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Barcelona to make late decision on Lionel Messi

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde will make a late decision on whether to include Lionel Messi for Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund.

We’re a much-improved side from the one beaten by Napoli last term – Henderson

Skipper Jordan Henderson believes Liverpool have “improved a lot” since last season’s defeat to Napoli.

Defender Callum Booth joins St Johnstone

Callum Booth is delighted to have returned to the Ladbrokes Premiership after an ill-fated move to England.

Jozo Simunovic facing spell on sidelines following knee surgery

Celtic defender Jozo Simunovic faces further time on the sidelines after being booked in for knee surgery.

Heckingbottom and Levein feeling the heat ahead of Edinburgh derby

Both managers are under major scrutiny heading into Sunday’s Edinburgh derby, but Paul Heckingbottom is looking forward to seeing how his Hibernian players cope with the pressure.

What the numbers tell us about David De Gea’s importance to Manchester United

David De Gea has signed a new long-term contract to keep him at Manchester United until 2023.

The lowdown on Chelsea’s Champions League opponents Valencia

Chelsea face Spanish side Valencia in their opening Champions League group match on Tuesday evening.

Manchester United’s five best goalkeepers of all time

David De Gea has signed a new four-year contract at Manchester United which will keep him at the club until 2023.

Abraham would have been key man even without transfer ban – Lampard

Frank Lampard insists Chelsea’s transfer ban did not force his hand to play Tammy Abraham.

5 talking points as the Champions League returns

The Champions League group stage gets under way this week as Liverpool start the defence of the title they won with victory over Tottenham in Madrid.

De Gea signs new long-term Manchester United contract

David De Gea has signed a new long-term contract with Manchester United.

Liverpool discover potential Club World Cup opponents

Liverpool will face either Qatar club Al Sadd SC, Hienghene Sport of New Caledonia or Mexico outfit Monterrey in their Club World Cup semi-final in December.

McCabe loses Sheffield United ownership battle

Sheffield United Ltd has lost a High Court battle with an investment firm over the ownership of the club.

The lowdown on Napoli ahead of their Champions League match against Liverpool

Liverpool start the defence of their Champions League crown on Tuesday night with a trip to Italy to take on Napoli.

Sokratis Papastathopoulos takes responsibility for Arsenal’s collapse at Watford

Arsenal defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos insists he is solely responsible for allowing Watford to come from two goals down and earn a draw against the Gunners on Sunday.