The Brazil star was trying to get back to Barcelona from his homeland via Lisbon, Portugal. Raphinia has announced that he and his fiancee Natalia Belloli are having a baby Credit: INSTAGRAM They posted a picture of the two of them along with the ultrasound of their baby Credit: INSTAGRAM And they even got their dog involved in the announcement Credit: INSTAGRAM Raphinia had been on a break ...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag has urged Marcus Rashford to continue his World Cup form now that Manchester United have resumed their domestic campaign. Rashford scored a clinical solo goal as United beat Burnley 2-0 in the Carabao Cup fourth round on Wednesday -- his first game since returning from England duty -- to advance to the quarterfinals. The 25-year-old scored three times in Qatar and Ten Hag is hop...Full Story »

Edouard Mendy has rejected a new contract offer from Chelsea. The Sun says Mendy snubbed a six-year contract offer — because Chelsea are not showing him enough 'respect' over wages. The Senegalese keeper has been back training with his club since last week after reaching the World Cup last 16 — but there is still no sign of an agreement. Mendy, 30, earns around £100,000 a w...Full Story »

Real Madrid are closing in on England star Jude Bellingham ahead of a summer move, beating Liverpool to the 19-year-old's signature in the process, as per reports in Germany. The Englishman is one of the hottest prospects in world football, and is expected to begin a frenzy for his signature next summer, with reports claiming that he will cost upwards of £100m should he depart Germany. ...Full Story »

Chelsea are interested in signing the Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo. According to a report from Fichajes, the 21-year-old has caught the attention of the Premier League club with his performances and they want him to replace N’Golo Kante. The French defensive midfielder is set to leave the club on a free transfer at the end of the season. Kante’s current cont...Full Story »

Newcastle United are considering a move for Barcelona star Memphis Depay. The Dutch forward, who starred at the World Cup for his country, is likely to be available for a modest fee this winter. Depay is out of contract in the summer, which means Barca are ready to do a cut price deal in January. Per Sport in Spain, Barca have approached Newcastle and offered them Depay. A bid in the regio...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has admitted that winning the Champions League would 'complete' his tenure at the Etihad, with the Cityzens only missing the European Cup to crown their recent domination at domestic level. Guardiola, who joined the Manchester outfit in 2016, has won nine major trophies and two Community Shields during his time at the Etihad Stadium, including four of the la...Full Story »

Eintracht Frankfurt chairman Axel Hellman claimed the club were offered the chance to sign Cristiano Ronaldo this summer. WHAT HAPPENED? Following his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan and subsequent mutual release from United, another story surrounding what could've been for Ronaldo has surfaced. Eintracht chairman Hellmann revealed they were offered the chance to sign the five-time Ball...Full Story »

Lionel Messi has told PSG he will extend his contract when post-World Cup negotiations begin, but the club insist nothing is official. WHAT'S HAPPENING? The Argentina icon said he wouldn't discuss a new contract until after the World Cup, and negotiations seem to have moved quickly since his triumph, with the player pledging to continue at the club 72 hours after Argentina lifted the trophy, ...Full Story »

Portugal pushing for Mourinho to take over as coach The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) are waiting on Jose Mourinho to make a decision regarding his future. Sky Sport in Italy reports the governing body wants him to leave Roma to take over as the national team coach and are considering Rui Jorge as an alternative should Mourinho reject their advances. Benfica demand €100m for En...Full Story »