Market: Plymouth Argyle win
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Looking to extend on what has been a stellar run of form, Plymouth Argyle will make the trip to Morecambe on Saturday afternoon.
Starting with the hosts, while Morecambe might have managed to secure their League One return over the summer, they are in the midst of what has been an extended struggle. Looking over their shoulder at the drop zone and many fearing they could be hit with an immediate fourth-tier return, Stephen Robinson s men were last seen over the weekend putting in another worrying display. Blown away at Cheltenham Town and hit with a 3-1 drumming on the road, the Shrimps have lost each of their last four matchups across all formats. Facing what could be a real stern test at the Globe Arena on Saturday, Mor…
Lionel Messi has retained his place at the top of Forbes list of highest-paid footballers after earning $126million over the past year, with Cristiano Ronaldo closely behind him in second.
The Barcelona superstar sent shockwaves through world football last month when he told the club he has spent his entire career at he wanted to leave after a trophyless campaign in 2019-20.
Messi believed he could use a clause in his contract to leave for free, but Barca and LaLiga disputed that claim and insisted his deal could only be terminated should his €700m release clause be paid.
Amid frustration with the Camp Nou board, Messi performed a U-turn and elected to stay with the embattled LaLiga giants for at least the 2020-21 campaign.
He does so as the highest…
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has warned against the prospect of Manchester United trying to land superstar signings like Jude Bellingham or Kylian Mbappe.
The Ineos chairman is taking control of footballing operations at United following his recent minority purchase and wants to turn them back into the force they once were.
However, he believes spending big on marquee signings is not the way to prosper.
Loved chatting to Jim for today’s special GTCC And he made the right choice on this one Quizzed him on all things sport, Man United and loads more. Out now
— Geraint Thomas (@GeraintThomas86)
Appearing as a guest on Geraint Thomas’ Cycling Club podcast, the 71-year-old was asked whether he would try and sign England star Bellingham.
He replie…
Kylian Mbappe has been ruled out of Paris Saint-Germain s Ligue 1 clash with Lille through illness, while Lionel Messi is doubtful due to a minor injury.
Ligue 1 leaders PSG welcome reigning champions Lille to the Parc des Princes on Friday aiming to return to winning ways after last week s goalless draw with rivals Marseille.
Mauricio Pochettino s side will do so without Mbappe, who played a full part in Le Classique but has since been struck down by an ear, nose and throat infection.
Mbappe was not the only superstar forward missing from training on Thursday, with Messi also absent due to what Pochettino described as muscle discomfort .
PSG will make a late decision on Messi s fitness and Pochettino has suggested he may field the Argentina captain thr…