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 »