Ruled out
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has confirmed that Raphinha will not play in their next game against Osasuna.
Raphinha was involved in chaos during Brazil's humiliating 4-1 loss to Argentina last night, being held back as he vented his anger.
He now won't be involved for Barca as domestic action returns on Thursday night, to continue his woes.
However, Flick has made the decision to leave him out to benefit his star, as he will not have had enough rest before featuring.
Brazil's defeat came on Tuesday night and Barca's clash with Osasuna will be taking place tomorrow evening.
Speaking on the winger and his teammate, Ronald Araujo, the boss said: “Araujo and Raphinha will NOT play against Osasuna.
“The journey is too long and they need rest”.
Immediate agreement
Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed some extra details about Trent Alexander-Arnold's move to Real Madrid.
In the latest episode of the Here We Go podcast, Romano reported that Alexander-Arnold immediately accepted a non-negotiable demand set by Real.
He said: “My understanding from Real Madrid’s side is that this is not going to be a salary as one of the best-paid players at Real Madrid.
“Vinicius is negotiating a new deal, Mbappe joined one year ago, Jude Bellingham is on an important contract – it’s not going to be on that part of the contract strategy at Real Madrid.
"It’s going to be obviously a very good salary, but not a crazy salary.
“This is an important point. For Real Madrid, it was very clear since day one. They told very clearly to Trent already when they had the first conversations – ‘If you want to join, it has to be on our terms. Otherwise, you can extend at Liverpool or do whatever you want’.
"Real Madrid were very clear on this point. This was the message to Trent, and Trent immediately accepted.”
Dibling demand
Southampton want over £100million for winger Tyler Dibling amid interest from Tottenham and Manchester City.
That's according to The Telegraph, who report that the Saints' huge valuation is leaving interested clubs frustrated.
Dibling has made 25 Premier League appearances and he is likely to depart St. Mary's this summer with his side set to be relegated.
Spurs and Man City are said to be looking at a potential move for the 19-year-old, but Southampton are going to stand strong.
They are expecting bids to come in, but they value their academy product at over £100million.
Manchester United, Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig are also said to have scouted him regularly this season.
However, for all interested clubs, the huge valuation is sure to be a stumbling block.
Dibling, who has been a bright spark in Southampton's dismal year, has four goals and two assists to his name.
'Two top-class strikers'
Brentford defender Ben Mee has been singing the praises of Bryan Mbuemo and Yoane Wissa who have starred this season.
Mbuemo is having his best scoring campaign in the Premier League, netting 15 goals for the Bees.
And Wissa is only one behind, scoring 14 after taking on the striker role following Ivan Toney's departure.
Their teammate Mee told talkSPORT this morning: "They're two top-class strikers. Since I've been at the club, they've developed so much.
"Bryan especially, I always talk about how he was good in one game and then two or three off games.
"But last season he got better at that, got injured and this season he's been flying, he's stepped it up a level.
"Wissa was in and out of the team a bit more, playing left wing because Ivan [Toney] was playing up front.
"He doesn't stop and he doesn't stop in training either. He's a top player and he's getting the goals now which is amazing for the hard work he puts in."
Mee also spoke about Brentford's goals for the end of the season and revealed they're pushing for a place in Europe.
He said: "We want to try and get in those European places. The manager is very open about that.
"We're in an okay position at the minute [11th], but we want to push for more, we're safe this season and we want to build on that.
"We've got a good squad, we can go for more I think."
Emotional message
Former Premier League manager Aidy Boothroyd has opened up about his secret battle with Parkinson's.
Boothroyd, who managed England U21s for five years, released a statement through the League Managers Association.
His statement read: “Three years ago, I was diagnosed with Parkinson's.
“The news came as a massive shock to me, following what I expected to be my routine LMA Annual Health Assessment.
“It has taken me time to feel ready to share my diagnosis, and I have found it difficult not being completely open with people.
“Personally, my passion and love for coaching is as strong as ever, I am focusing on keeping physically fit, which is key to slowing down the progression of Parkinson's.
