The taxman is keeping an eye on the Gary Lineker situation – SPORTS AGENDA

One of those monitoring the Gary Lineker situation closely will be the taxman. Lineker is being pursued by HM Revenue and Customs for £4.9million it says should have been paid on income received between 2013 and 2018.  HMRC say Lineker should have been classed as an employee of the BBC and BT Sport, rather than … Read more

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

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

Real Madrid 0-0 Villarreal: Carlo Ancelotti’s side frustrated as they are held to goalless draw

Real Madrid 0-0 Villarreal: Carlo Ancelotti’s side frustrated as they are held to a goalless draw by Europa League winners as they move three points clear at the top of LaLiga Real Madrid struggled to create chances as they were held at home by Villarreal Villarreal had the better of possession as Madrid had just … 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

Marco Asensio ‘threatens to leave Real Madrid’ after being frozen out by Carlo Ancelotti

Marco Asensio ‘threatens to leave Real Madrid’ in January after feeling ‘provoked’ by Carlo Ancelotti over lack of minutes this season… putting Liverpool and Tottenham on red alert Marco Asensio has ‘threatened to leave Real Madrid’ after a lack of gametime He featured 35 times last season but has played just 69 minutes this campaign … Read more

Kylian Mbappe’s advisors ‘exasperated’ after PSG release interview about lifting Champions League

Kylian Mbappe’s advisors ‘exasperated’ with PSG after the club released an interview showing the striker claiming his ‘biggest dream’ is lifting the Champions League with the Ligue 1 giants despite contract stand-off and interest from Real Madrid By Ben Miller For Mailonline Published: 12:23 EDT, 30 July 2021 | Updated: 12:24 EDT, 30 July 2021 … Read more

Antonio Conte ‘in talks to become a TV PUNDIT in Italy’ as he awaits next managerial position

Antonio Conte ‘in talks to become a TV PUNDIT in Italy with former Chelsea boss to take to the studio for Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup games’ as he awaits his next managerial position Antonio Conte is reportedly in talks to take on TV punditry duties in Italy  The ex-Inter boss has been … Read more

Sergio Ramos sends message to former Real Madrid team-mate Raphael Varane ahead of Man United move

‘I can only thank you for these years of triumphs’: Sergio Ramos sends message to his former Real Madrid centre back partner Raphael Varane ahead of his imminent £42m move to Manchester United Raphael Varane is on the brink of joining Manchester United from Real Madrid The centre back has enjoyed an illustrious 10 years … Read more

Man United ‘face selling Paul Pogba OR Jesse Lingard with the club plotting net spend of £75m-100m’

Manchester United ‘face selling £50m Paul Pogba OR £30m Jesse Lingard with the club plotting a net spend of £75m-100m’ this summer… and exits are needed to bring in a midfielder and target Kieran Trippier Manchester United look set to have to sell stars to keep spending this summer  Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard are … Read more

Manchester United line up shock swoop for Jules Kounde as well as Raphael Varane from Real Madrid

Manchester United line up shock swoop for Jules Kounde as well as Raphael Varane from Real Madrid as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to further bolster his defence with with the 22-year-old Sevilla man Manchester United  want to sign Sevilla defender Jules Kounde this summer United are looking to bring in Kounde as well as Real … Read more

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could be set to reignite their iconic rivalry once again

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could be set to reignite their iconic rivalry once again in a pre-season friendly, as Barcelona announce annual Joan Gamper Trophy exhibition against Juventus Famous rivalry could be renewed at Barcelona’s Nou Camp ground on August 8 The Spanish giants will face the Italian side in Joan Gamper Trophy exhibition  … Read more