The Ballon d’Or ceremony last night was full of star power, bringing together top football personalities, renowned athletes, and notable figures from various entertainment fields.  The event, which celebrates the best in world football, saw Paris Saint-Germain pay homage to Lionel Messi, the Argentine superstar who now holds an unmatched record of eight Ballon d’Or titles, including his latest win …

The Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris was the talk of the town last night as drama unfolded to the highest level in the race for the men’s award. Real Madrid’s delegation refused to travel to the ceremony after rumours brought to light that Vinicius was not the victor, and as it turned out, it was Manchester City’s Rodri who earned …

Newcastle United and Aston Villa are both keen on the potential transfer of Villarreal winger Alex Baena, though the deal won’t come cheap. Sources with a close understanding of the situation have informed CaughtOffside that Newcastle have been eager to invest in a winger, with Barcelona star Raphinha previously on their radar, though it’s now clear that his improved form …

Roy Keane’s dig at Man United after ten Hag sacking. PIctures from Christopher Furlong/Getty Images and Naomi Baker/Getty Images Former Man United captain, Roy Keane, has never been backwards in coming forwards, and he’s delivered a brutal 14-word verdict in the wake of Erik ten Hag’s sacking. After the 2-1 defeat against West Ham on Sunday, a match where the …

Eddie Howe has picked out Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall for special praise following our 2-1 defeat at Chelsea over the weekend. It was a second consecutive defeat for the Magpies, who are now winless in five in the Premier League, but Howe is focusing on the positive’s he can take from Sunday’s game.  The full-back duo came up against …

Barcelona president Joan Laporta couldn’t resist a playful jab at Real Madrid during the Ballon d’Or gala in Paris last night, where he highlighted Barcelona’s impressive progress under Hansi Flick.  Laporta’s comments were a nod to Barcelona’s dominant 4-0 El Clasico victory over Real Madrid, a memorable result that fans celebrated as a sign of the club’s rejuvenation under Flick’s …

Just days after dazzling fans with his talent in Barça colours and netting a historic goal during the El Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu, Lamine Yamal achieved yet another monumental milestone.  The 17-year-old was awarded the prestigious Kopa Trophy at the Ballon d’Or gala in Paris, a title given to the world’s best footballer under 21.  This accolade further cements …

Morning all. A few bits and pieces for you today, as we wait for updates on potential injuries to Gabriel Magalhaes and Jurrien Timber after the 2-2 draw with Liverpool on Sunday. I have more concern about the former than the latter, but Mikel Arteta meets the press today ahead of the EFL Cup game against Preston North End tomorrow …

(Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) / (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Tottenham star Dejan Kulusevski has reportedly attracted interest from AC Milan, with Milan’s advisor and Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic leading the push for his compatriot’s move to Italy. According to Juve Live, Ibrahimovic is keen to see Kulusevski don Milan’s iconic red and black, as the club prepares for …

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal made history by winning the prestigious Raymond Kopa Award for the best young player at the Ballon d’Or 2024 ceremony.  At just 17, Yamal became the youngest-ever recipient of this honour. Coming from Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy, Yamal’s journey so far has been nothing short of impressive.  His rise has been rapid, culminating in his …