IAN LADYMAN: In the Brazilian rainforest, the stadium used for England's first game of the 2014 World Cup cost £235million of public money to build.

There was a tense and honest discussion in Barcelona's dressing room after their fortunate 2-1 win over Slavia Prague. The Catalan side edged past their Czech opponents.

Barcelona will be looking to bounce back from their disappointment to Slavia Prague last time out by beating Borussia Dortmund and clinching top spot in Group F. Follow all the action here.

Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann could barely pass to each other in the early days of their partnership - but things finally began to click under the Champions League lights on Wednesday. 

The Italian giants lost 2-1 against Barcelona at the San Siro having needed a win to guarantee progression to the knockout rounds. Borussia Dortmund overhauled them and put them in third.

The ex-Atletico Madrid star was joined by some big names from the world of football as Juan Roman Riquelme turned out to play in the match - while Spanish golfer Sergio Garcia also featured.

Barcelona 'may move to sign Cristhian Stuani' as they continue to search for a striker to replace the injured Luis Suarez. 

Luis Suarez has been ruled out for four months after having a knee operation and Barcelona are desperate to find emergency cover for the forward this month.

Barcelona's efforts to sign Valencia striker on loan until the end of the season still have some way to go, with the Spanish giants baulking at a huge £50million obligation to buy clause.

Barcelona are progressing in talks with Valencia over striker Rodrigo as they attempt to find a replacement for the injured Luis Suarez.

The LaLiga giants are keen on bringing in a forward this month with Luis Suarez out injured for the next four months after having a knee operation. Barcelona have been linked with Valencia man.

Valencia face Cultural Leonesa in the last 16 of the competition on Wednesday evening. Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has confirmed interest in the 28-year-old forward.

Rodrigo, formerly of Real Madrid, has scored four goals and supplied 10 assists in 23 appearances this season. On Tuesday afternoon Celades admitted discussions have begun.

Valencia president Anil Murthy has taken aim directly at Barcelona following the Catalan side's derisory deadline day bid to sign star striker Rodrigo.

Barcelona have not made an approach for Real Sociedad striker Willian Jose despite being in desperate need of attacking cover, according to the president of the Basque club.

The La Liga champions, who came from behind to beat Real Betis at the weekend, are in the market for an emergency deal following the long-term injuries to Ousmane Dembele and Luis Suarez.

Spanish giants Barcelona were desperately searching the January market for a new striker following the long-term injuries to both Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele.

Barcelona have turned their attentions to Levante striker Roger Marti as the Catalan giants search for a new forward following the long term injuries of Ousmane Dembele and Luis Suarez.

Barcelona boss Quique Setien has commented on the ongoing speculation surrounding his side's attempts to bring in a new striker as cover for an injury-hit forward line this week.

Barcelona are facing a backlash from Leganes after they sealed a £16million move for their star striker Martin Braithwaite outside of the regular transfer window.

Luis Suarez's six year spell at Barcelona cold be nearing its end with the club on the lookout for his long-term successor. Suarez reportedly has big interest from sides in the MLS.

She's the American actress, best known for her role as Carrie, 'Big Boo' black on Netflix series, Orange Is The New Black.

Laura Prepon and Ben Foster were every inch the happy new parents as they stepped out with their baby girl Ella in New York City on Sunday.

OITNB star Lorraine Toussaint files for divorce from husband Robert Michael Tomlinson after nearly two years of marriage

Laura Prepon looked radiant in a tan pantsuit for the New York City premiere of Orange Is The New Black's seventh and final season on Thursday.

Australian prison drama Wentworth and American series Orange Is The New Black have similar themes. 

Laverne Cox oozed vampy vibes in a sexy black gown while on the red carpet at the second night of the 2019 Creative Arts Emmys Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Milo Ventimiglia was spotted enjoying a sweet date with Orange Is The New Black actress, Diana Guuerrero on Tuesday. The pair enjoyed some Mexican in Beverly Hills.

Lorraine Toussaint, 59, who plays Yvonne 'Vee' Parker in the hit prison drama, sold the six-acre plot in Malibu (pictured) for $600,000.

Laura, 40, recalled that age 15, she went to a model agency casting and was told to lose 25 lbs. Laura, at 5'10", and her mother made it a 'shared project' with weigh-ins.

Jenji Kohan, the creative force behind much-loved shows like Weeds and Orange Is The New Black, is working on a new concept for Netflix which is all about life in its current bizarre circumstance. 

Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Jessica Ennis-Hill’s rivalry has all the ingredients to propel athletics into the spotlight in a similar manner to the Sebastian Coe and Steve Ovett.

Wayne Rooney has teamed up with an array of leading stars across the world of sport, including Serena Williams and Kobe Bryant, to feature in a new advert showing off their formidable speed.

MARTHA KELNER IN BEIJING: Jessica Ennis-Hill and Katarina Johnson-Thompson go head-to-head on Sunday in a battle to be crowned heptathlon World Champion.

The first full day of Olympic action takes place on August 6. Sportsmail has put together a guide to the seven to follow throughout the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games in Brazil.

Sir Bradley Wiggins has become the most decorated British Olympian in history after winning his eighth individual medal, as part of the men's team pursuit squad.

Sometimes the opposition is just too good. For that reason alone, Katarina Johnson-Thompson will reflect on the silver linings of her trip to Berlin instead of celebrating a golden hat-trick.

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI IN DOHA: After all the squirming and falling and doubting and fouling, the Kat finally let herself out of the bag. The 26-year-old can now officially call herself the world's best.

Leading athletes from Team GB have taken the extraordinary step of launching legal action against the British Olympic Association over 'ridiculous' marketing rules.

One Direction stars Niall Horan and Harry Styles were two of the celeb fans who posted heartfelt tributes to the star on social media as the news broke.

Nicki Minaj has revealed she obtained a marriage license with her boyfriend, Kenneth Petty.

Nicki Minaj went on a very special dinner date to Red Lobster with Jimmy Fallon during a pre-taped segment of a live edition of The Tonight Show.

Payne's scheduled appearance at the Jeddah World Fest has sparked fury among activists angry at Saudi Arabia's criminalisation of gays, and jailing of women's rights activists.

Nicki Minaj has obtained a marriage license with boyfriend Kenneth Petty.

Their whirlwind romance, which went public last December, has been the subject of some controversy, as fans have pointed out that Petty is a registered sex offender in the state of New York.

The reality star, 38, poured her curves into the latex dress and FaceTimed Kourtney but was 'embarrassed' when she joked Kim looked like 'Nicki Minaj on Halloween' on Sunday's KUWTK.

When stopping by season six of The Real in LA on Monday, the 40-year-old TV star revealed there is plenty of sibling rivalry in her family.

The rapper posed in a hot pink swimsuit as well as a low-cut silver dress as she was admired by both men and women for the October issue of Elle magazine.

Nicki Minaj has revealed she could marry her convict fiancé Kenneth Petty in the next week.

The Super Bass singer, 36, is thought to have flown her pastor, Lydia Woodson-Sloley, from Brooklyn to Los Angeles for her nuptials, according to TMZ .