Among Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's growing list of problems at Manchester United last season was the misfiring Alexis Sanchez. However he has finally scored his first goal in 144 days to end his drought.

Arsenal are close to clinching a deal to recruit former midfielder Edu as their first ever technical director. Talks over the Brazilian's return to north London are now at an advanced stage.

For Lionel Messi, the present Copa America campaign with Argentina has, so far, been another bruising affair on the international stage. But he has still shown flashes of his sparkling best.

Real Madrid fans are relishing the prospect of watching 18-year-old Takefusa Kubo after his latest impressive display at the Copa America against Ecuador on Monday night.

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez took his reputation as a fierce competitor to new heights in his side's 1-0 win over Chile in the Copa America by appealing for a handball... by Chile's goalkeeper. 

After a slow start, Copa America 2019 in Brazil has finally heated up after a pulsating round of final group-stage matches. VAR and penalty shoot-outs mean the drama is set to continue in the last eight.

Brazil coach Tite joined the chorus of players and officials complaining about Copa America pitches, saying it was 'absurd' to play on surfaces like the one on which the hosts beat Paraguay on.

The Barcelona star has scored just one goal in four appearances for Argentina at the tournament, a penalty against Paraguay, although they are into the semi-finals.

His performances have caught the attention of the Catalan giants, who are now preparing to pay his £100m release cause to bring him to the Nou Camp, according to Corriere dello Sport.

Stars from Argentina and Brazil have been training in preparation for their crucial Copa America semi-final showdown on Tuesday evening.

TOM SANDERSON IN SAO PAULO: And so they meet again. On this occasion, for a place in the Copa America final. Yet far more than the chance to face either Chile or Peru will be at stake.

The Manchester United forward fired his country into the last four by netting the winning penalty in a shootout against Colombia on Saturday.

Arsenal have completed the signing of Brazilian 18-year-old Gabriel Martinelli. The youngster is one of the most promising talents in his homeland and bases his game on Cristiano Ronaldo.  

Philippe Coutinho was left red-faced on the big stage this week, after falling for a sumptuous piece of skill during Brazil's Copa America clash with rivals Argentina.

After Lionel Messi tasted yet more international heartbreak with Argentina at the Copa America , his scoring record on the big stage has once again come under scrutiny.

Gary Medel has come out in defence of Lionel Messi after both players were sent off for a confrontation in the Copa America third place playoff. The were dismissed for a clash in the first half.

Everton forward Richarlison sent 200 million of his fellow countrymen into hysterics through a post-match interview recorded after his Copa America-sealing goal on Sunday evening.

The 25-year-old Juventus star netted Argentina's second goal against Chile in the 22nd minute as they won 2-1, with Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero scoring the opener.

Messi was left incandescent with the performance of referee Roddy Zambrano and the use of VAR and did not hold back in his post-match assessment after their defeat by Brazil.

The 23-year-old played an integral role in Brazil's Copa America success this summer and has attracted interest from several clubs, including Everton.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been banned for one game and fined £1,200 after being sent off against Chile in the Copa America third-place playoff earlier this month.

Napoli have started negotiations with Gremio for Brazil's Copa America hero Everton. Carlo Ancleotti's side have been looking to reinforce their attack all summer but have been unsuccessful.

Lionel Messi has suffered another injury setback and will almost certainly be out of Barcelona's La Liga fixture with Osasuna at the weekend. Messi has struggled for fitness since suffering a calf injury.

Lionel Messi returns to action for Argentina on Friday against their arch rivals Brazil in what will be his first international since being banned for three months after claiming referees were 'corrupt'.

The goal-shy Toffees have identified the forward positions as an area of improvement, and boss Carlo Ancelotti has set his sights on the club's Brazilian namesake as a transfer target.

Prince Charles and Prince William have told Harry and Meghan that if they wanted to come back to Britain they could do so, without taking on any official duties, a source told The Sunday Times.

Prince William, 37, and Kate Middleon, 38, have appointed a former Home Office press officer as their Chief Communications Officer for The Royal Foundation.

Rhian Costello and her daughter Annabel, 3, had the memorable encounter when the Duchess of Cambridge visited the RNLI Mumbles Lifeboat Station near Swansea this afternoon.

From his meme-inspiring mechanical fringed Grammys hat to his white feathered Golden Gowns train, Billy Porter has been the stand out of this year's awards season.

More than 300 pangolins are poached from the wild every day and make it the most trafficked animal. But the genome sequence of coronavirus in pangolins was a 99 per cent match to that of infected patients.

Prince William, 35, and Kate Middleton, 38, have been preparing Prince George, six, for his future role as King of England by explaining it 'like a story book,' a source told Closer magazine.

The Duchess of Corwall faced a battle with the icy winds as she arrived at a food market in Leicester today.

Prince William used a doll to practice before putting newborn Prince George in a car seat for his first appearance outside the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in London, Kate Middleton has revealed.

The Duchess of Cambridge has recently swapped her signature bouncy blow dry for a half-up hairstyle - and a stylist has explained why the updated look is perfect for a busy working mother.

Prince William, 37 and Kate Middleton, 38, will make their first visit to Ireland between Tuesday 3 and Thursday 5 March and will visit Dublin, County Meath, and County Kildare during that time.

A source told People magazine that Prince Harry, 35, and Prince William's, 38, once-close relationship had been 'forever changed', with the Duke of Sussex focused on his future with Meghan.

Speaking from Norfolk, William admitted he was 'worried' when he learned Prince Charles had been diagnosed with COVID-19 and said the family is trying to protect the Queen and Prince Philip.

Kai lived in a 6ft by 9ft cage since being snatched as a cub from his mother, but this week he was let out of his cage for the first time at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster.

'During a visit to One25, a charity which helps female sex workers in Bristol, Meghan did something very strange indeed. On each banana, she carefully inked a self-help message,' writes Jones.

Having owned every issue of Vogue published since September 1977, as well as having devoured numerous books on the subject, I had thought I was an expert.

She's was working for Channel Nine's 9Honey as a presenter for their 2019 Logies coverage. 

Rebecca Harding didn't hold anything back when she posted a video of boyfriend Andy Lee in the shower to her Instagram Stories on Sunday.

Richard Wilkins was hard at work at the 2019 Logie Awards on Sunday evening. 

On Sunday, Sri Lankan born Melbourne-based stand-up comedian Dilruk Jayasinha used his presenting role as an opportunity to ask for work on stage.

Tony Martin reprised his voiceover duties at the 2019 Logie Awards, but his controversial style divided viewers watching at home. 

She's the Married At First Sight star who embarked on an inspirational weight loss  journey after being cruelly fat shamed on her wedding day. 

The Logie Awards were the hottest ticket in town on Sunday night. 

Married at First Sight's Jessika Power has labelled Martha Kalifatidis a 'hypocrite', after she described Sunrise hosts Samantha Armytage and David Koch as 'bullies'.

Jessika Power is fresh out of surgery and ready for her close-up.

Married At First Sight star Mike Gunner has shut down reports that this season's cast were forced to cover their own flights, accommodation and expenses to attend this year's Logie Awards. ,