Laporta argues the La Masia production line has eased the need to go to market to strengthen the squad this season. He told Barca One: "I don't like to manage by looking in the rearview mirror. When we arrived, things were really bad, to be honest. We were in bankruptcy , but we've improved. We've increased income, we've reduced spending, we've lowered the wage bill by 170 million euros... Yo...Full Story »

Frank a leading candidate to replace Ten Hag Thomas Frank has reportedly become a top candidate to replace Erik ten Hag as Manchester United's manager, according to a report by the Daily Mail. This weekend, Frank's Brentford team will face United at Old Trafford. The match presents the Danish coach with an opportunity to impress Manchester United's decision-makers and strengthen his case for...Full Story »

Gary Caldwell believed his Exeter side were “poor” despite their 2-0 away win at Shrewsbury that took them to fourth in the league.The Grecians’ victory means they remain unbeaten in six games and have managed to keep a clean sheet in all.Caldwell also oversaw his 100th game in charge of the Devon outfit in style, thanks to some fine finishing from Kamari Doyle and Josh Ma...Full Story »

Kamari Doyle and Josh Magennis were on target to help Exeter to a 2-0 away win at Shrewsbury and move them up to fourth in the League One table.The victory means the Grecians take their unbeaten run to six games.Toto Nsiala gifted Exeter a goal in the opening stages. The centre-back was disposed by Doyle, whose powerful shot found the bottom corner.Shrewsbury came close just past the 20-minute m...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   C Palmer & Maresca Player and Manager of the Month (Sep)   United players if they had normal jobs:Harry Maguire- Police officer   This   lol   THOMAS TUCHEL   Kevin de Bruyne in every match after 60 minutes of play:   Leo Messi added his 58th career hat trick vs. Bolivia   Please stay tuned on Daily ...Full Story »

JACK Grealish's baby daughter has a fine head of hair - just like her football star father. Little Mila was seen with a full dark mop despite being less than a month old - albeit with no sign of her dad's trademark Alice band. Baby Mila has a good head of hair, just like her dad Proud mum Sasha Attwood, 28, posted a snap showing the back of her daughter's head. She and her Manchester City st...Full Story »

Kyle Walker's wife, Annie Kilner, has field for divorce. Annie, 31, is understood to have served her Manchester City star husband with divorce papers and instructed her lawyers to begin legal proceedings. She is now preparing to fight for half of his £27million fortune. Kyle Walker's wife has filed for divorce According to The Sun, the pair are no longer on speaking terms - with the pape...Full Story »

THOMAS Tuchel has officially been confirmed as the new manager of the Three Lions. The German tactician, 51, has inked an 18-month contract worth a reported £5million-per-year. He was announced on England's X account on Wednesday morning as Gareth Southgate's successor. Lee Carsley will remain at the helm for England's final two Nations League games against Greece and Ireland next mont...Full Story »

The Athletic says United and Liverpool have acted after their scouts were blocked from Chelsea's academy games. The decision is said to have been made by Chelsea after they lost Rio Ngumoha to Liverpool this year. Premier League rules state opposition scouts can attend academy games. But it's suggested Chelsea have denied Liverpool and United access to their games at Cobham. The three clubs...Full Story »

Manchester United have joined Real Madrid in the race for Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies, reports Sky Sports Deutschland's Florian Plettenberg. The Red Devils are keen to refresh left-back options with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia experiencing continual injury troubles. Canada international Davies is out of contract at Bayern Munich at the end of the season and there have been no con...Full Story »

It was recently reported that the Spanish giants are planning a mega transfer move for Haaland to crown the grand re-opening of the Nou Camp. Barcelona want to sign Erling HaalandDarwin Nunez would be targetted if they fail to sign the Man City starNewcastle's Alexander Isak is also a target Manchester City's star man is in his third season at the Etihad. But after scoring copious amounts of ...Full Story »

Barcelona and AC Milan Eye Chelsea's Chukwuemeka Barcelona and AC Milan are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, according to Ekrem Konur. 🚨🆕 #ChelseaNews 🔵 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Barcelona and AC Milan are considering making a move for Chelsea's young midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka in the January transfer window.▪️Barcelona's sporting director Dec...Full Story »

Match-winner Mary Fowler praised Manchester City’s resilience after they completed a concerted fightback at St Polten to maintain their perfect start to the Champions League group stage.City, who beat holders Barcelona in their opening Group D fixture a week ago, followed that up with a hard-fought 3-2 victory in Vienna on Wednesday evening, with Australia international Fowler heading home...Full Story »

