Lionel Messi sat out Inter Miami's clash with Hong Kong XI on SundayLionel Messi's miraculous recovery from injury has sparked a massive public backlash in Hong Kong.The Argentine superstar sat out Inter Miami's friendly victory over Hong Kong XI on Sunday, with manager Tata Martino blaming his absence on fitness concerns. But three days later he was selected to play against Japan outfit Vissel Ko

Manchester United are aware that Chelsea and Arsenal are leading the way in their attempts to sign Brentford striker Ivan Toney, as has been reported by The Daily Star. With that in mind, the Red Devils' bosses are refusing to be drawn into a financial battle to sign the 27-year-old.Erik ten Hag is still keen to bring a top-class forward to Old Trafford ahead of the 2024-5 season and is keeping an

THE UNDERTAKER made a shocking football appearance in Saudi Arabia in front of Cristiano Ronaldo.Ronaldo's Al-Nassr took on Al-Hilal in a friendly game at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.Nah man, The Undertaker showing up in Saudi Arabia for this is wild 😂😭 pic.twitter.com/KjQGfDWcbj— Wrestling Pics & Clips (@WrestleClips) February 8, 2024Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to The Undertaker lifting th

Barcelona set sights on Girona's GarciaBarcelona are reportedly eyeing a summer transfer for Girona midfielder Aleix Garcia, contingent on the club's financial position at the season's end, according to AS.However, the feasibility of the potential deal also hinges on whether Girona are open to accepting Oriol Romeu as part of the agreement. Barcelona will be unable to match Garcia's release clause

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo said his side’s night of toil in their FA Cup replay against Bristol City was worth it after they booked a fifth-round tie with Manchester United.Forest needed a penalty shootout to get past the Championship outfit after it ended 1-1 after 120 minutes at the City Ground.Goalkeeper Matt Turner was the hero as he saved Sam Bell’s effort in the s

Brendan Rodgers hailed the “heart and soul” of his Celtic side after a last-gasp triumph at Hibernian restored their three-point lead over Rangers in the cinch Premiership.Adam Idah scored penalties at either end of his first Celtic start to seal a 2-1 win and Rodgers’ first victory at Easter Road on his fifth visit.Hibs had the better chances after Dylan Levitt’s equaliser

St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson praised his players for making their dominance count as goals from Mikael Mandron and Toyosi Olusanya earned them a 2-0 home win over Dundee.Robinson was eager to see his side build on their weekend win over Hibernian and they were the superior side throughout before Mandron broke the deadlock midway through the second half.Olusanya’s strike in injury time,

Mauricio Pochettino came out fighting after Chelsea outclassed Aston Villa to breeze into the FA Cup fifth round.Enzo Fernandez’s stunning free kick sealed a 3-1 victory and set up last-16 tie against Leeds at Stamford Bridge.First-half goals from Conor Gallagher and Nicolas Jackson put Chelsea in control of the fourth round replay and they cruised to victory, despite Moussa Diaby’s in

Derek McInnes urged his players to savour their late 1-0 victory over Livingston after suffering for the majority of a difficult encounter.Marley Watkins struck a crucial winner with two minutes left after Premiership strugglers Livi had frustrated their hosts for much the evening.A lack of composure in front of goal was to prove costly for David Martindale’s side as they were punished late

Steven Naismith heaped praise on “lethal finisher” Lawrence Shankland after the talismanic striker’s 50th goal for Hearts secured a 1-0 away win over St Johnstone.The 28-year-old, who joined from Belgian club Beerschot in the summer of 2022, has taken just over one-and-a-half seasons to bring up his half-century in maroon.“He is at the peak of his career, his numbers are th