Talks still underway with Barcelona over a new deal Lionel Messi whilst on international duty with Argentina. Having become a free agent in the last week, Lionel Messi now hopes to reach a new contract agreement with Barcelona, and the next few days' negotiations will be crucial. After El Mundo released figures describing how much Messi earns at Barcelona, the French newspaper L'Equipe have c...Full Story »

According to recent reports, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United are preparing to offer Napoli £17m (€20m), in exchange for full-back Giovanni Di Lorenzo. That’s according to a recent report from Il Napolista, who claims that following an impressive Euros 2020 campaign, the Italian full-back now has admirers in the English Premier League. Di Lorenzo, 27, joined Na...Full Story »

Mallorca announce Costa additionMallorca have announced the free signing of Jaume Costa from Villarreal. The 33-year-old had been a member of Villarreal for more than a decade, making 211 La Liga appearances for them. Rennes in advanced discussions for possible Camavinga replacementRennes are planning ahead for the potential sale of star midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, and are now in advanced ...Full Story »

Harry Kane propelled England to just their second major tournament final as Gareth Southgate’s men secured an extra-time win against Denmark to set-up Sunday’s shot at European Championship glory.After topping their group, beating Germany and swatting aside Ukraine, this semi-final victory gives the Three Lions a chance to follow in the footsteps of the triumphant 1966 World Cup side...Full Story »

An F1 presenter made a huge Timo Werner gaffe while interviewing the Chelsea star at the Austrian Grand Prix. The German has been enjoying time away from football after his country were knocked out of Euro 2020 by England in the round-of-16. And it saw him drop by at the latest race in the Drivers' Championship at the Red Bull Ring in Styria. But he was made to suffer an awkward moment when c...Full Story »

Lorient winger Yoane Wissa was allegedly attacked at his home by a female intruder at around midnight on Thursday, with the woman reportedly throwing liquid in his face Yoane WISSA of Lorient during the Ligue 1 match between FC Lorient and Angers SCO at Stade du Moustoir on May 2, 2021 in Lorient, France. (Photo by Matthieu Mirville/Icon Sport via Getty Images) Lorient striker Yoane Wissa has ...Full Story »

Lorenzo Insigne fired Italy into the Euro 2020 semi-finals as perennial favourites Belgium were once again cast in the role of bridesmaid.The Napoli frontman’s sumptuous 44th-minute strike ultimately settled a thrilling heavyweight battle in Munich and booked the Italians a last-four showdown with Spain at Wembley.FIFA’s number one-ranked side once again exited a major tournament wit...Full Story »

Spain coach Luis Enrique insists he had complete faith in goalkeeper Unai Simon and his penalty takers as his side edged a shoot-out with Switzerland to reach the semi-finals of Euro 2020.Denis Zakaria’s early own goal had put the three-time champions ahead but Xherdan Shaqiri made it 1-1 midway through the second half.After Remo Freuler’s harsh red card for the Swiss Spain, who miss...Full Story »

CHELSEA star Thiago Silva has seen his year become even better than before... after seven men were sent to prison for burgling his house. The Brazil international, 36, helped the Blues win the Champions League in May before signing a contract extension last month. Thieves who robbed Thiago Silva's Paris house in 2018 have been jailedCredit: Instagram / @thiagosilva The centre-back can now sig...Full Story »

GUTTED Arsenal star Ainsley Maitland-Niles was filmed surveying the wreck of his £105,000 car after flipping it on the M25. The 23-year-old had a lucky escape after his Mercedes G-Wagon tipped onto its side following a smash with another car on the busy motorway on Wednesday morning. Ainsley Maitland-Niles was involved in a serious accident on the M25 on Wednesday morning An Arsenal spok...Full Story »

Tomas Holes and Patrik Schick struck in the second half as the Czech Republic stunned 10-man Holland in their Euro 2020 last-16 clash.The Dutch completely lost their way in front of a capacity crowd in Budapest after Matthijs de Ligt was sent off for handball on 55 minutes.Holes gave the Czechs the initiative with a powerful header on 68 minutes and Schick wrapped up victory with his fourth goal...Full Story »

Footie fans are set to buy fewer pints at their local boozers when England face off against Germany in the upcoming Euro 2020 game than if there were no Covid restrictions, a pub trade body has said Brits will flock to their local pubs and down five million pints when England play Germany in their upcoming Euro 2020 game - but it's one million fewer than if there were no Covid restrictions. A ...Full Story »

Extra-time goals from Federico Chiesa and Matteo Pessina saw Italy book their place in the Euro 2020 quarter-finals, but their weaknesses were exposed in a 2-1 win over Austria at Wembley.The Azzuri had turned heads with an impressive group stage, blitzing past Turkey, Switzerland and Wales with vibrant and high-energy performances to make themselves contenders for the trophy.But they were unabl...Full Story »

Liverpool have been urged to sign Lille's Renato Sanches - after an impressive showing at Euro 2020 - by Jose Enrique, who believes he is an ideal replacement for Georginio Wijnaldum. Sanches has experienced a career renaissance in the North of France, after a stint at Bayern Munich - and a largely forgettable spell in Wales - threatened to kill his potential. The Lille star has sat at the bas...Full Story »

SPAL opts against deal for Canadian youth international Italian club SPAL has opted not to sign Canadian youth international Simon Colyn, MLSSoccer.com reports. Colyn has been on loan with the club since October, making 13 appearances for their U-19 team. He'll now return to the Vancouver Whitecaps, having come up through the club's academy. CF Montreal near deal for Icelandic youngster C...Full Story »

Spain coach Luis Enrique admits the 5-0 win over Slovakia which secured progress to the last 16 of Euro 2020 was a relief.The former Barcelona boss was under increasing scrutiny after draws in their opening two Group E matches but poor opponents and a goalkeeping howler from Newcastle’s Martin Dubravka made their passage more than comfortable.“It’s a relief of course – I ...Full Story »

Portugal to face Les Blues on Wednesday Ronaldo scored against Germany Portugal take on France at the Puskas Arena on Wednesday in what is expected to be the most exciting game of the 2020 European Championship's group stage as the 2016 champions face the 2018 World Cup winners. Around 55,000 fans are expected to attend the match that will be disputed at 21:00 CEST, while temperatures could r...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate is ready to take things up a gear after England sealed a Wembley return in the round of 16 by beating the Czech Republic to top their European Championship group.Having opened with a 1-0 triumph against World Cup finalists Croatia and been booed at the end of Friday’s 0-0 draw against rivals Scotland, the Three Lions wrapped things up with a Wembley win on Tuesday evening....Full Story »

England progressed to the European Championship knockout phase as group winners thanks to Raheem Sterling’s early header in a 1-0 victory against the Czech Republic.Having kicked off Group D by beating World Cup semi-final foes Croatia and then been booed following the goalless draw with rivals Scotland, Gareth Southgate’s already-qualified side put in a controlled display on Tuesday...Full Story »

Scotland’s hopes of winning through to the knockout stages of a major tournament for the first time ended with a sobering 3-1 Euro 2020 defeat by Croatia at Hampden Park.The Scots, playing in their first major tournament since the 1998 France World Cup, needed a victory in their final Group D fixture to reach the last 16 but despite a big effort fell short again.Attacker Nikola Vlasic drov...Full Story »