premiership with a 2-0 victory over St Johnstone.The Lions bounced back from consecutive 3-0 defeats by overcoming Saints courtesy of first-half Joel Nouble and Stephen Kelly goals.The wins also ensures Livingston remain in with a chance of finishing in the top ...Full Story »

Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez will miss the rest of the season after fracturing his foot, the club have confirmed. Martinez was stretchered off during Thursday's 2-2 draw with Sevilla in the first leg of their Europa League quarterfinal and medical assessments on Friday confirmed the defender has fractured a metatarsal bone and will play no further part this season. A club statement is...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag is sweating on the fitness of Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane after a comfortable Europa League quarter-final clash ended in a chaotic, and potentially costly, draw with Sevilla.Marcel Sabitzer’s first-half brace put the Red Devils in control at a packed Old Trafford, where Antony hit the woodwork after the break as they pushed to deservedly extend their lead.Much-changed...Full Story »