Barcelona(opens in new tab) are plotting a sensational move for Lionel Messi, whose Paris Saint-Germain(opens in new tab) contract expires next summer. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano(opens in new tab), Barca are monitoring Messi's situation closely with the aim of bringing him back to the Nou Camp. It would mark an emotional homecoming for Messi, who came through the club's aca...Full Story »

Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has denied holding any transfer talks with Tottenham regarding a move for Harry Kane. WHAT HAPPENED? The Bundesliga champions reluctantly agreed to the sale of Robert Lewandowski over the summer, leaving them short of a proven No.9. There has been talk of a raid being launched on Spurs for England captain Kane in 2023, as he would be approach...Full Story »

Queen Elizabeth II once gave a brutally honest answer when questioned if she would be watching an England fixture at the World Cup - leaving fans with a smile on their faces Queen Elizabeth II gave a brutally honest answer about watching England (Image: Getty Images) Queen Elizabeth II was well loved for her sense of humour during her 70-year reign - and once left football fans smiling when as...Full Story »

West Ham’s European campaign began with a 3-1 win against Romanian side FCSB in a match only played due to concerns over fan safety.The opening Europa Conference League Group B encounter went ahead at the London Stadium despite the news of the Queen’s death, following direction from the Football Association and UEFA.There were talks between the governing bodies and West Ham about cal...Full Story »

A packed Old Trafford fell silent in tribute to the Queen before Manchester United kicked off their Europa League campaign with defeat to Real Sociedad.The gates to the ground had just opened when Buckingham Palace announced that the nation’s longest reigning monarch had died at the age of 96.United’s European opener went ahead as planned following direction from the Football Associa...Full Story »

Arsenal’s winning start to their Europa League campaign was overshadowed by the death of the Queen as their players and those of FC Zurich held a minute’s silence before the start of the second half in Switzerland.The announcement came from Buckingham Palace during the interval in St Gallen, where Arsenal secured a 2-1 victory in their opening Group A encounter.Zurich sit ninth in a ...Full Story »

They could end up in jail because drinking rules in the Arab state are deliberately vague, says Radha Stirling. The vague drinking laws in Qatar could lead to disaster for footie fans during the World Cup And boisterous supporters will make easy pickings for police who target foreigners to rack up arrests and advance their careers, she claims. She added: “The World Cup has the potential...Full Story »

ETHAN MBAPPE made his European debut for Paris Saint-Germain under-19s in their 5-3 win over Juventus. The 15-year-old brother of superstar Kylian was brought on in the 71st minute. PSG conceded twice after Ethan's 71st-minute substitution Ethan featured in central midfield and was mostly limited to defending as PSG looked to hold onto a 5-1 lead thanks to goals from Warren Emery, Ismael Ghar...Full Story »

England completed a 100 per cent record in their World Cup qualifying group by thrashing Luxembourg 10-0 at the bet365 Stadium.The Lionesses’ near-total dominance of the ball brought five goals before the break, with Georgia Stanway notching a brace including a penalty to open the scoring, and Alessia Russo, Rachel Daly and Beth Mead also on the scoresheet.Substitute Beth England subsequen...Full Story »

Wales booked their place in the World Cup play-offs with a goalless draw at home to Slovenia.On a tense night in Cardiff, Wales – who have never qualified for a major women’s tournament – knew that a point would seal their spot among the hopefuls next month.Just 1,745 fans had witnessed the start of Wales’ World Cup campaign against Kazakhstan in Llanelli nearly a year ag...Full Story »

Paul Pogba's hopes of being fit in time for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar are under threat as the Juventus midfielder will undergo knee surgery. WHAT'S HAPPENING? The Juventus midfielder will go under the knife after his meniscus injury failed to respond to conservative treatment. Pogba will undergo surgery this week which is expected to keep him out of action for between 40 and 60 days. France...Full Story »

England secured World Cup qualification as goals from Alessia Russo and substitute Nikita Parris were enough for the European champions to beat Austria 2-0 in Wiener Neustadt.Returning to action just over a month on from their historic Euros triumph, the Lionesses needed a point to seal top spot in Group D and a place at next summer’s showpiece in Australia and New Zealand.They ended up wi...Full Story »

THE 2018 World Cup final referee is married to a sexy OnlyFans model Romina Ortega who shares racy snaps with her followers. Nestor Pitana first went public with Romina in 2014 when he was chosen to referee at the World Cup in Brazil. World Cup 2018 final referee Pitana is married to an OnlyFans modelCredit: Getty - Contributor Romina made her first public appearance at the 2014 World Cup whe...Full Story »

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou felt all of his players hit the ground running as his much-changed team beat Ross County 4-1 in the Premier Sports Cup.Postecoglou made nine changes following Sunday’s record 9-0 away win over Dundee United and Celtic continued their free-scoring form to set up a quarter-final trip to face Motherwell.Callum McGregor and Giorgos Giakoumakis hit the target in ...Full Story »

Innes Cameron scored a first-half winner as Kilmarnock pulled off a spirited 1-0 victory over Hearts at Tynecastle to reach the last eight of the Premier Sports Cup.The hosts had the majority of the chances over the course of the tie but the 22-year-old’s header in the 21st minute ultimately proved decisive for the visitors.Remarkably, it was Kilmarnock’s fifth consecutive victory aw...Full Story »

Dundee United recovered from their 9-0 defeat to Celtic and the subsequent sacking of manager Jack Ross to defeat Livingston 2-1 and book their place in the last eight of the Premier Sports Cup.First-half goals from Steven Fletcher and Ian Harkes had the visitors well in control before the home side, who dominated the second half, got one back from Kurtis Guthrie to make it more tense.With the h...Full Story »

Kevin van Veen helped himself to a hat-trick as Motherwell breezed into the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals with a comprehensive 4-0 win over Inverness.The Dutch striker scored for the fourth game in a row in the ninth minute with a close-range finish at Fir Park.Caley skipper Danny Devine put through his own goal after 26 minutes before Van Veen scored from the spot in the 38th and 66th minut...Full Story »

Skipper Callum McGregor sent Celtic on their way to the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals as the much-changed holders beat Ross County 4-1 in Dingwall.With games against Rangers and Real Madrid to come in the following six days, Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou made nine changes to the team that secured a club-record 9-0 away win against Dundee United on Sunday.But there was little disruption to ...Full Story »

Sergio Aguero had a priceless reaction to getting Lionel Messi in a pack of Panini World Cup stickers. The showpiece, taking place in the winter for the first time ever, kicks off in Qatar in 82 days time. Already, the traditional World Cup sticker book has been released to get fans well and truly in the mood. There are 670 stickers to collect, including 50 silver foil versions, and former M...Full Story »

Aberdeen boss Jim Goodwin heaped praise on opponents Annan for giving his side an uncomfortable evening before they eventually booked their place in the last eight of the Premier Sports Cup with a 4-1 extra-time win at Galabank.The cinch Premiership side looked to be in bother against their League Two hosts after home captain Steven Swinglehurst cancelled out Vicente Besuijen’s opener to m...Full Story »