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UCL LIVE

Liverpool goal ruled out against Leipzig, Mbappe cancels out Messi in Barca vs PSG

talkSPORT.com rounds up all the latest sports news and biggest gossip, plus expert build-up to this week's Champions League action...
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game on

Leipzig vs Liverpool commentary: Under-fire Reds face in-form Germans in UCL

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game on

Barcelona vs PSG commentary: Messi in Champions League action but Neymar misses out

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rivals

Barca fans set off fireworks outside PSG hotel to disrupt Poch's side ahead of clash

Barcelona host Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League this evening with full commentary LIVE on talkSPORT 2

summer plan

Poch nearly had Messi as a teammate and now has to lure Barca superstar to PSG

EXCLUSIVE

snapped

Henderson's leadership criticised following on-pitch clash with Liverpool teammate

The cameras caught the Liverpool captain berating teammate Thiago during Liverpool's defeat at Leicester last weekend
EXCLUSIVE

flared up

Ipswich fans protested because 'core of club is being ripped out' - ex-striker

EXCLUSIVE

undecided

Messi could yet stay at Barcelona ‘forever’ despite Man City and PSG interest

TOP TRANSFER NEWS

UCL LIVE

Liverpool goal ruled out against Leipzig, Mbappe cancels out Messi in Barca vs PSG

undecided

Messi could yet stay at Barcelona ‘forever’ despite Man City and PSG interest

Transfer news

Chelsea target confirms move, Man United deal hailed, Liverpool eye Villa ace

wow

No Salah or Van Dijk as Carragher explains why £2.6m signing is club's best transfer

WANTED

Liverpool defensive target ‘has everything to succeed at top level’, says teammate

Claims

Lionel Messi to PSG on free transfer this summer 'might happen', talkSPORT told

OUT

‘Bale doesn’t even try to sprint, he just jogs’ - Mourinho given up on hero, says Casc

RUMOURS

Liverpool eye duo, Arsenal near £20m signing, Man United and Chelsea transfer blow

ACE

Ozan Kabak likened to Ramos, loved by Klopp’s mate and was wanted by United and Arsenal

Done

Chelsea, Man United, Liverpool transfer blow as Upamecano agrees to join Bayern Munich

goss

Chelsea eye ex-Spurs star, Leeds battling Prem clubs for starlet, Salah exit quashed

quiet

'If I speak, someone gets offended' - Raiola coy on latest Pogba to Juventus rumours
EXCLUSIVE

faith

Fulham drawing inspiration from Leicester's great escape in survival battle - Parker

The Cottagers are seven points adrift of safety and hope to emulate previous Premier League survivors by going on a late run of form
EXCLUSIVE

fresh start

Gray persuaded to join Leverkusen by ex-Man United man as Leicester hopes faded

EXCLUSIVE

lion call

Lineker says Vardy could 'offer something different' for England at Euros

EXCLUSIVE

Ready

West Ham star ‘in discussion’ for England call as Bent lists Moyes as MOTY contender

EXCLUSIVE

vile

Journalist sent excrement and threats against family for reporting on Brentford ultras

EXCLUSIVE

not good

Newcastle players 'below Premier League class' as relegation fears are raised

Micky Quinn is concerned by the Magpies' desperate run of form - which has yielded just two wins from 13 league games
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sad

Man United icon Rio Ferdinand almost in tears at Sir Alex's text about Ravel Morrison

EXCLUSIVE

barnet

Mullets, 80s perms - Rangers legend opens up on 'disaster' haircuts

mindless

Arsenal to speak to captain Aubameyang for appearing to breach COVID guidelines

The Gunners captain was seen to be getting a new tattoo on his hand by artist Alejandro Nicolas Bernal
EXCLUSIVE

talent

Greenwood 'could be twice the player of Sancho' as United starlet signs new contract

EXCLUSIVE

BOLD

'Three signings and Chelsea would be a PL title favourite next year', talkSPORT told

wow

No Salah or Van Dijk as Carragher explains why £2.6m signing is club's best transfer

all square

India complete England thrashing in second Test to level series

TOP FOOTBALL NEWS

UCL LIVE

Liverpool goal ruled out against Leipzig, Mbappe cancels out Messi in Barca vs PSG

fresh start

Gray persuaded to join Leverkusen by ex-Man United man as Leicester hopes faded

snapped

Henderson's leadership criticised following on-pitch clash with Liverpool teammate

