Chelsea stunned Aston Villa with a 3-1 win to march on in the FA Cup and ease the pressure on Mauricio Pochettino.Enzo Fernandez’s sensational free-kick added to first-half goals from Conor Gallagher and Nicolas Jackson.Moussa Diaby’s injury-time strike failed to ruin Chelsea’s night and the Blues now host Leeds in the fifth round.Having been humbled 4-2 by Wolves and thumped 4...Full Story »

Lawrence Shankland scored his 50th goal for Hearts as the rampant Edinburgh side tightened their grip on third spot in the cinch Premiership with a 1-0 win away to St Johnstone.The Jambos captain struck for the 22nd time this season early in the second half to settle a tightly-contested affair at McDiarmid Park and secure a sixth consecutive victory in all competitions.Hearts have now won 12 of ...Full Story »

Kilmarnock left it late to claim a crucial 1-0 victory over Livingston in the cinch Premiership at Rugby Park.The visitors failed to convert a number of chances in the first half against their out-of-sorts hosts and they were punished at the death.Substitute Kevin van Veen was the provider, knocking the ball across goal for Marley Watkins to bundle home two minutes from time.Killie strengthened ...Full Story »

Nigeria reached an eighth Africa Cup of Nations final after winning a drama-fuelled last-four clash with South Africa on penalties.Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was the hero for Nigeria after he saved efforts by Teboho Mokoena and Evidence Makgopa in a 4-2 shoot-out win, which only told half the story of an extraordinary clash where VAR was at the forefront of the action.Nigeria thought they had bo...Full Story »

DANI Alves' ex-wife says he "stank of alcohol and collapsed in bed" after arriving home from a night out where he allegedly raped a woman. Model Joana Sanz told her ex-husband's rape trial in Barcelona that Alves also rang her "drunk" from the club where he allegedly forced himself on a 23-year-old woman. The Brazilian defender, 40, is accused of raping a woman in the toilet of an upmarket B...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI admits it was "a shame" he missed another prestige friendly for Inter Miami. Fans in Hong Kong - and even the territory's Government - are furious that Messi was left on the bench for Sunday's game because of a hamstring injury. Messi said: "Unfortunately in football things can happen in any game, that we may have an injury. It happened to me. "I couldn't play in the Hong Kong ...Full Story »

ENGLAND footie ace Jack Grealish is fizzing with excitement after signing a seven-figure deal with soft drinks firm Pepsi. He is part of a new ad campaign with ex-footballer turned actor Vinnie Jones. It is the latest money-spinning commercial contract for the forward, who won the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup treble last season with Man City under Pep Guardiola. Insiders reve...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Foden vs Brentford     Big teams EPL week 23   Time to Save Poch !!??   One week until the Champions League returns   It’s been two years since Senegal beat Egypt on penalties to lift their first-ever AFCON title Arsenal and Man City are gaining on Liverpool   Paris Saint-Germain in Less than a Seas...Full Story »

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN could renew their interest in Marcus Rashford, according to reports. The Ligue 1 side are drawing up a list of replacements for Kylian Mbappe. Marcus Rashford is on PSG's radar Credit: Getty Reports in France suggest that the player has decided to join Real Madrid at the end of the season once his PSG contract expires. Los Blancos are supposedly confident they can get the...Full Story »

Former Manchester United and West Ham midfielder Jesse Lingard is heading to Asia. The attacking midfielder is signing on the dotted line with FC Seoul in South Korea. The 31-year-old has finalised the deal and completed his medical, per The Standard. Lingard, who has been without a club since the summer when he left Nottingham Forest, was linked to Saudi Arabia. He did not join a Saudi Pr...Full Story »

Liverpool are reportedly interested in Lecce full-back Patrick Dorgu ahead of the summer transfer window but will face competition from one of Spain’s biggest clubs. The 19-year-old has burst onto the scene in Italy this season and has already featured in 21 matches for Lecce, racking up 801 minutes of action and providing his team with one goal and one assist. The youngster has come thr...Full Story »