“I am ready to start the next chapter in my life. I would like to thank the LMA and Parkinson's UK for their support."
LMA CEO Richard Bevan added: “Aidy has displayed incredible positivity, resolve and determination since his Parkinson’s diagnosis three years ago.
"His passion for football and people drives him on and he continues to play an active role in the LMA, as an almost ever-present senior member at our events and educational sessions.
"We care deeply for all our members, and Aidy’s attitude since his diagnosis has been an inspiration to our entire team as we continue to support him and his family throughout this unexpected and challenging time.”
'How can you turn that down?'
Gabby Agbonlahor has criticised some Liverpool fans for their hostile reaction to Trent Alexander-Arnold's move.
Alexander-Arnold has split the Reds fanbase after deciding to leave Anfield to join Real Madrid on a free this summer.
However, Agbonlahor believes his decision is the right one and laid out the reasons why the right-back will have chosen to leave.
He said on talkSPORT Breakfast: "I think anybody that says anything negative about this decision is an idiot basically.
"Any Liverpool fan out there, any other fanbase...Trent has won every trophy for his boyhood club. He's got a chance to play at the biggest club in the world who have won 15 Champions Leagues.
"How can you turn that down?
"You're going to play with Mbappe, you're going to play with your mate Jude Bellingham from England at a historic club.
"Obviously, Liverpool are a very historic club, but Real Madrid, you just do not turn them down, it doesn't matter who you are.
"Players in the past that maybe have said that they have, they're lying. Real Madrid probably didn't want them. Anyone who gets the offer from Real Madrid, you go.
"Trent would never leave for any club in the Premier League, wouldn't leave for AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus, wouldn't leave for Bayern Munich...I don't think he'd leave for Barcelona even with how big they are.
"Real Madrid, you don't turn them down. Football aside, lifestyle - Jude Bellingham will be telling him everything, the lifestyle as a Real Madrid player."
Unwanted history
It has been a bleak night for Brazil...
A team that featured Wolves' Matheus Cunha and Andre, Nottingham Forest's Murillo and Newcastle's Joelinton were thrashed.
They were beaten 4-1 by Argentina and made some unwanted history in the process, conceding four goals in a World Cup Qualifier for the first time ever.
Brazil lost to the reigning World Cup winners who were without Lionel Messi who sat out of this international break.
Instead, it was Premier League stars Alexis Mac Allister and Enzo Fernandez who starred.
Centre-back Marquinhos said post-match: "What we did here can't happen again. It's hard to talk about it in the heat of the moment. It's embarrassing.
"We started the game badly, far below what we could do and they're on a great run of confidence. They knew how to play smart.
"I'm sorry for our fans."
Grounds for concern
There may be a sky full of stars at Wembley in September, but there will be a pitch full of stars two hours north.
England are set to host Andorra on September 6 for a World Cup qualifier as the road to the United States, Mexico and Canada heats up.
Traditionally, the Three Lions play their international matches at the Wembley.
However, The Sun reports England's World Cup qualifier against Andorra will be played at Villa Park.
It would be the first time since a 2005 friendly against the Netherlands England's senior men's have played at the home of Premier League club Aston Villa.
The reason why England will have to play at what Villa fans would describe as their paradise is because British band Coldplay are due to play a whopping ten dates at Wembley from August 22 to September 8.
It means England are likely to require an alternative venue, with Villa Park reported to be the first in line.
The last time England played a home match outside of Wembley was on June 3 in 2024 as they beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-0 at St James' Park in Newcastle.
Ode to joy
Martin Odegaard delivered a captain's performance for Norway in their 4-2 win away at Israel in Tuesday night's World Cup qualifier.
The 26-year-old chipped in with hat-trick of assists as he deservedly scooped the man of the match award.
Odegaard's through ball for left-back David Moller Wolfe in the 39th minute saw the visitors break the deadlock at the Nagyerdei Stadion in Hungary.
After Israel equalised through Mohammad Abu Fani in the second half, Alexander Sorloth headed Norway back in front after getting on the end of Odegaard's whipped in corner.
