DepophotosTottenhamJ. Mourinho'Little Magpie' Mourinho: I was close to joining NewcastleThe legendary manager has confirmed that he has an affection for the St James' Park side because of former boss Bobby Robson
GettyParis Saint-GermainK. Mbappe'Mbappe has all the qualities to be a Ballon D'Or winner'The Champions League winner is launching a finishing school for forwards and believes the PSG man is the one whose game should be emulated
Getty/GoalBarcelonaL. MessiBarca's 'brutal drama': What does the new season hold for Messi?Both the under-fire president and the want-away captain are still at Camp Nou, so it is hard to know what to expect other than more chaos in Catalunya
Getty ImagesRangersTransfersGerrard tells Kent how to make England breakthroughThe ex-Liverpool man has been in eye-catching form, but his boss has told him the best way to get his Three Lions chance is not to think about it
Getty/GoalTransfersManchester CityWhere's Kompany's replacement? Pep's patience running outPep Guardiola faces Leicester City on Sunday without the experienced defender he has wanted since his influential skipper said farewell last year
GettyArsenalLiverpoolArsenal weren't the eighth best team in the PL - KloppThe Reds manager rates the Gunners highly and has backed them to be among six clubs challenging for the title this campaign
GettyLeague OneCoronavirusLeague One club stranded after spray sidelines busDespite following the proper protocols, the team had to sort different travel arrangements at the last minute following an unlikely side effect
GettyManchester UnitedM. RashfordSolskjaer: I had a little bit of a go at RashfordThe Red Devils boss admits he singled out the young attacker during a difficult clash and was happy with his response
GettyInterSerie AConte: I have faith in Eriksen The manager wasn't completely pleased with what he saw on Saturday but reserved praised for his Danish star, who has struggled at times in Milan
Getty ImagesTransfersReal MadridZidane shuts down question about signings The French manager believes his side are well-stocked after picking up a tough three points
GettyLiverpoolPremier LeagueKlopp: Liverpool out to 'strike back' against ArsenalMikel Arteta has got the better of the German on their last two meetings, leaving a score to settle in Sunday's Premier League clash at Anfield
Getty/GoalTransfersPremier LeagueTransfer LIVE: Dest set to travel to BarcaGoal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and around the world
GettyManchester CityPremier LeagueNobody cares about the players - GuardiolaThe Spanish coach believes his players are being stretched too thin and the next month poses a real problem for the club
GettyReal MadridLaLigaRamos plays down lack of transfer activity at MadridThe Blancos have shed several first-teamers while failing to land any new signings to date
Getty/GoalPremier LeagueLeicesterHeskey: Taking a knee to support BLM is becoming a gimmickThe former England forward believes the message of encouraging genuine social change has been diluted by the attention on the gesture of taking a knee
Getty/GoalArsenalPremier LeagueLiverpool on a 'different level', says ArtetaThe Gunners take on the champions at Anfield in the Premier League on Monday night
GettyChelseaPremier LeagueAbraham reveals Lampard's half-time words of wisdomThe Blues trailed 3-0 after a disastrous opening 45 minutes but fought back to earn a point at the Hawthorns
Getty ImagesTransfersManchester CityRuben Dias hints at Man City move after netting for BenficaThe 23-year-old star was close to tears after captaining his side and scoring a goal in their win over Moreirense
GettyChelseaPremier LeagueChelsea to hit full speed after international break, vows LampardThe Blues have just four points from their first three outings in 2020-21 despite spending heavily on reinforcements over the summer
GettyUSL ChampionshipSan Diego Loyal SCLA Galaxy II part ways with player after racism scandalThe USL club announced the decision on Saturday after opponents San Diego Loyal forfeited their point due to the incident
GettyChelseaPremier LeagueLampard defends Silva after nightmare Chelsea debutThe Brazilian was named captain for his first Premier League game but will want to put it behind him as soon as possible
Getty ImagesTransfersChelseaInter chief addresses Kante transfer talkThe Chelsea star has been linked with San Siro over the summer, but his current employers have revealed their reluctance to sell
Getty/GoalChelseaPremier LeagueChelsea: New signings but same old farcical defendingThe Blues avoided what would have been a truly shocking defeat at West Brom but doubts persist after another error-strewn display at the back
GettyPremier LeagueWest Bromwich AlbionChelsea end nine-year PL run with three-goal salvage jobThe Blues fell behind early on at The Hawthorns but hit back in style after the break to snatch a share of the spoils
ProShotsTransfersSparta Rotterdam'Anyone who says Saudi move isn't for money is lying'The country's derricks and deserts hold little interest for the ex-Netherlands youth international compared to the huge wages on offer
GettyTransfersManchester CityWalker expects City arrivals amid Dias & Kounde talkThe Blues defender admits that standards were allowed to slip last season, with fresh faces helping to right those wrongs in 2020-21
GettyL. MessiBarcelonaMessi tipped to sign two-year contract at BarcelonaThe Blaugrana legend believes a want-away superstar can be convinced to stay put and help mould the development of an exciting teenage talent
Getty ImagesPremier LeagueR. HodgsonHodgson: Nonsense handball rule is ruining football!The manager saw his side fall to Everton after Joel Ward was called for a controversial penalty