Napoli eye Conte as a replacement for Rudi Garcia After a thrashing defeat at the hands of Fiorentina during the weekend, Napoli are evaluating manager Rudi Garcia's position at the club, according to Sky Sports. While Napoli are yet to make a decision on Garcia's future, they could consider Antonio Conte as a possible replacement as Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis is known to be an admir...Full Story »

Lionel Messi's bodyguard has been in the news prior to this, as the former Navy seal had been appointed to protect the star at all costs. The MMA fighter has been filmed running with Messi on the touchline in the past, ensuring he is ready to protect the Argentinian from any potential pitch invaders who may want a photo or signature. Off the pitch, he has also been filmed protecting the star...Full Story »

DILETTA LEOTTA has stunned fans by putting on a leggy display as she presented the Turin derby. The glamorous TV hosts' Barbie-inspired look stole show during Juventus' win over rivals Torino on Saturday. Following the match, Diletta showed off her outfit on Instagram by sharing a series of snaps from the game. Her candid pictures saw her pose in a short pink skirt and shirt as she held the...Full Story »

Bayern Munich chief exec Jan-Christian Dreesen won't rule out a January move for Fulham midfielder Joao Palhina. The Portugal international saw a move on deadline day fall through in August. Dreesen revisited the transfer today, stating: "The situation we had last summer was bad. "The transfer window opens on January 1st, so it's too early to speculate on names. "But we certainly won't act...Full Story »

Manchester City are keeping tabs on Alphonso Davies' situation at Bayern Munich. The Canada wing-back has seen new contract talks with Bayern stall in recent months, so fueling talk that he will be sold in 2024. Davies' agent has revealed interest from Real Madrid and "several other clubs". TMW says among those suitors are City, which see Davies as a potential long-term successor for vetera...Full Story »

The 19-year-old is highly rated around Europe and his performances have attracted the attention of Bayern Munich as well. A report via Fichajes claims that the African defender is on the radar of a number of European clubs and he could cost around €50 million. Clubs like Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are keeping tabs on his situation as well. Manchester United could certainly use m...Full Story »

West Ham have announced Jarrod Bowen has signed a new seven-year contract at the club until summer 2030. Bowen, recalled to the England squad last week for the matches against Australia and Italy, has committed his future to the club for the long-term. The 26-year-old winger has scored 45 goals in 166 appearances for the Hammers since joining from Hull for £18million in 2020. "I'm so p...Full Story »

Uli Hoeness reveals the transfer fee Bayern paid for Kane 🔴 Bayern’s Uli Hoeneß has revealed the exact transfer fee Bayern paid for Harry Kane: “We only spent 95 million euros to sign Kane”, told @BR24. pic.twitter.com/4cfpeEUMI4— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 8, 2023 Newcastle interested in signing Bayern star Leroy Sane Bayern Newcastle U...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta lauded the maturity of Arsenal after they sent a message with a first Premier League win over Manchester City since 2015.Gabriel Martinelli’s deflected effort in the 86th minute ended the Gunners’ run of 12 consecutive top-flight defeats to Pep Guardiola’s side.It helped Arsenal leapfrog City in the table to finish the weekend as joint leaders and while Guardiola i...Full Story »

Wolves boss Gary O’Neil defused any tension after Unai Emery left without a handshake.The Aston Villa manager walked down the tunnel after Sunday’s 1-1 draw while O’Neil spoke to the fourth official at full time.Pau Torres had quickly cancelled out Hwang Hee-Chan’s second-half opener as Villa missed the chance to move into the Premier League’s top four.Ollie Watkins...Full Story »

Lewis Dunk’s late equaliser earned Brighton a 2-2 Premier League draw with Liverpool at the Amex Stadium.Winger Simon Adingra took advantage of an error from Alisson in the visitors’ goal to give the Seagulls the lead midway through the first half.But the game turned on its head before the break, Mohamed Salah slotting home to level after being played in by Harvey Elliott, then firin...Full Story »

Former England Women's goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Finnis, who was born in Burnley, was waiting for the host as she emerged from the Turf Moor tunnel at the start of the programme. Alex Scott got on the booze early live on Football FocusShe was handed a Burnley 'tradition' right at the start of the showScott did not seem to be the biggest fan of the winter warmer As she stood alongside fellow pund...Full Story »

The world's most-expensive footballer was given permission from new club Al-Hilal to fly 7,073 miles back to Brazil to witness the arrival of his second child this week. Neymar and girlfriend Bruna have announced the birth of their baby girlThe Brazilian star jetted back to his homeland to attend the birth this weekThe beautiful bundle of joy arrived this morning and has been named Maive And t...Full Story »

Bruno Guimaraes has signed a new deal with Newcastle United. The midfielder, 25, has penned a new contract with Newcastle to 2028. Guimaraes said, "It's a very comfortable place to be here, and I hope to continue to delight the fans and help the team achieve success. "This is my goal because there are no words to describe how happy I am to be here. "I remember in my first interview I said ...Full Story »

Bayern Munich have joined the interest in Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra. The 20 year-old is being watched regularly by Manchester United scouts this season, where manager Erik ten Hag has received glowing reports and is a big fan. BILD says Bayern chief Christoph Freund is also eyeing the youngster. Guerra's deal with Los Che runs to 2027 and has a buyout clause of €100m. VCF chief...Full Story »

Carlo Ancelotti's big summer signing is on a record-breaking scoring run Jude Bellingham continued to find the net in La Liga, while Vinicius Jr rounded into form, as Real Madrid put four past Osasuna to go top of the league. The Englishman scored two — and surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo's mark for goal contributions in his first 10 games — before Vinicius and Joselu rounded out the ...Full Story »

Pete Wild believes Barrow will be “right up there” this season after his side held League Two leaders Notts County to a 1-1 draw at Holker Street.Luke Williams’ Magpies went in front thanks to David McGoldrick’s first-half penalty.But the spoils were shared in the first English Football League meeting between the two sides since 1970 after Dean Campbell converted from the...Full Story »

Leicester manager Enzo Maresca says it will be impossible to keep all of his top players happy this season as he aims to take the club back to the Premier League at the first time of asking.The Italian coach made six changes against Stoke, in what was his side’s third game in six days.The move paid off as Leicester recorded their sixth successive Championship win that kept them top of the ...Full Story »

Fulham manager Marco Silva described Willian as “class” after the Brazilian’s stunning display in the 3-1 victory over Sheffield United at Craven Cottage.The 35-year-old added Fulham’s third in stoppage time and was largely unplayable during a dominant performance.Bobby De Cordova-Reid’s strike and an unfortunate Wes Foderingham own goal had twice put the Cottagers ...Full Story »

Gareth Ainsworth insisted he can turn things around at QPR after a 4-0 defeat at home to Blackburn increased the pressure on him.Ainsworth is determined to stay on as boss but his future looks uncertain after another dire performance.Rangers have won just once at Loftus Road since last October and an 11th home game without a win set a new club record.They almost went down under Ainsworth last se...Full Story »