A shredded Lionel Messi on August 8, 2020
Jurgen Klopp: 'No chance of Liverpool signing Lionel Messi'
However, the Liverpool boss would like to see the Barcelona star move to the Premier League.
Aug 28, 14:10
Joe Lewis in action for Aberdeen on December 2, 2018
Aberdeen skipper Joe Lewis: 'Reaching Europa League group stage has to be the aim'
The Dons have tried and failed six times to reach the group stages under Derek McInnes, not even making it as far as the play-offs.
Aug 28, 14:08
Paris Saint-Germain's Thiago Silva in the aftermath of the Champions League final on August 23, 2020
Thiago Silva joins Chelsea: Five things you may not know about ex-PSG defender
The 35-year-old has signed a one-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
Aug 28, 14:07
Pat Cummins in action for Australia on September 8, 2019
Australian openers hit stand-out knocks in first intra-squad warm-up match
Aaron Finch, David Warner and Matthew Wade all got runs under their belts in Southampton.
Aug 28, 14:05
Callum Davidson pictured in 2018
Callum Davidson talks up importance of discipline after needless Liam Craig dismissal
Liam Craig was sent off against Hibernian last time out.
Aug 28, 14:04
Jeff Hendrick pictured for Burnley in February 2020
Jeff Hendrick happy with decision to join Newcastle following AC Milan interest
The 28-year-old spent four years at Burnley.
Aug 28, 14:02
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp ahead of lifting the Premier League trophy on July 22, 2020
Jurgen Klopp expecting "most intense" season of his career
Liverpool face FA Cup winners Arsenal in the season curtain-raiser at Wembley just five weeks after their title-winning campaign concluded.
Aug 28, 14:00
Rangers forward Alfredo Morelos pictured in March 2020
Team News: Alfredo Morelos not guaranteed a starting spot against Hamilton
Brian Easton will also miss the match with Rangers.
Aug 28, 11:39
Liam Craig in action for St Johnstone in December 2015
Team News: Liam Craig, Joe Shaughnessy suspended as St Johnstone take on St Mirren
The St Johnstone midfielder could be replaced in the side by Murray Davidson.
Aug 28, 11:36
Dylan Connolly pictured in January 2019
Jim Goodwin tells new St Mirren signing Dylan Connolly to stick to the basics
The 25-year-old Irish winger moved to St Mirren after leaving Sky Bet League One side AFC Wimbledon this summer.
Aug 28, 11:34
Paris Saint-Germain captain Thiago Silva pictured in September 2019
Chelsea complete signing of Thiago Silva following Paris Saint-Germain exit
The Brazil defender has joined on a free transfer after leaving Paris St Germain.
Aug 28, 11:33
Egan Bernal celebrates winning the Tour de France on July 28, 2019
TV sports guide for next week
PA selective guide to sport on TV for w/c August 31
Aug 28, 11:13
Valtteri Bottas of Mercedes pictured during practice for the Spanish GP in August 2020
Valtteri Bottas edges out Lewis Hamilton in opening practice
Max Verstappen was only fractionally slower than the Mercedes duo.
Aug 28, 11:11
Alfredo Morelos in action for Rangers on August 6, 2020
Steven Gerrard: 'Alfredo Morelos is looking refocused'
Steven Gerrard has warned his top scorer he will not pick his team 'on name or reputation'.
Aug 28, 11:10
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on July 15, 2020
Mikel Arteta: 'Premier League season on a knife-edge due to coronavirus cases'
A number of players have tested positive for COVID-19 as they return from short holidays to begin pre-season training.
Aug 28, 11:07
Nicke Kabamba in action for Hartlepool United in December, 2019
Nicke Kabamba: 'Being dropped against Rangers tough to take'
The striker was dropped to the bench for last week's defeat to Rangers.
Aug 28, 11:06
Celtic and Scotland Under-21s goalkeeper Ross Doohan in action against England in October 2018
Stuart Kettlewell: 'No Old Firm grumbles over Stephen Kelly, Ross Doohan playing time'
The Staggies boss was delighted to land highly-rated Rangers midfielder Stephen Kelly on loan earlier this summer.
Aug 28, 11:02
Dundee United boss Micky Mellon pictured on August 22, 2020
Micky Mellon not worried by scouts packing Tannadice stands
Several clubs have sent scouts to look at 17-year-old defender Lewis Neilson and Scotland striker Lawrence Shankland.
Aug 28, 10:59
Chelsea women's coach Emma Hayes pictured on March 21, 2019
Emma Hayes: Community Shield "a fantastic way" to kick off new domestic season
Chelsea face Manchester City on Saturday at Wembley in the first women's FA Community Shield since 2008.
Aug 28, 10:56
Glenn Maxwell pictured in July 2019
George Bailey challenges Australia's World Cup hopefuls to play their way into selection
The three T20 and three one-day games begin in Southampton on September 4.
