Man City chief hints at Lionel Messi transfer next summer when Barcelona deal expires

Nicole Scherzinger has left fans with their jaws on the floor after posting an incredible beach video to her Instagram.MORE: Nicole Scherzinger hits the beach in tiny pink string bikini – and wow!The singer, 43, can be seen in two different looks, the first one shows her in white leggings a matching bralette as the sun is about to set. As the video transitions, cutting to a scene where the sun has almost disappeared behind the horizon, Nicole can then be seen in a gorgeous leopard-print bikini, showing off her incredible muscular body.WATCH: Nicole dazzles in leopard-print bikiniFans rushed to comment on the impressive clip, which saw her pretend to draw an arrow and shoot it towards the sun.READ: Nicole Scherzinger leaves fans speechless in figure-hugging outfitRELATED: Nicole Scherzinger wows in thigh-skimming mini dress"Literally said wow out loud," one said of the brief clip, whilst a second added: "That body man." The singer recently posed in a gorgeous pink number"Looking absolutely stunning," wrote a third, whilst a fourth praised her the quality of the video, writing: "The best one so far."Nicole's fans are no strangers to incredible video montages.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentThe Russian invasion of Ukraine is reverberating in the classical music world, where star conductor Valery Gergiev, who has close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, is being forced to cancel engagements at La Scala in Italy as well as Carnegie Hall and other venues in the U.S.Gergiev, known to be an old friend and vocal supporter of Putin, last conducted Tchaikovsky’s opera “The Queen of Spades” on Wednesday evening at Milan’s famed La Scala opera house, where he was lightly booed, according to Italian press reports.On Thursday, as Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine, Milan mayor Giuseppe Sala, who is the president of La Scala, publicly urged Gergiev to condemn Russia’s invasion, saying that if the conductor — who has not commented Putin’s move — did not issue a statement, “the collaboration will be over,” he said. Gergiev is next scheduled to appear at La Scala on March 5.

Three males, including two teenagers, have been arrested in connection with disorder offences following the Rangers and Borussia Dortmund match.

Women's Cricket World Cup becomes its latest victim.Teams have been told that in the event of an outbreak, they'll be allowed to use backroom staff as fielders, providing they're female of course.According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), teams will be expected to fulfil their fixtures even if they have as little as nine fit players.The tournament, which is taking place in New Zealand, has some of the world's strictest Covid protocols.The eight teams involved have squads of 15 players, with a maximum of three travelling reserves.If a game is not played and cannot be rescheduled, it will be abandoned and the points shared.Given that all persons entering New Zealand must quarantine for a week in a hotel, there's little point in sending for reinforcements in the event of an outbreak.As such, the ICC have decided to allow staff members to get involved instead, potentially making for a bizarre spectacle - though teams do have the option of rejecting to play a match if they have fewer than 11 players available.Which Premier League team would benefit the most from fielding members of their backroom staff? Let us know in the comments section..."From a Covid perspective, we need to be a little bit flexible, as far as the way in which we manage the game to take into account these unique circumstances," said ICC head of events Chris Tetley."It's important that we do everything we can to try and maximise opportunities for the best players in the world to show their skills at a World Cup."The tournament on March 4 and will run for one month, with the final taking place on April 3.

Outlander star Sam Heughan had This Morning hosts Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby in stitches after offering a piece of advice when speaking about his hit show Outlander.

Ukraine intensifies. Declaring that the collective is "officially in cyber war against the Russian government", Anonymous took down the website of Russia Today, the country's main state broadcaster, early this morning.

