The Argentine is now back in the UK having flown back earlier this week. Lisandro Martinez won the World Cup ten days ago Credit: Getty Nicolas Tagliafico wed partner Carolina alongside a World Cup trophy Credit: INSTAGRAM / @tagliafico3 After helping his country win the World Cup in Qatar, Martinez initially travelled to Buenos Aires in his homeland to take part in the celebrations. Lionel ...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid agree personal terms with SoyuncuLeicester City centre-back Caglar Soyuncu has agreed to personal terms with Atletico Madrid on a contract that will keep him at the club until 2027, says Nicolo Schira. The transfer is expected to be completed in July, but Atletico is reportedly working to bring the move forward to January if they can free up a roster spot by selling a current ce...Full Story »

The French FA has launched an official complaint after World Cup-winning Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez taunted beaten France hero Kylian Mbappe. Argentina beat France to win World Cup Martinez mocked Mbappe during trophy parade France FA lodges official complaint WHAT HAPPENED? Mbappe scored a hat-trick in the World Cup final but that was not enough as Argentina bagged their thir...Full Story »

The Argentine played a heroic role in Argentina's World Cup win, dominating Sunday's penalty shoot-out against France. Emiliano Martinez has five years remaining on his Aston Villa contract Credit: Getty He also captured the tournament's Golden Glove, dramatically raising his stock as a top class goalkeeper. Martinez, 30, signed for Aston Villa in September 2020 after playing only 38 times in...Full Story »

Emi Martinez celebrated his Golden Glove award by pretending to hump it in front of FIFA officials. The Argentina goalkeeper was in a celebratory mood after not only being being handed the prize for the best shot stopper, but also winning the World Cup after making a crucial save in the penalty shootout victory against France. And he couldn't contain his emotions, performing an X-rated gesture...Full Story »

FORMER Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva has been forced to temporarily stop playing football due to a heart problem. The Brazilian, 35, spent 15 years in Europe before returning to boyhood club Gremio this year. Ex-Liverpool ace Leiva has a heart problem Lucas has missed Gremio's pre-season after a heart problem was detected in routine screening. And he has been forced to quit football indef...Full Story »

Nigel Clough admitted Mansfield match-winner Lucas Akins was only on the pitch because injury forced his hand.Substitute Akins struck a last-gasp winner, his 100th senior goal, to earn the Stags a 2-1 win over Colchester.But manager Clough revealed he only brought him off the bench because Will Swan, who had earlier cancelled out Alex Newby’s free-kick for the visitors, had to come off wit...Full Story »

Lucas Akins’ 100th senior goal earned Mansfield a 2-1 stoppage-time victory over Colchester.The 33-year-old forward headed in just moments after being summoned from the bench by Nigel Clough, a decision which was greeted with howls of derision by home supporters due to earlier goal-scorer Will Swan being the player to make way.Swan had cancelled out Alex Newby’s third goal in seven o...Full Story »

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has confirmed he will leave his role following his team's early exit from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on Thursday. Belgium were eliminated from the group stage following a 0-0 draw with Croatia, finishing third behind the Croatians and group winners Morocco. A victory in their final group match would have been enough to send Belgium into the round of 16. "My situ...Full Story »

Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez fought back the tears as he confirmed his side’s 0-0 draw with Croatia was his last game in the job.The 49-year-old Spaniard said he will not be extending his contract, which expires at the end of Qatar 2022, after Belgium failed to get out of their group.Martinez, who led Belgium to a third-placed finish at Russia 2018 after taking on the role in 2016, ...Full Story »

Unai Emery takes charge of Aston Villa for the first time for the visit of Manchester United.Goalkeeper Emi Martinez is expected to be fit after going off in the 4-0 defeat at Newcastle with a head injury.Diego Carlos (Achilles), Boubacar Kamara (knee) and Ludwig Augustinsson (hamstring) all remain out for the hosts.Manchester United will be without suspended midfielder Bruno Fernandes after he ...Full Story »

Brazilian winger Tete set for Premier League moveLyon's Brazilian winger Tete could be set for a move to the Premier League clubs after attracting plenty of interest. The Sun report report that West Ham and Leicester are both monitoring Tete ahead of a potential January move. Southampton and Brentford are also believed to be interested in the 22-year-old attacker. Leicester eye Tielemans re...Full Story »

Lucas Moura's altercation with a Bournemouth ballboy saw Jaidon Anthony get involved A Bournemouth ball boy was escorted away by stewards after an altercation with Tottenham star Lucas Moura on Saturday. The flashpoint occurred in the second-half with Spurs chasing a winner against the Cherries, who had gone 2-0 up earlier in the contest. After the ball trickled out of play, one of the ball bo...Full Story »

Spezia set their asking price for highly-rated Kiwior Jakub Kiwior is another young player impressing in Europe and his performances in Serie A have not gone unnoticed. The 22-year-old has attracted interest from the likes of AC Milan, Juventus and West Ham. Amid the ongoing rumours regarding his future, Tuttomercatoweb are reporting that Spezia want a fee in the region of €30m for the...Full Story »

Manchester United have reportedly made calls to Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez in hope of signing the Argentine in January, though they will have to fend off interest from Paris Saint-Germain if they are to secure his signature. Reports are still circulating that Cristiano Ronaldo wants to depart, and Martinez could be the ideal replacement for the Portuguese star. United have made a soli...Full Story »

Lautauro Martinez's agent has not ruled out the chance of the attacker leaving Inter amid ongoing interest from clubs including Bayern Munich. WHAT HAPPENED? Martinez has established himself as one of the premier strikers in world football. He played a starring role as Inter went close to the Serie A title last season and his goalscoring pedigree attracted interest from some of Europe's other...Full Story »

Tottenham will again be without Lucas Moura for Saturday’s visit of Leicester but boss Antonio Conte could rotate his otherwise fully-fit squad.Moura remains sidelined with an ankle injury after also sitting out the midweek defeat at Sporting Lisbon.Conte admitted the need for more “energy” against Leicester during his press conference on Thursday and may be tempted to recall C...Full Story »

New Stoke manager Alex Neil is still awaiting his first win following a 2-1 Championship defeat at Reading.Reading went ahead in only the second minute, when Lucas Joao – on his 29th birthday – took advantage of poor Stoke defending.But the visitors drew level in the 40th minute through Ben Wilmot and went in 1-1 at the break.Joao struck again, from a penalty in the 57th minute, but ...Full Story »

Lucas Joao could start for Reading in their Sky Bet Championship clash against Middlesbrough.He made a goal-scoring impact after coming on as a second-half substitute in the 3-0 victory over Blackburn after recovering from hamstring trouble.And after seeing Joao prove his fitness, Royals boss Paul Ince might be tempted to give him a starting run.Ince, meanwhile, hopes to soon see his resources f...Full Story »

Barcelona have made a €15m offer for Athletic Bilbao defender Inigo Martinez. Sport says sources close to the negotiation say Barca's director Mateu Alemany has already contacted Athletic's general manager, Jon Berasategi, and has presented an initial offer of fifteen million euros plus incentives for the centre-back. The proposal seems too low for the Basque club to accept, but Bar...Full Story »