Barcelona in race to announce new Lionel Messi contract in the first week of August and in time for showdown with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus on August 8 Barcelona are reportedly hoping to announce Lionel Messi’s new contract in the first week of August. Messi has been a free agent since the beginning of July but it’s understood the Argentine is keen to extend his stay. Getty Messi is set to sign a new five-year deal with Barca However, the pressure is on to get the deal announced … Read More
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has ‘rediscovered Manchester United’s DNA’ and has ‘steadied the ship’ at Old Trafford, Sol Campbell claims Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has done a great job in ‘steadying the ship’ at Manchester United and he is the right man to steer the club in the right direction, Sol Campbell believes. It’s been two-and-a-half years since Solskjaer took over from Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford and although no trophies have been won, there is the feeling that progress has been made … Read More
Raphael Varane to have Manchester United medical ‘in two days’ as Red Devils agree £43million deal plus add-ons with Real Madrid Raphael Varane will have his Manchester United medical ‘in two days’ as the Red Devils agreed a deal to sign the Real Madrid defender. With personal terms already agreed with the France international, he appears set to follow Jadon Sancho to Old Trafford. Getty Varane’s 10-year spell at Real Madrid seems to be coming to an end The England winger … Read More
Raphael Varane to Manchester United is ten years in the making after Sir Alex Ferguson ‘hurtled down to Lille’ only to be pipped by Zinedine Zidane and Real Madrid What do Paul Gascoigne, Alan Shearer and Raphael Varane have in common? Besides being footballers, all of them were brave enough to tell legendary Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson: ‘No’. Getty The iconic manager missed out on plenty of top talents The only difference is that while Gazza and Shearer might have some regrets when they look at their … Read More
Furious Stipe Miocic hints at leaving UFC for treatment after heavyweight title loss Stipe Miocic is one unhappy fighter and he is letting everybody know it. The former UFC heavyweight champion, whom many regard to be the greatest heavyweight champion in the company’s history, is furious he hasn’t got a rematch with Francis Ngannou. Getty – Contributor Miocic is widely considered one of the best heavyweight champions ever In fairness, the Cameroonian has … Read More
Two possible signs that AEW are preparing for CM Punk’s debut The rumours of CM Punk joining AEW kicked into gear last week and they’re gaining momentum. Sean Ross Sapp first broke the news of Punk’s talks with AEW and recent activity from the company could lend a great deal of credence to those already reliable reports. CM Punk was adored by WWE fans, but now he seems AEW bound According … Read More
Arsenal legend Sol Campbell backs Ben White joining Gunners and says club should battle Manchester United for Real Madrid star Raphael Varane Sol Campbell says Arsenal should rival Manchester United to sign Raphael Varane and partner him with Ben White at the Emirates. The Brighton defender, 23, is having a medical this week ahead of his £50million move to the Gunners. AFP White looks set to join Arsenal in the forthcoming days Elsewhere, talkSPORT understands Man United will sign Varane, 28, for … Read More
Erik Lamela didn’t live up to the hype but clashes with Jack Wilshere and Cesc Fabregas, as well as stunning Rabona goals mean Argentine will have a special place in the hearts of Tottenham fans He may not have lived up to the hype, but Tottenham fans will always have a soft spot for Erik Lamela. The Argentine joined Spurs from Roma aged 21 in August 2013 for £30million, a fee which raised a lot of eyebrows in those days. Getty Images Lamela is the last of the players signed with the Gareth Bale money … Read More
Anthony Joshua stood up to Jarrell Miller and told him to ‘shut the f*** up’ when he tried to trash talk him during face off with Alexander Povetkin Anthony Joshua and Jarrell Miller developed a fierce rivalry between 2018 and 2019. After becoming an irrefutable superstar in the UK, AJ’s next step was to attempt to conquer America. Getty Joshua and Miller clashed at the DAZN launch press conference With his promoter Eddie Hearn having signed a lucrative deal to stage fights Stateside on streaming service DAZN, Joshua … Read More
Virgil van Dijk to make Liverpool return as Jurgen Klopp teases Dutchman’s first appearance for nine months, Reds boss gives positive update on Joe Gomez’s recovery Virgil Van Dijk could be set for his first appearance in nine months after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury in October 2020. The Dutchman has been a commanding figure in the heart of the Liverpool defence and his injury derailed the club’s chances of retaining the title or winning any kind of silverware last season. AFP or licensors Van … Read More