Cristiano Ronaldo has asked Ralf Rangnick to make a change to the Manchester United side to help both himself and the team. For his usual standards the five-time Ballon d'Or winner has been in shocking form in recent weeks.He has scored just one goal since the turn of the year and endued his longest drought in front of goal in his club career since 2009 when he first left the Red Devils for Real Madrid.United have remained hard to beat yet uninspired themselves, prompting an emergency meeting between Rangnick and his senior players following the 1-1 draw with Southampton earlier this month.According to The Athletic, Ronaldo was most vocal of those present and pushed the idea of him having a strike partner.Playing two up top is a system that has been used on and off by United this season.It was first deployed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the 3-0 victory over Tottenham last October as the 37-year-old was flanked by Edinson Cavani in a 4-4-2.Rangnick briefly tested it following his appointment in a 4-2-2-2 but the tactic was ditched following the 1-0 defeat to Wolves on January 3.Man Utd fans - which formation do you want to see? Let us know in the comments section.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Arsenal have two very special footballers who can go all the way to the top in Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe.And both of them should be signed up now to long-term contracts or sold - because each one of them is worth £70m easily.Saka has great feet, dribbles, gets forward, scores goals. Smith Rowe is a give and go kind of player who runs off the ball. They both play for England.They are top drawer and they are going to be vital to Arsenal finishing in the top four this season.

Shanna Moakler's boyfriend has been arrested for "felony domestic violence. " The 46-year-old model has been dating Matthew Rondeau, 29, on and off since 2020 and now the 28-year-old actor has been arrested after an alleged fight broke out when he accused his partner of infidelity. , according to TMZ.

Gallery: 'Mark Zuckerberg invest 1 billion dollars into Kanye West ideas. . . ' 10 times Kanye West blew up social media (BANG Showbiz)It still feels like I’m not fully formed, but with every chapter I become a little bit more fulfilled" The socialite-turned-businesswoman - who made her first appearance on her family's reality show back in 2007 and recently became the Creative Director for luxury fashion company FWRD- claimed that she is now "taking control" after having to portray a different version of herself when she first found fame.

Sergio Aguero could leave Manchester City in a move that would see Lionel Messi join.

straight to your inboxGood morning, Manchester City fans. Here are your morning headlines for Sunday, October 11.

straight to your inboxKevin De Bruyne has offered his take on the prospect of Lionel Messi signing for Manchester City.MEN Sport understands that the Blues will be in a position next season to try and sign the Barcelona forward after he handed in a transfer request this summer.City were merely interested observers during the summer window as Messi ended up staying put, but that may change next year. The six-time Ballon d’Or winner could yet be reunited with his former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola at the Etihad.

Iker Casillas has explained why he believes Cristiano Ronaldo edges out Lionel Messi in the debate between the "two phenomenal players".

Atletico Madrid.After six seasons at the Camp Nou, the La Liga giants decided it was time to move on from the Uruguayan, selling him to rivals Atleti.Suarez was forced to train away from the first-team squad ahead of his move and revealed that treatment took its toll on him.Lionel Messi, who attempted to negotiate a Barca exit himself, has been highly critical of the treatment of Suarez, suggesting he deserved better.In a post on Instagram, Messi wrote: "It will be strange to see you with another shirt and much more to face you."You deserved to be fired for what you are: one of the most important players in the club's history, achieving important things both as a group and individually."And not to get kicked out like they did.

straight to your inboxManchester City ’s move for Lionel Messi during this year’s summer transfer window ultimately fell short, with the Argentine remaining a Barcelona player. However, he remains the sort of player whose quality would justify City changing their transfer strategy for, with Chief Operating Officer Omar Berrada sending a message ahead of next season.

Manchester City could open talks to sign Lionel Messi as soon as January. The six-time Ballon d’Or winning forward shocked the footballing world by announcing his intention to leave Barcelona following their decision to appoint Ronald Koeman cut ties with Luis Suarez.

Luis Suarez has hit out at his former club Barcelona for the manner of his departure this summer - a move which angered club icon and good friend Lionel Messi.

Lionel Messi could be free to join Man City from as early as January if Barcelona press ahead with another round of staff pay cuts.

Manchester United made a move on the final day of the summer transfer window, signing four players before Monday night’s deadline.

Amad Diallo on deadline day but fans will have to wait until January to see him in action. MEN Sport reported on September 16 that United were exploring the possibility of signing the 18-year-old and a deal was concluded for Diallo on Monday.