EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY DOMINIC KING: The curious silence in the room, as Yerry Mina (pictured at the Beatles museum) taps away, is suddenly broken by the first bars of an old rock classic. As the Colombian starts clicking his fingers and bopping his head, it emerges that Creedence Clearwater Revival, the American rock band of the late 1960s and 1970s, are helping him learn English. 'Someone told me long ago...' Mina starts, concentrating on the lyrics popping on to his screen. 'There is calm before the storm... I KNOW! It's been coming for some time! Woo! I know! Have you ever seen the rain!'...read
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Inter Milan make Arturo Vidal top January target as Antonio Conte plots reunion with ex-Juventus midfielder
Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte wants a reunion with his former Juventus player Arturo Vidal in January, according to Marca.
LA LIGA WEEKEND PREVIEW: Barcelona go in search of eighth straight win in all competitions and Sevilla host Atletico Madrid as top four battle hots up
The top of La Liga is beginning to take a familiar shape after emphatic wins for Real Madrid and Barcelona in midweek and both sides will expect to make it two wins in a week this weekend.
Lionel Messi returns to Argentina squad for friendlies against Brazil and Uruguay after serving three-month ban
Barcelona star Lionel Messi is back in the Argentina team for friendlies against Brazil and Uruguay in November after serving a three-month ban.
Gerard Pique wants to expand Davis Cup finals to 24 teams over two weeks as Barcelona star - whose company bankrolls event - wants to create 'World Cup of tennis'
Gerard Pique has revealed he wants to expand the Davis Cup finals to a two-week event featuring 24 teams. Barcelona defender Pique's Kosmos company has provided huge financial backing.
Barcelona 'aim to snap up promising Boca Juniors defender Santiago Ramos Mingo before the 17-year-old can sign a professional deal'
Barcelona are aiming to sign talented young defender Santiago Ramos Mingo from Boca Juniors before he signs a professional contract with the Argentine side.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic leaves followers fuming after cryptic tweet turns out to be gambling promotion... but former Barcelona striker could still seal shock move as Perth Glory launch ambitious swoop for star
The former Barcelona striker unveiled on Twitter that the teaser had instead been a publicity stunt, leaving fans bemused (centre), amid rumours of a surprise switch to A-League side Perth Glory.
'Everything gets blown out of proportion': Gerard Pique insists Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann have a 'really good' relationship
Gerard Pique has dismissed suggestions that Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann have clashed at Barcelona. The big-mone summer signing from Atletico Madrid has struggled to settle.
PETE JENSON: Make no mistake... Lionel Messi is STILL the boss at Barcelona! He'll be the reason they win silverware, regardless of issues with the board and that Neymar soap opera
PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Barcelona started the season season like a diesel but since Messi's return, they have moved up through the gears and demolished Real Valladolid 5-1 on Tuesday.
Manchester City and Barcelona 'enter race for Juventus midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur' after falling out of favour under Maurizio Sarri
The deep-lying midfielder is in demand having fallen down the pecking order under new boss Maurizio Sarri at Juventus this season.
'We asked if we could change our contracts because we knew there was an issue': Gerard Pique reveals Barcelona stars offered to restructure their deals to help sign Neymar and avoid any Financial Fair Play penalties
Neymar wasn't the only person desperate for him to return to Spain though with Pique admitting some of his team-mates would have changed their contracts if it meant a deal could be struck.
Liverpool 'join Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona in the race to sign Valencia starlet Ferran Torres' as Jurgen Klopp looks for attacking reinforcements
According to SportBild via SportWitness, the 19-year-old is also being monitored by Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona following a string of eye-catching performances in La Liga.
Real Madrid 5-0 Leganes: Zinedine Zidane's men hammer bottom side to move one point off Barcelona with 18-year-old Rodrygo on scoresheet
Real Madrid's 18-year-old Brazilian Rodrygo Goes celebrated his first ever start in the Bernabeu by scoring after just seven minutes in the team's easy win over Leganes.
Naby Keita's performance against Arsenal was bitterly disappointing prior to his injury scare... the midfielder is the only one of Jurgen Klopp's big signings yet to catch fire
DOMINIC KING AT ANFIELD: The transfers that go into the double-digit millions are the ones that determine whether a manager is successful and define reigns.
