Getty ImagesBarcelonaLaLigaMessi benched by Barca for first time since 2019Barca have failed to win their past four matches in Spain's top flight and their talismanic captain has been left out of the XI to face Real Betis
Getty/GoalChelseaPremier League‘The days of Abramovich being ruthless are gone’The former Blues defender admits that a summer of big spending has raised expectations in west London, but he expects patience to be shown
Getty ImagesPremier LeagueManchester UnitedSeething Solskjaer claims Man Utd were ‘set up to fail’The under-fire Norwegian saw his side collect a much-needed victory over the Toffees, but he was less than impressed with the scheduling
Getty compositeL. MessiBarcelonaSetien’s criticism of Messi rubbished by RivaldoThe Blaugrana icon says a former coach should not be shifting the blame for an “awful end of season” and wants a French forward to keep the faith
GettyS. RamosReal MadridRamos the best defender in history - ZidaneThe Spain centre-half has cemented his place as the best to play in his position, his club coach insists
GettyPremier LeagueJ. PickfordVAR controversy as Pickford & Maguire go unpunishedA Premier League encounter at Goodison Park on Saturday saw both teams survive penalty scares as technology did not overrule on-field decisions
GettyLiverpoolPremier LeagueSalah defends Firmino in Liverpool benching debateThe Egyptian has formed part of a destructive attacking unit at Anfield with a Brazilian colleague alongside him, but change could be on the cards
Getty ImagesL. MessiL. SuarezSuarez: I won't tell Messi to join AtleticoThe Argentine sensation is free to leave Camp Nou at the end of the season, but his former team-mate will not urge him to move to the Spanish capital
Getty/Twitter.com/JoeBiden/Goal compositePremier LeagueManchester United'World knows Trump won' flown over Everton vs Man UtdThe process of counting votes continues in America, with Joe Biden seemingly closing in on victory that will see him move into the White House
Getty/GoalL. MessiC. Ronaldo'Messi's from another planet - there's no comparison with Ronaldo'The Chilean midfielder played alongside the iconic Argentine at Camp Nou and has him edging out a Portuguese great on any talent chart
GettyL. MessiBarcelona‘Messi deserves to be happy whether he stays or not’A former team-mate of the mercurial Argentine is reluctant to be drawn into a debate on whether a move away from Camp Nou should be made
Getty ImagesCoronavirusSerie ALazio chief Lotito makes vulgar 'vagina' remarks in bizarre Covid-19 rantThe president of the Rome-based outfit is never shy of offering an opinion and has expressed his frustration at the coronavirus testing process
Getty ImagesArsenalM. Ozil'That's not okay!' - Podolski blasts Arsenal for Ozil treatmentThe former Germany international, who also played for the Gunners, believes his old team-mate deserves better treatment from the Premier League side
Getty/GoalArsenalWillianWillian: Arsenal can win Premier League by 2022The 32-year-old has tipped Mikel Arteta to become one of the world's top managers and thinks they have an excellent chance of winning silverware
Getty ImagesCoronavirusReal MadridHazard & Casemiro test positive for Covid-19The Belgian winger and Brazilian midfielder will miss Sunday's match against Valencia as they undergo a period of self-isolation
getty imagesCoronavirusItalyMancini & Dzeko test positive for Covid-19The national team boss, as well as the former Manchester City forward, have both tested positive for Covid-19 and are now self-isolating
Getty/GoalCult heroesBarcelona'Perfect for Barca' - Why Pep signing Chygrynskiy flopped at Camp NouBig things were expected of the Ukrainian centre-half after his arrival in the summer of 2009 but he returned to Shakhtar Donetsk after just one year
Getty/GoalS. GnabryBayern MunichGnabry certain Wenger would succeed as Bayern bossThe French coach turned down an approach from the German giants last year and his former midfielder is confident he would have been a hit
Getty/GoalManchester United WomenArsenal WomenHow Man Utd star Russo could have joined Arsenal insteadThe England international has been one of the Women's Super League's most impressive performers this season after returning from the United States
Getty/GoalChelseaPremier LeagueMourinho's attack on Chelsea doesn't 'surprise' LampardThe Tottenham boss took aim at his former club this week but the Blues coach was quick to brush aside the comments
Getty ImagesSouthamptonPremier League'What we're doing is scary!' - Hasenhuttl amazed as Saints go top Che Adams and Stuart Armstrong were on target as Saints beat Newcastle United to move above Liverpool
GettyPremier LeagueJ. Klopp'The most difficult game in football' - Klopp relishing City challengeThe Reds boss knows the task ahead of his team but loves to prepare for games of this magnitude
Getty ImagesTottenhamPremier LeagueMourinho: A couple of victories don't put me on the moonThe Portuguese boss has downplayed the prospect of a possible title challenge for his side despite their impressive recent form
GettyChelseaT. SilvaLampard: Thiago Silva in same bracket as Van Dijk & KompanyThe Blues boss hailed his free transfer signing from PSG, who has helped the club to an improved run of defensive solidity
GettyLiverpoolM. SakhoKlopp pleased for former player Sakho after WADA resolution The ex-Reds defender was banned in 2016 after a failed drugs test, but won his appeal and will now receive 'substantial damages'
GettyArsenalWillian'He's getting better and better' - Arteta backs Willian to shine The Brazilian has not registered a single assist since the opening weekend of the Premier League season and has yet to score for the Gunners
GettyManchester CityPremier LeaguePickford-Van Dijk incident could happen to any of us - EdersonThe Liverpool defender is expected to miss most of the season after suffering cruciate knee ligament injury during the Merseyside derby
Getty/GoalManchester UnitedPremier LeagueSolskjaer insists he has backing of Man Utd's boardThe Norwegian has come under scrutiny after a number of bad results but insists that he has no concerns over his position.