Arsenal had a new face in the dugout but had to survive defensive jitters before overcoming Valerenga 4-1 in their Champions League group clash at the Emirates Stadium.Jonas Eidevall’s resignation on Tuesday saw his assistant Renee Slegers placed in temporary charge and her stewardship opened with only the Gunners’ second win of the season.Emily Fox and Caitlin Foord were on target i...Full Story »

Elena Sadiku has challenged Celtic to play with “swagger” as they attempt to upset the odds to open their Champions League Group B account against Real Madrid.The Scottish champions face the Liga F runners-up at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano on Thursday evening with both sides having lost their opening fixture.Sadiku admits the hosts will be firm favourites but has agreed with keepe...Full Story »

Mary Fowler headed Manchester City to Champions League victory at St Polten as they left it late to snatch the points in a five-goal Group D thriller.City, who dispatched champions Barcelona in their opening fixture, led through Australia international defender Alanna Kennedy’s early piledriver at the Generali Arena in Vienna, but found themselves trailing after Melanie Brunnthaler levelle...Full Story »

Nadia Nadim qualified as a doctor in 2022 AC Milan women's star Nadia Nadim stitched up her own wound after suffering a gory injury. Nadim, 36, picked up the injury when turning out for the Rossoneri against Sampdoria Women over the weekend. However, it was no problem for Nadim - who works as a doctor when she's not out on the football pitch. The Danish international shared a video on X, form...Full Story »

SIR ALEX FERGUSON has been spotted for the first time since having his £2million-a-year salary cut by Manchester United. New Red Devils co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is currently on a major cost-cutting spree at Old Trafford, which has included axing 250 jobs. Sir Alex Ferguson was spotted leaving a plush Cheshire restaurant just hours after it was revealed he's no longer a club ambassador a...Full Story »

Jaw-dropping NXT superstar Jade Gentile has been branded "hotter than the sun" in her latest pics. Gentile, who goes by the name Jazmyn Nyx, shared some snaps on social media to the delight of her adoring fans on Monday (14 October). The stunning wrestler, who once played semi-professional football, showed off her curves while sitting on the pavement. "Sittin' pretty," she declared as she teas...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   Tuchel agrees to become next England manager Saliba vs Belgium last night Messi can have as many hat tricks he wants but can't beat this attempt made by a 41 year old Cristiano soon LEGEND. Respect! Wavin' Flag & Waka Waka The Next Gen of Cristiano & Marcelo have Grown Up So Quickly...   Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. There wil...Full Story »

Guardiola out? Man City consider Amorim as new manager Manchester City are reportedly considering Sporting Lisbon's Ruben Amorim as their new manager to succeed Pep Guardiola in 2025. Man Utd set asking price for flop Antony Manchester United are looking to part ways with Antony during the January transfer window, either on loan or through a permanent sale. Ceballos does not want to be s...Full Story »

Arsenal have not yet made that much use of Edu's connections in Brazil in the way that clubs like Chelsea and Real Madrid have, despite previous signings like Gabriel Martinelli and Marquinhos, and amid links with Vitor Reis. According to Charles Watts, speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column, this is because Edu and Mikel Arteta would rather have more ready-m...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel has agreed to become the new England manager and is expected to be unveiled on Wednesday, according to multiple reports. A swift conclusion to talks with the Football Association is set to see the former Chelsea boss become only the third foreign man to coach the Three Lions. Tuchel's appointment will end the search for Gareth Southgate's successor, three months after his resignat...Full Story »

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick and had a hand in two more goals as Argentina crushed Bolivia 6-0 in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday. Making only his second international appearance since recovering from an injury sustained at the Copa America in July, Messi capitalised on a mistake by defender Marcelo Suarez to open the scoring in the 19th minute. Bolivia goalkeepe...Full Story »

Steve Clarke praised debutant Nicky Devlin for a vital late block that helped Scotland claim their first Nations League point in a spirited goalless draw at home to Portugal.The 30-year-old Aberdeen right-back came off the bench for his first cap as a replacement for Anthony Ralston in the 88th minute and made a crucial challenge to stop Rafael Leao grabbing the winner in stoppage time.The draw ...Full Story »

Michael O’Neill savoured a “special night” after watching his young Northern Ireland side thrash Bulgaria 5-0 in an outstanding display that sent them top of their Nations League group.Isaac Price stole the show with a hat-trick, crowning it with a stunning strike from the edge of the box, but O’Neill could point to brilliant individual performances all over the pitch as ...Full Story »

Scotland secured their first Nations League point with a gutsy goalless draw against Portugal at Hampden Park.Much of the interest centred on the visitors’ striker Cristiano Ronaldo whose every involvement brought boos, jeers or cheers from the Tartan Army.And while Roberto Martinez’s side, who arrived top of League A Group 1 with nine points from nine, dominated the ball, the 39-yea...Full Story »

