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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Fans

Does home advantage still matter with no fans in stadiums?

A major advantage is having your own fans cheering you on, but how does having empty stands impact on-pitch results?

  • 5 years
Premier League

Aubameyang signs new Arsenal deal until 2023

The Gunners striker had been linked with a potential move away from the Emirates this summer but has now committed his future to the club

  • 5 years
Premier League

Fernando Torres comments on Liverpool title triumph

The Spaniard was a fan favourite at Anfield before making a £50m transfer to Chelsea in 2011

  • 5 years
Premier League

Jack Grealish signs new five-year contract with Aston Villa

The 25-year-old had been linked with a move away in this transfer window but has now committed his future to the club

  • 5 years
Primera Division

Barcelona and Real Madrid left disappointed as Martinez set to stay at Inter

The Argentine has been linked with a big-money move away from San Siro this summer but his agent has confirmed he is staying put

  • 5 years
Ligue 1

Neymar admits he acted like a 'fool' but reiterates racism claims

The Brazilian was one of five players sent off in Le Classique on Sunday evening, from which the fallout still continues

  • 5 years
Premier League

Lampard: Chelsea have aspirations of competing with Liverpool

The Blues won their opening Premier League game of the season against Brighton

  • 5 years
Primera Division

Odegaard excluded from first Madrid squad of the season

The Norwegian is reportedly fit and healthy but has been left out by Zinedine Zidane for the friendly against Getafe

  • 5 years
DFB-Pokal

Bellingham becomes BVB's youngest ever goalscorer with debut strike

The Englishman made a big-money move from Birmingham City this summer and has made an instant impact with the German side

  • 5 years
Primera Division

Barcelona agree fee with Lyon for Memphis

The Dutchman is close to joining compatriot Ronald Koeman at the Camp Nou for the 2020/21 campaign

  • 5 years
Bundesliga

Alaba's father accuses Bayern of spreading 'dirty lies' about contract negotiations

The Austrian is in talks with the Champions League winners about an extended deal, but the relationship between club and player is turning sour

  • 5 years
Premier League

Man City make huge bid for Atletico's Gimenez

Pep Guardiola is keen to further bolster his defensive unit before the end of the transfer window

  • 5 years
Premier League

Suarez 'could spend season in the stand' if Juve move breaks down

The Uruguayan has been told by new head coach Ronald Koeman that he is surplus to requirements at the Camp Nou

  • 5 years
Premier League

Lampard amused by Klopp's Chelsea spending dig

The Liverpool boss said that the club didn't have the same spending power as those owned by countries and oligarchs

  • 5 years
Ligue 1

Tuchel and Villas-Boas respond to Neymar's racist comment claim

The Brazilian alleged that racist language was used by Marseille's Alvaro Gonzalez, but neither head coach heard anything

  • 5 years
Premier League

How Liverpool could line-up against Leeds

With no raft of signings this summer, Jurgen Klopp will field a similar starting XI that brought the Reds the title

  • 5 years
Premier League

Mourinho: I want and need a new striker

The Tottenham boss is looking for some competition for Harry Kane in the centre-forward role

  • 5 years
La Liga

Valencia fire sale: "Everyone knows our squad is weak"

Javi Gracia is desperate for more players at the Mestalla after the club sold off a number of key stars

  • 5 years
Premier League

How Arsenal could line-up versus Fulham in Premier League opener

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has some selection headaches as his side travels across London for their first game of the campaign

  • 5 years
Premier League

Mourinho tipped to 'definitely' win trophies with Spurs

The Portuguese's former player Luka Modric has faith that that silverware is on the horizon for the North London side

  • 5 years
Lionel Messi

'Messi will play for Barcelona until he is 38'

Barcelona legend Rivaldo has tipped the Argentine to remain at the Camp Nou for years to come

  • 5 years
Premier League

Bielsa confirms he will manage Leeds in the Premier League

The current manager of the Yorkshire side had his current contract expire in the summer, but he is close to triggering an extension

  • 5 years
Primera Division

Van Gaal unsure if Memphis can succeed at Barca

The Dutch coach worked with the player with the Netherlands and Manchester United

  • 5 years
Arsenal

Ozil names his dream team-mate XI...and includes just one Arsenal player

The German international enjoyed a period of success at the Santiago Bernabeu before moving to North London

  • 5 years
Premier League

Bale set for Premier League move as Madrid to pay 50% of wages

The Welshman has been deemed surplus to requirements at the Santiago Bernabeu by head coach Zinedine Zidane

  • 5 years