Manchester United have been linked with moves for Michael Olise, Benjamin Sesko and Joshua Zirkzee ahead of the 2024 summer transfer window. Manchester United could look to sign Michael Olise, Benjamin Sesko, and Joshua Zirkzee during the 2024 summer transfer window, as talkSPORT reporter Alex Crook hints that Sir Jim Ratcliffe could target “young and up-and-coming players” at Old...Full Story »

Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly could look to offer Jose Mourinho a route back to Stamford Bridge Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly could be tempted to replace Mauricio Pochettino with Jose Mourinho in the Stamford Bridge dugout as he has a 'proven track record of winning trophies', and journalist Paul Brown has told GIVEMESPORT whether the Portuguese tactician would have been targeted by Roman Abram...Full Story »

Eddie Howe's side have been tipped to battle Paris Saint-Germain for the winger's signature in the summer. Rafael Leao feels he has reached 'the end of a cycle' at AC Milan Credit: Splash News The Magpies were previously linked with a late January move for Leao. However, their hopes of signing the 24-year-old later this year have now received a boost. Foot Mercato report that Leao feels he h...Full Story »

The process of bringing Xabi Alonso to Liverpool has reportedly already begun. Xabi Alonso continues to be linked with the Liverpool job. (Image: Getty) Liverpool have reportedly contacted Xabi Alonso about the prospect of taking over from Jurgen Klopp next season. He is said to be at the top of their shortlist of potential targets and is one of the most sought-after coaches in Europe after ta...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED lead the race to sign Juventus star Gleison Bremer for next season, a report claims. The defender will not come cheap however as the Italian giants are asking for a hefty sum to let their starboy move to the Red Devils. Man Utd lead the race to sign Juventus defender Gleison Bremer Credit: Rex United are keen to acquire a defender as their backline has been inconsistent this...Full Story »

Al-Nassr eyeing move for Man Utd's Varane Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid hits new roadblock Barca's 17-year-old starlet, Cubarsi, drawing interest from PL clubs Several Premier League clubs have set their sights on Barcelona's 17-year-old defender, Pau Cubarsí, whose release clause stands at approximately €10 million ($10.7 million), according to ESPN. Cubarsí's emergence in ...Full Story »

Leeds boss Daniel Farke praised his side for their 4-1 extra-time win at Championship rivals Plymouth.Extra-time goals by substitutes Georginio Rutter and Crysencio Summerville and a Ryan Hardie own goal settled the FA Cup fourth-round replay and sealed Leeds’ passage into the last 16 – and a trip to Aston Villa or Chelsea.Brendan Galloway’s 78th-minute chested goal for Argyle ...Full Story »

Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens only had one gripe after his side stretched their unbeaten run to eight games with a 1-0 success at struggling Port Vale.Captain Idris El Mizouni piled on the agony for managerless Vale – whose defeat dropped them into the relegation zone – with the game’s only goal after 60 minutes.Orient’s latest win pushed the Londoners to within se...Full Story »

Russell Martin’s half-time hairdryer set up Southampton’s second-half surge to send them to a 3-0 FA Cup replay win over Watford and a fifth-round clash with Liverpool.Saints were dismal in the first half before Sekou Mara bagged a brace of well-hit strikes and Che Adams secured a 24th game unbeaten for the Championship promotion hunters.“I wasn’t happy with the first hal...Full Story »

Coventry boss Mark Robins heaped praise on Callum O’Hare after the midfielder scored a brace in the 4-1 win against Sheffield Wednesday which set up a FA Cup fifth round-tie against non-league minnows Maidstone.O’Hare’s double came after Kasey Palmer had opened the scoring 17 days after he was the target of racial abuse at Hillsborough, while Bailey Cadamarteri had earlier equa...Full Story »

Neil Warnock spoke about the Ibrox ball boys’ tactics after his first game as Aberdeen boss ended with a tense 2-1 defeat by Rangers which took the hosts level on points with cinch Premiership leaders Celtic.The 75-year-old, appointed until the end of the season, saw his side go behind early to a Rabbi Matondo goal and while Dons striker Bojan Miovski levelled at the end of the first half,...Full Story »