Isaac Price’s hat-trick powered Northern Ireland to a stunning 5-0 win over Bulgaria that sent them top of their Nations League group.After battering Belarus without reward in the opening 45 minutes of Saturday’s goalless draw, Northern Ireland took their frustrations out on Bulgaria as Price became the first Northern Ireland player to hit a treble since David Healy in a 4-1 win over...Full Story »

Manchester City manager Gareth Taylor has warned against getting carried away as his side look to maintain their impressive start to the season at St Polten in the Champions League.City head to Austria top of the Women’s Super League after a stoppage-time goal from Khadija Shaw earned a 2-1 win at Liverpool on Sunday.That came after Taylor’s side marked their return to the Champions ...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   Man Utd decide to let Antony go in January Zlatan Ibrahimovic: "Chelsea couldn't sign me. I have more trophies than Chelsea. I should have been the one to sign them!" John Terry aimed a dig at Zlatan Ibrahimovic after coming across this quote on social media. John Terry did not need to do Zlatan like that!   Kylian Mbappe calls out the French...Full Story »

Barcelona to go 'all out' to land Haaland Barcelona president Joan Laporta has made Erling Haaland his prime target for the summer of 2025 as per Sport. Laporta wants to make a high-profile signing before the end of his term in office and the club have identified the Norwegian as their major target. the relationship between the Barca president and Haaland's agent Rafaela Pimenta is very flui...Full Story »

In-demand Athletic Club forward Nico Williams has spoken publicly regarding his future at the club. The 22-year-old turned heads over the summer with his starring role in Spain’s Euro 2024 win, notching two goals and an assist and being named in the Team of the Tournament as La Roja went all the way. That followed on from a 2023/24 campaign in which Williams registered eight goals and 1...Full Story »

Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has revealed that he and his team-mates have landed back home after being 'held hostage' in a Libyan airport. The Super Eagles were set to face Libya in the second leg of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Tuesday evening. Their travel plans were thrown into chaos when the Libyan government allegedly ordered their flight to be diverted to the Al-Abraw ...Full Story »

European football chiefs and the global players' union, FIFPRO, united on Monday to criticise FIFA over the global football calendar as they filed an antitrust complaint against the global football governing body. FIFPRO and the European Leagues, which represents 37 domestic leagues, jointly filed the complaint at the European Commission in Brussels in which they argue global football's governi...Full Story »

Emily Symons starred in both Emmerdale and Home and Away (Image: ITV) Former Emmerdale star Emily Symons migrated to Britain and was prepared to settle here after falling in love with a Premier League captain and icon after a chance panto encounter Emily Symons is perhaps best known for her appearance on TV soaps. However, some might remember her better for her short-lived romance with Matt L...Full Story »

THE actresses who star in a new porn film with the footballer once described as a better player than Cristiano Ronaldo have dubbed him a “lion” in bed. Former Chelsea loan signing Fabio Paim revealed last month he was eyeing a career as an adult entertainer after his hopes of football glory nosedived and he ended up in prison on drugs charges. Diana Cu de Melancia, left, with Fabio...Full Story »

JOSE MOURINHO'S daughter Matilde has married fiance Danny Graham in a lavish wedding ceremony. The couple could be seen dancing along to Brian Adams' Summer of 69 as they celebrated at the family's £2million farm in Setubal, Portugal. Matilde celebrated her wedding on social media Matilde and Danny were seen dancing along to Brian Adams' Summer of 69 Matilde has been with the British lu...Full Story »

Craig Bellamy shrugged off his place in Welsh football history after Wales beat Montenegro to extend their unbeaten Nations League run.Harry Wilson’s 36th-minute penalty – his third goal in as many games – secured a 1-0 victory at Cardiff City Stadium that keeps Wales two points behind group leaders Turkey, who won 4-2 in Iceland and who they travel to in the closing round of f...Full Story »

Harry Wilson maintained his scoring streak for Wales as a 1-0 Nations League win over Montenegro saw manager Craig Bellamy create Welsh football history.Bellamy became the first Wales manager to be unbeaten in his first four games as his side stayed two points behind Group B4 leaders Turkey, 4-2 winners in Iceland.Wilson has found himself a bit-part player at Fulham this season, managing only 36...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   Shield of ETH   LOL   What a picture... One former Madrid and four current Barcelona players.   Bro is sending his stats to Cassano     Ea vs konami   By the time Messi turned 24 in June 2011, he had already solidified his status as one of the all-time greats with his record-breaking club performances and a str...Full Story »

