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Bartomeu confident over Messi ninth Barcelona renewal
Despite the Argentine striker ordering his father and agent to halt renegotiation talks with the club, Josep Maria Bartomeu's is confident the Argentine will renew his deal.
Despite the Argentine striker ordering his father and agent to halt renegotiation talks with the club, Josep Maria Bartomeu's is confident the Argentine will renew his deal.
Four top executives from Brighton, Bari, Orlando SC and Real Madrid discussed the future of football post Covid-19 pandemic as part of the World Football Summit live.
FC Dallas will not participate in the MLS is Back Tournament, it was announced on Monday after 10 players and one coach tested positive for the novel coronavirus
Manchester United have agreed a contract extension with Nemanja Matic, who is tied to the club until 2023.
Much has been made about the decisions of the Video Assistant Referee in LaLiga, with some suggesting Los Blancos often get the nod, so we look at the numbers.
LALIGA
Rule 12 in relation to Sergio Ramos' stamp on Raul Garcia's foot on Sunday was not given because of a poor translation from English. It should have been a penalty.
The return legs of the Round of 16 games will be played at the home grounds of City, Barça, Bayern and Juventus with UEFA to confirm the decision on Friday.
Kalidou Koulibaly and Milan Skriniar are both reportedly wanted by Premier League giants Manchester United and Manchester City.
All the latest news and information ahead of Tuesday’s Premier League clash between Arsenal and Leicester City with both sides looking to secure European qualification.
Xavi Hernandez has renewed his managerial contract with Qatari side Al-Sadd for the 2020-21 season, the club announced amid speculation he could return to his former club Barcelona.
A good few Barça players enjoyed their best performances of the season as Quique Setién's men comprehensively beat Villarreal on Sunday.
Trailing rivals Real Madrid by four points at the top of the table in LaLiga, defender Gerard Piqué wants Barça to keep pushing.
AS' referee analyst former match official Iturralde maintained that the decision to award a spot-kick for the Dani García foul on Marcelo was correct but Athletic should have had one too after Ramos stepped on Raúl García.
Tottenham's win over Everton provided precious little drama, save for a clash between Spurs team-mates Hugo Lloris and Son Heung-min.
The MVP and Captain of LAFC will not join the rest of the team in Orlando, Florida because he chose to opt out due to "health and family" reasons.
Zinedine Zidane's team remain four points clear at the top of the table after they overcame Athletic and their rivals put away Villarreal.
All the information you need on how and where to watch Arsenal host Champions League hopefuls Leicester City on Tuesday evening.
Thiago Alcantara is linked with a move to Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp praised the Bayern Munich midfielder's quality.
Nashville is the third team from MLS that has reported players testing positive for the coronavirus just days from the beginning of the MLS is back Tournament.
The new MLS franchise is ready to make its debut in the MLS is Back tournament in Orlando, Florida and it will be against the home team.
Several players from FC Dallas and Orlando City have tested positive for coronavirus as the tournament is set to start on 8 July in Orlando, Florida.
VILLARREAL 1-4 BARCELONA | BARTOMEU
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu criticised recent refereeing decisions; he also said Messi "has said may times he will end his playing career at Barça".
Inter Milan have doubled down on their desire to keep hold of forward Lautaro Martínez, who continues to be linked with Barcelona.
VILLARREAL - BARCELONA
Luis Suarez, Griezmann and Ansu Fati were on the scoresheet for Barcelona while Leo Messi had a goal ruled out by VAR. Barcelona trail Real Madrid by four points.
In his post-match press conference, Zidane revealed that the Colombia midfielder requested to be omitted from the squad list for the Athletic Club game.
ATHLETIC 0-1 REAL MADRID
In comments that echo recent complaints by Barcelona's Gerard Piqué, Iker Muniain perceived injustice in the officiating as Real Madrid beat Athletic.
ATHLETIC 0-1 REAL MADRID | ZIDANE
When asked about recent refereeing decisions, Zidane stood up for his team: "What I cannot accept is hearing others say we are where we are because of the referee".
Real Madrid secured their seventh win since the restart with a controversial VAR awarded spot kick being executed by Sergio Ramos.
Real Madrid were again grateful to Sergio Ramos for another decisive penalty - his second in four days - this time, against Athletic Club in Bilbao.
Sergio Ramos tucked home a 73rd minute spot kick to ensure Real Madrid's 100% win restart record as Zidane's side take a step closer to the LaLiga title.
Catalan daily newspaper La Vanguardia report that the local law enforcement agency 'Los Mossos d'Esquadra' searched club offices earlier this week.
Premier League
There were many suitors for Virgil van Dijk when he was at Southampton, but the defender chose Liverpool because of their manager.
The Ligue 1 club and the Brazilian star have an agreement in place that would allow the player to rejoin his Camp Nou former teammates for the start of the 2020/21 season.
PREMIER LEAGUE
Jose Mourinho heaped praise on counterpart Carlo Ancelotti ahead of Monday's clash between Tottenham and Everton.
Jürgen Klopp, whose Liverpool side saw their European title defence ended by Atlético, expects Man City or Bayern Munich to take the trophy.
Liverpool midfielder James Milner has played a big part in the club's recent success because he has been consistent and versatile enough to switch positions.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Mason Greenwood is "definitely" good enough to play for England after impressing again for Manchester United.
Juventus ran out 4-1 winners against Torino on Saturday and Cristiano Ronaldo netted his goal from a direct free-kick goal in Serie A.