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Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font has spoken of his desire to bring Lionel Messi back to the club to give him a proper farewell. The Argentine legend left Camp Nou in sad circumstances back in 2021, with the Catalan giants unable to agree a new contract due to financial constraints. He left for Paris Saint-Germain and currently plays for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer.

RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande has revealed he had the chance to move to Chelsea earlier in his career but decided against heading for the Premier League giants. The 19-year-old Bundesliga star is expected to be in demand again in the summer transfer window, with Liverpool and Bayern Munich both having been tipped to make a move for the youngster at the end of the season.

New interim Tottenham Hotspur manager Igor Tudor says he has faith in the "enormous quality" of his squad and is "100%" certain they will avoid relegation. Spurs sacked Thomas Frank after a poor first half of the season, with the Lilywhites down in 16th in the Premier League despite progressing to the last 16 of the Champions League. Tudor will take charge of Spurs for the first time on Sunday against Arsenal.

SAFA has faced criticism over the years for missteps that could have been avoided to elevate Mzansi football and meet professional standards. With new management in place and a promising calendar year ahead, things now seem to be slowly heading in the right direction, as the Belgian tactician has expressed confidence in the technical workshop held during the week.

Nicolas Jackson has gone viral on social media after the Bayern Munich loanee shared a video of himself walking through snow in the German city. The 24-year-old, who joined Chelsea in 2023, has scored five goals in 22 appearances for the Bundesliga giants this season after moving on a season-long loan, largely being reduced to a back-up role behind star striker Harry Kane.

A Champions League knockout phase play-off encounter in Lisbon between Benfica and Los Blancos had to take an unplanned 15-minute break. Reason? The Brazilian and Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni exchanged words, with the former alleging he was racially abused, delaying the match in the process. The 'Special One' has found himself on the receiving end of heavy criticism when he failed to condemn his player at the centre of the alleged racial abuse controversy.

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has revealed he is still living in a hotel and that his living situation is not a "priority" at the moment. The former Hull City defender took over at Stamford Bridge after the departure of Enzo Maresca and has enjoyed a strong first month or so, winning eight of his 11 games in all competitions so far.

Declan Rice has revealed the message Bukayo Saka gave him about north London derbies when he first signed for Arsenal. The Gunners visit their local rivals on Sunday looking to reaffirm their Premier League title credentials after a disappointing 2-2 draw with Wolves on Wednesday. Arsenal are unbeaten in competitive meetings with Spurs since 2022 and Rice believes Sunday's clash is the "perfect game" for his side to get back on track.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has hit back at Wayne Rooney after the Manchester United and England legend claimed the Dutchman lacked "aura". The Reds won the Premier League title in Slot's first season in charge but have struggled in his second campaign, with the Merseysiders facing a battle to qualify for the Champions League.

The South African tactician had an ambition of having a successful debut campaign with the Algerian giants. However, one of his targets will not be achieved after the Algiers-based outfit was eliminated from the continental inter-club competition. After suffering the CAF setback, upon resumption of the domestic duty, Mokwena's club was handed another one.

The Soweto giants began the campaign on a promising note but have since fallen short in their pursuit of silverware, leaving the league title as their only realistic shot at redemption. However, their struggles in front of the goal have continued to haunt them, limiting their options and stalling momentum throughout the season. And according to the ex-Chiefs marksman, the revolving door approach in the starting XI has done more harm than good.

Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni has already given his version of events in UEFA's investigation into his alleged use of racist language against Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior. The incident followed Vinicius' stunning winning goal in Tuesday night's Champions League knockout play-off first leg in Lisbon, as the two players exchanged words before the Brazilian ran over to the referee to report something the Argentine said while he had his face covered with his shirt.

The move made by the Bafana Bafana defender to switch from the Premier Soccer League to Major League Soccer remains one of the most controversial transfer stories in recent history. One of the high-profile figures to oppose it was Hugo Broos, and the coach's comments almost rocked the national team camp as it prepared for the 2025 AFCON finals in Morocco. While some argued the move was made in haste, others felt it could end up opening the window for the defender to Europe eventually.

