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Articles written by Martin Macdonald
Barcelona still want to create a new team around Messi, says club director
Technical secretary Ramon Planes was the first club representative to face the media after the Argentine asked to leave
- 3 years
'Messi already has a new club - Inter'
Josep Maria Minguella, a key figure in bringing Messi to Barcelona, believes the Argentine has made up his mind about his next destination
- 3 years
Leeds set to sign Rodrigo from Valencia for €30m
Marcelo Bielsa has bolstered his forward line with a swoop for the Los Che striker who previously played for Bolton in England
- 3 years
Daley Blind collapses during Ajax friendly
The Dutchman has been diagnosed with heart issues in the past, but thankfully managed to walk off the pitch freely
- 3 years
Barcelona president Bartomeu denies he has resigned
The supremo was thought to have decided to leave after Lionel Messi's announcement, but he remains in charge for now
- 3 years
Lionel Messi asks to leave Barcelona
The club captain of the Blaugrana is finally set to depart the Camp Nou after arriving at the age of just 13 from Argentina
- 3 years
Pirlo confirms Higuain will leave Juventus
The Argentine has been told he is not part of the new head coach's plans at the Allianz Stadium
- 3 years
Greenwood, Foden, and Phillips lead new new-look England squad
Gareth Southgate has named his squad for the upcoming Nations League matches against Iceland and Denmark
- 3 years
Bayern players before and after their lockdown bulk-up
Some of the stars of the Bundesliga and Champions League winners have adopted superhero physiques on their way to glory
- 3 years
Klopp: Bayern were lucky in the Champions League final
The Bundesliga champions won the final in Lisbon against PSG by just a solitary goal scored by Kingsley Coman
- 3 years
Van Gaal reveals 10 superstars he tried to sign as Man Utd boss
The Dutchman was in charge at Old Trafford for two seasons between 2014 and 2016
- 3 years
Did special boots give players Champions League boost?
The new Adidas X Ghosted footwear is designed to give wearers that extra edge when sprinting
- 3 years
Man City working on Messi deal
The Argentine is unhappy at Barcelona, with the Premier League runners-up keen to bring him to England if they can afford it
- 3 years
Tuchel defends Neymar: 'he can't do everything'
The Brazilian was unable to impact proceedings to the best of his ability as PSG lost the Champions League final
- 3 years
Man City chairman promises more signings this summer
Khaldoon Al Mubarak says the club will continue to spend as they attempt to wrestle the Premier League back from Liverpool
- 3 years
Suarez unwanted by Koeman at Barcelona
The Uruguayan is heading for the exit at the Camp Nou after the new Barca boss informed him he was not part of the club's plans
- 3 years
Herrera: PSG feel like sh*t after Champions League loss
The former Man Utd midfielder didn't mince his words after the devastating loss in the final in Lisbon
- 3 years
Zinchenko clarifies new wife's Guardiola criticism
Vlada Sedan, a sports presenter in Ukraine, previously blamed the City boss for the club's Champions League exit
- 3 years
Bayern were invincible in Champions League final - Kimmich
The German was the FootballCritic Man of the Match for his performance as PSG were defeated 1-0 in Lisbon
- 3 years
Pogba will stay at Man Utd, says agent
Mino Raiola claims that the Red Devils have no intention of accepting any bids for their World Cup-winning midfielder
- 3 years
Champions League final Man of the Match: Joshua Kimmich
The German assisted the only goal of the match and was key in other areas as Bayern won European football's top prize
- 3 years
Messi very welcome at PSG - Tuchel
The boss of the Champions League finalists was asked about a potential swoop for the Barcelona captain
- 3 years
Europa League final Man of the Match: Luuk de Jong
The Dutchman scored two of Sevilla's three goals as Inter were defeated in Cologne
- 3 years
Spezia gain promotion to Serie A for the first time
What can the Italian top-flight expect from its newest side?
- 3 years
Arteta won over Willian with Champions League promise
The Brazilian joined Arsenal on a three-year deal this summer after the expiration of his Chelsea contract
- 3 years