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Enzo Fernandez stakes claim to be Lionel Messi’s successor as Chelsea & Argentina star sets captaincy target that would see him take armband from all-time great

Enzo Fernandez is staking a claim to be Lionel Messi’s successor with the Argentina national team. The Chelsea midfielder is not looking to become the Albiceleste’s next iconic No.10, but admits that he would welcome the opportunity to inherit captaincy duties from his iconic countryman. That position will soon be up for grabs, with Messi building towards what would be his last World Cup.

'I don't want to be Lionel Messi & Messi knows I don't want to be him' – Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal reiterates desire to 'follow his own path' amid comparisons to Argentine GOAT

Lamine Yamal maintains that he is not looking to be another Lionel Messi, with the Barcelona wonderkid tiring of constant comparisons to the Argentine GOAT. That discussion was inevitable, given that both stepped out of the fabled La Masia academy system, but a teenage superstar of the present remains determined to “follow his own path” and create a new legacy.

Elliot Anderson is a wanted man! Premier League giants have scouted £100m-rated Nottingham Forest star 'more than 10 times' as they eye big-money transfer

Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson is reportedly a wanted man, with Manchester City said to have scouted the England international “more than 10 times”. They have been impressed by the 23-year-old’s performances for club and country, with Anderson becoming a top transfer target at the Etihad Stadium. He will, however, come with a £100 million ($132m) price tag.

'Not playing as well as we'd all like to see' – Man Utd legend Sir David Beckham gives honest take on Red Devils' 'slow' progress under Ruben Amorim

Manchester United legend Sir David Beckham has delivered an honest take on the “slow” progress being made at Old Trafford under Ruben Amorim. Inconsistency has remained an issue for the Red Devils, with that proving to be a long-standing problem, but Beckham claims to have seen signs that positive steps in the right direction can be taken under the current coaching regime.

Why 'upset' Tottenham players blanked their own fans after dire Fulham defeat amid increasingly toxic atmosphere at Spurs – explained

Tottenham’s players have stopped applauding their own fans after home matches, with tensions escalating following the jeering of Guglielmo Vicario in the 2-1 defeat to Fulham. The squad is understood to be deeply “upset” by the atmosphere around the team, prompting internal meetings and a united walk-off that reflected the growing disconnect as frustration spreads across the club.

Kylian Mbappe joins Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi in very exclusive club as Real Madrid superstar hits 60-goal mark in 2025 in draw with Girona

Kylian Mbappe has officially joined Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in one of world football’s rarest elite clubs after hitting 60 goals in the 2025 calendar year during Real Madrid’s draw with Girona. His penalty at Montilivi not only marked an extraordinary milestone but also cemented his place in French football history as the first since Just Fontaine to reach such a total.

What next for Harry Kane? Bayern Munich chief provides bullish update on England striker's future despite January release clause

Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness says he “assumes” Harry Kane will see out the remainder of his contract with the club, despite having the option to trigger an early exit in January. The England captain continues to be linked with La Liga giants Barcelona after revealing he is yet to open talks over an extension to his current deal, which expires in 2027.

Arsenal seeing double! Gunners agree transfer for Ecuadorian twins from club that produced Piero Hincapie & Chelsea's Moises Caicedo

Arsenal might just have landed two of South America's most exciting young talents in Independiente del Valle's Quintero twins, Edwin and Holger. The duo, who are currently 16 years old, are set to complete their paperwork in London this week and will officially complete their switch from the Ecuadorian side in August 2027, when they will have turned 18.

Daniel Farke set ultimatum to save his job as beleaguered Leeds boss faces defining week

Daniel Farke has reportedly been handed an ultimatum by authoritative figures at Leeds United, with a new report revealing that the German head coach could risk losing his job if he doesn't manage to eke out a win in his side's upcoming fixtures against Liverpool and Chelsea this week. Farke has been under tremendous pressure in recent weeks after Leeds dropped into the relegation zone.