Martin Macdonald

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Football Transfers Live Blog Editor with almost 10 years experience in producing up-to-the-minute live action around European football and beyond. Regular FootballCritic contributor.

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Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo slams quarantine accusations: 'It's all a lie'

The Juventus star had been accused of breaking coronavirus isolation protocol, but insists he did nothing wrong

  • 5 years
Premier League

Ziyech to debut? How Chelsea could line-up versus Southampton on Saturday

Frank Lampard now has an embarrassment of riches at his disposal in the forward areas, so who will make the starting XI?

  • 5 years
Scottish Premiership

How Celtic and Rangers could line-up this weekend

The biggest match of the season so far in Scotland takes place at Celtic Park on Saturday, tragically without any fans present

  • 5 years
Predicted XI

De Bruyne out: How Man City and Arsenal could line-up this weekend

There is a huge Premier League clash on Saturday as Pep Guardiola takes on his former assistant Mikel Arteta

  • 5 years
Manchester Utd

Solskjaer comments on Pogba's Madrid dream: 'He's our player'

During the international break, the Frenchman was asked about potentially moving to the Santiago Bernabeu in the future

  • 5 years
Bundesliga

Sancho to return - How Dortmund could line-up versus Hoffenheim

The England star missed BVB's two previous matches due to illness, but featured for England in the international break

  • 5 years
Bundesliga

How Bayern could line-up versus Arminia Bielefeld

The Bavarians are hoping to make it two wins on the bounce in the Bundesliga after the defeat of Hertha

  • 5 years
Neymar

Neymar labelled a "clown" after Brazil's win over Peru

The Paris Saint-Germain star scored a hat-trick for the Seleccao, but has been accused of continually diving during the game

  • 5 years
Premier League

No Cavani yet - How Man Utd could line-up versus Newcastle

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his men and looking to bounce back from the embarrassing loss versus Tottenham

  • 5 years
Premier League

Thiago back? How Everton and Liverpool could line-up in the Merseyside derby

It is a cracking fixture to recommence the Premier League following the latest international break, with the Toffees currently at topping the table

  • 5 years
Serie A

Ronaldo accused of breaching Covid protocol

The Portuguese tested positive for coronavirus while on international duty, but returned to Turin to quarantine

  • 5 years
Man City

What does Pep Guardiola look for in a transfer target?

The Spaniard has revealed the main factor which is important above all else when attempting to spot a talent

  • 5 years
Premier League

Klopp: In some ways losing 7-2 better than 3-2

The Liverpool manager has been detailing how he aims to get his players to bounce back after the demolition by Aston Villa

  • 5 years
Ligue 1

Tuchel's hands tied? How PSG could line up versus Nimes

The Ligue 1 champions have been drawn the short straw this weekend as they play just two days after the international break

  • 5 years
Barcelona

Griezmann lays a dig at Barca after saying Deschamps knows how to use him

The Frenchman has been played out of position so far this season by new Barcelona head coach Ronald Koeman

  • 5 years
Premier League

Fernandes fiercely denies Solskjaer reports

The Portugal international has allegedly lost faith in the Man Utd boss to take the club forward, but he says there is no rift

  • 5 years
Premier League

Man Utd & Liverpool defeated as Project Big Picture is dead

The two Premier League giants had proposed new changes to the top tier, but the suggestions have been shot down by the rest of the league

  • 5 years
Premier League

Bruno Fernandes and senior United players fear Solskjaer is holding the club back

The Red Devils most recently lost 6-1 at home to Tottenham in a game which saw the Portuguese substituted at half-time

  • 5 years
Barcelona

Deulofeu picks Barcelona legend as best player ever - and it isn't Messi

The former Blaugrana winger, now at Udinese, doesn't believe the Argentine is the greatest

  • 5 years
Premier League

'Magician' Thiago tipped to be signing of the summer by Luis Enrique

The Spaniard made the move to Anfield from Bayern in the summer, and the former Liverpool defender thinks his old side have pulled off a superb signing

  • 5 years
Spain

Enrique forced to defend De Gea after more questionable goalkeeping

The Manchester United goalkeeper found himself in a strange position for the only goal of the game as Ukraine defeated Spain

  • 5 years
Premier League

Partey reveals what sold him on Arsenal move

The former Atletico Madrid midfielder joined the Gunners on deadline day for a fee of £45m

  • 5 years
Neymar

Neymar surpasses Ronaldo for Brazil goals: Player Rating and Performance v Peru

The Paris Saint-Germain superstar is now the second highest scorer in his nation's history behind Pele

  • 5 years
World Cup Qualifying

'What's your problem, baldy?' Messi abuses Bolivia assistant in 40-man scuffle

Argentina made it two wins on the bounce in World Cup qualifying after narrowly defeating Bolivia

  • 5 years
Coronavirus

Ronaldo tests positive for covid; could miss Messi reunion

The Juventus forward has been allowed to leave the Portugal squad and will have to isolate for a minimum of 10 days

  • 5 years