Barcelona defender Eric Garcia was eventually sent off in Thursday's Champions League opener against AS Monaco after the referee got his cards muddled up. The match was only 10 minutes old when Takumi Minamino dispossessed Garcia just outside the Barca penalty area. The Spaniard then proceeded to bring down the Monaco man as he bared down on goal in what looked like a clear professional foul....read
The new-look Champions League got underway this week, with the format now seeing teams play eight games in the qualification stage rather than six and a play-off phase also added.
Argentina already had one foot in the 2007 Copa America final when the incident occurred, Messi and co leading Mexico 3-0 with just minutes left to play when the incident occured.
The persuasions included a phone call that was beyond last-ditch as he claims Ferguson rang him two weeks after he had joined Chelsea.
Paul Scholes has admitted he felt embarrassed to celebrate in the aftermath of Manchester United's incredible Champions League final comeback win over Bayern Munich in 1999.
Spanish outlet AS has released the updated standings, which takes into account only the salary given to players by their clubs and excludes sponsorship deals plus national team payments.
Messi stepped back on the pitch for the first time since suffering an ankle injury in Argentina's Copa America title-winning game over Colombia in July.
Sergio Aguero and his girlfriend Sofi Calzetti have welcomed their first child, becoming parents to a baby girl named Olivia. The pair announced the news on Friday night.
Fabregas made his name at Arsenal before leaving to rejoin boyhood club Barcelona in 2011. His homecoming didn't go quite as he would have hoped, however, and he left again.
The German giants are well-known for their ability to accrue huge sums of money for talented players they acquired for very little, or even developed themselves.
The defender - who now plays for Super League Greece club Aris - was previously due to appear in court at Barcelona's Ciutat de la Justicia last year, but the case was postponed.
Raphinha was not selected for Brazil's games against Ecuador and Paraguay this month so the Barcelona star decided to head to the coast with his wife during the international break.
Yamal solidified his reputation as one of the best young players in the world with his performances at Euro 2024, helping the Spanish side go all the way.
The former Manchester City captain spent just one season in Catalonia after leaving the Etihad on the heels of winning the club's historic Treble at the end of the 2022-23 season.
Alves, who has appealed a four-and-a-half year jail sentence after being found guilty of rape, was released from prison in March after paying a a €1million (£850,000) bail bond
Manchester City chiefs are willing to give Pep Guardiola (inset) a huge sum to spend on his title-winning squad in the January transfer window in a bid to boost his side, according to reports.
Suarez is Uruguay's all-time record goalscorer, with his record of 69 in 143 appearances leaving him well-clear of former Man United forward Edinson Cavani in second place.
The 30-year-old is without a club after spending just a season-and-a-half at Atletico Madrid, where he managed nine goals in 31 appearances, despite mainly being utilised off the bench.
IAN HERBERT IN PARIS: Storey warmed up in the dark, raced not long after 8am and by 8.30am had won gold. She said the disparity with the men's challenge represented sexism.
An Australian sailor has spoken about a dramatic lightning strike on day five of the Louis Vuitton Cup challenger series, revealing that he felt the lightning through his body.
The summer transfer window has now been and gone. Clubs around Europe and beyond have had their chance to sign the talent they see fit to aid their squads in the season ahead.
Suarez said he will step down from Uruguay duty after Friday's World Cup qualifier against Paraguay and will approach the match with the same tenacity as he did in his first game back in 2007.
MATTHEW LAMBERT AT FLUSHING MEADOWS: A stress fracture of the back had doctors advising retirement and it is only with regular cortisone injections that Badosa is able to compete.
The 27-year-old Netherlands midfielder has been out of action since April after injuring his right ankle at Real Madrid during the final Clasico of last season.
Ready to trade blows at the top table of European football once again, Celtic have managed to avoid most of the true heavyweights who have too often left them battered and bruised.
Celtic are poised to break their club transfer record after agreeing an £11million deal to sign Belgian midfielder Arne Engels from Augsburg.
Recap Mail Sport's live blog for the latest news and updates from the Champions League opening stage draw as the newly formatted competition is set to get officially underway.
The Catalans made an effort to hijack the deal, offering a one-year loan spell for £3.3m in order to cover the position of defensive midfielder after youngster Marc Bernal's season-ending ACL injury.
The Spaniard had appeared set to join RB Salzburg on loan but could now head to Barcelona instead, after Hansi Flick's side showed an interest in bringing the player to LaLiga.
Speaking with Rio Ferdinand in a new video on his YouTube channel, the Portuguese superstar highlighted his desire to reach 1000 goals, a feat only a few players achieved.
While the fans are eagerly awaiting the release of their beloved football simulator, an X (formerly Twitter) user named @DonkTrading has leaked the top 50 highest-rated players in the game.
Neymar's camp have hit back at reports linking the Brazilian with a shock return to Barcelona as 'lies' and insist he is determined to see out the remainder of his contract in Saudi Arabia.
JACK GAUGHAN: City are believed to be recouping in the region of £30million should a deal go through for the Portuguese, who hasn't featured for the club since a disagreement with Pep Guardiola.
BRENDAN RODGERS believes Celtic owe it to their supporters to splash the cash before Friday's transfer deadline.
Lamine Yamal poked fun at his Spain team-mate Nico Williams' defensive capabilities after scoring for Barcelona against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday night.
KIERAN GILL: Chelsea are now targeting the addition of a centre forward as we count down to the August 30 deadline, with Napoli's Victor Osimhen still a possibility.
Gundogan revealed that knowing his departure would help Barcelona's dire financial situation had softened the blow of his early exit.
Gundogan revealed that he had found a new appreciation for Manchester City during his year away in Barcelona after re-signing for the league champions
The wheels were in motion to facilitate Ilkay Gundogan's return as Guardiola arrived at Salut, seemingly in the mood to purchase something to celebrate.
Guiu, who joined Chelsea from Barcelona in the summer, was making his first start for Chelsea after featuring as a substitute against Manchester City in the Premier League last weekend.
The Catalan giants are already on the verge of losing Ilkay Gundogan , with the midfielder set for a sensational return to Manchester City.
Juventus' Federico Chiesa is Barcelona's preferred target as they look to bring in a winger. However, according to Sport , Barcelona are considering Sancho as an alternative option.
The midfielder is poised to rejoin Pep Guardiola 's side as he gets set to leave Barcelona after just a year in Spain.
The 19-year-old phenomenon had a list of clubs trailing in his wake bursting at the seams with silverware after 12 goals and six assists to his name in his first full season with the Benfica senior team.
The German midfielder appears to be on the verge of a return to Manchester City with a 'deal in place' to bring him back, as per Fabrizio Romano.
The former captain reportedly has a deal in place to return to the Etihad, where he spent seven years and won five Premier League titles - as well as the club's historic 2023 Treble.
The Ilkay Gundogan transfer saga has taken another step forward, with reports saying the Barcelona player 'can leave the club on a free' transfer.
On the club's X (formerly Twitter ), Blaugranas have shared new images of their iconic ground, showing the significant changes to the stadium compared to its old state.
Barcelona stars of past and present have brutally mocked a current player after he posted a loved-up snap with his new influencer girlfriend.
The Catalans have been seeking for a Nico Williams alternative over the past few weeks after the Athletic Bilbao star made it clear that he would stay at his current club for another year.
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