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Lionel Messi's former Barcelona team-mate now works in a sports shop, 10 years after lifting the Champions League
Lionel Messi helped one Barcelona player win the Champions League in 2015, but they now work in a sports shop
‘It was an incredible experience to go to Liverpool. I sang a Bavarian song for my initiation but it didn’t last long – after 30 seconds I got beer over my head’: German star reveals unruly welcome at Anfield from his team-mates
EXCLUSIVE Liverpool players didn't enjoy one German players' initiation song...
‘Many people expect me to coach Barca one day, but I’m not thinking about it. Hopefully one day I’ll return – Guardiola, Xavi and then me? Sounds good’: Andres Iniesta discusses potentially becoming Barcelona manager
EXCLUSIVE Andres Iniesta is a Barcelona legend who could potentially follow in the footsteps of other Blaugrana academy products
‘It was basically impossible to play against Pep’s Barcelona. When Fernando killed the game off at the end, I knew that something divine had taken place’: Ex-Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo recalls iconic 2012 Champions League semi-final win
EXCLUSIVE Chelsea were helped out by a higher power against Barcelona in 2012, according to Roberto Di Matteo
'It was agreed that I’d join Manchester United. So, imagine my surprise when I got off my flight south and heard a Cockney voice saying, "Welcome to Tottenham"': Rangers legend recalls transfer misunderstanding in signing for Spurs
EXCLUSIVE Rangers legend Alfie Conn thought he was signing for Manchester United when he boarded a plane, but ended up penning a deal with Tottenham
‘I joined Salford, initially on loan, from Derby U21s – I may be the only manager who’s ever gone out on loan! I loved the history and where the club came from’: Football League boss recalls bizarre managerial move in 2021
Salford City bizarrely signed a manager on loan in 2021 as they attempted to turn their League Two fortunes around
‘Sir Alex told Van Persie to watch my goal back at Anfield for some shooting tips! It was a beautiful goal, though. It’s a shame that I didn’t do it more often’: Manchester United cult hero recalls stunning strike against Liverpool
EXCLUSIVE Manchester United won the game 2-1 at Liverpool in September 2012, with Robin van Persie told to learn from the incredible strike from the side's cult hero
'Cristiano Ronaldo could buy Wrexham': Ex-Premier League hero makes bold claim about Portuguese star
Cristiano Ronaldo will have to consider retirement at some point, and one ex-Premier League midfielder believes he could come in at Wrexham
Manchester City report: 'PSG will lose a great player' this summer to Pep Guardiola
Manchester City will look to bring in a PSG star who is reportedly certain to leave in the summer
Liverpool lining up move for European wonderkid that could have ramifications for Dominik Szoboszlai: report
Liverpool are interested in a young star that might cause an issue with Dominik Szoboszlai
Bulgarian 'legend' wrongly announced as dead invited back to club as special guest
Bulgarian side Arda Kardzhali invited a club 'legend' to a game after making a large mistake
Mohamed Salah could play against Liverpool team-mate at Club World Cup, with double move mooted: report
Mohamed Salah might find himself up against a current Liverpool team-mate if he leaves this summer
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou 'hopes' Mauricio Pochettino returns as manager after Argentine makes 'dream' move statement
Tottenham might have a new manager in the coming weeks, and Ange Postecoglou has given his say on the matter
'They had the chance here. At Manchester United you don't have the time. I will not have the time. We have to get it right fast': Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim responds to claims about Anthony Elanga transfer mistake
Manchester United fell to a 1-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest courtesy of former player Anthony Elanga
Manchester City star statisically the slowest player in the Premier League, with Casemiro not far behind
Manchester City are both blessed with pace and one of the slowest players in the Premier League
Arsenal report: The 'new Thierry Henry' is '99% certain' of move - with Gunners poised following sporting director hire: report
Arsenal are looking to bring in a new star compared to Thierry Henry following the appointment of a new sporting director
Liverpool report: Trent Alexander-Arnold handed extraordinary U-turn
Liverpool have been told there is a way they can keep hold of Trent Alexander-Arnold this summer
Arsenal and Tottenham set for unprecedented match as pre-season plans are announced
Arsenal and Tottenham are fierce rivals, but will come together in the summer to create history
Manchester United to fund summer spending with Bruno Fernandes sale: report
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes could be heading towards the Old Trafford exit door
Liverpool and Everton could reach transfer agreement for first time in 23 years: report
Liverpool and Everton haven't moved a player directly between them since Abel Xavier in 2002
'I fell on the floor and shouted for a penalty. Someone pulled me up and said, "Don’t cheat to win penalties". It was Steve McManaman. I never did it again!' Ex-Liverpool forward reveals harsh lesson he learnt from his team-mate on Reds debut
EXCLUSIVE One Liverpool signing learnt from team-mate Steve McManaman that cheating wasn't tolerated in the Premier League
'The fans were very genuine. I find northern people a lot better than southern people because you know where you stand. Everyone was the same level. Playing football doesn’t mean I’m bigger than you': Ray Parlour reveals love for Middlesbrough spell
EXCLUSIVE Ray Parlour enjoyed his time at Middlesbrough between 2004 and 2007, noting the "genuine" people as a highlight
‘To beat that team, with Frank Rijkaard, Marco van Basten and Ruud Gullit, was almost impossible - it was one of the greatest games of my coaching career': Ex-Real Madrid manager reflects on beating stacked AC Milan side in 1989
EXCLUSIVE Real Madrid beat AC Milan in 1989 in what the winning manager claims is the best of his coaching career
‘I’d train at Arsenal all week, go up on Friday, train with the lads, play Saturday and then go back to London – they had great fans and I was like a messiah’: Ray Parlour reflects on Hull City spell fondly
EXCLUSIVE Arsenal kept Ray Parlour fit during the week as he starred for Hull City in the Championship during the 2006/07 season
'When I see Phil Foden play, he just seems like a shy lad - that holds him back a little bit. He has been tried in every position, but he just hasn’t performed': Ex-England star makes bold claim about Manchester City man
Phil Foden has scored just four goals during his entire England career and doesn't deserve a spot in the starting XI anymore, according to a former Three Lions star