Mikel Arteta has rejected the idea that his Arsenal side are in danger of becoming 'bottle jobs' after a disappointing 2-2 draw with Wolves on Wednesday. The Gunners remain in the driving seat at the top of the Premier League table but now face a test of character as Manchester City attempt to rein them in before the end of the campaign. Arteta also accepted his team must take recent criticism "on the chin".

During the November international break, Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate admitted that all of the speculation surrounding his future at Anfield was bothering him. "Some of the things that I read, I’m like, 'Oh la la! That puts me in a tight spot with Liverpool fans. And they don’t even know all the ins and outs,'" the France international told TF1.

For most of their shared existence as rivals, Arsenal have had the upper hand over Tottenham. Be that from 1913 when Woolwich Arsenal moved into Spurs territory north of the River Thames, from 1919 when the Gunners beat Tottenham into being voted into the Football League or by winning the title twice at White Hart Lane, the red half of this conflict has so often been superior.

Christian Pulisic is hunting for fitness for Milan, and Folarin Balogun could deliver a big three points for his team if he continues his current form.

Mason Greenwood missed a penalty as Marseille lost 2-0 to Brest in a major blow to their Champions League hopes. The game marked Habib Beye's first in charge of the Ligue 1 club, since taking over from former manager Roberto De Zerbi amid a poor run of form in the French top-flight.

Crystal Palace have made a decision on Oliver Glasner's future after he was taunted in the aftermath of their disappointing Conference League draw with Zrinjski Mostar. Fans chanted “you’re getting sacked in the morning” after their embarrassing failure to secure victory in Bosnia.

Chelsea have announced IFS, a new AI firm, as their front-of-shirt sponsor for the remainder of the 2025/26 season, "marking the beginning of a long-term collaboration". The Blues have not had a permanent sponsor since their deal with mobile phone operator Three expired in 2023.

After a record MLS playoff run, Tadeo Allende opens up on Messi’s leadership, new competition from Berterame, and why he committed his future to Inter Miami.

The Mexico National Team announced its official roster for the friendly match against Iceland, which will be played on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at Estadio Corregidora in the city of Querétaro. Once again, Chivas is the club contributing the most players to the squad, with seven representatives. The players selected by head coach Javier Aguirre must report starting Sunday.

With the 2026 Major League Soccer season just around the corner, Columbus Crew made a late move in the market by securing the services of Portuguese midfielder André Gomes. The 32-year-old arrives in Ohio as a free agent after ending his stint with French side Lille, where he struggled for consistent playing time this season.

The Sea Robbers are up against a lower division team again in South Africa's premier knockout competition. They are out to reclaim a trophy they last won in 2024 under Jose Riveiro. The Soweto giants would also want to atone for being this competition's losing finalists last season after rivals Kaizer Chiefs denied them a chance to shine on the podium.

Xavier Vilajoana has told ESPN that he plans to sign Harry Kane if he wins the upcoming Barcelona presidential election. Vilajoana is one of four candidates to take the reigns at Camp Nou and he insists that he has already put in motion his ambition to land the Bayern Munich striker.

Tottenham Hotspur have appointed former Chelsea caretaker manager Bruno Saltor as Igor Tudor's assistant, as Spurs prepare for the north London derby against Arsenal this weekend. The Croatian has been appointed as interim manager after the sacking of Thomas Frank, with the club languishing in 16th place in the Premier League table.

The Buccaneers continue with their ambitions to lift the quadruple as they lock horns with National First Division opposition in their latest assignment. A far sterner examination looms against familiar old foes, setting up a defining spell in their campaign. It marks a demanding period for the Moroccan coach and his men, who are still recovering from a bruising encounter against Mamelodi Sundowns.

The Buccaneers are still hoping to become the only side in South Africa to win all the available major trophies on the domestic front in a season. After winning the MTN8 and the Carling Knockout, the Soweto giants are now targeting a place in the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals as they host the lower-tier outfit at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday in the Round of 16.

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been reminded of his responsibilities by the Football Association (FA) after his anti-immigration rant. The governing body has reportedly spoken with the billionaire but there will be no sanction levelled against either Ratcliffe or United.