Kristoffer Ajer then made it 3-1 to the Scandinavian outfit, before Erling Haaland grabbed his customary goal - his 40th for Norway on his 41st cap.
The Manchester City striker was found by Odegaard's delicate pass, with the towering centre-forward making no mistake with a close-range finish.
And Arsenal fans will be hoping their skipper continues his fine form into the final part of the season with matches against Fulham, Everton and Real Madrid on the horizon.
No impact
Trent Alexander-Arnold's switch to Real Madrid will have no impact on Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk's future.
That's the view of ex-Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy, who has had his say on the current contract dilemma at Anfield.
Alexander-Arnold is understood to have agreed a pre-contract agreement to join Los Blancos this summer, and Liverpool fans now fear for the futures of Van Dijk and Salah, who are also a few months away from becoming free agents.
Speaking on Drive, Murphy was asked whether Alexander-Arnold's impending exit will enter Van Dijk and Salah's thinking about whether to sign new deals.
To which he said: "I don't see that, because they are both senior players who have probably already chosen what they are going to be doing.
"They'll have spoken to their family, they'll have different ideas on what they want for the last couple of years of their career.
"Mo Salah is a very different person to Virgil, I don't see them thinking, 'Ooh Trent is going, now I'm going to change my mind.'
"They're stronger characters than that, I think if you're maybe 26/27 and you're looking at the direction that the club is going and all of a sudden, let's say Virgil saw Salah and Trent go four years ago.
"Maybe then you start thinking a bit differently, but not at the age they are."
Gunning for glory
Darren Bent has had his say on the 'club vs country' argument - and it's not even a debate for him.
talkSPORT fans recently had their say on the age-old question, with 82 per cent from over 500 respondents backing club glory over national team success.
And it's the same view shared by Arsenal fan Bent, who scored four goals in 13 Three Lions appearances, who would rather the Gunners would any form of silverware over England.
Drive co-host Andy Goldstein insisted country success would mean more to him than his beloved Manchester United lifting trophies.
Labelling Goldstein as 'nuts', Bent then stated: "I want to feel euphoria for north London - and the red part of it."
Goldstein replied by asking Bent would he would take Arsenal winning the Champions League if it meant England would never win another game, to which he said: "Yeah, that's fine with me."
He then questioned Bent as to whether he would rather Arsenal win the League Cup or Europa Conference League over England ending their 59-year wait for a major tournament.
Immediately responding, Bent simply stated: "Anything. Anything. I promise you, League Cup, Conference League, anything."
Bent later clarified that his view is coming from a fan's perspective, saying: "But as a player, I'd take England over anything, I'd win the World Cup over any competition.
"To win the treble as a player or win the World Cup, I'm taking the World Cup, as a player. The World Cup is the pinnacle, but as a fan (club over country)..."
Bent-er than them all!
Darren Bent has declared he is better than ten current Premier League strikers - but conceded defeat to Newcastle star Alexander Isak.
Bent is a member of the exclusive 100 club - having scored 106 top-flight goals across six different clubs.
He hit double digits in four Premier League seasons, with his most in a single campaign being 24 for Sunderland.
His Drive co-host Andy Goldstein was keen to ask him who he believes he is better than over the current crop of Premier League strikers.
First up was Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood, who has 18 league goals this term, but Bent was quick to back himself over the New Zealand international.
Bent then rated himself higher than Tottenham duo Dominic Solanke and Richarlison, followed by Brentford's Yoane Wissa and Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins.
Arsenal duo Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus were then brushed aside by Bent, with Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta and Brighton's Joao Pedro being disregarded.
But it was Isak who Bent finally conceded to, accepting that the Sweden international is a better centre-forward than he was.
Six of the best
Kevin De Bruyne and Vinicius Jr are among SIX marquee signings being plotted by the Saudi Pro League this summer, talkSPORT understands.
According to sources, the up-and-coming league are intent on making some statement signings to continue their rise in recent years.
