WHAT HAPPENED?Barca went second in La Liga after crushing Getafe on Saturday - a result that secured the Blaugrana their fourth league win in five matches. Despite closing to within five points of table-toppers Real Madrid, manager Xavi stands by his decision to move on at the end of the campaign.WHAT XAVI SAIDWhen asked if he was sorry that he was leaving the club, Xavi replied: "No, quite the op

Manchester United have received a transfer hammer blow - Ivan Provedel has penned a new long-term deal with Lazio.Back in November, there were rumours the goalkeeper might be on United's radar as a potential replacement for Andre Onana after talks over a new contract hit a bump in the road. But, Provedel has now dashed any hopes by sticking with Lazio."I am very happy and I want to thank the Presi

Reports suggest that Manchester City are eyeing West Ham United’s Brazilian midfielder, Lucas Paqueta, as a potential addition to their already illustrious squad if Bernardo Silva departs this summer.City, who secured the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, and the FA Cup last season, had pursued Paqueta last summer but withdrew their interest following the Football Association’s in

LaLiga president Javier Tebas said on Friday that there is a "99% chance" that Kylian Mbappé joins Real Madrid this summer.ESPN reported on Monday that Mbappé and Madrid are in talks -- with the club optimistic about a positive outcome -- after sources told ESPN that the France international informed Paris Saint-Germain that he intends to leave when his contract expires in June."Knowing

WHAT HAPPENED?Klopp's announcement of his impending departure from Liverpool at the end of the season has forced the Premier League giants to search for his successor. While Xabi Alonso has emerged as a fan favourite and frontrunner for the role, former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov believes Tuchel is well-equipped for the job if the Spaniard snubs Liverpool and ends up moving to Alli

Liverpool identify two Klopp replacements if Alonso snubs themLiverpool have identified Ruben Amorim & Julian Nagelsmann to replace Jurgen Klopp if Xabi Alonso snubs them for Bayern Munich.Bayern stars must have bad conscience for Tuchel exit - NeuerManuel Neuer says that every Bayern Munich player "must have a bad conscience" as they are to be blamed for the failure of "top coach" Thomas Tuch

Carlos Corberan highlighted West Brom’s defensive resilience after fifth-placed West Brom secured a 1-1 draw at fellow promotion chasers Hull.The Baggies looked up against it after 35 minutes when Fabio Carvalho scored an elite goal from distance that swerved into the top-left corner.But Corberan’s men responded manfully and equalised after 43 minutes after Darnell Furlong’s head

Manager Darren Ferguson stated Peterborough’s 1-0 win over Cambridge in the Cambridgeshire derby was more important than reaching Wembley on Tuesday night.The Posh claimed their first league success at the Abbey Stadium since 1988, having beaten Blackpool four days previously to reach the EFL Trophy final.Ephron Mason-Clark netted the winner 10 minutes into the second half when his cross fro

West Brom remain one place above Hull in the Sky Bet Championship play-offs following their disciplined 1-1 draw at the MKM Stadium.Liam Rosenior’s in-form side had looked on course to move up to fifth in the table when Fabio Carvalho scored a lovely swerving goal from distance after 35 minutes.But the visitors, who are next week expected to be taken over by Floridian businessman Shilen Pate

Eastleigh earned back-to-back National League wins after beating promotion hopefuls Bromley 2-0.The hosts had a chance in the first half through Scott Quigley and Bromley goalkeeper Grant Smith made a great save to deny Jake Taylor just before the break.An energetic start to the second half saw Michael Cheek and Paul McCallum come close for Bromley, but Quigley eventually fired the Spitfires ahead