Kick Off: Yamal leads Golden Boy lists, Messi may play in 2026 world cup

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🚨✨OFFICIAL: Golden Boy 20 finalists list has been released with Yamal leads

Who will be the next European Golden Воу?

Lionel Messi makes surprising admission over playing in 2026 World Cup

Lionel Messi has made a surprising admission regarding his participation in the 2026 World Cup, with the Argentina star currently non-committal on his international playing future.

Real Madrid OFFICIAL: Kylian Mbappé has received the Player of the Month award

Kylian Mbappé has received the Player of the Month award of September.

Mbappe convinced he knows who is behind rape investigation story

Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe blew off some steam in Stockholm last week, traveling to Sweden with Bayer Leverkusen’s Nordi Mukiele, and enjoying the nightlife. After the event, pictures emerged, and local media mentioned his name as a suspect in a rape investigation that had been opened by Swedish police, in part taking place at the hotel he was staying at.

Italy legend Luca Toni: Pep Guardiola has 'RUINED football'

Pep Guardiola has ruined football, according to an Italy legend.

These Things Happen

See Barca’s latest special El Clasico kit as Coldplay collaboration is confirmed

Since Barcelona signed their shirt sponsorship agreement with Spotify, they have worn specialised shirts for their clashes with Real Madrid. The Blaugrana generally replace their logo with that of a particular artist, and this Clasico will see Coldplay’s name on their kit.

New Man Utd stadium compared to ‘dishwasher tablet’ as club plans for £2bn venue

MANCHESTER UNITED'S new stadium has been compared to a "dishwasher tablet" as the club prepare to submit plans for the £2billion project.

Barcelona seal renewal of talented 18-year-old midfielder

Barcelona have dipped deep into the La Masia reserves to fill out their squad in recent years, with excellent results. The challenge will now be finding a spot for some of their more talented players coming through, and holding onto them amid the club’s financial crisis.

Robert Lewandowski only hiring workers from one nationality to work on house

Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski might have been thought of as just a short-term operation when he signed at the age of 33 from Bayern Munich, but the Polish striker has always been adamant he is there for the long-haul. Now in his third year at the club, work continues on the house he is building in the coastal town of Garraf, close to Barcelona.

Man Utd’s £172m of CURSED talent hit by injuries and poor form

MANCHESTER UNITED were supposed to be turning a page this summer with the arrival of Ineos and Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Ten Hag believes jigsaw piece LaLiga signing can help save ManUtd job in January

Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong returned to action at the start of the month after five months missing through an ankle injury. It is his longest injury lay-off since he came to Barcelona, and he is facing a crucial season in terms of defining his future, with Manchester United, as ever, on the horizon.

Arsenal hit by injuries & Ten Hag's problems pile up after international break

Over the past fortnight, the international break has claimed plenty of casualties, with several top Premier League stars suffering injuries.

Barca given huge boost as trio to be fit for clashes against Bayern &Real Madrid

Barcelona were nervously awaiting the end of the international break’s end as they watched star forwards Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski limping around far away from home. However both are set to be available for their return to action against Sevilla on Monday.

Cole Palmer make a cup of tea that has fans changing their own technique

COLE PALMER'S quali-tea technique has wowed fans time and time again.

11 world-class players who came out of retirement: Szczesny, Scholes, Cruyff…

Footballers often say their bodies tell them when it’s time to retire, but former Arsenal and Manchester United players are among a select group whose bodies were wrong.

Barcelona links to Bayern star stem from disappointment with current player

This week, Barcelona have been linked with a move for Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies, who will be out of contract at the end of the season. He’s not expected to sign a renewal, so he would be available on a free next summer, which is something that the Catalans are enticed about.

Barca make contact with Real Madrid target out of contract next summer – report

Bayern Munich appear to have given up on retaining left-back Alphonso Davies, who is out of contract in the summer of 2025, and can sign a contract with other clubs in less than three months. That is not for lack of trying, but his move to Real Madrid has been taken as a done deal by most. Not Barcelona.

Thomas Frank set for Old Trafford after Tuchel move puts Dane to replace Ten Hag

Should Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos require references for any future successor to Erik ten Hag, Brentford boss Thomas Frank has a long list of peers he can call on.

What They Say

'I played against Messi and Ronaldo – this is who the toughest opponent was'

Ex-Chelsea star Antonio Rudiger has named Manchester City hero Sergio Aguero as the toughest opponent he’s faced.

Beckham reveals how Sir Alex helped bring Messi to Inter Miami

DAVID BECKHAM has revealed how Sir Alex Ferguson helped bring Lionel Messi to Inter Miami.

Pogba reveals the reasons that forced him to turn down a move to Man City

Paul Pogba has exclusively told Mail Sport that he was open to joining Manchester City in 2022 - but felt he had no option but to leave the city for personal reasons.

Fixtures of the Day

Saudi PL

Al-Hilal Saudi FC VS Al Fayha 2024-10-18 15:00:00 UTC

Al-Shabab FC VS Al Nassr FC 2024-10-18 18:00:00 UTC

Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund VS FC St. Pauli 2024-10-18 18:30:00 UTC