De Bruyne is out of contract in the summer and is yet to hold talks with Manchester City over an extended stay, while Vini Jr is tied down at the Bernabeu until 2027.
The Saudi Pro League are also plotting moves for Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez, Arsenal centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes and West Ham winger Mohammed Kudus.
Nunez has been linked with a move away from Anfield after a frustrating campaign in which he's scored just seven times for Arne Slot's side.
Gunners star Gabriel has two years remaining on his deal in north London, leading to admiring glances from Real Madrid and clubs in Saudi Arabia.
Meanwhile Kudus has endured a frustrating year with the Hammers, scoring three and contributing just two assists all season.
Mohamed Salah is also a target, however it's understood that he's now more likely to stay in European football with Liverpool, rather than move to Saudi.
Worth the big bucks
Trent Alexander-Arnold is worth at least £100million - but there will always be question marks over his future.
That's the view of Darren Bent, who has insisted that his impending summer exit to Real Madrid will be a huge blow to Liverpool.
Commenting on his expected free transfer switch to Real, Bent said on Drive: "When it comes to contracts nowadays and the lengths of contracts, the players now have got all the power, it's as simple as that.
"Because if Liverpool knew they were going to lose him, they would probably prefer to sell him, because Trent, for a right-back the way that he plays, he's [worth] £100m, easy.
"So they would have liked to have got that, but unfortunately, it hasn't worked out that way, maybe they felt they could have convinced him to stay, but it doesn't look like they've managed to do that."
He added: "He's been absolutely outstanding, absolutely fantastic for Liverpool, but there will always be question marks about his defending."
Bent continued: "But you're never going to get someone who can give you that output going forward and then defensively be top level.
"It's very rare you get someone who can produce the goods like he does, dead ball specialist, his range of passing, his crossing, everything he does with a football is wonderful.
"And then defensively be like [Paolo] Maldini, it just doesn't happen, you're going to have to suffer somewhere."
Don't look back in anger
Former Tottenham striker Darren Bent has implored Liverpool fans not to boo Trent Alexander-Arnold following news that he has agreed to join Real Madrid.
Many Reds fans have taken to social media to express their anger over his decision to run his contract down and leave on a free transfer.
And Bent is hoping they don't vent their fury towards the right-back in the closing stages of the season.
He said on Drive: "These things happen, you could say that Liverpool were a little bit responsible letting him get down to that situation."
Bent added: "He's played over 340 games for Liverpool, he is a special talent and he's going to a special football club.
"Yes, he's leaving one of the big boys in European football and going to Real Madrid, I understand that, and I get Liverpool fans are like, 'Look what we've done for him.'
"That's always the argument, and I always go, 'What sort of argument is that when they do look what we've done for him,' well he's done a lot for you lot as well.
"He's scored big goals, helped you be part of a really successful period in your history, I get it, he doesn't go with your blessing.
"But don't boo him. You can't boo him in the next game."
Klopp clash
Former referee Mark Clattenburg has revealed a story of a tense confrontation with ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.
Clattenburg recalled a moment he clashed with Klopp following a game between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid.
"I had a big run in with Jürgen," he said on The Overlap.
"He was Dortmund manager and they'd just been beaten 3-0. I thought I'd had a good game, the assesor of the game from UEFA said 'You've had a good game'.
"It was Marcelo, the left back, he said if he could have a picture and I was like: 'What with me?' and he went 'Yeah, yeah'.
"I'm standing outside my dressing room and his wife was there and some of his family.
"We took the picture and Jurgen came past...
"He went: '******* hell, is that why we got beat ******* 3-0'.
"I turned round and said: 'You're ******* lucky you ******* got beat 3-0, now **** off'.
"Everybody laughed, but I was pleased I was in Real Madrid and not Dortmund as I'd have had to get out of Dortmund alive."
Verton-gone
Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen is to call time on his football career at the end of the season.
The 37-year-old will end his playing days at Anderlecht after making over 300 appearances for Spurs over the years.
This news follows his ex-teammate in the Premier League, Toby Alderweireld, also announcing that he will retire this summer.
