Lionel Messi's bodyguard has been in the news prior to this, as the former Navy seal had been appointed to protect the star at all costs. The MMA fighter has been filmed running with Messi on the touchline in the past, ensuring he is ready to protect the Argentinian from any potential pitch invaders who may want a photo or signature. Off the pitch, he has also been filmed protecting the star...Full Story »

Former England Women's goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Finnis, who was born in Burnley, was waiting for the host as she emerged from the Turf Moor tunnel at the start of the programme. Alex Scott got on the booze early live on Football FocusShe was handed a Burnley 'tradition' right at the start of the showScott did not seem to be the biggest fan of the winter warmer As she stood alongside fellow pund...Full Story »

Bradford caretaker manager Kevin McDonald described City’s 1-0 win over Swindon as a “good day for everyone involved”.McDonald stepped back from playing duties to take charge for the first time following the sacking of Mark Hughes in midweek.A first senior goal from local lad Bobby Pointon earned the win for Bradford after taking just two points from the previous three games at...Full Story »

Daniel Farke singled out Archie Gray after the teenager starred in Leeds’ 2-1 Sky Bet Championship win over Bristol City.The 17-year-old midfielder was drafted in at right-back and kept Sam Bell quiet until the winger was replaced with 25 minutes to go at Elland Road.Dan James gave Leeds the lead, only for Kal Naismith to head in an equaliser in stoppage time at the end of the first half.H...Full Story »

A goal in either half saw Halifax cruise to a 2-0 victory away at Ebbsfleet.Halifax broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute, with Adam Senior heading in from a Florent Hoti free-kick.An error by Ebbsfleet early on in the second half was pounced on by the away side, with Aaron Cosgrave doubling their advantage.Halifax sit one place outside the play-off spots following their win.Full Story »

ALISHA LEHMANN left fans stunned with her latest post on Instagram. The Aston Villa women's star has cultivated a huge fanbase of 15.4 million Instagram followers. Lehmann, 24, featured in Villa's 2-1 defeat against Manchester United in last weekend's Women's Super League opener. And ahead of the Villan's next match with Liverpool, Lehmann took to Instagram to share a glam post. But fans w...Full Story »

Aberdeen manager Barry Robson felt his team wasted an opportunity to defeat HJK Helsinki and register their first win in the Europa Conference League.The Reds dominated the match against their Finnish opponents but they failed to make their possession count as the teams played out a 1-1 draw at Pittodrie.Robson said: “I am frustrated because we deserved to win the game.“I am disappoi...Full Story »

Davies has been an important player for Bayern in recent years, and one imagines the Canada international is not someone they'd want to lose, even if he could surely have his pick of a number of Europe's top clubs if he were to decide to move on. Davies' agent has suggested that there is interest from Real Madrid and the Premier League, but Romano insists it isn't necessarily as simple as that,...Full Story »

Guerra is emerging as one of the biggest young talents in Spanish football at the moment, and Romano insists the 20-year-old is seen as an important part of the present and future for his current club. It seems there is nothing particularly concrete between Guerra and Man Utd or Newcastle at the moment, despite the claims of the Daily Mail, though Romano says more than five top clubs have been ...Full Story »

Leeds boss Daniel Farke was pleased to see his side grind out a 1-0 victory over QPR in the Championship.Crysencio Summerville coolly slotted in the only goal of the contest after nine minutes to move the Whites into the play-off places.The hosts missed chances to kill the game off against a QPR side who had goalkeeper Asmir Begovic sent off in stoppage time, but Leeds held on as they returned t...Full Story »

The whole clan turned out to support their dad for the screening of the highly anticipated Beckham. The whole family came out to support David Beckham for his documentary premiereDavid and Victoria posed for some shots as a couplDavid's parents Sandra and Ted were proud of their boy Victoria and David were joined by their children Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper, as well as Brooklyn's wife Ni...Full Story »

The England football hero also revealed how their marriage was placed under enormous pressure after he was accused of a fling while playing in Spain in 2003. Victoria Beckham has broken her silence on the 'nightmare' of David's alleged 2003 affairThe couple, who always kept up a united front, have now also spoken candidly about battling to save their relationship Victoria tells new Netflix doc...Full Story »

Narvaez is a full-time cop and usually works football games A female police officer has gone viral at a football game as she became the centre of attention with fans enamoured with her. Alexa Narvaez turned the heads of thousands at a recent America de Cali game where the Colombian side ran out 4-1 winners against Atletico Nacional last Saturday (September 24). The brunette beauty, who is a fu...Full Story »

The Monaco midfielder has been linked with Manchester United in the past. Youssouf Fofana has excelled for Monaco this season While no concrete offer came from the Red Devils in the summer, Fofana did receive opportunities to move to Nottingham Forest or Fulham. Monaco were willing to accept a bid, only for Fofana to decline both potential switches. Explaining why, the 24-year-old pulled no ...Full Story »

MK Dons boss Graham Alexander felt all his side lacked was the killer touch after they failed to score for a second successive game in a 0-0 draw at Walsall.The visitors created the better chances throughout and Walsall goalkeeper Owen Evans made three fine saves from Ellis Harrison, including a point-blank stop to thwart a spectacular overhead kick.Mo Eisa wasted a golden opportunity right at t...Full Story »

Tylor Golden fired a winner deep into injury time as struggling Halifax claimed a surprise 2-1 National League comeback win over Woking at Kingfield Stadium.The visitors travelled south with just one win in their last 10 games and fell behind to Tunji Akinola’s opener on the stroke of half-time.Halifax were level after 77 minutes when Millenic Alli was fouled in the box and Angelo Cappello...Full Story »

Liverpool supporters' union Spirit of Shankly have called for major changes to the way football is refereed after the Reds' controversial 2-1 defeat to Tottenham. Joel Matip's 96th-minute own goal saw Spurs clinch victory in dramatic fashion at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, at the end of a game during which Liverpool were on the wrong end of some contentious decisions. One of th...Full Story »

Barcelona intend to sell Ansu Fati at the end of the season. Fati is currently on-loan at Brighton, with the deal not including a permanent option. Sport says Barcelona have plans to sell Fati this summer, or use him in a trade for another player. Barcelona have also secured an attacking player from next summer, when Brazilian Vitor Roque is to join the club. Therefore, there is also a nee...Full Story »

Barrow signed off September with a return to winning ways and praise from boss Pete Wild for finishing the month with a positive points haul.The Bluebirds’ hard-fought 3-2 victory over Doncaster, ultimately settled by Emile Acquah’s 85th-minute strike, took Wild’s side up to 10th in Sky Bet League Two, with a game in hand on all but one of the clubs ahead of them.“I put p...Full Story »

Mark Hughes could understand the angry reaction from fans after Bradford were beaten by Walsall at Valley Parade.The Saddlers came from a goal down to inflict a 3-1 defeat and the home team were booed off by their supporters.“There are always boos when we lose,” said Hughes. “We have to accept that.“They were justified today because the second half wasn’t where we n...Full Story »