just now (1147+ words) Estevao (left) has scored four goals in 16 Chelsea appearances, while Lamine Yamal has 31 goals in 118 Barcelona games Every exciting young attacker is rated on a scale from one to Lionel Messi. The two teenagers perhaps at the upper end of the scale are Lamine Yamal - already a global superstar - and now Chelsea's Estevao Willian. Yamal, like Argentina legend Messi, emerged from Barcelona's famed La Masia academy. Estevao was reluctantly crowned 'Messinho' - translated as 'little Messi' - through his performances in Brazil's top flight, and has started brilliantly since joining Chelsea after the summer Club World Cup. He moved after his 18th birthday, having agreed a pre-contract in May 2024 to join from Palmeiras for "29m, rising to "51m with add-ons. As far as public records show, Tuesday's Champions League game between Chelsea and Barcelona at Stamford Bridge will be the first time Yamal faces Estevao…...

2+ min ago (956+ words) George Best was as famous for his life away from the pitch as he was for his football on it Maradona good, Pele better, George Best. It's a famous saying to judge three of the best footballers in the 20th century. On 25 November, it will be 20 years since George Best passed away, and almost 60 years since he was at the peak of his powers. A footballing genius, he was one of the first superstars in football but his life away from the game ensured he was on the front pages of the newspapers, as well as the back. In fact, such was his fame off the pitch he was dubbed the "fifth Beatle" by Portuguese press, and by his mid-20s his celebrity lifestyle had started to overtake his football in a slope that would never reverse. But that does not detract from…...

4+ min ago (238+ words) Chang turned professional in 2019 Chang Bingyu made a 147 break in UK Championship qualifying to take the number of maximums in a season to a new record of 16, with more than six months of the campaign remaining. It was the first 147 of Chang's career and put the 23-year-old from China 4-3 up in a third-round match against Stephen Maguire. However, Chang, who returned earlier this year following a two-year ban for his part in a match-fixing scandal, went on to lose 6-5. A maximum is made up of 15 reds, 15 blacks, then each colour. The previous record of 15 in a season, which was set in 2024-25, was equalled by Liam Pullen in the first round of qualifying for this year's UK Championship. Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan - along with Thepchaiya Un-Nooh and Aaron Hill - has made two 147s this season. There have been 233 maximums in the…...

4+ min ago (238+ words) Chang turned professional in 2019 Chang Bingyu made a 147 break in UK Championship qualifying to take the number of maximums in a season to a new record of 16, with more than six months of the campaign remaining. It was the first 147 of Chang's career and put the 23-year-old from China 4-3 up in a third-round match against Stephen Maguire. However, Chang, who returned earlier this year following a two-year ban for his part in a match-fixing scandal, went on to lose 6-5. A maximum is made up of 15 reds, 15 blacks, then each colour. The previous record of 15 in a season, which was set in 2024-25, was equalled by Liam Pullen in the first round of qualifying for this year's UK Championship. Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan - along with Thepchaiya Un-Nooh and Aaron Hill - has made two 147s this season. There have been 233 maximums in the…...

5+ min ago (271+ words) An aviation museum is to close temporarily for a refurbishment. Cranwell Aviation Heritage Museum, near Sleaford, Lincolnshire, will shut its doors on 1 December for three months. Work will include a refresh of the site, including the layout and exhibition areas, cafe and shop, North Kesteven District Council said. The museum is also looking to recruit more volunteers for when it reopens in the spring. The centre opened in 1992 and charts the history of the nearby Royal Air Force college, which trains officers. It houses a number of displays, including a flight simulator. Council leader Richard Wright said: "As an RAF veteran myself, the Cranwell museum is a personal favourite of mine. "This refresh is vital to further improve the customer experience and I would like to thank the public for their understanding whilst we complete these necessary works. "Despite its…...

11+ min ago (370+ words) Workers have been threatened while removing flags from lampposts to put up Christmas lights in Aberdeen. Flags including saltires were put up in towns and cities across Scotland earlier this year after a social media campaign by a group behind an anti-asylum seeker protest. Aberdeen City Council said workers in the Kincorth area had now been subjected to verbal threats. The council said items such as flags had to be removed to allow safe installation of Christmas lights, and that abuse would not be tolerated. The local authority said it was issuing an appeal to the community due to the safety concerns raised. "Aberdeen City Council is committed to creating a festive and welcoming environment for all residents and visitors during the holiday season," a statement said. "Our teams have been working hard to install Christmas lights across the city…...

12+ min ago (105+ words) Match of the Day pundit and former England goalkeeper Joe Hart looks at the free-kick style of Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers. Watch Match of the Day highlights from Sunday's victory here Gueye sent off for striking team-mate - but Moyes 'quite likes' it Hampton voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 'I hope my players fight each other' - Amorim's Man Utd 'nowhere near' Ten-man Everton stun Man Utd after Gueye sees red. VideoTen-man Everton stun Man Utd after Gueye sees red A Grand Slam should be seen as 'stepping stone' - Dawson column 'Johnny who? Why Keefer's rise is posing world ranking questions'...

13+ min ago (637+ words) Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has joined forces with a leading businessman to launch a scholarship scheme for disadvantaged students. Sir Alex and Dr Murray Rowden have together pledged "500,000 to fund the education of 150 undergraduates at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU). The announcement comes as the university celebrates 150 years since the establishment of its founding institution, the Glasgow School of Cookery, in 1875. Sir Alex said the "extraordinary initiative", which also provides mentoring, would help open doors for the next generation. The scheme was announced during an anniversary event on the university's city centre campus. Hosted by chancellor Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon, it brought together supporters and honorary graduates including actress Blythe Duff and former BBC Reporting Scotland presenter Sally Magnusson. Sir Alex, who also managed Aberdeen and led Scotland in the 1986 World Cup, said: "I've witnessed first-hand the life-changing impact…...

15+ min ago (91+ words) Marseille want to hold talks with Brighton about signing midfielder Matt O'Riley permanently in January. (Sky Sports), external Gueye sent off for striking team-mate - but Moyes 'quite likes' it Hampton voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 'I hope my players fight each other' - Amorim's Man Utd 'nowhere near' Ten-man Everton stun Man Utd after Gueye sees red. VideoTen-man Everton stun Man Utd after Gueye sees red A Grand Slam should be seen as 'stepping stone' - Dawson column 'Johnny who? Why Keefer's rise is posing world ranking questions'...

17+ min ago (253+ words) David Weir is the favourite with some bookmakers to become Rangers' new sporting director despite the former Ibrox defender only recently taking up a similar role with Strasbourg. (Glasgow Times), external Jeff Fong, 49ers executive vice-president of finance, made a rare appeance at Ibrox on Saturday - two days before the US-based consortium of which they are part sacked Rangers chief executive Patrick Stewart and sporting director Kevin Thelwell. (Scottish Sun), external Former Rangers striker Steven Naismith is happy to have stayed on as part of Scotland's coaching team heading to the World Cup having been asked to become part of Russell Martin's Ibrox coaching team before his sacking as head coach. (The Warm-Up podcast), external Livingston assistant manager Marvin Bartley believes his side were denied a blatant penalty for hand ball in their defeat by Rangers but says he was told…...