Transfer news

Chelsea target confirms move, Man United deal hailed, Liverpool eye Villa ace

Ready

West Ham star ‘in discussion’ for England call as Bent lists Moyes as MOTY contender

sad

Man United icon Rio Ferdinand almost in tears at Sir Alex's text about Ravel Morrison

HARD

'When Houllier got ill, it affected us' - Ex-Villa ace on Klopp and manager pressure

talent

Greenwood 'could be twice the player of Sancho' as United starlet signs new contract

faith

Fulham drawing inspiration from Leicester's great escape in survival battle - Parker

mindless

Arsenal to speak to captain Aubameyang for appearing to breach COVID guidelines

EMPTY

The secret to West Ham’s success? No fans… ‘No atmosphere is better than a toxic one’

not good

Newcastle players 'below Premier League class' as relegation fears are raised
EXCLUSIVE

EMPTY

The secret to West Ham’s success? No fans… ‘No atmosphere is better than a toxic one’

talkSPORT pundits and even Hammers fans admit David Moyes' team have thrived without the moans of supporters in their ears
EXCLUSIVE

BACKED?

West Ham fan hails board as Hammers win again, but other supporters disagree

EXCLUSIVE

CHANGES

'I'd have Moyes at Spurs any day of the week; we've gone backwards under Mourinho'

EXCLUSIVE

problem

Man United and Liverpool targeted as PGMOL told to be harsher on 'cheating players'

Diving was a hot topic from last weekend's Premier League matches and Simon Jordan is calling for drastic action
EXCLUSIVE

Angry

Big Sam slams ‘chaotic’ VAR and says it is making an ‘absolute mockery’ of football

EXCLUSIVE

crisis

Klopp 'less of a leader' but Liverpool boss should stick by Alisson despite bad form

Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool aren't firing on all cylinders while Alisson Becker is misfiring quite a lot
EXCLUSIVE

Shame

Fans have ‘unrealistic expectations' of Thiago amid shocking win record for Liverpool

verdict

'No nonsense' Arteta proving me wrong and can be a success, Arsenal legend claims

Michael Thomas was sceptical over Mikel Arteta's appointment - but believes there have been signs of improvement under his tutelage

funny

Alisson vs Robertson fight rumour made Henderson laugh, but players are behind Klopp

Honest

‘I don’t need a break’ - Klopp denies exit rumours and insists he's full of energy

fate

Klopp and Gerrard signed new contracts on the same day but will 'plan' be accelerated?

breach

Rangers investigating claims players breached coronavirus rules by attending party

EXCLUSIVE

NO CHANCE

Mourinho has 'sucked the life' out of Spurs, says O'Hara who makes top four claim

EXCLUSIVE

WANTED

Liverpool defensive target ‘has everything to succeed at top level’, says teammate

EXCLUSIVE

decision

Alisson's confidence 'shot to pieces' as Klopp urged to drop keeper after mistakes

TOP BOXING NEWS

step

Jake Paul reveals talks with Nate Diaz and will 'embarrass him' on road to McGregor

HUH

Deontay Wilder includes Tyson Fury in his top three KOs, 'I definitely knocked him out'

LOUD

Watch when Broner caused chaos with hilarious post-fight interview after Pacquiao loss

TARGETS

Deontay Wilder confirms Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr are on his comeback hitlist

CLOSE

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua has 'less than a handful' of issues left to be resolved

PURSE DEMAND

Manny Pacquiao says he wants $40million for Terence Crawford fight

LATEST

'That lad can punch' - Warrington speaks out after Lara KO, three injuries revealed

FIERCE

Watch as Fury sparring partner scores crushing KO, right in front of ringside camera

UPDATED

Boxing schedule 2021: Results and dates for Canelo, AJ and Fury blockbusters

too late

Warrington corner and Foster under-fire for not ending fight early after brutal KO

THE RETURN

Andy Ruiz Jr back in training, first opponent revealed for 2021 comeback

lies, lies, lies

Wilder compared to Trump as promoter Arum says American making no sense
Video

HUH

Deontay Wilder includes Tyson Fury in his top three KOs, 'I definitely knocked him out'

The 'Bronze Bomber' claims he beat the 'Gypsy King' when they first met
EXCLUSIVE

CLOSE

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua has 'less than a handful' of issues left to be resolved

Video

FIERCE

Watch as Fury sparring partner scores crushing KO, right in front of ringside camera

Video

BRAVE

Tyson Fury goes for freezing cold swim, but fans question condition ahead of AJ fight

The 'Gypsy King' did not hesitate

QUESTION

Tyson Fury asks fans if they believe Anthony Joshua 'has the balls' to fight him

one more?

