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• Barcelona respond after Lionel Messi’s farewell appearance for Argentina

  Barcelona have reacted to Lionel Messi’s farewell match for Argentina, in which the forward helped his country beat Benin 3-0....

• Dani Ceballos reveals why he left Real Madrid for Betis

  Dani Ceballos says people told him he had “gone mad” after deciding to leave Real Madrid for Real Betis last...

• Gabriel Jesus says Brazilian players ‘always want to play’ for Barcelona

  Barcelona forward Gabriel Jesus has spoken of his affection for the Catalan club after completing a summer move from Arsenal....

• African football news: Sidiki Madou Traore joins Al Sadaqa SC as Trabzonspor track Philip Billing

  09:55 – Mali midfielder Sidiki Madou Traore has joined Libyan club Al Sadaqa SC as a free agent.The 22-year-old...

• Ajibade, Nnadozie and Alozie join Nigeria camp for Comoros Olympic qualifier

  Nigeria captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and defender Michelle Alozie have joined the Super Falcons squad in Ijebu Ode...

• Bournemouth will not sell Alex Scott in January despite Real Madrid interest

  Bournemouth have told interested clubs that Alex Scott will not be sold during the winter transfer window, despite growing interest...

• Sylvinho recalls Wenger, Ronaldinho and Guardiola’s Barcelona revolution

  Sylvinho says Arsene Wenger’s attention to detail helped him adapt to English football after becoming the first Brazilian to sign...

• Aston Villa join January race for Real Madrid forward Endrick

  Aston Villa are preparing to enter the January market for Real Madrid forward Endrick, with clubs across Europe considering loan...

• Paderborn v Stuttgart: visitors backed to continue unbeaten head-to-head record

  Paderborn will face Stuttgart on Saturday, 10 October, in the fifth round of the German championship.The hosts enter the...

• Liverpool interested in Kylian Mbappe as Real Madrid exit rumours grow

  Kylian Mbappe could leave Real Madrid for the Premier League, with Liverpool reportedly interested in signing the France forward.According...

• Liverpool linked with €250m move for Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe next summer

  Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has been linked with a move to the Premier League, with Liverpool reportedly interested in...

• Aleksandar Pavlovic rejects Manchester City move despite €100m interest, reports say

  Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic has turned down the chance to join Manchester City during the summer transfer window, according...

• Tottenham interested in re-signing Troy Parrott from Real Betis

  Tottenham want to bring academy graduate Troy Parrott back to north London from Real Betis, according to Estadio Deportivo.However,...

• Friday Etim named Danish Superliga Player of the Month after strong September

  Nigerian striker Friday Etim has been named the Danish Superliga’s Player of the Month for September after an impressive run...

• Braga v Sporting CP: predicted line-ups for Liga Portugal clash

  SC Braga will host Sporting CP in the headline fixture of the eighth matchday of Liga Portugal on Friday, 9...

• Finidi urges Rivers United to make home advantage count in NPFL title race

  Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George says his side must win every home match if they are to strengthen their...

• Rio Ferdinand backs Harry Kane for 2026 Ballon d’Or

  Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has identified Harry Kane as the player who should win the 2026 Ballon d’Or,...

• Barcelona newcomer Anthony Gordon praises Pedri after impressive start

  Anthony Gordon says he has benefited from having Pedri alongside him since joining Barcelona, explaining: “I used to make a...

• Luka Modric wants to return to Real Madrid after playing career

  Milan and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric has again spoken of his desire to return to Real Madrid once his playing...

• David Alaba ready to discuss surprise move to Udinese

  Experienced Austria international David Alaba has met his new team-mates at Italian club Udinese and is now prepared to speak...