'PSG is a great club... but not one for the level of Neymar': Brazilian legend Rivaldo urges striker to ditch French champions to maximise his potential
Rivaldo feels that while Paris Saint-Germain is 'a great club', it is not befitting of a player with the qualities at the level of Neymar and he is urging his Brazilian compatriot to leave the Ligue 1 side.
Borussia Dortmund 'now accept they may lose Jadon Sancho next summer' - with Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona all keen on him
Sancho has flourished in the German top flight and his impressive form has attracted Real Madrid to a potential deal for the first time, with Manchester United and Barcelona also interested.
'You need to ask him to make short bursts of effort': Pep Guardiola claims Lionel Messi's world class longevity is down to limiting in-game running time
Messi once again proved Barcelona's key man again on Tuesday night, scoring a brace as they returned to the top of La Liga with a 5-1 thrashing of Real Valladolid.
La Liga president Javier Tebas labels El Clasico a 'national problem' after Barcelona-Real Madrid derby is pushed back two months due to unrest with Catalan political protests
The decision by the Spanish FA to postpone El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid is a 'state problem,' according to outspoken La Liga president Javier Tebas.
'Sooner or later it will happen': Pep Guardiola convinced that Barcelona legend Xavi WILL one day become manager of the Catalan giants
Xavi spent 17 years in the first team at Barcelona and has established himself as one of the club's all-time great players given he was part of the club's golden era with Guardiola convinced he will be boss.
Arturo Vidal reveals he REFUSES to talk to Claudio Bravo on international duty and they are not friends, after his team-mate's wife accused him of partying and drunkenness at the World Cup
Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal has lifted the lid on his ongoing feud with Chile team-mate Claudio Bravo after revealing the pair aren't friends and don't speak on international duty.
Barcelona 5-1 Real Valladolid: Lionel Messi scores the FIFTIETH free-kick of his career as hosts move top of La Liga
PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Lionel Messi scored an emphatic brace in a 5-1 rout of Real Valladolid as Barcelona returned to the top of the table with the win.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic hints at incredible return to La Liga eight years after leaving Barcelona: 'Hola Espana! Guess what? I'm coming back'
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has sparked wild speculation over his playing future after hinting at a return to Spain. Ibrahimovic's deal with LA Galaxy in MLS recently expired.
Arturo Vidal reveals he is 'not happy' at Barcelona but wants to concentrate on working his way back into the team despite being linked to Inter Milan
Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal has revealed he isn't happy with his current situation. Vidal has made just one start for Barcelona this season after finding himself largely out of favour.
Barcelona will pay West Brom £215,500 in compensation after signing Louie Barry to their academy
West Brom have finally received assurances that from Barcelona that they will stump up for teenager Louie Barry - three months after he quit the Baggies for the Nou Camp.
'Neymar has the sensibility of a child': Dani Alves says former PSG team-mate must change his ways to get respect as he questions Brazil star's critics
Dani Alves has sent a warning to international team-mate Neymar by suggesting he must stop acting like a child if he is to be respected around the world.
LA LIGA MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Granada look to continue their wild ride at the top of the league while Real Madrid and Barcelona are back in action
LA LIGA WEEKDAY PREVIEW: Granada find themselves at the top of La Liga, while Real Madrid and Barcelona are back in action after their match was postponed last week.
'We will solve it with within the club and not publicly': Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde insists any dressing room problems will be dealt with behind closed doors after criticism by goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen
The German goalkeeper was publicly critical of Barcelona's display in their narrow Champions League win over Slavia Prague, insisting the players 'need to talk about some things'.
Inter Milan begin talks with Barcelona for Ivan Rakitic but Euro giants remain far apart on transfer fee with Catalans set to hold out for £30m
The Croat has been linked with a departure from the Nou Camp after falling down the pecking order under Ernesto Valverde and the Spanish giants are reluctant to extend his contract.
Their entire wage bill would not pay Lionel Messi but Granada are sitting pretty on top of La Liga ahead of superclubs Real Madrid and Barcelona… but can the minnows pull off a Leicester City-style miracle?
PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: In week five of the season Granada beat Barcelona 2-0 at home. They were flying high in the Champions League places, but people said it couldn't last.
'I thought that, with him, we would win everything': Pep Guardiola opens up on the moment he first met 'small and shy' Lionel Messi... then watched him score two hat-tricks in pre-season!
After witnessing Messi score two hat-tricks in a pre-season tour of Scotland as a youngster, Guardiola believed that Barcelona would go on to embark on a clean sweep of trophies.
