The Gambian Messi is just getting started

Blistering pace, fearless dribbling, and relentless work rate, Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh is the Premier League’s next breakout star, writes DYLAN JOHNSON. 

Messi on target as Miami down Atlanta

Lionel Messi got on the scoresheet as Inter Miami avenged last season’s playoff exit to Atlanta United with a win that sent them to the top of MLS’s Eastern Conference.

Dortmund’s Sabitzer sidelined with knee injury

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marcel Sabitzer will be missing for several weeks after being forced off against his former side RB Leipzig.

Barca mount late comeback in Atletico thriller

Barcelona battled back from two goals down to beat Atletico Madrid 4-2 and land an important blow in the La Liga title race.

Three talking points from the Premier League weekend

Nottingham Forest were the big winners in the battle for a place in next season’s Champions League this weekend in the Premier League as Wolves all but secured survival.

Newcastle stun Liverpool in League Cup final

Newcastle ended their 56-year trophy drought in stunning style with a 2-1 win against Liverpool in the League Cup final.

Merino strikes as Arsenal edge out Chelsea

Chelsea’s challenge for a place in next season’s Champions League faltered in a toothless defeat at Arsenal.

Flick demands ‘focus’ ahead of crunch Atletico clash

Hansi Flick warned his Barcelona stars they need to focus to avoid crumbling against Atletico Madrid in La Liga as they have in their previous two meetings.

Van Dijk won’t ‘panic’ over Liverpool future

Virgil van Dijk won’t “panic” about his Liverpool future as the Reds captain admits he is willing to let his contract run down until the end of the season.

Bruno hits back at Ratcliffe

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said it is not the players’ fault for the contracts signed off by the club as he hit back at claims by co-owner Jim Ratcliffe that some are “overpaid”.