Real Madrid's pursuit of Arsenal's Saliba dealt blow Real Madrid have been knocked back in their pursuit of William Saliba with Arsenal and the defender unwilling to part ways. Real Madrid have reportedly made the French defender their key priority to strengthen their defence next summer but may come away empty handed. Arsenal have no intention of allowing the 23-year-old to leave according ...Full Story »

Crystal Palace could reportedly be ready to allow Ismaila Sarr to make a surprise move away from the club in this January’s transfer window amid interest from AC Milan. The Senegal international only joined Palace this summer but surprise reports are already suggesting that he could be allowed to leave Selhurst Park this winter for a reduced fee of just £13m. It’s not been the...Full Story »

David Moyes branded his time with Manchester United as a "failure". Moyes: Why I failed at Man Utd Moyes left Everton for United to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson, but didn't last the season. he told the Up Front with Simon Jordan podcast: "My time at Manchester United was a failure. If I've got any regrets in my career, it's taking one of the biggest jobs in world football and not being able to m...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola has claimed 'anything can happen' in relation to his next step in football, as the Catalan coach continues to be linked with the England job. England are on the lookout for a new manager after Gareth Southgate stepped down following Euro 2024, with Lee Carsley having taken interim charge in the meantime. Pep Guardiola appeared as a guest on Italian TV. It's reported Carsley has...Full Story »

Messi's other half has come forward with a glowing glimpse into Miami life Lionel Messi's other half, Antonela Roccuzzo, has shared a rave review of David Beckham's Major League Soccer franchise, Inter Miami. Beckham's transfer from Real Madrid to LA Galaxy back in 2007 was utterly transformational for the MLS, and in return, as well as a more than satisfactory wage, the Englishman received th...Full Story »

Madelene Wright is already back in football Glam footballer Madelene Wright has taken her fans breath away after posting a pair of raunchy snaps on social media. Wright, who reignited her football career this past summer after confirming she had joined Chesham United FC Women following her departure from Leyton Orient boasts a social media following on Instagram of 324k. Taking to X to announ...Full Story »

Joy Pinquier, 31, claims the 57-year-old footballer had initially sent his congratulations to her when she told him in April he was set to be a grandfather. Joy shows off her baby bump on Instagram She told The Daily Mail: "I sent a WhatsApp message letting him know he is going to be a grandfather. "He replied, 'Congratulations, I'm happy for you and your partner.' But he is still refusing to...Full Story »

Heimir Hallgrimsson has warned the Republic of Ireland they have to stop presenting gifts to their opponents if they are to qualify for major tournaments once again.Three days after Nathan Collins’ error had handed Finland a lead in Helsinki, keeper Caoimhin Kelleher blundered in Athens to allow Greece to ease to a 2-0 Nations League B2 victory.Ireland had rallied at the Georgios Karaiskak...Full Story »

Caoimhin Kelleher went from hero to villain as the Republic of Ireland slipped to a 2-0 Nations League defeat in Greece.The Liverpool keeper, who had made three fine first-half saves before being beaten by Tasos Bakasetas’ deflected 48th-minute shot, gifted the ball to substitute Petros Mantalos in stoppage time to allow him to seal the win.Victory maintained the Greeks’ 100 per cent...Full Story »

Lee Carsley dismissed suggestions he effectively ruled himself out of the permanent England post by saying he is still on the path to becoming the world-class coach the job needs.Gareth Southgate’s temporary successor bounced back from Thursday’s embarrassing 2-1 home defeat to Greece with a 3-1 win away to Finland in the Nations League on Sunday.England were not wholly convincing in...Full Story »

England returned to winning ways as Jack Grealish, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Declan Rice fired Lee Carsley’s side to a much-needed, if at times flat, Nations League victory in Finland.Reeling from Thursday’s alarming display and defeat against Greece at Wembley, the Euro 2024 runners-up could ill afford a slip up against the lowest ranked side in Group B2.England did not fully convi...Full Story »

England winger Jack Grealish owes Trent Alexander-Arnold £500 after the Liverpool defender scored a superb free-kick in the 3-1 Nations League victory over Finland.Leading 1-0 through Grealish’s first-half goal, Alexander-Arnold whipped home a 74th-minute set-piece to give Lee Carsley’s side some much-needed breathing room.“I said, as a joke, if you score this I’ll ...Full Story »

Liverpool icon Joel Matip has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 33, just months after leaving the Reds at the end of his contract Joel Matip has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 33 (Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Ex-Liverpool star Joel Matip has dropped a bombshell as he hangs up his boots just months after bidding farewel...Full Story »