Liel Abada fired a severely depleted Celtic side to victory over St Johnstone as Kyogo Furuhashi suffered fresh injury trouble in Perth.Abada struck either side of Furuhashi appearing to aggravate a hamstring problem and the Israeli was denied a hat-trick goal on several occasions.Substitute Chris Kane headed the hosts back into contention but stand-in Celtic captain Nir Bitton sealed a 3-1 cinc...Full Story »

Lionel Messi smooches his glamorous partner Antonela Roccuzzo as he celebrates Christmas on the dance floor. Footage of Messi enjoying the festive period alongside his long-term partner has been shared on social media, after disappearing back to Argentina for celebrations. Messi is seen singing along to the music before pulling Antonela in for a quick kiss. Earlier in the day, the pair had po...Full Story »

Several changes are expected Barcelona's January transfer window Having already played their final match of 2021, Barcelona are looking ahead to 2022 and the Catalan club are preparing some significant changes to their first-team squad. Xavi has already come in to replace Ronald Koeman in the dugout and the new coach wants some changes in terms of personnel. It won't be an easy process for Ba...Full Story »

Roma coach Jose Mourinho is targeting Manchester United midfielder Charlie Wellens. The Sun says Mourinho is keen to bring Wellens to Roma after taking a shine to him during his spell at Old Trafford. Wellens, 19, was brought into first-team training by Mourinho for experience. The Special One wanted to take him to Spurs, who are still interested. Now the North London club and Roma could b...Full Story »

Gerrard has tested positive for Covid-19 and will be isolating during the Christmas period meaning he will miss the games against Chelsea and Leeds United Steven Gerrard has tested positive for Covid-19 and will miss Aston Villa's next two Premier League matches. The Liverpool legend will not be on the sidelines for the games against Chelsea and Leeds United. The club said in a statement: "As...Full Story »

The Manchester United boss has also drawn up a hitlist of crack Bundesliga rookies he wants at Old Trafford — whether he is in charge next season or not. Florian Wirtz is Ralf Rangnick's No1 transfer target ahead of the January transfer window Credit: Getty Yet his No 1 target is Bayer Leverkusen teenager Wirtz — described as the best young German midfielder in decades. The 18-yea...Full Story »

FORMER Premier League star Daniel Sturridge has been ordered to pay £22,400 to a man who found his lost dog. The former Liverpool striker, 32, said the pet was stolen from a house in Los Angeles two years ago and offered a reward for its return. The footballer said the pet was stolen from a house in Los Angeles in 2019Credit: PA The Pomeranian, named Lucci, was found by local musician Fo...Full Story »

LIVERPOOL midfielder Takumi Minamino held the Guiness World Record for receiving the most high-fives in a minute. While playing for Cerezo Osaka in his home country of Japan back in 2014, he managed 187 high-fives in just 60 seconds. Minamino set the record seven years ago in Japan He is hoping to break his own world record again in the future It was enough to claim the world record, but Min...Full Story »

CHELSEA have reportedly agreed terms with long-term target Jules Kounde with star defender Antonio Rudiger yet to agree to a new contract. The Blues moved for Kounde in the summer window but were unable to agree a fee with Sevilla, who wanted the Premier League club to pay his £68.5million release clause. Kounde was reportedly frustrated about his move to Chelsea falling through in the su...Full Story »

AC Milan's Franck Kessie is the subject of intense transfer interest from a number of clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain. However, despite the significant pull power of PSG in terms of money, guaranteed Champions League football, and the opportunity to play alongside superstars such as Lionel Messi, it is Tottenham who are leading the race to sign Kessie. According t...Full Story »

Norwich head coach Dean Smith is again dealing with coronavirus concerns ahead of the Premier League match against Arsenal on Boxing Day.The club are waiting on PCR results to determine who will be available, having seen the previous game at West Ham called off because of depleted numbers.Forward Milot Rashica (groin) is not yet back in contention, while defensive midfielder Mathias Normann is s...Full Story »

Maxwel Cornet is hoping to return to contention for the home game against Everton on Boxing Day.Cornet sustained a thigh injury in the defeat at Newcastle at the start of the month and then tested positive for coronavirus.Dale Stephens could also be available. He has yet to appear this season following ankle surgery in the summer, while Ashley Barnes and Connor Roberts are still out.Dominic Calv...Full Story »

Danny Welbeck is poised to end a three-month injury-enforced absence when Brighton welcome Brentford to the Amex Stadium on Boxing Day.Pascal Gross and Neal Maupay are expected to be available after missing the defeat against Wolves last week but club captain Lewis Dunk will be out until the middle of January at the earliest.Adam Webster has returned to training after injury and could be in cont...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp is clearly not a fan of the hectic festive fixture schedule, with clubs often having to play two matches in the space of three days at the tail end of the year. The Liverpool boss is a well-known critic of cramming in too many matches between Boxing Day and the New Year, but those comments have not gone down well with two well-known radio pundits. Alan Brazil and Ally McCoist we...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI has landed back in his native Argentina to enjoy the festive break away from Paris Saint-Germain. And he has been joined by team-mates Angel Di Maria and Mauro Icardi. Lionel Messi could get to see his new 100ft mural in his hometown Rosario Mauro Icardi steps off the jet suitcase in hand Angel Di Maria joined Messi and Icardi on the flight Ligue Un has started its winter break...Full Story »

Inter Milan defender Federico Dimarco has signed a new contract to 2026. The 24 year-old has been with Inter since he was seven years of age. He has spent time on-loan with Ascoli, Empoli, FC Sion, Parma and Hellas Verona. "I have been going to the stadium to watch Inter games since I was two years old," declared Dimarco. "This is certainly not a jersey like any other for me. I've been an ...Full Story »

Barcelona thought they had uncovered a gem when seeing how Yusuf Demir started the season, yet the Rapid Vienna forward will not play for the Catalan club again. An option was embedded into the loan agreement between the two teams that if Demir played 10 matches for Los Cules, then the Spanish club would be required to purchase him for 10 million euros. Given the Blaugrana's fiscal situation...Full Story »

AC Milan are understood to be looking for an improvement in their attacking midfield options, and are consequently considering a move for Hakim Ziyech. According to Calciomercato, the Chelsea attacking midfielder is said to be on the radar of the slumbering Italian giants. And that of German side Borussia Dortmund. After years and years on the sidelines watching the likes of Juventus or Inte...Full Story »

Barcelona agree Dembele renewal terms (SPORT) The winger had been set to become a free agent next summer Barcelona have agreed to terms on a five-year contract extension with forward Ousmane Dembele, reports SPORT. The key part of the deal is Dembele's acceptance of a lower salary to remain at Camp Nou, and the announcement is expected to be made next week. There had been speculation that ...Full Story »

Huddersfield boss Carlos Corberan is unlikely to make any changes for the home game against Blackpool on Boxing Day.Corberan has no new injury or illness concerns following his side’s 3-2 win at Bristol City last week and is expected to select from an unchanged squad.But the Terriers have been dealt one blow, with winger Rolando Aarons possibly ruled out for the rest of the season followin...Full Story »