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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La Liga

Zidane wants Messi to stay at Barcelona

It has been rumoured the Argentina superstar may be leaving the Camp Nou but the Real Madrid boss hopes he remains in La Liga

  • 5 years
Serie A

Confirmed: Inter sign Hakimi from Real Madrid

The former Dortmund loanee joins Antonio Conte's side after impressing for two years in the Bundesliga

  • 5 years
La Liga

Griezmann encouraged to hit 'half autistic' Messi by Dugarry

The Frenchman has received criticism for his rant towards the Barcelona pair

  • 5 years
Premier League

Klopp: Man City will have a point to prove in Thursday's clash

Liverpool's first match since being crowned champions is against the side who relinquished the title

  • 5 years
Serie A

Alexis Sanchez: Player Rating and Performance v Brescia

The Man Utd loanee put in one of his best performances in an Inter shirt on Wednesday

  • 5 years
Premier League

Allan Saint-Maximin: Player Rating and Performance v Bournemouth

The French winger tormented the Cherries with his dribbling ability and trickery down the wings

  • 5 years
Premier League

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Player Rating and Performance v Norwich

The 31-year-old forward became the fastest Arsenal player to reach 50 goals in the Premier League

  • 5 years
Match Excitement Rating

What has been the most exciting post-lockdown game?

Serie A in particular has thrown up some cracking games - which ones you should dig out the highlights for on Youtube?

  • 5 years
Premier League

Bruno Fernandes: Player Rating and Performance v Brighton

The former Sporting CP midfield put in a Man of the Match performance against Graham Potter's side on Tuesday

  • 5 years
La Liga

Lionel Messi: Player Rating and Performance v Atletico Madrid

The Blaugrana talisman scored the 700th goal of his career with a cheeky penalty chipped down the middle

  • 5 years
Africa Cup of Nations

Liverpool relief as 2021 Africa Cup of Nations is postponed

The tournament was scheduled to take place in Cameroon in 2021

  • 5 years
Premier League

Chelsea haven't tried to sign Angel Gomes - Lampard

The Manchester United youngster is out of contract with the Old Trafford club this week

  • 5 years
Premier League

Jurgen Klopp: I don't need to change Liverpool squad

The German doesn't believe there will be any signings that will break the bank

  • 5 years
Serie A

Buffon and Chiellini sign new Juventus deals

The Bianconeri legends have both extended their stay at the Allianz Stadium for another year

  • 5 years
Premier League

Timo Werner insists Lampard chat clinched Chelsea move

The German has revealed that it was talks with his new manager which ultimately convinced him to move to London

  • 5 years
La Liga

Quique Setien insists relationship with Barcelona players is good

There were reportedly heated exchanges between players and management after the 2-2 draw with Celta

  • 5 years
La Liga

Benzema vs Guti: Which backheel assist is better?

They may have been a decade apart, but both lit up La Liga due to their ingenuity and class

  • 5 years
Premier League

Angel Gomes to leave Man Utd after turning down new deal

The 19-year-old's current contract runs out on Tuesday and he's set to depart Old Trafford

  • 5 years
FA Cup

Billy Gilmour: Player Rating and Performance v Leicester

The 19-year-old struggled in the FA Cup, eventually being subbed at half-time as Chelsea went on to win the contest

  • 5 years
La Liga

Sneijder reveals details of 'rock and roll' lifestyle at Real Madrid

The Dutchman didn't enjoy a particularly fruitful spell at the Santiago Bernabeu

  • 5 years
Kylian Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe needs to leave PSG to be the best, says Modric

The Real Madrid midfielder feels that the 21-year-old needs to exit the French capital in order to be a regular Ballon d'Or winner

  • 5 years
Bundesliga

Haaland not thinking about leaving Dortmund

The Norwegian only joined the Bundesliga runners-up in January

  • 5 years
Premier League

Man Utd hurt by Liverpool title win - Solskjaer

Jurgen Klopp's side won the Premier League for the first time in their history on Thursday

  • 5 years
Premier League

Henderson credits Liverpool title win to Jurgen Klopp

The captain of the champions has praised the impact that his manager has had on the club

  • 5 years
Premier League

Klopp hails 'unforgettable' Liverpool title win

The German led the Anfield side to their first championship in 30 years

  • 5 years