GSP responds to UFC comeback rumours after Kamaru Usman offers him title shot

Georges St-Pierre has been retired for a couple of years now, but Kamaru Usman's rise in the welterweight division is making the GOAT discussion interesting, so will GSP make a UFC return?

smoke

Diaz slams 'lil b****' Poirier for taking McGregor trilogy - and The Diamond responds

PURSE DEMAND

Manny Pacquiao says he wants $40million for Terence Crawford fight

EXCLUSIVE

lies, lies, lies

Wilder compared to Trump as promoter Arum says American making no sense

Deontay Wilder has had a lot to say over the past year and legendary promoter Bob Arum thinks he has gone full Donald Trump

ACTIVE

Fury reacts to shock Warrington KO, but is he sending subtle message about AJ fight?

LATEST

'That lad can punch' - Warrington speaks out after Lara KO, three injuries revealed

too late

Warrington corner and Foster under-fire for not ending fight early after brutal KO

TOP MMA NEWS

smoke

Diaz slams 'lil b****' Poirier for taking McGregor trilogy - and The Diamond responds

one more?

GSP responds to UFC comeback rumours after Kamaru Usman offers him title shot

dates

UFC schedule 2021: Every upcoming fight including Blachowicz v Adesanya at UFC 259

again

McGregor is obsessed with Poirier fight but White deals title blow amid Khabib hopes

shocking

New video shows Khamzat Chimaev collapsing during training camp due to COVID-19

run it back

Kamaru Usman calls out Jorge Masvidal rematch after Gilbert Burns KO

heartache

Kamaru Usman leaves Gilbert Burns in floods of tears in the octagon after KO loss

LITTLE BRO

Watch Kamaru Usman’s 250lbs ‘little’ brother score crunching 48-second KO

blow

How hard does Usman hit? Covington has X-ray of jaw to show the power of his punch

CURSED

Edwards vs Chimaev cancelled again, Thompson and Masvidal linked as alternatives

abuse

James McClean death threats condemned by FAI as troll threatens to burn house down

The Republic of Ireland international has been targeted for abuse many times over the years

Shameful

Man United star Martial suffers more racist abuse online after West Brom draw

EXCLUSIVE

touching

Solskjaer sends letter to fan who praised United boss for improving mental health

EXCLUSIVE

MATCH

Keown uses Arsenal bust-up story to prove why Vieira 'deserves' Bournemouth job

Arsenal legend recalls when Vieira ‘flew at’ teammate to solve a dressing room dispute, as he backs him for the Cherries job

scenes

Next Mourinho? Keane marks Instagram arrival with selfie, Man United get popcorn out

no love lost

Roy Keane sends message to fans with funny Valentine's Day Instagram post

Battle

The creators vying for England spots who could have big say in Premier League race

The midfielders have all been leading the charge for their respective Premier League sides this season

Battle

The creators vying for England spots who could have big say in Premier League race

The midfielders have all been leading the charge for their respective Premier League sides this season

TOP WRESTLING NEWS

main event

Betting odds for Elimination Chamber: Who is the favourite to face Roman Reigns?

big business

Cody Rhodes: 'there's no reason AEW and WWE couldn't crossover one day'

star potential

Report: WWE signs Millie McKenzie to NXT UK brand

career change

Rap star Bow Wow starts training for wrestling career with WWE legend

good brother

Rocky Romero talks making his Bloodsport debut, plans for Talk N Shop A Mania

uh oh

Sammy Guevara in trouble with AEW after creative dispute with IMPACT Wrestling

say it isn't so!

Undisputed Era finally break up in NXT as Adam Cole turns on Kyle O'Reilly

next level

Pete Dunne talks taking the torch from Finn Balor, working with Edge

career over

Kurt Angle reveals how Cedric Alexander got on the wrong side of Vince McMahon

shame

Kurt Angle says WWE made his retirement match with Baron Corbin 'just a filler match'