Lionel Messi has become the sole owner of Spanish third-tier club Cornella, acquiring 100 per cent of the team based in the south-west of Barcelona, the city where the football legend forged his illustrious 17-year senior career. The Catalan club confirmed the acquisition in a statement, announcing: “UE Cornella announces that Argentinian footballer and eight-time

Newcastle United star forward Anthony Gordon is reportedly “keen” on a summer transfer away from Tyneside amid links to Arsenal and Liverpool. The 25-year-old considers himself to have “outgrown” the Magpies and, as he goes in search of fulfilling ambitions which are both sporting and financial, is prepared to consider his options, according to The

Inter coach Cristian Chivu says Alessandro Bastoni won’t be available for tomorrow’s Serie A match against Cagliari: ‘He’s not well.’ Inter will be forced to cope without their star defender Bastoni in Friday’s Serie A match against Cagliari at the Stadio Meazza. Advertisement Chivu confirmed the Italian defender’s omission during a press conference on Thursday.

Giovanni Malagò, one of the likely candidates in the FIGC Presidential elections, hints at the involvement of a former Italian player in his project but refuses to answer a question about Massimiliano Allegri. Malagò and Giancarlo Abete are expected to be the only candidates in the FIGC Presidential elections on June 22. Advertisement Malagò has

At first, it seemed like such an innocuous moment in an otherwise scintillating night of Champions League action. Real Madrid was beating Bayern Munich 3-2 in the second leg of their quarterfinal. The scores were level on aggregate and extra-time seemed a certainty with less than five minutes left on the clock. Then, in the

Inside Sport newsletter: Get an expert guide to the biggest moments shaping the world of sport Get our free Inside Sport newsletter Get our free Inside Sport newsletter The Premier League title race is set to reach a fever pitch this Sunday, with Manchester City and Arsenal clashing in a high-stakes encounter that could well

Corriere dello Sport reports that Massimiliano Allegri has a frosty relationship with the Milan management, so the Italian tactician could decide to leave at the end of the season, even if he qualifies for the Champions League. Allegri’s future at Milan is uncertain due to the coach’s frosty relationship with part of the club’s management, according

MANCHESTER, England — The destination of the Premier League title could be determined by the blockbuster, high-pressure showdown between Manchester City and Arsenal on Sunday. There will be one player treating it like a preseason exhibition. Keep your eyes trained on Rayan Cherki, City’s throwback maverick who is an antidote to the overly structured, set

Real Madrid’s turbulent end to the season has triggered strong reactions from across Spanish football, but few have been as direct as the comments from former La Liga icon Santiago Canizares. The former Real Madrid and Valencia star has openly questioned the future of Vinicius Jr., suggesting that the club should seriously consider selling one

Apr 16, 2026, 03:43 AM ET Newcastle United could sack manager Eddie Howe and turn to former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho, while Liverpool are leading the race to sign Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi on a free transfer this summer. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around

Welcome to the latest edition of The Alternative Premier League Table, where each week, The Athletic analyses the entire division through a specific lens. After looking at errors leading to shots and goals last week, we dive into long- and short-passing sequences that result in goals. As usual, the article that follows is long but