LAFC star Carlos Vela has discussed Lionel Messi's impact on MLS in relation to that of another giant of the game, Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Vela's side face Messi's Inter Miami this Sunday, and the former Arsenal man has been discussing the difference between two of the biggest names ever to play in the American top flight. Ibrahimovic spent two seasons with LA Galaxy, making light work of the le...Full Story »

Haaland’s contract runs until 2027 and Etihad bosses had already sounded out his agent Rafaela Pimenta about adding another 12 months. Erling Haaland has scored six goals in his first four Premier League games this season Credit: Getty But this summer’s Saudi Arabian raids on the Premier League have further focused Man City. And while even they cannot compete with the Middle East ...Full Story »

Barcelona eye move for Napoli's KvaratskheliaBarcelona are reportedly preparing a plan to sign Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in 2024, according to Fichajes. The report claims that despite having financial constraints, Barcelona are plotting a move to secure Kvaratskhelia's signature next year. The 22-year-old forward currently have a contract with the Italian champions until 2027.Spurs want...Full Story »

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes revealed he had received an apology from referee Kevin Clancy after his side were denied a late equaliser in a 1-0 defeat to Ross County at Rugby Park.With just five minutes left, Stuart Findlay looked as if he had cancelled out Simon Murray’s opener when he headed home .However, referee Clancy had already blown to stop the game and award a penalty to Kilma...Full Story »

On-loan striker Jay Stansfield’s second-half goal rescued a point for Birmingham against Millwall to maintain the club’s unbeaten start to the Championship season.Stansfield grabbed his second in two league games after Kevin Nisbet had given the Lions an early lead.Birmingham’s Scott Hogan could have equalised deep into first-half stoppage time but his penalty was saved.The Wes...Full Story »

But the West Ham star had the last laugh as he netted against the newly-promoted side at Kenilworth Road. Luton Town fans aimed a sick chant at West Ham star Jarrod Bowen's partner Dani Dyer Credit: Instagram Bowen, 26, and Dani, 27, have been together since 2021. The loved-up pair are parents to twin daughters Star and Summer, who were born in May. And despite Bowen’s fame as a West H...Full Story »

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is launching a bid for PSG striker Kylian Mbappe today. Before Friday's transfer deadline, Florentino intends to prise Mbappe away from the Parisians. VozPópuli says Real Madrid are close to acquiring Mbappé and the transfer could be announced in the next few hours. Florentino has now taken the reins of negotiations to close a deal for the Fr...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Al Nassr's 4-0 win over Al Shabab on Tuesday to take his Saudi Pro League tally to five goals in two games. Ronaldo, who hit a hat trick in a 5-0 rout of Al Fateh on Friday, converted two first-half penalties against Al Shabab to put his side 2-0 to the good. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star, who moved to Saudi Arabia in January, later passed ...Full Story »

Arsenal are said to have turned down an offer from Chelsea to sign Emile Smith Rowe. The attacking midfielder, who has barely featured for the club over the past 12 months, wants to leave. Smith Rowe wants to play regular first team football, while various British outlets state Chelsea are eager to sign him. However, The Mail states that a first bid from the Blues has been flatly rejected. ...Full Story »

Ange Postecoglou defended his decision to make nine changes after Tottenham suffered a penalty shoot-out defeat at Fulham in the Carabao Cup second round.Spurs entered this contest following back-to-back wins in the Premier League, which had generated a feelgood factor around the club despite the departure of all-time top scorer Harry Kane on the eve of the new season.Only Micky van de Ven and R...Full Story »

Leeds boss Daniel Farke was unhappy with the retaken decisive spot-kick as Leeds suffered a dramatic 9-8 penalty shoot-out loss to Salford in the Carabao Cup.Ossama Ashley scored at the second attempt after Karl Darlow had saved an initial effort only to be yellow-carded for moving off his line.Farke said: “It was the only penalty to be retaken, but I can’t change the referee’s...Full Story »

Andoni Iraola hailed acting captain David Brooks for the role he played in Bournemouth’s 3-2 Carabao Cup win over Swansea as the Spaniard celebrated his first victory as Cherries boss.Brooks slotted home a second-half equaliser to cancel out Matt Grimes opener at the Swansea.Com Stadium as the Wales international celebrated his first competitive goal for over two years, and first since ret...Full Story »

This would see the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona left unable to play in the Champions League, as a Uefa competition. Luis Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso without consent after the World Cup final Credit: Rex The disgraced Spanish FA chief has refused to resign Disgraced Spanish FA boss Rubiales kissed star Jenni Hermoso as she went to collect her medal after the World Cup final earlier thi...Full Story »

Romelu Lukaku will reunite with Jose Mourinho at Roma after Chelsea accepted a £5 million ($6m) loan offer from the Italian side. WHAT HAPPENED? Roma have agreed to pay £5m to loan Lukaku for the season, according to The Telegraph. The Belgian striker has accepted a wage cut so that Chelsea will not have to cover any part of the £6m ($8m) salary he will earn in Rome. THE BIGGE...Full Story »

Former Chelsea captain Eden Hazard is set to announce his retirement. Hazard, 32, is a free agent after being released from his Real Madrid contract a year early at the end of last season. The former Belgium captain has received enquiries from MLS, Saudi Arabia and across Europe. However, Foot Mercato says he has decided to hang up his boots. Hazard managed just six LaLiga appearances with ...Full Story »

The football icon's other half was seen hugging his teammate Jordi Alba in a hilarious case of what seemed like mistaken identity. Antonella got confused between Messi and Jordi AlbaShe then realised at the last moment before laughing it off Messi, 36, now plies his trade with David Beckham's MLS side Inter Miami. And the World Cup winner has lifted his first trophy since leaving PSG this sum...Full Story »

The powers that be at Premier League giants Manchester United have made contact with their counterparts at Chelsea, over a potential swoop for an out-of-favour member of the Blues’ defensive ranks. The player in question? Marc Cucurella. The subject of potential left-back reinforcements, of course, has taken its place front and centre in the headlines on the red half of Manchester over...Full Story »

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has revealed that Paul Pogba has recovered from injury and is in contention for selection. WHAT HAPPENED? The midfielder has figured in only 10 matches since he joined the Bianconeri as a free agent in the summer of 2022 from Manchester United. A knee problem forced him to go under the knife which saw him miss the entire pre-season in the United States. A...Full Story »

Doncaster boss Grant McCann rued costly mistakes in what he believed was still an encouraging performance in a 2-1 League Two defeat to MK Dons.Daniel Harvie and Warren O’Hara put Dons 2-0 up in the opening half at Stadium MK, both profiting from mistakes from the visitors on their way to finding the back of the net.Luke Molyneux pulled one back for Rovers 10 minutes into the second half b...Full Story »

Man City to make new bid for Wolves star Matheus Nunes Manchester City and Wolves remain in direct contact over Matheus Nunes deal as he’s the top target in midfield 🚨🔵New bid will be submitted after €55m package rejected, likely to be the last one from City.Matheus wants the move, City always been in active talks with Wolves. pic.twitter.com/TkpK5AJLhZ— Fabrizio Romano (@...Full Story »