The Brazil star was trying to get back to Barcelona from his homeland via Lisbon, Portugal. Raphinia has announced that he and his fiancee Natalia Belloli are having a baby Credit: INSTAGRAM They posted a picture of the two of them along with the ultrasound of their baby Credit: INSTAGRAM And they even got their dog involved in the announcement Credit: INSTAGRAM Raphinia had been on a break ...Full Story »

Edouard Mendy has rejected a new contract offer from Chelsea. The Sun says Mendy snubbed a six-year contract offer — because Chelsea are not showing him enough 'respect' over wages. The Senegalese keeper has been back training with his club since last week after reaching the World Cup last 16 — but there is still no sign of an agreement. Mendy, 30, earns around £100,000 a w...Full Story »

Real Madrid are closing in on England star Jude Bellingham ahead of a summer move, beating Liverpool to the 19-year-old's signature in the process, as per reports in Germany. The Englishman is one of the hottest prospects in world football, and is expected to begin a frenzy for his signature next summer, with reports claiming that he will cost upwards of £100m should he depart Germany. ...Full Story »

Chelsea are interested in signing the Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo. According to a report from Fichajes, the 21-year-old has caught the attention of the Premier League club with his performances and they want him to replace N’Golo Kante. The French defensive midfielder is set to leave the club on a free transfer at the end of the season. Kante’s current cont...Full Story »

Newcastle United are considering a move for Barcelona star Memphis Depay. The Dutch forward, who starred at the World Cup for his country, is likely to be available for a modest fee this winter. Depay is out of contract in the summer, which means Barca are ready to do a cut price deal in January. Per Sport in Spain, Barca have approached Newcastle and offered them Depay. A bid in the regio...Full Story »

Lionel Messi has told PSG he will extend his contract when post-World Cup negotiations begin, but the club insist nothing is official. WHAT'S HAPPENING? The Argentina icon said he wouldn't discuss a new contract until after the World Cup, and negotiations seem to have moved quickly since his triumph, with the player pledging to continue at the club 72 hours after Argentina lifted the trophy, ...Full Story »

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou branded an aspect of his side’s attacking play “unacceptable” despite beating Livingston 2-1 to go nine points clear in the cinch Premiership.Celtic had 16 shots at goal in the first half but Postecoglou was unhappy that a number of low crosses flashed across the face of goal without his players being positioned to capitalise.Two Liel Abada deliv...Full Story »

Kyogo Furuhashi was on target as Celtic restored their nine-point lead in the cinch Premiership with a 2-1 home win against Livingston.The Japanese forward added to Ayo Obileye’s own goal at the end of a one-sided opening 45 minutes, but Livingston captain Nicky Devlin marked his 100th Premiership appearance with a goal in first-half stoppage-time from the visitors’ first attack.Celt...Full Story »

Former Venezuelan international Ale Moreno has suggested Netherlands forward Memphis Depay ‘would be willing’ to sign for Liverpool due to their injury crisis. Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz both suffered injuries that saw them sidelined for several matches before the international break, with Jota’s forcing him to miss out on the World Cup with Portugal. The Colombian had initia...Full Story »

Arsenal attacker Gabriel Martinelli is on the brink of extending his contract. Sport says Martinelli has agreed terms over a new deal to 2027. His current deal runs until 2024, though the Gunners have the option to extend it for a further two years. The winger feels comfortable at the Emirates and would like to stay for another five years. The Brazil international has impressed in North Lo...Full Story »

Liverpool are reportedly alongside Chelsea in targeting a transfer deal for Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat. The Morocco international has just had an outstanding World Cup, so it’s not surprising that we’re seeing growing transfer rumours about him and big names in the Premier League. According to Lions de Atlas, Liverpool would have to pay around €45million to persuade...Full Story »

The centre-back, 20, has cemented his status as one of the hottest prospects in football with some impressive performances during the World Cup. Chelsea are planning a January move for Croatian star Josko Gvardiol Credit: Getty Unfortunately his and Croatia’s dreams ended on Tuesday night when they were beaten 3-0 by Argentina in the semi-final. However, the RB Leipzig scored one as he ...Full Story »

Arsenal to sign Ajax's Victoria PelovaArsenal Women look to have all but sealed the signing of Dutch winger Victoria Pelova, as revealed first by Graham Falk of LondonWorld. Jonas Eidevall has been dealt an incredibly tough hand with ACL injuries to both Beth Mead and Vivianne Miedema significantly hampering the Gunners' attacking options. But it looks as though they've successfully fended of...Full Story »

Michael Beale insists he will not be fooled by his Rangers side after a dramatic Scott Arfield double in added time gave them a stunning 3-2 cinch Premiership win over Aberdeen at Pittodrie.The Dons fell behind to a Fashion Sakala goal after 12 minutes but goals from attacker Luis ‘Duk’ Lopes and midfielder Leighton Clarkson had Jim Goodwin’s side ahead going into seven mi...Full Story »

A dramatic Scott Arfield double in added time gave Rangers a stunning 3-2 win over Aberdeen in the cinch Premiership.Dons boss Jim Goodwin came in for widespread criticism following his side’s defensive display in the 1-0 home defeat by Celtic on Saturday and his side were keen to make amends but fell behind to a Fashion Sakala goal after 12 minutes.The Granite City men levelled just ...Full Story »

Lionel Messi wore a lucky red ribbon during the World Cup final as he finally got his hands on the prize which had evaded him for so long. In Russia at the 2018 World Cup, Messi was handed an amulet by Argentine journalist Rama Pantarotto in the mixed zone after the Barcelona legend missed a penalty against Iceland. It belonged to the reporter's mother. "My mum loves you more than she loves ...Full Story »

Barcelona are close to reaching a pre-agreement with Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante, according to a report, with the Frenchman soon out of contract. WHAT HAPPENED? Kante is nearing a pre-contract agreement with Barcelona, according to SPORT. The French midfielder's current deal is set to expire this summer, and Chelsea reportedly have little intention of meeting his demand of a three-year ex...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Xavi is weighing up how to cover the three-match suspension of Robert Lewandowski. Normality is returning to Barcelona. The players are returning, with Ansu Fati and Eric Garcia coming back to training early. Most of the others will be back from Monday. Those who reached the quarter-finals can have longer off - Memphis Depay, Frenkie De Jong and Raphinha will be back on Thurs...Full Story »

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said he plans to stay at the Spanish club until his contract expires in June 2024 amid reports of a possible move to the Brazil national team after the departure of manager Tite following the Selecao's loss to Croatia in the quarterfinals of the World Cup. The Italian boss said he remains focused on his current role at Madrid as the team looks to defend their...Full Story »

Ex-Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo could be offered a way back to the Premier League. Portugal's record goalscorer, who was bundled out of the World Cup at the quarterfinal stage, is looking for his next club. Ronaldo was released by Man United at the start of the World Cup in Qatar, and is now a free agent. Per football.london, Ronaldo is a target for Chelsea co-owner Todd Boeh...Full Story »