GERARD PIQUE has revealed Barcelona's academy players were told not to 'go in hard' on Lionel Messi when he was a kid because of his diminutive size. The Argentine, who is just four months younger than Pique, came through the youth set-up at the Catalan giants with the man who is now his Barcelona team-mate. Messi and Pique have played together in the first team at Barcelona since 2008Credit: ...Full Story »

A POTTER with a big scar on his face — but this time Lord Voldemort had absolutely nothing to do with it! Graham Potter looked like he had been in a fight with the nemesis of his wizarding namesake Harry when he faced the media earlier. Brighton boss Graham Potter showed up for media duties sporting a huge shinerCredit: PA The Seagulls chief was sporting a huge shiner under his left eye...Full Story »

WOLVES winger Adam Traore has given footy fans a glimpse at how he maintains his stacked physique. The former Barcelona man's strength and conditioning routine has been the subject of many a conversation due to his insane muscle mass. Adam Traore does pull-up negatives with Wolves' fitness coach Joao Francis Copola on his backCredit: Instagram @adamatrd37 Adama Traore balances his weight on o...Full Story »

On the eve of Spurs' match with Southampton, all six English clubs who had signed to play in the European Super League confirmed they were no longer following through with the rebel plans. Tottenham fans have protested outside of their stadium Credit: AFP Furious Spurs fans called on chairman Daniel Levy to leave Credit: PA Fans have also called for Spurs' owners to exit the club Credit: AFP ...Full Story »

Manchester United owner Joel Glazer apologised for including the Red Devils in proposals for a European Super League, though it hasn’t wiped the fury for a large chunk of supporters Manchester United Supporters Trust have responded to Joel Glazer’s open letter to the fans and want to see more done. Glazer apologised for including the Red Devils in proposals for a European Super Lea...Full Story »

Hennes VIIITwitter (@fckoeln) Bundesliga club FC Koln this Wednesday mourned the loss of the eighth version of their goat mascot, Hennes VIII. The German club famously have a real life goat as their mascot, not a person in a costume like most other teams, which is where their nickname comes from. The billy goat is named Hennes and the current iteration is Hennes IX, but the question is - why ...Full Story »

Fans' mass protests brought the 12-club, closed-shop league crashing down as suddenly it was announced just three days. Jamie Carragher posted this relieved and delighted photo on Instagram And Manchester United legend Neville was followed by ex-Liverpool hero Jamie Carragher in posting joyous photos on social media as they drunk to the ESL's demise. With Old Trafford executive vice-chairman ...Full Story »

The Tottenham hero, 28, is unassuming and usually happy to let his boots do the talking. Heung-min Son has built up an amazing £1.5million car collection But the £110,000-a-week forward has a fleet of motors worth a staggering £1.5million. And pride of place in his garage in North London is a rare supercar available to just a few people.Ferrari LaFerrariOnly 499 of these incred...Full Story »

Chelsea are one of the founding members of the Super League, but as with Liverpool fans on Monday night, the Blues faithful have made their feelings known Chelsea fans outside Stamford Bridge Furious fans gathered outside Stamford Bridge to protest against the proposed European Super League ahead of Chelsea's Premier League clash with Brighton on Tuesday. Chelsea are one of 12 leading Europea...Full Story »

The actions of the fans, who could be from either club, were a protest against Liverpool's decision to join the European Super League. Fans try to stop Liverpool from entering Elland Road Stewards try to get the situation under control Credit: Kevin Quigley-The Daily Mail Liverpool eventually arrived at the ground Credit: Kevin Quigley-The Daily Mail Liverpool are the first member of the new...Full Story »