Vertonghen has posted a video on Instagram, saying: "During the past weeks, months, I have been thinking a lot about how I want to continue or end my career.
"This past time has made it clear that it will be my last games not only at Anderlecht but in my career.
"I've realised that it's becoming harder and harder not only in games, but also in training to get ready physically to show what I want, to be the player I want to be. Not only towards the fans, to my team-mates, but mostly to myself as well.
"I've had the chance when I was sitting in the stands to reflect a lot and I'm so proud of what I have achieved with everyone."
"For the next 11 games, these eight to 10 weeks, I'll try to give it my all and hopefully experience some beautiful moments together," Vertonghen added.
"But then the journey ends and that hasn't been an easy decision, but it's a decision I have to take and I feel it's the right time.
"We'll do everything we can to make it a fantastic ending."
'Deluded'
Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock has hit back at some of the criticism aimed at Trent Alexander-Arnold.
talkSPORT brought you the news earlier today that the England international had agreed a deal with Real Madrid.
Alexander-Arnold will leave Anfield this summer for nothing and head to Spain, where he will pen a five-year deal worth £220,000 per week.
Since the news was revealed, the Scouser has been the subject of intense criticism online from Liverpool supporters.
But Warnock has staunchly defended Alexander-Arnold's decision to leave his boyhood club for Los Blancos, where he will join Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe.
Writing on X, he said: "Can’t believe the negativity directed towards Trent Alexander-Arnold and his potential move away from LFC. I’ve seen comments like “he should be ashamed” and he’s “not loyal to the club” are deluded.
"He’s entitled to make his own choices and challenge himself in a different league and different country.
"He’s won everything with LFC, been an incredible servant to the club and should be given a great send off by the fans."
Rogers X Rooney
Former England manager and Spurs legend Glenn Hoddle has compared Morgan Rogers to Wayne Rooney.
Rogers made his first senior Three Lions start last night and impressed, after being rewarded for his incredible season with a call-up.
The Aston Villa forward has had a breakout year and Hoddle sees a similarity to English football icon Rooney.
Speaking to talkSPORT, he said: "I think he's one when you want to find out about somebody on the pitch, all the hype, you've had a look at him in training, can he reproduce it?
"He went out there and his first bit of skill that he made when he went out towards the corner flag and he did what I call a Rivellino.
"It was back in the day, he used to hit the top of the ball and he spun round the guy and I don't think anyone saw actually what he did, but he got on the back of him on the byline and cut it back.
"I think it went for a corner and I thought, my word, if that's your first thing you're gonna do as a as a player coming on...he was wonderful."
Hoddle continued: "I thought he was excellent, he's just got that little bit of guile about him, that little bit of turn of pace.
"And my word for his age, he's got that body strength that possibly like a Rooney when he was really young.
"He won't get knocked off the ball and he's a confident lad and he believes in his own ability.
"I mean, when you think about that type of player coming through who's only gonna get better, he's got talent coming out of his ears."
Spence's struggles
Tottenham defender Djed Spence has opened up on the negative impact Antonio Conte had on his career.
Spence joined Spurs in 2022 when Conte was in charge, but the Italian refused to play him, labelling him as an 'investment of the club'.
He's now in fine form back at the club this season after multiple loan spells, and he's looked back on that tough time.
"It wasn’t a nice feeling," Spence told the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast. "Especially as I was coming to the club on a high, I was confident, I was buzzing, had just won promotion.
"Then it was like running into a brick wall. It shattered my confidence a bit, obviously I’m young. It’s not nice to hear.
"I knew it was rubbish at the time. It wasn’t a nice feeling. I was even going into the club like ‘What am I doing?’”
He continued: “I feel like whatever I did, that man [Conte] wasn’t happy about anything.
"Even if you did the right things, you were like, ‘Did I do the right thing?’ Cos he’s not really a complimenting guy.
"It gets to a point where you don’t really need validation from a coach. You just go, ‘Oh’.
"I probably had one conversation with him."