7-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi misses cut for 30-man list of nominees
Seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi was omitted from the 30-man list of nominees for the prestigious award on Friday for the first time since 2005.
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Chelsea agree personal terms with Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana ahead of potential transfer - reports
Chelsea have taken a big step towards signing Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana after reportedly agreeing personal terms with the centre-back. The Blues are looking to get a deal for the France Under-21 international over the line before the window closes, but they have faced stiff resistance from their fellow Premier League side so far. Ad Brendan Rodgers said on Thursday that two bids had been rejected as they were «nowhere near what the club would consider».
Barcelona manager Xavi gives fresh update on Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong
Barcelona manager Xavi has provided a fresh update on the future of Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong.
LaLiga team-by-team preview: How Spain's top sides stack up to Real Madrid, Barcelona
The 2022-23 LaLiga season begins this week! A lot has happened since Real Madrid lifted its record-extending 35th league trophy over eternal rivals Barcelona. Madrid also won their 14th Champions League trophy (another record), but Barcelona aim to topple the champions with some new marquee players.
Cunningham: Summers-Newton has inspired a generation
Former Paralympic champion Clare Cunningham believes golden girl Maisie Summers-Newton has inspired the next generation of para-athletes at the Commonwealth Games. Summers-Newton claimed gold in the 100m breaststroke SB6 at Birmingham 2022, where the integrated para sports programme was the largest in the history of the Commonwealth Games, spanning across eight different sports. Ad Now Head of Athlete Services at the British Paralympic Association, Hillingdon-born Cunningham – who won five medals at Barcelona 1992 — believes the Games, and stars such as Summers-Newton, will have a seismic impact on the future uptake and wider interest in para sports.
Chelsea stars prepare for Tottenham clash as Tuchel chases new signings - in pictures
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has revealed he wants to strengthen his squad before the Premier League's transfer window closes with a central defender and a striker the priority.
'I pray it's just tactical' - Man City fans react to team news as Bernardo Silva absent again
Pep Guardiola has made one change to the Manchester City line-up for their first home game of the new Premier League season.
Grealish dropped as Mahrez returns - the Man City line-up fans want to see vs Bournemouth
Manchester City fans would make a change to their starting line-up today ahead of the visit of AFC Bournemouth to the Etihad Stadium.