Who is the bigger failure, Messi or PSG | The Nutmeg

The Premier League is on the way and it's about time we predicted who wins the title, who finishes in the top four, and even who finishes in the relegation places, we also review or preview individual performances to look out for in this episode of The Nutmeg.

There are now 145 days to the start of the African Cup of Nations for the senior team. Of course, Nigeria strikers talking about super strikers having top gear in Europe scoring goals, right, left front and center and now looking towards the tournament, we'll talk about their expectations for the season. What should these players be doing ahead of the tournament?

The president of the Spanish Soccer Federation, Luis Rubiales, has said he will not resign after kissing a player on the lips after the Women's World Cup Final.

Jenni Hermoso has said that a kiss on the lips from Spanish federation head Luis Rubiales at the World Cup was not consensual. Dozens of players have said they won't represent Spain until Rubiales is removed.

It's now just a little over four months to the start of the 2023 African Cup of Nations. And we do have to ask some pertinent questions. Top of that list is who will be the coach in the absence of Jose Peseiro. This is The Nutmeg on GuardianTV.

Bayern's other opponents will be Turkish champions Galatasary and Danish club FC Copenhagen. Borussia Dortmund have the difficult task of negotiating a group with AC Milan, Paris St. Germain and Newcastle United.

Manipur has long dominated women's football in India, but that success has been jeopardised by violent outbreaks. It remains to be seen if women's football can get back on track and play a part in unifying the state.

The Bundesliga record titleholders' new advertising partner is Rwanda, where the latest sponsorship has been met with a mixture of pride and skepticism.

The future of the Spanish FA boss hangs in the balance. But for women’s football, the backlash against Luis Rubiales and the stunning World Cup win could pave a path to a brighter future.

Spanish football chiefs have fired the coach of its World Cup-winning women's team. Jorge Vilda had initally supported suspended federation chief Luis Rubiales amid a furor caused by him kissing a player on the lips.

Cristiano Ronaldo has said that although himself and Lionel Messi “changed the history of football,” their rivalry is now over. Ronaldo, who often faced off against Messi during his time at Manchester United and Real Madrid, said the pair are “respected all over the world.” "The rivalry is gone. It was good, the spectators liked it.

Talk about unexpected U-turns. And it is that José Peseiro is back like he never left as a head coach of the Super Eagles. And of course, that conversation is there for the taking alongside a preview of the all-important games against São Tomé and Príncipe on Sunday.