Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti insists he would never declare Leo Messi as the greatest to have played. The PSG star is being celebrated around the globe after leading Argentina to victory in the World Cup. But Ancelotti, asked if the Barcelona legend is the greatest, said: "It is difficult to say. "He is a great footballer. His career is spectacular but if he is the best in history I do...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag has said Manchester United need to add a striker to their squad during the January transfer window, but added he won't "burn money" by signing the wrong player. United face Bournemouth at home on Tuesday having climbed into the top four at the weekend despite having the lowest strike rate in the top six with just 24 goals from 16 games so far this season. With only 12 goals from ...Full Story »

Out-of-favour Barcelona forward Memphis Depay will stay at Barcelona this winter, with a view to leaving the club on a free transfer in the summer. WHAT HAPPENED? Amid reported interest from clubs across Europe, Depay has no plans to leave Barca this month, according to SPORT. The Dutchman has made it clear to the club that he wants to fight for his spot in the team, but hopes to be able to c...Full Story »

Chelsea are closing in on World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez after talks with Benfica progressed swiftly over a €127m deal for the midfielder. WHAT'S HAPPENING? Chelsea are in advanced talks with Benfica over a move for Enzo Fernandez and are willing to pay €127 million (£112m/$135m) for the Argentina international, according to Gianluca Di Marzio. The Blues are set to pay for F...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo has a release clause in his Al Nassr deal allowing him to join Newcastle United. Marca says Ronaldo's Al Nassr contract has a clause in it which would allow him to join Eddie Howe's Newcastle on loan if they qualify for the Champions League. This is because of the Middle Eastern link - with the North East outfit owned by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund. Newcastle ...Full Story »

Man Utd to bid for Leipzig's Olmo Manchester United have made an offer for flying RB Leipzig winger Dani Olmo, according to Spanish newspaper Nacional. The Spain international is seen as a possible solution to Man Utd's striker shortage, although the Red Devils could face competition from Bayern Munich. His former club Barcelona apparently wanted to sign him a year ago, but the move was veto...Full Story »

Paul Heckingbottom insisted Sheffield United fully deserved their point after John Egan’s last-gasp equaliser in a 1-1 draw at QPR.Ilias Chair’s 11th-minute goal – after a mistake by Egan – looked like giving Rangers their first home win under Neil Critchley.But Egan netted with seconds remaining for second-placed United, leaving them five rather than six points behind Sk...Full Story »

John Egan’s goal in the final seconds rescued a point for promotion-chasing Sheffield United in a 1-1 draw at QPR.Egan atoned for a terrible mistake which handed Rangers an early lead at Loftus Road.Ilias Chair’s fortuitous opener after 11 minutes – the Morocco international’s fourth goal of the season – was a much-needed boost for Rangers following four consecutive...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp admitted Liverpool could not deal with Brentford’s unique brand of “chaos” as they slipped to a damaging defeat.Liverpool’s poor defending cost them dearly against Brentford’s canny set-pieces as Thomas Frank’s side claimed another famous scalp with a 3-1 victory.Ibrahima Konate scored an own goal from one corner and Yoane Wissa had two goals disa...Full Story »

Liverpool’s poor defending cost them dearly as Brentford claimed another famous scalp with a 3-1 victory.An Ibrahima Konate own goal and Yoane Wissa’s header put the Bees in control, prompting angry Reds boss Jurgen Klopp to substitute key defender Virgil van Dijk at half-time.Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain pulled one back but Bryan Mbeumo killed the Reds off as they lost more ground in the...Full Story »

Crawley caretaker manager Darren Byfield praised the character and commitment of his players, despite seeing his side let slip a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 after a frantic finale at Newport.Former Exiles striker Dom Telford put the visitors in charge and seemingly on course for victory with a goal either side of half-time on his first return to Rodney Parade.The striker, who scored 26 goals for County...Full Story »

Watford manager Slaven Bilic praised his injury-hit side after seeing them overcome more problems to record a hard-fought 1-0 win at Norwich which took them back up to fourth in the Championship table.The Hornets went into the match with 10 players missing and lost three more at Carrow Road, with Samuel Kalu, Keinan Davis and Christian Kabasele all being withdrawn from the action with hamstring ...Full Story »

Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens was baffled by the decision to disallow Omar Beckles’ equalising goal during his side’s 1-0 defeat to promotion rivals Northampton.Ben Fox broke the deadlock five minutes into the second half at Sixfields but Beckles looked to have levelled for the league leaders on the hour, only for the goal to be chalked off after a long consultation between re...Full Story »

Lee Johnson admits he is “sick to death of the mediocrity” at Hibernian after they succumbed to a 3-0 defeat away to city rivals Hearts.The Easter Road side were 2-0 down at the break following a Lawrence Shankland double and, although they improved in the second half, Stephen Humphrys sealed victory for the hosts in stoppage time.It was a ninth defeat in 11 cinch Premiership games f...Full Story »

West Brom head coach Carlos Corberan praised “very important player” Daryl Dike after the American’s goal against Reading secured an eighth win in nine Sky Bet Championship game for the Baggies.Dike’s 60th-minute goal – his first at The Hawthorns a year and a day since signing for £7million – was the only one Albion managed in the match despite a glut of...Full Story »

Frustrated Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna accused League One officials of inconsistency after his side rescued a late 1-1 draw at 10-man Lincoln.Adam Jackson was sent off for the hosts on the stroke of the break for felling namesake Kayden in full flight.Jack Diamond opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the second half for a foul deemed as “marking inappropriately”.But Cameron Hu...Full Story »

Hull boss Liam Rosenior admitted he ‘really enjoyed’ his side’s emphatic 4-1 victory at Sky Bet Championship bottom club Wigan.The Tigers inflicted a third 4-1 defeat on Kolo Toure’s Latics in the space of a week to move up to 16th spot in the table.After Jacob Greaves’ first-half goal was cancelled out by Wigan substitute Nathan Broadhead, three goals in the last 1...Full Story »

St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson hailed the resilience of his side as they recovered from Ethan Erhahon’s early red card to hold Kilmarnock to a 0-0 draw at Rugby Park.The Saints midfielder was sent off for catching Rory McKenzie with an arm in the seventh minute but the visitors, who have struggled on the road at times this season, restricted Kilmarnock to few chances as they held on to...Full Story »

John Coleman apologised to Accrington’s travelling fans for his team’s “abject” first-half performance after they were thumped 4-0 at promotion contenders Derby.Accrington could not cope with Derby’s energy and drive and went behind in the seventh minute when Lewis Dobbin’s cross was turned in by Tom Barkhuizen.It was no surprise when Derby scored again in the...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore hailed a “wonderful day” after their 5-0 victory over Cambridge saw them move up to second in the table.Josh Windass scored a hat-trick with Michael Smith (penalty) and Liam Palmer also on target.Moore said: “It’s always nice to go up another place with a convincing win. We finished 2022 strong and I wanted us to make a strong star...Full Story »