Aug 28, 10:55
General view of Leeds United's Elland Road taken May 2016
Leeds sign teenage forward Sam Greenwood from Arsenal
The 18-year-old forward, who has represented England at youth level, has signed a three-year contract at Elland Road.
Aug 28, 10:52
Caroline Weir in action for Scotland on June 9, 2019
Caroline Weir: 'New signings can drive Manchester to the next level'
City face Chelsea in the Women's Community Shield on Saturday.
Aug 28, 10:50
Queens Park Rangers' Eberechi Eze celebrates scoring their first goal on December 7, 2019
Crystal Palace sign Eberechi Eze from Queens Park Rangers
England Under-21 forward Eberechi Eze fired 14 goals in 46 QPR appearances last term.
Aug 28, 10:49
Egan Bernal celebrates winning the Tour de France on July 28, 2019
Reigning champion Egan Bernal still in "a bit of pain" ahead of Tour de France
Egan Bernal goes into the race as the sole leader of the Ineos Grenadiers.
Aug 28, 10:47
General view of Rugby Park, home to Kilmarnock, from 2011
Team News: Alan Power out of Kilmarnock's clash with Dundee United
Alan Power has a hamstring injury.
Aug 28, 10:45
Celtic manager Neil Lennon pictured on August 22, 2020
Neil Lennon: 'There is no room for unsettled players at Celtic'
The Celtic boss is confident his players will want to stay and contribute 'once they realise what excitement we have in store'.
Aug 28, 10:43
Roberto in action for West Ham on September 28, 2019
Roberto leaves West Ham for Real Valladolid
The 34-year-old made 10 appearances for the Hammers.
Aug 28, 10:42
Barcelona's Lionel Messi pictured in August 2020
Friday's papers: Lionel Messi, Luiz Felipe, Kai Havertz
The speculation surrounding Lionel Messi continues, with Manchester City mulling a multi-player deal.
Aug 28, 07:35
Rory McIlroy in action on February 15, 2020
Rory McIlroy three off pace at Olympia Fields after carding even-par 70
Only three players broke par in round one, headed by Hideki Matsuyama at three-under.
Aug 28, 07:32
Motherwell boss Steve Robinson pictured in November 2019
Motherwell join Aberdeen, Rangers among seeded Europa League teams
The Lanarkshire side progressed to the second round with a 5-1 defeat of Glentoran.
Aug 28, 07:30
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes pictured in April 2019
Derek McInnes: 'Aberdeen players have already been dragged through the mud'
The Aberdeen manager says his men have been punished enough for breaching Covid-19 protocols.
Aug 28, 07:26
England's Ashley Giles celebrates his side's victory over Australia during the 2005 Ashes
Picture of the day: England inch 2-1 ahead in memorable 2005 Ashes series
England went on to win the famous Ashes series in 2005.
Aug 28, 07:25
Britain's Olympic gold medal-winning men's 4x100 relay team pictured in 2004
On this day in 2004: Great Britain win Olympic gold in men's 4x100m relay
Britain's men's athletes had been in danger of finishing without an Olympic medal of any colour for the first time.
Aug 28, 07:20
Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson pictured in April 2018
Stephen Robinson pleased to hit goal trail in Europa League
The Scottish Premiership side put five past Glentoran having struggled in front of goal this season.
Aug 27, 22:17
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes pictured in April 2019
Derek McInnes delighted with Aberdeen "intensity" in Europa League success
The Dons triumphed 6-0 over NSI Runavik on Thursday.
Aug 27, 22:16
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire pictured during the Europa League semi-final against Sevilla on August 16, 2020
Harry Maguire opens up on Greek arrest claiming he was "scared for his life"
Harry Maguire's legal team have lodged an appeal against the Manchester United captain's conviction.
Aug 27, 22:14
England's Steph Houghton reacts after missing a penalty against USA in the World Cup semi-final on July 2, 2019
Steph Houghton, Fran Kirby confirm two sides will take knee in Community Shield
Steph Houghton says Manchester City have thrown their support behind the Black Lives Matter campaign.
Aug 27, 22:13
Glen Durrant pictured in 2016
Glen Durrant eliminates Rob Cross from Premier League
The 2018 world champion was knocked out by table-topping Glen Durrant.
Aug 27, 22:12
Callum Lang pictured playing for Shrewsbury Town in January 2020
Motherwell put five goals past Glentoran in the Europa League
Hours before kick-off, Motherwell sold their most impressive player in a slow start to the season, David Turnbull.
Aug 27, 22:11
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes pictured in April 2019
Aberdeen cruise into second qualifying round of Europa League by thumping NSI Runavik
The Dons are through to the Europa League second qualifying round.
Aug 27, 22:09
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