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  1. 'Not receiving £1m!' - Arsenal's Smith laughs off 'hefty' price tag

    Olivia Smith has addressed the noise surrounding her price tag, after the 21-year-old Canadian forward joined Arsenal for a record £1m to become the first-ever million-pound women's footballer. Smith began her Gunners career at a sprint with a stunning goal against London City Lionesses but she also spoke of the sadness she felt when leaving Liverpool after just a season.

  2. ‘Unfortunate’ - Messi defended after terrible Panenka penalty

    Lionel Messi has been defended by Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano after missing a penalty against Charlotte. Having been handed a golden opportunity to open the scoring in the Herons’ latest MLS fixture, their talismanic skipper saw a woeful Panenka attempt easily kept out by Kristijan Kahlina - who barely had to move in order to make a notable save.

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    Ex-Argentina star rages at long ban

    Papu Gomez opened up on his two-year doping ban, blasting the punishment as unfair and revealing how the absence nearly killed his love for football.

  4. Real Madrid star Mbappe criticised for having ‘no private life’

    Kylian Mbappe has been criticised for having “no private life”, with the Real Madrid superstar being urged to accept the “price of fame”. It has been revealed that the France international, who recently claimed that the world of football is “disgusting”, does not have a driver’s licence. A fellow countryman has questioned the decision to become so reclusive.

  5. 'Antics that are crap' - Why Rossi wouldn’t pay to watch Suarez

    Giuseppe Rossi is an admirer of Luis Suarez’s on-field ability, but admits that some of the Uruguayan’s antics “are crap”. With that in mind, the forward who spent time with Manchester United, Newcastle, Villarreal and in MLS during his playing days has explained why he would not pay to watch the Inter Miami striker in action the next time that he passes through New York.

  6. Billionaire who eclipsed Musk held 'advanced talks' to takeover of PL club

    Elon Musk, long regarded as untouchable at the summit of the global rich list, found himself toppled this month, and the man who did it has a surprising link to English football. Musk, whose fortune Forbes pegged at a staggering $425 billion earlier this year, slipped after a wobble in his valuation. Into the void stepped Oracle kingpin Larry Ellison, who saw his wealth skyrocket on the back of a stock market surge.

  7. Trump loyalist & FBI chief Patel wears Liverpool tie at hearing

    FBI director Kash Patel appeared at a United States Senate judiciary committee wearing a tie featuring the logo of Liverpool. The former acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, who is a loyalist to President Donald Trump, has previously hinted that he supports the Premier League side but on Tuesday he took that a step further.

  8. Fabrizio Romano reveals unholy transfer window screen time

    Fabrizio Romano has revealed his ridiculously high screen time during the transfer window, admitting that he can come close to spending an entire day and night on his phone as he looks to break some of the biggest stories around. The Italian journalist will finally be enjoying some downtime, following the closure of the summer market earlier in September.

  9. Monaco players strip to underwear in plane chaos

    Monaco's Champions League journey began in chaos after their flight to Bruges descended into scenes straight out of a comedy sketch. With the air conditioning system completely out, Paul Pogba's teammates were forced to take off their clothes and sit in nothing but underwear as the cabin transformed into a sweltering sauna.

  10. Fabrizio Romano reveals unlikely friendship with Haaland

    Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has revealed he shares an unlikely friendship with Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland, which has even more unlikely origins. The journalist made contact with the striker when his career was in its infancy, and their bond grew stronger due to a shared passion away from matters on the pitch and in the rumour mill.

  11. Messi future call! Inter Miami get answer to contract question

    Inter Miami have reportedly got the answer they wanted after putting various contract questions to Lionel Messi, with the Argentine GOAT ready to sign a “multiyear” extension with the MLS outfit. His current deal is due to expire at the end of the 2025 campaign, but the South American superstar is poised to end any speculation regarding his future.

  12. The GOAT? CR7’s former team-mate prefers to talk about Messi

    Cristiano Ronaldo’s one-time Manchester United team-mate Giuseppe Rossi has great admiration for the Portuguese superstar, but admits that he prefers to talk about Lionel Messi. American-born Rossi - who spent time in England, Spain and the United States during his playing days - has offered a slightly different take on the long-running GOAT debate.

  13. 📽️ | Lehmann shows off ball skills with Lake Como backdrop

    Alisha Lehmann showed off her impressive ball skills while soaking up sun rays by a swimming pool that looks out on Lake Como. The Swiss international swapped Juventus for Como over the summer and now she appears to be enjoying her new surroundings. To hammer home this point, the 26-year-old posted some poolside snaps of her relaxing and showing off her football tricks.

  14. 'We don't pay to influence!' - Ex-Barca president addresses Negreira case

    The latest court hearing related to the ongoing Negreira case took place on Thursday, with former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu denying that the club made payments to the former refereeing vice-president in order to influence match officials. On the other hand, Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira's son Javier testified against his father and revealed some shocking details.

  15. Messi sent 'it's done' advice after emulating Ronaldo

    Lionel Messi has been sent "it's done" advice after choosing to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo and extend his remarkable playing career. With CR7 extending his Al-Nassr contract at 40 years of age, Argentine icon Messi is expected to tread a similar path by agreeing fresh terms with Inter Miami in MLS. Neither of the all-time greats are ready to consider retirement any time soon.

  16. WAG party! Rooneys want Beckham & Clancy at Wayne's 40th bash

    Coleen Rooney reportedly wants fellow WAGs Victoria Beckham, Abbey Clancy. Toni Terry and Alex Gerrard to attend husband Wayne's 40th birthday bash. The Manchester United and England legend will reach a notable personal landmark on October 24. His long-time partner is said to be organising a lavish celebration that will have no "budget limitations".