Lionel Messi and his wife Antonella Roccuzzo shared an Instagram post of the two engaging in a racy kiss on his yacht. The Paris Saint-Germain star posted a birthday message to his spouse on social media, saying: "Happy birthday to my life. Have a beautiful day. I love you." Roccuzzo replied: "Thank you my love, I love you." In a series of pictures, Roccuzzo stunned fans in front of the Eiffe...Full Story »

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy hopes to appease manager Antonio Conte with a move for Lille defender Botman. The Daily Star says the Italian coach is still to be convinced that the club's hierarchy will back him, as promised, in the transfer market after a mixed January window. And that makes the North Londoners' pursuit of a left-footed, left-sided centre-half - as Conte is demanding they g...Full Story »

Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he wants to win a trophy with AC Milan before retiring. The 40 year-old striker's contract expires in June. "My future is football, my world is football," said Ibrahimovic. "I am disappointed that I am not able to play at the moment, this really pains me, especially when the team is doing well. I want to be there and help the team, we've done great things since I arr...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel has insisted Kepa Arrizabalaga cannot shoulder any burden for Chelsea’s 11-10 penalty shoot-out Carabao Cup final loss to Liverpool.Spain stopper Kepa came off the bench in the closing stages of extra time specifically for the shoot-out, but would not have expected to step up to strike from the spot himself.A stunning set of penalties left both keepers having to shoot at goal...Full Story »

Caoimhin Kelleher won the battle of the second-choice goalkeepers against Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga as Liverpool claimed a record ninth League Cup after an incredible penalty shoot-out.The Irishman scored the decisive kick, with his opposite number – sent on specifically for the shoot-out with two minutes of extra time remaining – blazing over as the spot-kicks finished 11-10...Full Story »

Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst claimed his side would have beaten Motherwell if Scottish referees had video assistance as he defended his players’ mentality following a 2-2 Ibrox draw.The cinch Premiership champions missed the chance to cut the gap on the leaders to a point as they threw away a two-goal lead hours after Celtic were held by Hibernian.The Light Blues were utterly d...Full Story »

David Moyes was full of praise for Tomas Soucek’s performance after the match winner’s strike proved enough as West Ham boosted their push for a Champions League spot following a 1-0 Premier League victory over Wolves.The Hammers boss had said before the game that he would like more goals from Michail Antonio and Soucek before the pair linked up for the hosts’ only goal of the ...Full Story »

JACK WILSHERE will have to splash out on EIGHT Aarhus kits for his kids — because his new club's first kit is a bit too Spursy. The Arsenal legend, 30, came off the bench to make his eagerly-awaited debut for Danish Superliga side on Friday, sporting a Tottenham-esque white and navy Hummel kit reminiscent of the Gazza era. Ex-Gunner Jack Wilshere has been Spurred on to buy Aarhus AWAY to...Full Story »

Barcelona held a meeting with agent Mino Raiola where they discussed potential moves for players including Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland, according to reports. The Norwegian sensation has been linked with several top European clubs, including Barca and Manchester City, as the days count down to his £64 million release clause becoming active on 1 July. According to Dutch outl...Full Story »

Chesterfield kept pace with National League leaders Stockport after their 1-0 victory over Yeovil.Stockport had opened up a nine-point lead with their win over Weymouth before the Spireites responded in the late kick-off.James Kellerman fired in a stunning half-volley from 25 yards on the stroke of half-time to put Chesterfield ahead.Luke Wilkinson’s free-kick from 20 yards came close to e...Full Story »

Mark Robinson hit out as AFC Wimbledon’s unacceptable second-half display after they threw away a two-goal lead in their 2-2 draw with Doncaster.Headers from Jack Rudoni and Luke McCormick put the hosts two goals clear, only for Rovers’ match captain Tommy Rowe to square things up at Plough Lane.Doncaster are still four points off AFC Wimbledon, who are 20th and just above the relega...Full Story »

Crewe boss David Artell praised his team’s fighting spirit as they ended a seven-game losing run with a 2-1 success at Cheltenham.Chris Porter scored the winner for League One’s bottom side after setting up the opener for strike partner Chris Long in the first half before Kion Etete’s leveller for Cheltenham early in the second period.“We thoroughly deserved it,” Ar...Full Story »

Burnley boss Sean Dyche praised the mentality of his team after they fought back to earn a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace and make it a seven-point week.Jeffrey Schlupp fired the hosts ahead after nine minutes in south London and the Clarets at this point looked to be struggling after vital but taxing recent wins over Brighton and Tottenham.The visitors came out with more belief after the break...Full Story »

Thomas Frank is convinced Christian Eriksen will help steer Brentford clear of relegation after the midfielder completed his emotional return to football. The former Tottenham and Inter Milan star received a huge ovation as he came off the bench in the 52nd minute, 259 days after suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch during Denmark’s Euro 2020 match against Finland. The 30-year-old w...Full Story »

Mark McGhee admitted the stick his players received from the Dundee supporters during and after the cinch Premiership game against Livingston was fully deserved.The Dark Blues were on the wrong end of a 4-0 thrashing from David Martindale’s side thanks to a double from Bruce Anderson, with Scott Pittman and Jack Fitzwater also hitting the back of the net.After Anderson’s second goal ...Full Story »

Matty Cash sent a message of support to a Poland team-mate stranded in Ukraine after scoring the opening goal in Aston Villa’s 2-0 win at Brighton.The Villa full-back broke the deadlock with a fine early finish before taking off his shirt to reveal a “stay strong” message to Dynamo Kiev defender Tomasz Kedziora, receiving a caution in the process.Ollie Watkins then scored his f...Full Story »

Newport kept themselves in the League Two play-off mix with a thrilling 4-2 victory over promotion rivals Tranmere Rovers, with all the goals coming in an eventful second half at Rodney Parade.After a first half of few clear-cut chances, the match was sparked into life with a fine finish from Newport left-back Aaron Lewis five minutes after the restart, cutting in from the flank and bending a ri...Full Story »

Bottom-placed Queen of the South stunned Ayr with a 1-0 cinch Championship victory at Somerset Park.Aidan Fitzpatrick was the visitors’ match-winner after picking the ball up from 25 yards out and firing home a low shot.Ayr went close to a last-minute equaliser when Tomi Adeloye headed against the crossbar.But Queen of the South held on for a first victory since beating Ayr 3-0 at home on ...Full Story »

Assistant manager Don Cowie said Ross County were looking to finish in the cinch premiership top six before the split after the 3-1 win over St Johnstone.The victory moved the Staggies seven points clear of the relegation zone and only four points behind Livingston in sixth with five games remaining before the split.Cowie said for a long time County have been looking below rather than above them...Full Story »

Ben Garner admitted Swindon should have seen the game out as Salford came from behind to win 2-1 at the County Ground and dent their hosts’ promotion ambitions.Ryan Watson scored a dramatic 86th-minute winner to leave Robins fans stunned.Garner said: “I thought we were largely in control second half and once we got ahead I expect us to push on, see the game out and win the game.&ldqu...Full Story »