Kick Off: Barcelona set to cut squad's salary to try to sign Messi back

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Carlo Ancelotti: I could never coach Barcelona

Carlo Ancelotti, delighted two days after winning the Clasico and getting Real Madrid into the final of the Copa del Rey

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Raphinha weaknesses exposed by Camavinga as pressure on Brazilian rises again

Brazilian winger Raphinha has been the subject of much debate in Barcelona since his arrival from Leeds United for a feee of €58m. While in recent months it looked as if he was proving his worth, but against Real Madrid he was exposed again.

Barcelona 'want to sign Cancelo on loan as they look to strengthen at full-back'

Barcelona are looking to sign a 'top level fullback' before the start of next season, with Joao Cancelo their 'number one target.'

Barca set to 'propose salary REDUCTION to whole squad' in order to sign Messi

Barcelona are considering proposing a salary reduction for their entire squad next season, according to reports.

Havertz reveals his biggest 'unprofessional' vice that he 'CAN'T STOP' doing

Chelsea star Kai Havertz has revealed his biggest vice and said he 'can't stop' himself despite it being 'unprofessional'.

Richest man in Nigeria steps up plans to buy Ligue 2 club Valenciennes

Valenciennes, a Ligue 2 club, for sale, could be bought by an African billionaire who made his fortune in cement.

Frank Lampard has already given Chelsea one key reason Todd Boehly's biggest asset will fail

Chelsea news: The Blues' new head coach had some warnings over the transfer in the first place.

Erik Ten Hag: The returns of Eriksen and Casemiro can fuel Man United's run-in

Erik Ten Hag hopes the return of Christian Eriksen and Casemiro will propel Manchester United to more success this season.

Zinchenko reveals Arteta was the only EPL boss he would have left Man City for

Oleksandr Zinchenko has revealed how Mikel Arteta was the driving force behind his move to Arsenal, with the star claiming the Spaniard was the only Premier League manager who could have convinced him to leave Manchester City.

Mudryk chat, Aubameyang clue: 4 things spotted in Chelsea training ahead Wolves

Todd Boehly will be hoping that Frank Lampard can put smiles back on the faces of Chelsea fans ahead of next season

What Leandro Trossard did to Martin Odegaard in Arsenal training ahead of Liverpool clash

Arsenal news: The Gunners have been working hard at London Cobham this week ahead of their potentially decisive Premier League title clash against Liverpool on Sunday

Liverpool's Thiago Alcantara 'joins Dani Olmo and Xavi Simons on Barcelona's midfielder shortlist'

Liverpool star Thiago Alcantara is reportedly on Barcelona's five-man midfielder shortlist ahead of this summer as the LaLiga giants look to revamp their engine room.

Chelsea winners and losers as Frank Lampard's Wolves hint spells trouble for Marc Cucurella

Frank Lampard was named Chelsea caretaker manager until the end of the season on Thursday while the Blues consider who they would like to take the role on a permanent basis

Chelsea plot Man United £88m transfer hijack with Enzo Fernandez trick

Chelsea transfer news as Todd Boehly prepares move for the 'next Cristiano Ronaldo' with his own personal scouting mission

What They Say

WILLIAN INTERVIEW: London is my home now but I cannot ignore the poverty of the favelas in Brazil

Willian did not expect to be back in England so quickly. Not at Fulham. Not anywhere. When the 34-year-old left Arsenal for his boyhood club Corinthians in 2021 it felt as though he had completed a career circle.

Former Real Madrid star warns against Jose Mourinho return

Real Madrid have been firmly advised not to reappoint Jose Mourinho by former striker Antonio Cassano.

Retired Premier League star tips Messi for ‘simply amazing’ Barcelona return

Lionel Messi has been advised to seize his chance to rejoin Barcelona this summer when his Paris Saint-Germain contract expires.

Pep Guardiola reveals secret Frank Lampard chat as Man City boss welcomes Chelsea hero's return

Pep Guardiola is pleased to see Frank Lampard return to management in the Premier League and the Manchester City boss has wished him well on his new venture at Stamford Bridge

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Lampard's reaction when Abraham got nutmegged twice in Chelsea training🤣