Lionel Messi’s PSG struggles may be because his Barcelona exit is ‘raw’, claims Thierry Henry

Lionel Messi’s PSG struggles may be because his tearful Barcelona exit is still ‘raw’ for him, claims Thierry Henry – who believes the superstar will eventually ‘turn it over’ despite his slow start to life in France Lionel Messi has scored just once in Ligue 1 after joining PSG over the summer  The superstar failed … Read more

Barcelona ‘hold crisis talks after woeful Champions League campaign’

Barcelona ‘hold crisis talks after woeful Champions League campaign as Joan Laporta vows to provide funds to Xavi to improve his ailing squad – with signing Manchester City’s Ferran Torres his priority despite club’s debt’ By Luke Augustus for MailOnline Published: 09:40 GMT, 10 December 2021 | Updated: 10:00 GMT, 10 December 2021 The fallout … Read more

Javier Mascherano set to take his first steps into the world of management with Argentina U20s

Javier Mascherano is set to take his first steps into management as former Liverpool and Barcelona star signs deal to take charge of Argentina Under 20s from January Javier Mascherano is ready to begin his management career with Argentina The former Barcelona and Liverpool midfielder is taking over their Under 20s Mascherano will be replacing … Read more

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez insists Lionel Messi deserved to win the Ballon d’Or

Barcelona boss Xavi insists Lionel Messi DID deserve to win the Ballon d’Or ahead of Robert Lewandowski and Jorginho, as he describes the Argentine’s record-extending victory as ‘total justice’ Xavi Hernandez said his former team mate Messi deserved his Ballon d’Or win Messi beat Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski and Chelsea’s Jorginho Many questioned the … Read more

Manchester United: Ralf Rangnick recalls his first meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson in 2011

‘He enjoyed the wine more than I did!’: Ralf Rangnick recalls first meeting Sir Alex Ferguson in his office in 2011, reveals his chats with a 17-year-old Jadon Sancho and why he bemoans United’s lack of ‘control’ Ralf Rangnick gave his first press conference to media as Man United manager Rangnick also sat down with … Read more

Ronaldo says he considered buying clubs in the Championship and MLS

Brazilian icon Ronaldo claims he ‘looked a lot’ at buying a Championship club, and considered purchasing an MLS team before he acquired Real Valladolid Ronaldo had a stunning playing career, winning the World Cup in 1994 and 2002 He retired in 2011 at the age of 34, but has remained involved in the sport He … Read more

Barcelona’s Sergi Roberto set to miss the next four months with a thigh injury

Barcelona boss Xavi is dealt another HUGE blow with Sergi Roberto ‘set to be sidelined for FOUR months with a thigh injury that requires surgery’ Sergi Roberto has made over 300 appearances for his boyhood club Barcelona He offers versatility as he is able to play at right back and in central midfield The 29-year-old … Read more

Chelsea vs Juventus – Champions League: Live score, team news and updates

LIVE: Chelsea vs Juventus – Thomas Tuchel’s side looking to get revenge on Old Lady and leapfrog Italian giants at top of group… while Xavi’s Barcelona host Benfica in must-win clash Chelsea are looking to get revenge on Juventus after losing 1-0 to them last time  A victory for Thomas Tuchel’s side will see Chelsea … Read more

Champions League state of play: Man United, Barcelona and Co head into crunch clashes

The Champions League group stage has now reached the business end, with just two games remaining for Europe’s big guns to seal a place in the knockouts.  Four teams have already confirmed their spots in the last-16 in Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Juventus and Ajax. But for a number of high-profile sides, there’s still a lot … Read more

Pep Guardiola praises ‘exceptional’ and ‘humble’ Man City director of football Txiki Begiristain

‘Without him I would not be here’: Pep Guardiola praises ‘exceptional’ and ‘humble’ Txiki Begiristain… with Man City boss insisting his ‘gratitude is eternal’ to club’s director of football Pep Guardiola spent four years together with Txiki Begiristain at Barcelona  The Manchester City coach is now in his fifth season at the top-flight champions  Begiristain … Read more