Three extra-time goals fired Leeds into the FA Cup fifth round with a 4-1 win at Championship rivals Plymouth.Substitutes Crysencio Summerville and Georginio Rutter combined to put United 3-1 up before a 117th-minute own goal by Argyle striker Ryan Hardie capped a comprehensive United win.Leeds will now travel to Premier League Aston Villa or Chelsea on Wednesday February 28.The replay sparked t...Full Story »

Both managers felt Motherwell could have scored more in their 5-0 victory over Ross County.Blair Spittal hit two brilliantly-taken goals and both Andy Halliday and Jack Vale netted their first goals for the club, while Theo Bair converted a penalty to make it six goals in five cinch Premiership games.But Bair also had three one-one-ones, being denied twice by George Wickens and chipping just wid...Full Story »

Exeter manager Gary Caldwell hailed his side’s comeback as they stunned promotion-chasing Peterborough 2-1 at St James Park.After Harrison Burrows converted a first-half penalty, Posh missed several chances to increase their lead before they had Michael Olakigbe sent off after picking up a second yellow card.That galvanised Exeter, with Reece Cole’s free-kick ending up in the back of...Full Story »

Steve Evans insisted Stevenage should have been awarded two penalties in their 1-0 defeat against relegation-threatened Reading at The Lamex Stadium.The hosts controlled the first half but the Royals went into the break ahead thanks to an own-goal from Bradford loanee Vadaine Oliver.It was a different story after half-time as Reading edged a closely fought encounter to secure just their second a...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers manager Matt Taylor bemoaned his side’s inconsistent form as the Pirates lost 2-0 at home to relegation-threatened Fleetwood.Jayden Stockley and Ronan Coughlan both found the net to secure Fleetwood a second consecutive win, leaving them six points from safety in League One.The defeat – Rovers’ fourth in their last five home matches in all competitions – en...Full Story »

Woking eased to a 2-0 win at home to Oxford City to boost their survival hopes and leave their visitors rooted to the foot of the National League.The bottom two clashed at Kingfield Stadium, where a Jayden Luker strike and Lewis Walker’s penalty secured victory for the hosts.Luton loanee Luker opened the scoring with his first senior goal, beating a defender on the edge of the penalty area...Full Story »

Ashley Nathaniel-George hit the only goal of the game as Maidenhead beat 10-man Wealdstone in a midtable Vanarama National League clash.Both sides will still be eyeing a late run at the play-offs but it was the visitors who came out on top with a 1-0 win at Grosvenor Vale on Tuesday night.An even first half came to a close with Wealdstone reduced to 10 men as Jack Cook picked up a second yellow ...Full Story »

Gateshead midfielder Luke Hannant scored a penalty deep into added time to salvage a point in a 1-1 draw at home to Eastleigh.The hosts’ mini-recovery appeared to have come to a shuddering halt after back-to-back wins as they were behind with the additional five minutes already played.However, they were saved by the award of a spot-kick which Hannant converted in the seventh extra minute.E...Full Story »

Rangers moved level on points with cinch Premiership leaders Celtic as Neil Warnock’s first game as Aberdeen boss ended with a 2-1 defeat at Ibrox.The 75-year-old’s appointment until the end of the season had captured interest UK-wide but, in a turbo-charged start to the game by the home side, winger Rabbi Matondo capitalised on a mistake by Dons keeper Kelle Roos to give Gers the le...Full Story »

Vadaine Oliver’s own-goal condemned promotion-hopefuls Stevenage to a 1-0 defeat against relegation-threatened Reading at The Lamex Stadium.The hosts spent the opening 15 minutes camped in the visitors’ half but Dan Sweeney failed to capitalise, sending a close-range header over the crossbar.Sweeney almost made amends with a delicious delivery into the box before Jamie Reid’s t...Full Story »

Coventry will host National League South Maidstone in the fifth round of the FA Cup after Callum O’Hare netted a brace in a 4-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday.The fourth-round replay signalled the third meeting between the sides in 17 days, the first of which was marred by racist abuse directed at Sky Blues midfielder Kasey Palmer.Palmer wasted no time in opening the scoring against the Owls...Full Story »

Theo Bair scored for a fifth consecutive cinch Premiership game as Motherwell thrashed Ross County 5-0 at Fir Park.The former St Johnstone forward put Motherwell three up with a 38th-minute penalty to make it six goals during his run and eight for the season.Blair Spittal struck two brilliantly-taken goals and both Andy Halliday and Jack Vale hit their first Motherwell goals as the Steelmen reco...Full Story »

