West Ham United are reportedly lining up a January transfer window move for Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba, who could be allowed to leave the club. The experienced Spain international has been a star player for Barca for many years now, but it may be that he’s no longer at his peak and could do with a new challenge. West Ham are apparently interested in snapping Alba up this winter, ei...Full Story »

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has remained coy on his own nation's chances at the World Cup but has weighed in on England's hopes of lifting the iconic trophy for the first time since 1966 in Qatar. Messi will be looking to cap off his illustrious career by clinching the feat that has evaded him so far but hasn't included Argentina in his three favourites for glory. Lionel Scaloni's Argentina ...Full Story »

CRISTIANO Ronaldo's confused children asked "Where's the other baby?" when his fiancée returned home with just one twin. The footie legend wept as he told TalkTV's Piers Morgan how the family had gathered excitedly to welcome the new arrivals after Georgina Rodriguez gave birth on April 18. The Manchester United legend with wife Georgina and Cristiano Jnr, Eva, Mateo, Alana and baby Bell...Full Story »

Curzon Ashton manager Adam Lakeland expressed his “overwhelming pride” in his players after they lost 4-2 on penalties in their FA Cup first round replay at League One Cambridge.The replay at the Abbey Stadium ended 0-0 after extra time, as had the original tie, but shoot-out misses from Josh Hancock and Joe Dimaio sunk the National League One side as Cambridge set up a tie with Grim...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo's explosive tell-all interview slating Manchester United proves Lionel Messi's the GOAT, fans reckon. A decades long debate has raged about who the 'greatest of all time' is between the two football icons, with fans often split over who grabs the top spot. But after Ronaldo's latest petulant antics, Messi's the clear winner in the eyes of public. Ronaldo brutally ripped int...Full Story »

Manchester United's superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has accused the United hierarchy of "not believing" his three-month old daughter was hospitalised. Ronaldo told Piers Morgan: "The president of Manchester United kind of didn't believe that there was something going wrong - which made me feel bad. Morgan than responded: "They didn't believe you?" As Ronaldo began to tip-toe around the question. ...Full Story »

Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has DISMISSED their title chances this season. Wenger belies Manchester City will beat his former team for the Premier League title. That is despite the legendary manager's obvious loyalties and the Gunners' blistering start to their campaign. Wenger told beIN Sports: "Yeah, personally I would put them just behind City. "[Arsenal are] the second-best team ...Full Story »

Edouard Mendy's future at Chelsea is in doubt. The Daily Mail says his status as the Blues' No 1 has been thrown into doubt since manager Thomas Tuchel was sacked and replaced with Graham Potter in September. Kepa Arrizabalaga started the Potter reign in goal, when Mendy had a knee injury. But Mendy has started Chelsea's last four matches, three of which they lost, and the goalkeeper remains...Full Story »

Manchester United are aiming to release Cristiano Ronaldo in January and will allow the forward to leave on a free transfer. That is according to The Telegraph, which has confirmed United's desire to "move on" their No.7 and added that they will "not demand a fee". The report also states how the five-time Ballon d'Or winner is looking increasingly unlikely to join a top European club. An opt...Full Story »

Head coach Dean Brennan was delighted with his side’s character after 10-man Barnet overcame a Sam Woods red card to beat Chelmsford 1-0 in the Emirates FA Cup first-round replay.Despite half-time substitute Woods receiving his marching orders for a lunge on Louis Dunne in the 64th minute, the Bees booked a date with Accrington thanks to Idris Kanu’s 74th-minute header.“I wasn&...Full Story »

Idris Kanu headed 10-man Barnet into the second round of the Emirates FA Cup, with a 1-0 triumph at Chelmsford securing a trip to League One side Accrington.Kanu popped up in the 73rd minute to nod in Ryan De Havilland’s cross minutes after substitute Sam Woods was shown a straight red card for a tough challenge on Chelmsford’s Louis Dunne.The National League side had the best of the...Full Story »

Jordi Alba says he is happy he stayed with Barcelona. The Spain left-back was linked with Inter Milan over the summer. He told Sport: “I was never told anything about that offer or any other. It didn't hurt me because many things are talked about and whoever knows me knows that my intention is to stay here for many years, as long as I can perform at the highest level. "When I cannot, ...Full Story »

Erling Haaland has been ruled out of Norway's upcoming friendly against the Republic of Ireland but could feature when they take on Finland. WHAT HAPPENED? The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) confirmed on Sunday that the Manchester City striker and Molde goalkeeper Jacob Karlstrom will not be part of the team for Thursday's match in Dublin. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Haaland recently recovered ...Full Story »

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says the culture has changed at Old Trafford since he took charge of the club in the summer. WHAT HAPPENED? The Man Utd boss has hailed the improvements that have been made this season at Old Trafford after seeing his side beat Fulham 2-1 in their final fixture before the World Cup. Teenager Alejandro Garnacho came off the bench to net a stoppage-time wi...Full Story »

Chelsea have joined Liverpool and Manchester United in the race to sign Borussia Dortmund youngster Youssoufa Moukoko. Moukoko is one of the most exciting young talents in world football at the moment. The 17-year-old has become a regular in the Dortmund side, despite his age, and has already scored six times in the Bundesliga. Unfortunately for Borussia Dortmund, they often struggled to ke...Full Story »

Robert Lewandowski says he'd welcome Lionel Messi returning to Barcelona. The PSG attacker has been linked with a return to Barca next summer. Lewandowski told Marca: "Messi is absolutely brilliant with the amazing passes he plays to the striker. "If you think about Messi, he has this brilliant connection with strikers. He knows how to put the ball into the box, between the lines... he's th...Full Story »

Liverpool are being linked with Atletico Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente. Mundo Deportivo says the Spanish side are said to be open to selling the 27-year-old with Liverpool keen to improve their midfield options. They add that while Atletico boss Diego Simeone is not desperate to sell the player who is contracted to 2027, the LaLiga giants will listen to any offers. Jurgen Klopp remains ...Full Story »

Manchester United are reportedly monitoring Brighton and Hove Albion goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. Sanchez has been named in Luis Enrique's 26-man World Cup squad to represent Spain in Qatar. The 24-year-old has impressed at Brighton with his form and contribution to the side's performances. United are on the hunt for a David de Gea replacement, who is in the final year of his contract at Old ...Full Story »

A brace from Danny Ings helped Aston Villa end their away day blues in the Premier League at the eighth time of asking with a 2-1 victory at Brighton.Villa’s dismissal record on the road this season contributed towards Steven Gerrard’s sacking last month but successor Unai Emery was able to celebrate three points on the south coast following a fine comeback.Alexis Mac Allister fired ...Full Story »

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has, late on Saturday, spoken out once more on the prospect of Lionel Messi returning to the club. Chatter surrounding a potential reunion between Barca and Messi, of course, has been in circulation almost since the moment of his departure back in the summer of 2020. This comes with the Argentine - owing to ongoing financial concerns at the Camp Nou - having ...Full Story »