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Welcome to a new series of articles from Last Word on Football. Over the next few weeks, we will be looking at the transfers, sackings, appointments and more that almost happened in football, changing the game we all know and love.

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Barcelona close to tying down ambitious 18-year-old forward to new contract

Xavi Hernandez’s decision to stay on as Barcelona manager for another 12 months, which was announced in a joint press conference on Thursday, is seen as a big boost for the club’s academy players, given that the 44-year-old has bled through several exciting prospects into the first team.

Soccer News / SempreMilan / 14 minutes ago

Adli and Lautaro involved in expletive exchange during Milan derby – video

The recent Derby della Madonnina became an incredibly bad-tempered affair and there was a sizable argument between AC Milan’s Yacine Adli and Inters Lautaro Martinez.

Soccer News / Football Italia / 17 minutes ago

Serie A transfer round-up: Tottenham on Torino talent, Brighton scout Salernitana starlet

Check out today’s latest transfer updates from Serie A, including Tottenham’s talks for Alessandro Buongiorno and Brighton’s interest in Loum Tchaouna.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / 17 minutes ago

Feyenoord wants Arsenal coach to replace their outgoing manager

Mikel Arteta faces the serious prospect of losing one of his trusted coaches at the end of this season as Feyenoord eyes his assistant, Albert Stuivenberg.

Bologna News / The Cult of Calcio / 19 minutes ago

Juventus Relay Initial Plan to Soulé and His Camp

Matias Soulé will be back at Juventus in the summer but that doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll be part of their squad next season. The team has communicated to his entourage that the primary intent is for him to stay.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / 0 minutes ago

Liverpool Predicted Lineup Vs West Ham: ‘Creative Force’ Returns to The Side

Liverpool travel to the capital as they face West Ham United in the lunchtime kick-off. The match takes place on April 27 from the London Stadium. This is our Liverpool predicted lineup.

Soccer News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Tottenham rumors: Spurs plot deal to sign £30m Serie A defensive ace

Tottenham Hotspur’s transfer plans are gaining momentum as they consider a potential swap deal involving Djed Spence with Serie A side Genoa. With Spence currently on loan at Genoa, discussions are underway for a ‘transfer summit’ to explore the possibility of exchanging players, including the potential acquisition of Albert Gudmundsson.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / 14 minutes ago

Watch: Wayne Rooney talks up ‘superstar’ potential of Liverpool tank who Carragher has slated

Wayne Rooney believes that Liverpool have a player who’s still ‘very raw’ but also boasts the potential to be a ‘superstar’. The ex-Manchester United striker

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / 30 minutes ago

‘He will go’ – Simon Jordan thinks Liverpool could sell one man who’s ‘been a shadow of himself’

Simon Jordan believes that one long-serving Liverpool player could leave Anfield this summer, and he thinks it’s the right time for a parting of the ways.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / 7 minutes ago

Last straw: Lawrenson slams Liverpool henchman who left teammate doing two jobs

Ibrahima Konate’s poor form has left Liverpool and, in particular, Virgil van Dijk with too much to handle. The Reds now find themselves praying for multiple miracles to bring them back into the title race after a 2-0 defeat to Everton.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / 1 minute ago

Sophia Bush Opens Up About Her Sexuality & Relationship With Soccer Player Ashlyn Harris

One Tree Hill star Sophia Bush can’t stop smiling after opening up publicly about her sexuality for the first time, revealing she’s received so much “safety,

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / 0 minutes ago

Klopp pushed to sign £140k-p/w beast when Liverpool chiefs wanted £52m ex-teammate of Szoboszlai

Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool’s recruitment team appeared to disagree over a significant transfer decision which was taken two years ago. In the summer of

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / 21 minutes ago

Roy Keane makes a bold prediction about the Tottenham vs Arsenal game

Roy Keane has made a bold prediction for Arsenal’s weekend game against Tottenham. The Gunners are facing yet another tough opponent in their bid to win the Premier League, and Spurs will want to spoil the party.

Soccer News / Beyond Women's Sports / 2 minutes ago

2024 NWSL Attendance Report (Week 5 Update)

Follow along here at Beyond Women’s Sports for the weekly attendance updates in the NWSL. This is the fifth report for the 2024 season, as the regular season began on March 16.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / 0 minutes ago

Manchester United fans successfully pushback on 17/19 ticket rule

Manchester United have released the minutes from last week’s Fans Forum. The Fans Forum, along with Manchester United Supporters’ Trust, has secured a significant win for fans by reaching an agreement with the club on changes to its barbaric 17/19 minimum usage policy for season ticket holders.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / 6 minutes ago

Manchester United 4-2 Sheffield United: Five Things We Learnt From Win

Manchester United survived a scare to secure a 4-2 comeback win over Chris Wilder’s lowly Sheffield United side at Old Trafford. Goals from Bruno Fernandes (2), Harry Maguire and Rasmus Hojlund secured the points for the Red Devils.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / 14 minutes ago

Roy Keane and Ian Wright clash over Bruno Fernandes

Roy Keane and Ian Wright clashed over Bruno Fernandes in a debate over whether he is a good influence in the Manchester United dressing room. Fernandes, 29, has been United’s best signing since Robin van Persie, registering 143 goal contributions in 229 games since his 2020 transfer from Sporting Lisbon.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / Just Arsenal / 2 hours ago

Piers Morgan sends a passionate appeal to Brighton ahead of Man City game

Piers Morgan has sent a passionate appeal to Brighton ahead of their match against Manchester City tonight. Arsenal is at the top of the Premier League table now, but they have played two games more than the Citizens.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / 14 minutes ago

Report: Chelsea players like Mauricio Pochettino because they can hide behind him

According to a report today, Chelsea’s current players like Mauricio Pochettino because he shields them from criticism. It seems this lot like the fact that they can hide behind their manager when he does public interviews and decides not to speak honest truths about how bad his players have been when they get smashed 5-0 by Arsenal.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / 2 hours ago