Solihull Moors boosted their National League play-off push with a 3-1 win at fading Halifax.Alex Whitmore put Moors ahead in the 24th minute with a looping header from Matty Warburton’s corner, and Callum Maycock turned in Mark Beck’s flick five minutes later.The hosts’ first half went from bad to worse as they lost Angelo Cappello to injury and they fell further behind just be...Full Story »

Ronan Coughlan and Jayden Stockley were again on target as Fleetwood continued their League One survival mission with a 2-0 win at Bristol Rovers.Coughlan grabbed his second goal in two games and Jayden Stockley his third in three as Charlie Adam’s side claimed a second consecutive victory, leaving them six points from safety.Former Rovers academy player Ryan Broom swung over a deep cross ...Full Story »

Sekou Mara’s first brace in English football fired Southampton to a 3-0 FA Cup replay victory over Watford and a fifth-round meeting with Liverpool.Mara smashed two strikes into the near post to score his fourth and fifth goals of the season.Che Adams added gloss to the victory to take Saints to a 24th game undefeated and set up potentially Jurgen Klopp’s last FA Cup tie before he le...Full Story »

National League leaders Chesterfield extended their advantage at the top to 22 points with a 2-1 victory at Dagenham & Redbridge.The Spireites, who have lost just once in the league since Nov 21, registered an 11th away win of the season to move within one of equalling the club record set in 1994-95.James Berry put them ahead in the 31st minute with his fourth goal in the last five matches w...Full Story »

Idris El Mizouni piled on the pressure for managerless Port Vale, scoring the only goal in Leyton Orient’s 1-0 win at Vale Park.Valiants goalkeeper Connor Ripley kept the visitors at bay with a string of saves until the 60th minute of this Sky Bet League One contest, when captain El Mizouni raced onto Tom James’ pass to net his first league goal in almost a year.Orient’s win wa...Full Story »

Exeter staged a rousing comeback to beat the 10 men of promotion-chasing Peterborough 2-1 and ease their League One relegation fears in the process.Posh went in front on 32 minutes when Will Aimson’s clumsy tackle on Ephron Mason-Clark gifted Posh a penalty, which Harrison Burrows stroked home.Jack Aitchison then missed a glorious chance to equalise when Josh Knight’s pass went strai...Full Story »

Ian Evatt spoke of the issues of forthcoming fixture congestion after Bolton’s game at Cambridge was abandoned.Both head coaches agreed that referee David Rock made the correct decision in calling the game off after he consulted both Neil Harris and Evatt before leading the players off the pitch with only nine goalless minutes played.The abandonment was confirmed 16 minutes later.“I ...Full Story »

Cambridge’s game with Bolton was abandoned after only nine minutes of play due to a waterlogged pitch.Play was stopped while still 0-0, with referee David Rock taking the players off the pitch after consulting both head coaches.After a delay of 16 minutes it was announced at 8.10pm that the decision had been taken for the game to be called off.The only opening in the nine minutes that were...Full Story »

Burton’s League One game with fellow strugglers Cheltenham has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.The Pirelli Stadium surface failed an inspection after heavy rain on Tuesday afternoon.A Burton statement read: “Tonight’s game against Cheltenham FC has been called off due to a waterlogged pitch.“The match referee inspected the pitch, which has been hit by a large de...Full Story »

The Sky Bet League Two match between Walsall and Morecambe has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.A pitch inspection was carried out with heavy rain falling at the Bescot and Walsall announced on X, formerly known as Twitter, that the match was off shortly after 6.30pm.“We can confirm that tonight’s match against @MorecambeFC has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch,&rdqu...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Manchester United confirm Lisandro Martínez is expected to miss at least eight weeks with another injury:     Alejandro Garnacho won't stop celebrating like his idol     February 5 is a good day for footballCristiano Ronaldo: 39 today—867 goals in 1,198 gamesNeymar: 32 today—375 goals in 631 gamesCarlos Te...Full Story »

