Marcos Senna has rejected talk of retirement, stating his commitment to Villarreal and desire to get the club back into Spain s top flight.

After relegation last season a lot of things changed as players were sold in preparation for life in the lower division, but Senna remained with the club to mastermind their return to the top flight.

Currently sat in fourth place in the Segunda Division with five games to play, automatic promotion is still not guaranteed, but Senna remains committed to the club whatever the outcome.

I m very happy, and I ve always considered this as my home, he said.

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Marc Skinner lauded his Manchester United Women side as history-makers after their first FA Cup triumph in history on Sunday.

The Red Devils swept aside Tottenham Women with a 4-0 victory at Wembley Stadium as Ella Toone and Rachel Williams were on target before Lucia Garcia s second-half double.

United missed out in the final of the Women s FA Cup last season, losing to Chelsea 1-0, but produced an emphatic response to secure the first major trophy in their history.

Having lost in Champions League qualifying, suffered group-stage elimination in the League Cup and sitting fifth in the Women s Super League, Skinner was delighted with his side s response in the capital.

The United boss told BBC One: We are obviously not where we want in the league, right? B…

Manchester United playmaker Juan Mata revealed he was touched by the reception he received from Chelsea supporters at Stamford Bridge during Sunday s 1-1 draw in the Premier League.

The Spain international, who played for the Blues between 2011 and 2014, was given thunderous applause by home supporters when he came off to be replaced by Ander Herrera in stoppage time.

Mata was swift to acknowledge the Chelsea fans after the match, which ended level after Diego Costa s last-gasp equaliser cancelled out Jesse Lingard s opener.

It is always special for me to play in Stamford Bridge, he wrote in his blog.

My feelings are different in a day like this, but once the referee blows the whistle for the kick-off, in my mind the only goal is to win, to give everyth…

Former Brazil international Juninho believes Barcelona is the most likely destination for compatriot Neymar when he leaves Santos.

In March, Neymar stated it would be a dream to play in Europe but a move never materialised. However, Juninho believes a move to Barcelona is likely for the 21-year-old.

Neymar has scored 136 goals in 219 appearances for Santos since making his debut as a 17-year-old in 2009. His style of play has been likened to Lionel Messi and interest in him has come from many of Europe s big clubs.

As a 14-year-old he trained with Real Madrid, but Juninho believes that a move to Catalonia is more likely than one to the Spanish capital.

I believe that he is closer to Barcelona, he told Spanish radio station Onda Cero.

Everyone se…

Sevilla are to take legal action against Vitolo, Atletico Madrid and Las Palmas in the wake of his controversial transfer to the Spanish capital.

Atletico last week confirmed a five-year deal to sign the winger despite being restricted by a transfer ban that is due to end in January.

Vitolo will play for Las Palmas for the first half of next season before he registers with Atletico in January.

The complex transfer came two days after Sevilla president Jose Castro claimed the 27-year-old had in fact signed a new five-year deal with his club.

A statement posted on Sevilla s official website following a meeting of the board of directors confirmed: The board of directors have agreed to take legal action against those who have intervened in the departure of V…

Wolfsburg defender Ricardo Rodriguez has landed in Italy ahead of his proposed transfer to AC Milan.

Reports from Germany claim the sides have reached an agreement over an initial transfer fee of €18 million, potentially rising to €22m based on add-ons and bonuses.

The left-back is expected to undergo a medical on Wednesday and is looking forward to a move to San Siro.

I am happy to be here, Rodriguez told reporters after landing at Malpensa Airport.

— AC Milan (@acmilan)

I have not spoken with [head coach Vincenzo] Montella yet.

Forza Milan.

The defender came through the ranks of the Zurich youth academy before joining Wolfsburg in 2012, where he quickly became a key figure.

After Wolfsburg fell from B…

Ousmane Dembele s agent remains adamant the Barcelona winger will play no part in a mooted swap deal involving Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar.

Moussa Sissoko, the France international s representative, insists his client is completely committed to spending a third season at Camp Nou.

LaLiga champions Barca are rumoured to have offered the 22-year-old World Cup winner to PSG in a part-exchange for Neymar, who continues to be overlooked for matchday squads by the Parisians.

Dembele s former Borussia Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel is now in charge in the French capital and has reportedly warmed to the prospect of a reunion.

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona)

The player himself appears less keen on the idea.

Ousmane stays at Barcelona…

Danny Welbeck has been tested in a left-back role for Arsenal ahead of Sunday s Premier League clash with Manchester City, head coach Unai Emery has said.

Welbeck has struggled for regular football since joining from Manchester United in 2015, making only 12 starts in the top flight last season.

The 27-year-old has often been praised for his versatility and it seems Emery is keen to embrace this quality as he prepares for his first competitive game as Gunners boss.

With Nacho Monreal and Sead Kolasinac expected to miss the visit of champions City to Emirates Stadium on Sunday, Welbeck has been trialled as a full-back during training.

Danny Welbeck is one of the players who has a multi-position possibility, Emery said. Right-winger, left-winger, striker, …

Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo maintains he is not worried about his future amid reports he could be sacked and replaced by Massimiliano Allegri.

Allegri, who stepped down in 2019 after winning five Serie A titles in a row with the Bianconeri, is reportedly the leading contender to take over should Pirlo be dismissed.

Juve are fourth in the table after 33 games and almost certain not to win a 10th consecutive Scudetto. Indeed, Inter will be crowned champions should they defeat Crotone and Atalanta fail to beat Sassuolo.

With the league title slipping away and their Champions League campaign ended by a last-16 defeat to Porto, there are serious doubts over whether Pirlo will be given a second season in charge of the club.

John Elkann, the CEO of Exor – th…

In the past few seasons, some have questioned the ability of Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham to play at the highest level. The youngster has enjoyed very prolific seasons in the Championship with both Bristol City back in 2016/17 and last season with Aston Villa.

In-between the forward enjoyed a less than successful spell on loan at Swansea, who were then in the top-flight. The youngster scored just five top-flight goals, but to be fair he was playing a poor Swans side.

Proving his doubters wrong

In the last few Premier League games, Abraham has set about proving his doubters wrong. The 21-year-old has scored seven goals in his last three Premier League starts, eight if you count his own goal against Wolves last time out.

The youngster is starting to fulfil his p…