Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has taken to Instagram to dismiss a report claiming he will sign for Inter Milan in the summer... and that he paid bail money to get former teammate Ronaldinho out of prison.

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Arsenal and Manchester United have been linked with a move for Bayern Munich star Corentin Tolisso, but it is the Gunners who may have the transfer edge.

Barcelona misfit Philippe Coutinho would "love" a return to the Premier League, according to agent Kia Joorabchian.

With all elite football on pause for the foreseeable, now is the perfect time to dust off those boots and give it a go yourself.

Manchester United are yet to offer Odion Ighalo a permanent deal with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer undecided over his plans to sign a striker this summer.

Dimitar Berbatov says Jose Mourinho broke government guidelines to meet with Tanguy Ndombele because the manager is "impatient for football to return".

The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust (THST) has warned that the board's decision to furlough staff has potentially "damaged the club's reputation" and "exhausted any future goodwill" from fans.

Chelsea fans have been almost unanimous in their condemnation of a 'leaked' shirt for next season after a model posed in the strip and posted it on social media.

Barcelona have moved to strongly deny 'corruption' claims made by Emili Rousand and have threatened legal action against the former vice president.

Former Arsenal man Paul Merson believes football's coronavirus shutdown may end up giving Alexis Sanchez a second chance at Manchester United.

West Ham's players have become the second Premier League squad to defer part of their wages while owners David Sullivan and David Gold have injected £30million into the club in order to combat the financial impact of coronavirus.

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Fede Valverde can be as important as Sergio Ramos at Real Madrid, says Diego Forlan.

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo has been warned he has no special "privilege" after he was pictured training at a local stadium in his native Madeira.

Pierre Alain Mounguengui, the president of Gabon's football association, has urged Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to sign for a more 'ambitious' club.

Paul Scholes believes Manchester United have found their own version of Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne in Bruno Fernandes.

Marko Grujic has conceded that he may need to move on from Liverpool this summer if he is to fulfil his potential.

Russian club Zenit St Petersburg have come up with a novel way around social distancing measures, using a drone to deliver their Player of the Month award.

Barcelona star Antoine Griezmann has raised almost €30,000 for the Red Cross after enlisting the help of French teammates Paul Pogba and Ousmane Dembele for a gaming marathon.

Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has heaped praise on fellow January arrival Bruno Fernandes and warned the rest of the Premier League: "We've not seen the best of him yet!"

Liverpool are set to be the best-looking team in the Premier League and across Europe next season if these concept kit designs are anything to go by.

Everybody loves a good five-a-side summer tournament... but who would take home the miniature trophies if every Premier League side had to enter a team?

Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish has reiterated his "immense gratitude" to the NHS following his release from hospital and urged people to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic.

Bonetti was part of the England squad that won the 1966 World Cup

Jack Wilshere has admitted his transfer to West Ham "hasn't worked out" as he had hoped amid uncertainty over his future at the club.

Former Barcelona vice president Emili Rousaud has said he believes somebody was stealing money from within the Catalan club.

Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font believes the Catalan club could face "economic bankruptcy and moral decay" under the current board.

West Ham midfielder Declan Rice says he would love to link up with Chelsea's Mason Mount at club level again.

Frank Lampard has revealed Chelsea are ready to execute various different transfer plans depending on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Tottenham reversed their decision to use the government's scheme to pay non-playing staff on furlough during the coronavirus pandemic after fierce public backlash.

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata believes former Chelsea team-mate Eden Hazard is among the very best players in Premier League history.

"We hereby want to communicate that the directors below signatories have transferred to President Bartomeu our decision to irrevocably resign from our status as FC Barcelona executives," the letter said.

Barcelona have announced changes to the club's board in a swift restructuring after six directors submitted their resignations to president Josep Maria Bartomeu last week.

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has revealed he misses playing with Ander Herrera and compared the Spaniard to Bruno Fernandes.

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Tottenham's stadium will be used as a hospital unit for expecting mothers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Ivan Rakitic has made 299 appearances for Barcelona in all competitions and remains the only midfielder to score for the Catalan club in a European Cup final. At Camp Nou, his name is still cheered by fans.

International football may not be able to return until 2021 as priority is given to club fixtures, a Fifa vice-president has warned.

Tottenham defender Ben Davies has revealed how he has been keeping busy during the coronavirus shutdown by helping care for an elderly neighbour.

Tottenham defender Ben Davies has described Jose Mourinho as a "dream manager" and says his arrival at the club gave everyone a lift.

The new decade of football is on lockdown after the coronavirus pandemic brought the sport to standstill.

So you're cooped up indoors and much of the professional football across the globe has been suspended for the foreseeable future.

The 21-year-old has been tipped to become the greatest right-back in Premier League history

Donny van de Beek's agent believes his client will still be able to secure a move away from Ajax this summer.

Clubs in the EFL will be allowed to defer a quarter of players' wages this month after the league agreed a "compromise proposal" with the PFA.

April 14 is a date blessed with an abundance of spectacular football goals, with three particularly notable efforts coming against Arsenal - but which did one did Twitter pick as the best strike?

Bournemouth have reversed their decision to furlough staff amid the coronavirus lockdown, the club has confirmed.

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