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is ready to see Thomas Partey sold this summer. The Mirror says Arteta has decided Partey's fitness problems are too much to wait for and has approved his summer sale. The Ghana midfielder as featured just four time for the Gunners this season. Juventus made enquiries last summer before pulling back due to injury problems. Partey is again currently recovering from...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Bayern Munich defensive midfielder Joshua Kimmich ahead of the summer transfer window Tottenham Hotspur setting their sights on landing Joshua Kimmich is a 'great sign of the times' under boss Ange Postecoglou, and transfer insider Dean Jones has told GIVEMESPORT whether a move to Hotspur Way is on the cards for the Bayern Munich star. Spurs...Full Story »

Chelsea could send shockwaves through the football community by turning to Jose Mourinho for a third spell in charge Chelsea handing Jose Mourinho the opportunity to enjoy a third stint at the Stamford Bridge helm would be 'big', and Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth has told GIVEMESPORT that Manchester United will not battle it out for the Portuguese tactician. The Blues dropped into the b...Full Story »

The Aston Villa forward displayed perfect abs and intriguing arm tattoos as she posed without a bra. Villa striker Alisha Lehmann shows off her toned bodyThe Swiss star appears confident on and off the pitchThe Women's Super League star is a big hit on social mediaLehmann and Douglas Luiz celebrated her birthday in January The Switzerland star has been dating Villa's Brazilian hero Douglas Lui...Full Story »

Liverpool are reportedly showing an interest in the potential transfer of Lecce wonderkid Patrick Dorgu, who is also on Atletico Madrid’s radar. This is according to a report from Italian outlet Calciomercato, who state that Lecce are now rubbing their hands at the prospect of cashing in on the talented young full-back for around €20million. Dorgu looks like he has a big future i...Full Story »

It'll be a lavish trip to Euro 2024 for the WAGs of England's stars The WAGs of England's football stars are set to travel in style during Euro 2024 with a luxury coach that's equipped with bars, kitchens, gaming consoles and even beds. Among those expected to head to Germany are Kieran Trippier's wife Charlotte, Fern Maguire, wife of Manchester United defender Harry, and Jordan Pickford's wif...Full Story »

Raphael Varane could once again be reunited with Cristiano Ronaldo, as Al-Nassr look to take advantage of him wanting out of Manchester United. Varane reportedly "disillusioned" at United Al-Nassr contemplating summer offer Would see another Ronaldo reunion WHAT HAPPENED?According to the Daily Star, the Frenchman has become "disillusioned" with the Manchester club and will move on when h...Full Story »

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has come under immense pressure following his side's humiliating defeat to Wolves over the weekend. Chelsea are reportedly ‘concerned’ about the financial implications of sacking Mauricio Pochettino. The Argentine is coming under increasing pressure as Blues boss and supporters have already begun to voice their opinion on his position in the Stamf...Full Story »

Paola Saulino is a model with almost a quarter of a million followers on Instagram A model who bonked a Premier League star behind his girlfriend's back says she feels sorry for love rat Kyle Walker. The Manchester City defender, 33, is now single after he was exposed for fathering a second child with Lauryn Goodman. Walker publicly apologised and said his treatment of childhood sweetheart wi...Full Story »

CHRSTIAN ERIKSEN is in "secret talks" over a move away from Manchester United this week, according to reports. The Danish midfielder, 31, has started just three Premier League games since mid-November due to a mixture of injury and not being selected. Christian Eriksen could be set to leave Manchester United in the coming days Credit: Getty He has scored three goals and provided 12 assists in...Full Story »

Manchester City are set to bring in City Group winger Savinho at the end of the season, after he has impressed in Girona's unlikely title challenge. Have agreed undisclosed fee to bring in Savinho Moved to Troyes in 2022 and sent out on loan to Girona Winger has scored five, assisted seven this season WHAT HAPPENED?After being linked with a move to Manchester City for months, Savinho, or...Full Story »

Newcastle plotting move for Everton midfield star According to Football Insider, Newcastle United are keen on signing Everton midfielder Amadou Onana in the summer transfer window. The Magpies are in search of a midfielder as they are missing Joelinton with an injury until the end of this season while Sandro Tonali remains out of action since the beginning of the current season. Onana has ap...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola refused to discuss an angry bust-up between Kyle Walker and Brentford’s Neal Maupay after Manchester City’s 3-1 win in west London.The England defender blew his top at something Maupay said to him in the closing stages and had to be calmed down by his manager.City skipper Walker had been subjected to taunts about his personal life from the home fans throughout the match...Full Story »

