Lionel Messi will STAY at Barcelona despite star’s father Jorge’s statement on release clause

‘It was a brutal drama… now I am going to continue in the club’: Lionel Messi confirms he will begrudgingly STAY at Barcelona for now with superstar finally giving up on his fight for move to Manchester City in stunning U-turn Lionel Messi confirmed he will remain at Barcelona despite his transfer request The superstar … Read more

Lionel Messi will STAY at Barcelona despite star’s father Jorge’s statement on release clause

‘It was a brutal drama… now I am going to continue in the club’: Lionel Messi confirms he will begrudgingly STAY at Barcelona for now with superstar finally giving up on his fight for move to Manchester City in stunning U-turn Lionel Messi confirmed he will remain at Barcelona despite his transfer request The superstar … Read more

Coronavirus: Real Madrid player ‘tests positive’ ahead of Champions League tie against Man City

Real Madrid’s Champions League preparations are thrown into chaos as striker Mariano tests positive for coronavirus after his holiday – just 10 days before trip to face Manchester City Real Madrid striker Mariano Diaz has tested positive for coronavirus Mariano returned from a short holiday and was tested by the club on Monday He is … Read more

Coronavirus: Real Madrid player ‘tests positive’ ahead of Champions League tie against Man City

Real Madrid’s Champions League preparations are thrown into chaos as striker Mariano tests positive for coronavirus after his holiday – just 10 days before trip to face Manchester City By Max Winters For Mailonline Published: 12:40 BST, 28 July 2020 | Updated: 13:10 BST, 28 July 2020 Real Madrid striker Mariano Diaz has tested positive for … Read more

TV commentary riddled with racial bias: Alarming results from research across Europe’s top leagues

The PFA have urged commentators to address their racial bias after a study revealed differences in how they describe players with different skin tones. Findings revealed on Tuesday, following the first study of its kind in football, showed that ‘deep-rooted racial stereotypes’ are promoted in commentary by: Players with lighter skin tones receiving significantly more … Read more

TV commentary riddled with racial bias: Alarming results from research across Europe’s top leagues

The PFA have urged commentators to address their racial bias after a study revealed differences in how they describe players with different skin tones. Findings revealed on Tuesday, following the first study of its kind in football, showed that ‘deep-rooted racial stereotypes’ are promoted in commentary by: Players with lighter skin tones receiving significantly more … Read more

Champions League qualification ‘will be decided on sporting merit’ if season can’t be finished

UEFA have decided that if top European leagues are unable to finish their current campaigns due to the coronavirus crisis, then next season’s European places will be chosen on ‘sporting merit’, it has been reported.  This would likely mean a decision made on points-per-game tally, according to The Times, which would secure a Champions League … Read more

Champions League qualification ‘will be decided on sporting merit’ if season can’t be finished

UEFA have decided that if top European leagues are unable to finish their current campaigns due to the coronavirus crisis, then next season’s European places will be chosen on ‘sporting merit’, it has been reported.  This could mean a decision made on points-per-game tally, according to The Times, which would secure a Champions League spot … Read more

Coronavirus LaLiga: Barcelona on verge of another crisis as players face wage cuts

Barcelona’s board are at risk of starting a war with their quarantined stars after attempting to push through radical plans for them to take huge wage cuts of as much as 70 per cent as the coronavirus crisis continues to cause havoc in Spain.  Club directors are due to discuss the matter in a video … Read more

Coronavirus map: How is European football being effected by COVID-19

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES  In doubt  The scale of the outbreak in Japan saw senior International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound describe the disease as ‘the new war’ threatening Tokyo 2020 and he warned the Games may have to be cancelled if the virus was still around by May. Olympic organisers told athletes to train as normal … Read more