Fernando Torres to pull on a Liverpool shirt for first time since controversial £50m move to Chelsea in 2011 as he signs up to play in legends match against Barcelona next March
The 35-year-old was a fan-favourite during his time at Anfield as he scored 81 goals in 142 appearances from 2007 to 2011, but invoked the wrath of supporters after a controversial £50million transfer to Chelsea.
Barcelona's fire sale: Spanish giants 'looking to cash-in on Man United target Ivan Rakitic, Arturo Vidal and Philippe Coutinho' as they try to stay within budget by making over £100m
Ivan Rakitic, Arduro Vidal and Philippe Coutinho have all been identified by Barcelona as surplus to requirements for Ernesto Valverde whose side sit one point behind surprise La Liga leaders Granada.
Barcelona's 16-year-old English starlet Louie Barry scores first goal for La Masia academy side on his full debut
16-year-old English starlet Louie Barry opened his account for Barcelona's youth team after being handed a full debut on Sunday. He scored their fifth goal in a 5-0 victory over Ebro.
Samuel Umtiti could miss Barcelona's game against Real Valladolid after he was absent from training
Samuel Umtiti (right) is an injury doubt ahead of Barcelona's home fixture with Real Valladolid. The central defender has struggled intermittently with a knee injury over the last 12 months
Granada 1-0 Real Betis: Alvaro Vadillo's second-half strike sends newly-promoted Granada TOP of La Liga ahead of Barcelona and Real Madrid
With this weekend's El Clasico postponed due to protests in the Catalan region, Granada took full advantage with Vadillo's close-range finish from Carlos Fernandez's pass sealing three points.
'I don't live for scoring goals': Lionel Messi claims he can 'read the game better' the older he gets as Barcelona star puts focus on his all-round play
Following the postponement of El Clasico, Messi took the time to talk about his career in depth and how his game has transformed over the years.
'We will see': Raul refuses to deny claims he wants to be Real Madrid manager 'in the future' but insists all he can do is 'keep working'
Real Madrid legend Raul has refused to rule out claims that he one day wants to sit at the helm at the Bernabeu and manage his former club.
Ivan Rakitic 'open to offers to leave Barcelona with Manchester United and Juventus keen after lack of game time under Ernesto Valverde this season'
The Catalan club received multiple offers for the midfielder in the summer with links between the Croatian and Paris Saint-Germain, but now a link to the Premier League could be on the cards.
Atletico Madrid 2-0 Athletic Bilbao: Saul Niguez and Alvaro Morata score as Atletico go level on points with leaders Barcelona
Atletico Madrid snapped a three-game winless streak in La Liga by beating Athletic Bilbao at home on Saturday to move level on points with table-topping Barcelona.
Inter Milan 'haggle over £30million transfer for Ivan Rakitic' as out of favour Barcelona midfielder is lined up for January move by Italian giants
Inter Milan are looking to strengthen their squad in the January transfer window and the Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has emerged as a top target for the Serie A side.
'Today we made history': Yaya Toure celebrates promotion to Chinese Super League with Qingdao Huanghai FC… as he sets his sights on securing the league title
Yaya Toure is on the verge of adding a new title to his trophy-laden honours, after securing promotion to the Chinese Super League with Qingdao Huanghai. A 2-0 win over Shanghai Shenxin secured it.
'We are in a bad period in that sense': Pep Guardiola admits concern over Manchester City injury crisis as they play catch-up in title race
Zinchenko underwent knee surgery in Barcelona on Friday, while central midfielder Rodri (left) is also likely to be absent for next month's crucial trip to Liverpool after sustaining a hamstring injury.
'I would've loved to be a world champion... but I wouldn't change my career to be one': Lionel Messi admits he wouldn't swap his trophies with Barcelona to win the World Cup
Lionel Messi has expressed his regrets over his failings with Argentina but has admitted that he would not trade the numerous club and individual honours for a World Cup triumph.
'We won't win the Champions League playing like this': Barcelona stars held tense dressing room discussion after scraping past Slavia Prague
There was a tense and honest discussion in Barcelona's dressing room after their fortunate 2-1 win over Slavia Prague. The Catalan side edged past their Czech opponents.
