Former Barcelona star Cesc Fabregas says he is "fully confident" that Lionel Messi will see out the rest of his career at the Nou Camp.

Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas says PSG star Kylian Mbappe is the one player he would sign if he was a manager and money was no object.

Barcelona head coach Quique Setien has lifted the lid on his side's pursuit of Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez.

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson's journey to the summit of European football could have been halted at the very first step were it not for Roy Keane, former Sunderland coach Ricky Sbragia has revealed.

Gary Neville has made a "significant" donation to help non-league outfit Brighouse Town in their battle to survive.

The percentage of professional footballers reporting symptoms of depression has doubled since coronavirus lockdown measures were put in place across Europe, a study has found.

Suggestions that the staging of Liverpool's Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid may have led to a spike in coronavirus cases in the city have today been described as 'an interesting hypothesis' by a scientific advisor to the government.

Lokomotiv Moscow youth player Innokenty Samokhvalov has died at the age of 22 after suffering suspected heart failure while training.

Bookmakers have axed prices on Tottenham striker Harry Kane joining Manchester United, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side remain favourites in the race to sign Jadon Sancho.

Tony Bellew has brutally trolled Jamie Carragher over Liverpool's failure to win last season's Premier League despite "having [a] parade in December".

Besiktas board member Erdal Torunogullari has confirmed that on-loan Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius has made a complaint to Fifa over unpaid wages.

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Bruno Fernandes can be Manchester United's Kevin De Bruyne or David Silva, according to Paul Merson.

Crystal Palace have staked their claim to the title of the oldest professional football club in existence.

It is the second time Spurs players and/or staff have flouted government guidelines to exercise together

Spurs spoke to the pair after Aurier posted video of them flouting government coronavirus guidelines

Former Liverpool midfielder Gary McAllister has hailed the leadership qualities of 'proper men' Jordan Henderson and James Milner.

Suspending professional football in England ahead of the government's decision to formally ban mass gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic may have saved a number of lives, according to experts.

Former Tottenham striker Darren Bent has condemned the "disgusting" abuse aimed at Mesut Ozil after the German stalled over a pay-cut agreement.

Former Charlton and Chelsea defender Paul Elliott believe there is still work to be done to eliminate racism in football, on the second National Stephen Lawrence Day.

Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen has hinted that he will look to leave the club once his contract expires this summer.

Arsenal have been forced to follow neighbours Tottenham in reminding their squad of lockdown guidelines after four Gunners players were caught flouting social-distancing measures.

Beckham's offer is part of the 'All In Challenge' to help feed vulnerable people during the coronavirus pandemic

Unlike Arsenal, Chelsea's deal is not expected to include any incentives to earn any money lost further down the line

Arsenal and Tottenham have been dealt a blow to their hopes of Champions League qualification after Uefa confirmed their guidelines for awarding places next season.

Former France forward Christophe Dugarry believes Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba would be an "ideal" signing for Real Madrid.

Tottenham's Champions League hopes received a blow on Thursday as Uefa confirmed their guidelines for awarding places next season.

Chelsea's Champions League hopes received a boost on Thursday as Uefa confirmed their guidelines for awarding places next season.

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho will volunteer to help transport food during the coronavirus pandemic.

Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba have been backed to give Manchester United the edge on their rivals when football resumes.

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Everybody loves Andres Iniesta and it is easy to see why in Rakuten's new documentary on the former Barcelona midfielder, which premiered on Thursday.

Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi says he would love his club to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund.

Manchester United legend Roy Keane has offered his support to players like Mesut Ozil, insisting he would have refused to take a pay cut if he found himself in the situation Premier League stars are currently faced with.

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has spoken to clubs from Spain's top two leagues and told them to be braced for football behind closed doors until 2021.

Hakim Ziyech will be free to join Chelsea without delay this summer after the Eredivisie season was cancelled.

The 2019/20 Eredivisie season has been cancelled, meaning Duch league leaders Ajax will miss out on the title.

The Eredivisie season has been cancelled, with the title, relegation out of and promotion into the league scrapped.

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While the Premier League was still up and running, Chelsea and Manchester United were locked in a fierce battle for a Champions League spot. But with football suspended indefinitely, a new fight has emerged: the race for Jadon Sancho's signature.

Dimitar Berbatov believes Newcastle would be able to attract "big players" to the club if they appoint Mauricio Pochettino as manager.

Ed Woodward says talk of nine-figure deals 'ignores the reality' of financial impact of coronavirus

Hakim Ziyech insists his Chelsea future was never in doubt and claims he was always intent on joining the club in July.

Ajax CEO Edwin van der Sar has admitted to his disappointment after the Eredivisie was cancelled on Friday, meaning his side will not be awarded the title.

SC Cambuur head coach Henk de Jong has blasted the decision to declare the Dutch league void, branding it the "biggest scandal" in the country's sporting history.

Manchester United fans have identified attacking midfield as the position which needs addressing as a priority this summer.

Chelsea fans have identified attack as the position which needs addressing as a priority this summer.

Raheem Sterling believes team-mate David Silva's will be "sorely missed" as Manchester City prepare for life without their Spanish superstar.

Liverpool legend Phil Thompson has backed calls for his former club to sign RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner.

Manchester City fans have called on their club to strengthen in central defence when the transfer window opens.