Lihadji

UK football chiefs ban heading in training for young children

Football chiefs in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland on Monday announced a ban on heading in training for children up to the end of primary school, to take place with immediate effect.

Serie A

Messi 'greatest' ahead of Maradona: Gattuso

Lionel Messi is the "greatest" footballer of all time, ahead of even Diego Maradona, Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso said on Monday ahead of his side's Champions League clash with Barcelona.

Premier League

Fernandes has lifted the mood at Man Utd, says Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Bruno Fernandes has lifted the mood at Old Trafford, comparing the January signing to a mix between former Manchester United players Paul Scholes and Juan Sebastian Veron.

South Korea postpones football season as virus cases soar

South Korea's K-league postponed the start of the new football season on Monday as a leap in novel coronavirus cases wreaked havoc across its sporting calendar.

Serie A

Matuidi set for another season at Juve after revealing contract option

Juventus have exercised an option in Blaise Matuidi's contract to keep him for another season, the midfielder has revealed.

Serie A

Rumour Has It: Madrid could turn to Haaland over Mbappe as Barca step up Martinez pursuit

With 12 goals in eight matches for Borussia Dortmund, Erling Haaland could find himself on Real Madrid's list of transfer targets.

Premier League

Roma want to sign Man Utd defender Smalling and Arsenal's Mkhitaryan permanently

Loan pair Chris Smalling and Henrikh Mkhitaryan are wanted permanently by Roma.

Premier League

Klopp: Liverpool success helps and hinders with transfers

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp discussed the Premier League leaders' approach to transfers.

Serie B

Former Juve & Man City forward Bojinov sent off before debut

Life at Pescara has not gone according to plan for 34-year-old forward Valeri Bojinov.

La Liga

Joao Felix will fulfil potential if he listens to Simeone & Atletico team-mates – Koke

Koke discussed the return of Joao Felix, who scored against Villarreal on Sunday.

Ligue 1

Tuchel excuses Neymar's 'human' reaction after PSG red card

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Thomas Tuchel called Neymar's red card in their 4-3 win over Bordeaux a "human" reaction.

Serie A

Juve v Inter in doubt with Italian PM considering postponing Week 26 Serie A fixtures due to coronavirus

Upcoming fixtures across Italy's leagues are in doubt, with Serie A leaders Juventus scheduled to host Inter in Turin on March 1.