LA LIGA WEEKEND PREVIEW: El Clasico farce means Barcelona and Real Madrid won't be in action, while Villarreal look to end Alaves hoodoo and 'Spain's Leicester' aim to go top with victory against Real Betis
This was the weekend the world was supposed to have its eyes fixated on the most significant game in Spain. But because of a political decision made by football people, that is now not the case.
Pep Guardiola fears Oleksandr Zinchenko could be out until December after knee surgery, while Rodri is also likely to miss Manchester City's crucial match against Liverpool
Pep Guardiola fears Oleksandr Zinchenko could be missing until December after undergoing knee surgery - while Rodri is likely to miss Manchester City's crunch clash against Liverpool.
That's Messi! Barcelona slammed for leaving Slavia Prague dressing room in a state after Champions League clash
Barcelona have been criticised for leaving their dressing room in a dreadful state after their 2-1 win against Slavia Prague.
Oleksandr Zinchenko gives a thumbs up from his hospital bed in Barcelona after undergoing knee surgery as Man City's defensive injury crisis worsens
The 22-year-old full back has undergone surgery in Barcelona (left) with doctor Ramon Cugat and had missed City's recent Champions League clash against Atalanta in mid-week.
Carlos Vela 'was really close' to signing for Barcelona last season and is targeting Nou Camp move to play alongside Lionel Messi after MLS season finishes
Ernesto Valverde reportedly considered a left-field move for the winger (pictured) in January, but the short-term deal fell through when Barcelona instead moved for Kevin Prince-Boateng.
'Messi is a genius, a once in a lifetime player, it's as simple as that': Ryan Giggs picks Barcelona superstar over former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo
Throughout their careers, the legendary pair have gone head-to-head on the highest stage, winning 10 straight years of the Ballon d'Or between them until Luka Modric snatched the title in 2018.
- Martin Johnson and Sir Clive Woodward led England to their 2003 World Cup win. They joined MARTIN SAMUEL to reminisce for the FIRST time about that famous day, and answer one key question... HOW TO BEAT THE BOKS
- PETER CROUCH: I felt Granit Xhaka's pain as he was booed off against Crystal Palace... jeers from your own fans are soul destroying
- Liverpool 'given green light to sign kit deal with Nike after New Balance appeal is rejected'
- In four years, Eddie Jones has taken English rugby from the depths of despair to a Rugby World Cup final... the masterplan has worked perfectly
- Kiko Casilla set to be handed lengthy ban for alleged racial slur at Jonathan Leko as FA prepare to throw the book at Leeds goalkeeper
- Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford 'could have injured his knee celebrating against Chelsea... and may MISS Bournemouth clash as a result'
- If these England boys stick to the plan they can make their families proud and become... SUPER HEROES!
- REVEALED: England captain Owen Farrell nearly joined MANCHESTER UNITED as a goalkeeper as academy chiefs thought he could make the grade following a trial at age of 13
- England are one push from GLOBAL GLORY ahead of Rugby World Cup final against South Africa... Tame the Bok beast and they will join the legends of 1966 and 2003
- Maro Itoje and Eben Etzebeth are redefining the second-row position, Billy Vunipola is out to get one over Duane Vermeulen, while Jonny May and Cheslin Kolbe need only half a chance to score... our key battles ahead of the Rugby World Cup final
- Form guide: Sam Underhill's tough tackling could be key to Rugby World Cup glory for England while South Africa's fierce running will leave defenders spinning ahead of final
- A whole lotta love for Kolisi: South Africa's first black captain knows victory in Rugby World Cup final would help unite a nation
- 'You are tested by the Lord... now I feel good about myself': After a tricky start to life at Everton, now Yerry Mina is hitting all the right notes
- Jurgen Klopp calls for crisis meeting: Liverpool boss is concerned with fixture pile-up and believes decisions are governed by finance
- MARTIN KEOWN: Raheem Sterling has cut down on the dribbling... and it has made him more dangerous
- 'We have to accept where we are today': Steve Bruce admits he was sat on the TOILET when he realised how good Newcastle used to be compared to his bog-standard squad
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer urges Anthony Martial to become 'obsessed with scoring goals' and hails the French star's growing maturity
- Manchester United 'make £80m-rated Declan Rice their top target for next summer... but might back Ole Gunnar Solskjaer by signing him in January'
- Mo Salah has not trained with Liverpool team-mates ALL WEEK due to ankle injury which needs fluid draining regularly... but should still feature against Aston Villa