Phil Foden hit a hat-trick as Manchester City came from behind to beat bogey team Brentford 3-1 and climb up to second in the Premier League.Victory in west London, coupled with Arsenal’s win over Liverpool on Sunday, leaves Pep Guardiola’s side two points behind the Reds with a game in hand.Brentford were the only team to beat City home and away last season, and the ‘three-pea...Full Story »

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Manchester City are lining up a summer move for Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich. The Germany international is expected to leave Bayern at the end of the season. Mundo Deportivo says City and Barcelona have been in contact with Kimmich in recent months. However, Barca's trail is going cold with Xavi's resignation, with the coach the main driver of their interest. In contrast, City m...Full Story »

There were errors aplenty at the Emirates as Mikel Arteta's side secured a much-needed three points against the league leaders Jurgen Klopp's final visit to the Emirates Stadium as Liverpool boss was not a happy one, with Arsenal securing a deserved 3-1 victory on Sunday in a game where both defences endured nightmarish moments. The Reds headed into proceedings with all the momentum of a run...Full Story »

Former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard has accepted an offer from FC Seoul. Lingard has been a free agent since being released by Nottingham Forest at the end of last season. Italian transfer expert Nicolo Schira is reporting Lingard has now struck personal terms with the K-League outfit. Schira stated: "Done Deal! Jesse #Lingard to #SeoulFC as a free agent. Contract until Decemb...Full Story »

The Blues lost 4-2 at home to Wolves on Sunday afternoon as they dropped into the bottom half of the Premier League table. Mauricio Pochettino watched his side lose again on SundayThiago Silva's wife, Belle, took to social media to call for change Three Premier League wins in a row and reaching the Carabao Cup final appeared to be showing some progress under the Argentine head coach. But a ha...Full Story »

PSG star Kylian Mbappe is ready to join Real Madrid at the end of the season. Off contract in June, Mbappe has been mulling over his next move this season. However, a decision has now been made, says Le Parisien. Mbappé has decided on a move to Real Madrid, although he has not communicated his decision to either club. PSG have offered to increase the player's current salary of €7...Full Story »

Alexia Grace sparked up anger from Birmingham fans after attempting to burn a Blues top Alexia Grace, dubbed 'Aston Villa's sexiest fan', had quite the blunder when attempting to burn a Birmingham shirt. The brunette beauty has built a huge following on social media thanks to her X-rated content as well as fandom for the Premier League club who are a consistent theme in the raunchy content she...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino accepted responsibility for Chelsea's latest collapse and admitted "no one can be safe" after a dismal 4-2 defeat against Wolves. WHAT HAPPENED?The Blues were booed off by the Stamford Bridge faithful after they were thumped 4-2 by Wolves on Sunday despite taking an early lead through Cole Palmer. The latest defeat left Chelsea languishing in the bottom half of the table, ...Full Story »

Oleksandr Zinchenko and Ben White had to be pulled apart by team-mates Mikel Arteta tried to gloss over the spat between Ben White and Oleksandr Zinchenko by joking the Arsenal duo have been "sharing wives". White and Zinchenko were separated by Gunners coaching staff after the 2-1 victory at the City Ground, a result which kept alive the Gunners' title ambitions. Arteta said he had no issue w...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Xavi sees his future in England. Xavi will leave Barca at the end of the season. AS says the Spanish legend will take a year away from the game to recharge before returning to management. And his priority will be a job in England. In the past, Xavi has spoken of ambitions of coaching Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool.Full Story »

The Hong Kong government has intervened after furious fans demanded a refund as Lionel Messi was left on the bench for 90 minutes in a friendly fixture on Sunday. Inter Miami beat a Hong Kong XI 4-1 on Sunday, but Messi did not feature at all for the MLS side and angry fans shouted "refund" at the final whistle. The Argentine is understood to be suffering from a hamstring problem and was not...Full Story »