The Mirror reports that Real Madrid are preparing for life without the special one, if he decides to leave in the summer.

First things first- It’s our game: The art of kicking an inflated pig’s bladder is believed to have originated on our shores in the 14^th century, however, fast-forward 500 years and in 1863, a group of our nation’s finest folk decided to form the Football Association. Almost a century and a half later, we take pride in quite possibly the greatest invention the planet has ever known. It brings justification to excessive beer consumption; it allows boys to live out their childhood dream under the gaze of a worldwide audience, with untold wealth and fame; a game which unites nations yet divides cities, and it was our idea.

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Mirror football reports that Premiership trio, Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United all want Roma winger Jeremy Menez.

Aston Villa’s assistant manager Gary McAllister will be in charge on Saturday, after Gerard Houllier’s bad health has seen him hospitalized. Having come on and scored against West Ham Gabby Agbonlahor is looking for a recall.

It must be nice to be Eric Cantona’s brother. Yes you can tell all your mates that your bro is/was one of the greatest footballers ever, but Joel Cantona also managed to dodge benefits after building a career in football, arguably based on his sibling’s talents. He’s by no means alone, just ask Graham (Carrick), John (Rooney) or Digão (Kaka’s little brother) who all have failed to live up to their brother’s efforts in the game. It leads me to bring you my top 5 brotherly flops*

The former Real Madrid maestro has just recently signed a lucrative extension to his current contract, but Fergie looks set to take advantage of the growing unrest at the San Siro, reports the Daily Mail.