- 240 eggs, 40kg of meat and 45kg of vegetables... PER DAY! Wasps head chef Gaurav Abbi reveals the secrets of feeding an entire team ahead of England's Rugby World Cup final
- 'He is one game away from the clouds circling again': Gary Neville in warning to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer amid good run of form as he admits he was 'panicking' ahead of Liverpool draw
- Pep Guardiola to offer invitation to Eddie Jones should England triumph in the Rugby World Cup final as Manchester City boss wants to learn about 'incredible' recovery of players between games
- Jamaica Women international Tarania Clarke tragically dies at age of 20 after being stabbed following a MOBILE PHONE dispute in Kingston
- James Maddison has chance to stake claim for England return despite gambling just hours after pulling out of last squad with illness
- Andy Ruiz Jr shows off latest pictures of his dramatic weight loss as he steps up preparations ahead of heavyweight rematch against Anthony Joshua
- He has injected passion into the shirt and is improving with every game in Pogba's absence.... McTominay is showing why Mourinho created an award just for him to win as he leads Manchester United revival
- 'He is a talent of the century': Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp hails Arsenal striker Gabriel Martinelli after his brace in Carabao Cup defeat at Anfield
- One of Manchester United's biggest shareholders slams 'poor investment in players and personnel' after stock price drops nearly 40 per cent during a miserable year of failure on the pitch
- 'I underestimated him': Trent Alexander-Arnold describes 2018 battle with Marcus Rashford as the 'toughest' of his career and reveals he 'hated' Manchester United man getting the better of him
- 'That was the first thing that came on!' Mason Mount reveals Chelsea staff honoured Christian Pulisic by playing The Star Spangled Banner on team bus after American's hat-trick
- 'Thierry Henry told me to shut up... I said shut up back!' Ex-Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner on how top stars put him into place as a cocky teenager
- Manchester United face an injury crisis for trip to Bournemouth with Harry Maguire, Marcus Rashford and Victor Lindelof ALL doubts having failed to train since win at Chelsea
- 'They need someone who can control the dressing room': Zlatan Ibrahimovic should return to Manchester United and become 'the Godfather', insists former midfielder Paul Ince
- 'It will be forgotten and move forward': Pep Guardiola defends Granit Xhaka over angry reaction to abuse from Arsenal fans in Crystal Palace draw and insists he can bounce back
- Manchester United's special edition kit to celebrate Chinese New Year leaked... but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side will never wear it in a match
- Arsenal youth players now 'openly do impressions of Unai Emery' as under-fire manager battles to retain order at the Emirates Stadium
- Liverpool fan responsible for offensive Divock Origi banner is temporarily suspended by Anfield club from attending all games home and away
- Granit Xhaka 'may never play for Arsenal again', says ex-Gunner Charlie Nicholas after club captain apologised to fans over his 'f*** off' rant... despite receiving messages wishing death and cancer on his wife and daughter
- 'He is not going to play because we need to be focused 100 per cent on the match': Unai Emery reveals captain Granit Xhaka will NOT play against Wolves despite finally apologising to fans for 'f*** off' rant
- Jamaica Women international Tarania Clarke tragically dies at age of 20 after being stabbed following a MOBILE PHONE dispute in Kingston
- Martin Johnson and Sir Clive Woodward led England to their 2003 World Cup win. They joined MARTIN SAMUEL to reminisce for the FIRST time about that famous day, and answer one key question... HOW TO BEAT THE BOKS
- Liverpool 'given green light to sign kit deal with Nike after New Balance appeal is rejected'
- 'FIFA, UEFA and the leagues have to discuss it and think about the players rather than their wallet': Jurgen Klopp hits out at modern players' workload as games begin to pile up for Liverpool
- Referee shows Kaka a yellow card in exhibition match just to get a selfie with the legendary Brazil midfielder
- 'I cried like a baby in my prison cell': Bayern Munich legend Uli Hoeness on his time in jail for tax evasion and says fans know he has 'ripped open my a**' for them
- 'There are no words that can describe the pain': Emiliano Sala's sister posts heartbreaking message to mark what would have been striker's 29th birthday
- James Rodriguez returns to Real Madrid from Colombia after birth of his second child... but will NOT feature against Real Betis on Saturday
- Can Leicester do a Leicester? Brendan Rodgers' exciting Foxes might not repeat their 2016 Premier League miracle, but they have EVERY chance of a top four finish (just ask sorry Southampton!)
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