Barcelona(opens in new tab) are plotting a sensational move for Lionel Messi, whose Paris Saint-Germain(opens in new tab) contract expires next summer. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano(opens in new tab), Barca are monitoring Messi's situation closely with the aim of bringing him back to the Nou Camp. It would mark an emotional homecoming for Messi, who came through the club's aca...Full Story »

Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom praised substitutes Rhian Brewster and Reda Khadra after their late impact produced a 1-0 victory at Swansea.Brewster and Khadra combined in the fourth minute of stoppage time to extend the Blades’ lead at the top of the Sky Bet Championship to four points.Former Swansea loanee Brewster set up Khadra and the on-loan German kept his composure to scor...Full Story »

Kylian Mbappe slammed Paris Saint-Germain teammate Achraf Hakimi for a poor pass in an extraordinary half-time exchange. Much has been made of Mbappe's attitude towards his colleagues, with he and Neymar hitting headlines over a penalty disagreement against Lille. He was also spotted sulking and refusing to run on a counter attack when he didn't receive the ball. And footage has emerged of ...Full Story »

Queen Elizabeth II once gave a brutally honest answer when questioned if she would be watching an England fixture at the World Cup - leaving fans with a smile on their faces Queen Elizabeth II gave a brutally honest answer about watching England (Image: Getty Images) Queen Elizabeth II was well loved for her sense of humour during her 70-year reign - and once left football fans smiling when as...Full Story »

They could end up in jail because drinking rules in the Arab state are deliberately vague, says Radha Stirling. The vague drinking laws in Qatar could lead to disaster for footie fans during the World Cup And boisterous supporters will make easy pickings for police who target foreigners to rack up arrests and advance their careers, she claims. She added: “The World Cup has the potential...Full Story »

England completed a 100 per cent record in their World Cup qualifying group by thrashing Luxembourg 10-0 at the bet365 Stadium.The Lionesses’ near-total dominance of the ball brought five goals before the break, with Georgia Stanway notching a brace including a penalty to open the scoring, and Alessia Russo, Rachel Daly and Beth Mead also on the scoresheet.Substitute Beth England subsequen...Full Story »

Wales booked their place in the World Cup play-offs with a goalless draw at home to Slovenia.On a tense night in Cardiff, Wales – who have never qualified for a major women’s tournament – knew that a point would seal their spot among the hopefuls next month.Just 1,745 fans had witnessed the start of Wales’ World Cup campaign against Kazakhstan in Llanelli nearly a year ag...Full Story »

Chelsea star Reece James could buy himself a £65million superyacht, complete with an infinity pool and cinema, after signing a new six-year deal at Stamford Bridge. James has been rewarded for his excellent form over the last couple of seasons with a new contract that will take him through until 2028 in west London. The 22-year-old England international has signed improved terms worth ...Full Story »

Paul Pogba's hopes of being fit in time for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar are under threat as the Juventus midfielder will undergo knee surgery. WHAT'S HAPPENING? The Juventus midfielder will go under the knife after his meniscus injury failed to respond to conservative treatment. Pogba will undergo surgery this week which is expected to keep him out of action for between 40 and 60 days. France...Full Story »

Erling Haaland became only the second player in Premier League history to reach 10 goals in their first six appearances but Manchester City failed to make their dominance count as Leon Bailey secured a much-needed draw for Aston Villa.City’s 22-year-old striker has sparkled since swapping Borussia Dortmund for his father’s former club in the summer and followed back-to-back hat-trick...Full Story »

England secured World Cup qualification as goals from Alessia Russo and substitute Nikita Parris were enough for the European champions to beat Austria 2-0 in Wiener Neustadt.Returning to action just over a month on from their historic Euros triumph, the Lionesses needed a point to seal top spot in Group D and a place at next summer’s showpiece in Australia and New Zealand.They ended up wi...Full Story »

THE 2018 World Cup final referee is married to a sexy OnlyFans model Romina Ortega who shares racy snaps with her followers. Nestor Pitana first went public with Romina in 2014 when he was chosen to referee at the World Cup in Brazil. World Cup 2018 final referee Pitana is married to an OnlyFans modelCredit: Getty - Contributor Romina made her first public appearance at the 2014 World Cup whe...Full Story »

According to recent reports, Chelsea have remarkably been offered the chance to sign Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain before tomorrow night's transfer deadline. After allowing Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner to rejoin their former clubs earlier in the year, the Blues, led by American billionaire Todd Boehly, are in the market for a new striker, and although targeting Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, a...Full Story »

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou felt all of his players hit the ground running as his much-changed team beat Ross County 4-1 in the Premier Sports Cup.Postecoglou made nine changes following Sunday’s record 9-0 away win over Dundee United and Celtic continued their free-scoring form to set up a quarter-final trip to face Motherwell.Callum McGregor and Giorgos Giakoumakis hit the target in ...Full Story »

Bristol City boss Nigel Pearson hailed the return of super-sub Antoine Semenyo after injury following a hard-fought Sky Bet Championship win at home to Huddersfield.Nahki Wells headed the hosts in front from Jay Dasliva’s 35th-minute cross and Semenyo lashed in a clincher after cutting in from the left 10 minutes from time.Andreas Weimann hit a post for City early on while Huddersfield wer...Full Story »

Innes Cameron scored a first-half winner as Kilmarnock pulled off a spirited 1-0 victory over Hearts at Tynecastle to reach the last eight of the Premier Sports Cup.The hosts had the majority of the chances over the course of the tie but the 22-year-old’s header in the 21st minute ultimately proved decisive for the visitors.Remarkably, it was Kilmarnock’s fifth consecutive victory aw...Full Story »

Dundee United recovered from their 9-0 defeat to Celtic and the subsequent sacking of manager Jack Ross to defeat Livingston 2-1 and book their place in the last eight of the Premier Sports Cup.First-half goals from Steven Fletcher and Ian Harkes had the visitors well in control before the home side, who dominated the second half, got one back from Kurtis Guthrie to make it more tense.With the h...Full Story »

Kevin van Veen helped himself to a hat-trick as Motherwell breezed into the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals with a comprehensive 4-0 win over Inverness.The Dutch striker scored for the fourth game in a row in the ninth minute with a close-range finish at Fir Park.Caley skipper Danny Devine put through his own goal after 26 minutes before Van Veen scored from the spot in the 38th and 66th minut...Full Story »

Skipper Callum McGregor sent Celtic on their way to the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals as the much-changed holders beat Ross County 4-1 in Dingwall.With games against Rangers and Real Madrid to come in the following six days, Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou made nine changes to the team that secured a club-record 9-0 away win against Dundee United on Sunday.But there was little disruption to ...Full Story »

Sergio Aguero had a priceless reaction to getting Lionel Messi in a pack of Panini World Cup stickers. The showpiece, taking place in the winter for the first time ever, kicks off in Qatar in 82 days time. Already, the traditional World Cup sticker book has been released to get fans well and truly in the mood. There are 670 stickers to collect, including 50 silver foil versions, and former M...Full Story »