How many of the 10 most expensive footballers have justified their price-tag?

One of them has made barely 70 appearances in four seasons. Another has only recently clocked up 100 senior games. Four have already moved on. Welcome to football’s £1.25billion club. The 10 most expensive players of all time, who were bought to guarantee success but merely prove what a risky business the transfer market can … Read more

Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas forcefully DENIES he’s dating Gerard Pique’s ex Shakira  

Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas forcefully DENIES he’s dating long-time Spain team-mate Gerard Pique’s ex Shakira after finalising his divorce, mocking reports of a new relationship on Instagram Former Spanish star Iker Casillas rubbishes rumours his is dating singer Shakira Casillas took to Instagram to slam stories of a relationship with Colombian artist The 41-year-old … Read more

Sebastian Vettel chased thieves through Barcelona on a SCOOTER after his bag was stolen

REVEALED: Sebastian Vettel chased thieves through Barcelona on a SCOOTER after his bag was stolen through his car window, but the F1 star’s belongings remain lost Four-time world champion attempted to track down his stolen possessions According to reports, he used his GPS signal from his AirPods inside his bag  However, he was not able … Read more

Lionel Messi reinforces he wants to return to Barcelona

‘I would like to help the club in whatever way I can’: Lionel Messi admits he would ‘LOVE’ to return home to Barcelona one day, as he backs his struggling former club to ‘grow’ with Xavi in charge PSG star Lionel Messi has reiterated his desire to go back to Barcelona one day Six-time Ballon … Read more

Tottenham and Arsenal ‘open to signing Philippe Coutinho on loan in January’

Tottenham and Arsenal ‘open to signing Philippe Coutinho on loan in January’ as Barcelona continue push to shift £145m flop off their wage bill Barcelona outcast Philippe Coutinho could join Tottenham or Arsenal in January The Premier League arch-rivals are reportedly interested in the Brazil midfielder Liverpool are said to have dropped their interest in their … Read more

It’s been Koeman’s week from hell… but he is relaxed knowing Barcelona can’t afford to sack him

PETE JENSON: Storming out of a press-conference, seeing red on the touchline and title hopes in ruins. It’s been Ronald Koeman’s week from hell… but he remains relaxed knowing Barcelona can’t afford the €12m to sack him Ronald Koeman was relaxed about his situation at Barcelona after Cadiz draw He is likely to get a two-game … Read more

Ruben Dias claims Pep Guardiola’s legacy does NOT depend on winning Champions League

Ruben Dias claims Pep Guardiola’s legacy does NOT depend on winning Champions League ahead of their clash with Paris Saint-Germain City meet Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday in a repeat of last season’s semi-final  The Spaniard hasn’t added to the Champions League trophies he won at Barca Although he has won the league and completed a unique … Read more

Roberto Martinez remains tight-lipped as Barcelona line him up to replace Ronald Koeman

Roberto Martinez remains tight-lipped on the Barcelona hotseat despite being lined up to replace the under-fire Ronald Koeman – as the current Belgium boss insists ‘there is nothing to comment’ Ronald Koeman has just a handful of games left to avoid the sack at Barcelona  The under-fire Koeman is set for the axe, and Roberto … Read more

Real Madrid 6-1 Mallorca: Marco Asensio scores stunning hat-trick with Karim Benzema adding a brace

Real Madrid 6-1 Mallorca: Playmaker Marco Asensio proves a point after lack of game time under manager Carlo Ancelotti as he scores a stunning hat-trick in his first start for the club this season Real Madrid cruised to victory to go top of the table above Atletico Madrid Marco Asensio scored a hat-trick after not … Read more

Joan Laporta found out about Ronald Koeman’s press-conference statement ‘at the last minute’

Joan Laporta reveals he only found out about Ronald Koeman’s abrupt press-conference statement ‘at the last minute’… as the Barcelona chief admits his ‘patience is limited’ with the manager Joan Laporta has spoken out on Ronald Koeman’s abrupt press conference Koeman read from a script and refused to take any questions on Wednesday Barcelona chief … Read more

Antonio Conte ‘NOT interested in taking over at Barcelona or Arsenal’

Antonio Conte ‘is NOT interested in taking over at Barcelona or Arsenal’ as out-of-work manager targets exciting new project next season Antonio Conte is reportedly not keen to manage either Barcelona or Arsenal The 52-year-old is out of work having terminated his contract with Inter Conte will reportedly bide his time and take a new … Read more

Cadiz vs Barcelona – La Liga: Live score, team news and updates

Cadiz vs Barcelona LIVE: Ronald Koeman in desperate need of a win to ease pressure after crisis-stricken Catalans drew with Granada and lost 3-0 to Bayern Munich By Richard Martin For Mailonline Published: 15:01 EDT, 23 September 2021 | Updated: 15:24 EDT, 23 September 2021 Barcelona travel to Cadiz on Thursday night in desperate need … Read more

Ronald Koeman insists Lionel Messi’s Magic ‘disguised’ Barcelona’s problems

Lionel Messi’s magic helped to ‘disguise’ the countless problems at crisis-hit Barcelona, insists under-fire boss Ronald Koeman… who also reveals he doesn’t regret taking the job despite facing the sack Ronald Koeman has just a few games to save himself from the sack at Barcelona  The under-fire Koeman says the issues at the club were … Read more