PHOTOS: Messi, Balotelli And Others, In Private Audience With Pope Francis At The Vatican.

Reigning World Footballer of the Year Lionel Messi has had a VIP meeting at the Vatican with the first Latin American-born Pontiff of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis. Lionel Messi and Azurri Skipper Giggi Buffon at the Vatican. Ahead of Wednesday night’s friendly match between Argentina and Italy in Rome, players from both sides enjoyed a private audience with the Pope at the Apostolic Palace.

Chelsea Tell Barcelona To Step Up David Luiz Bid To €50 Million

Barcelona have been told to double their opening offer for Chelsea centre-back David Luiz if they want to sign the Brazil international this summer. After rejecting a bid worth a potential €25 million, the Blues have placed a valuation of €50m on the versatile defender.  

Anzhi Put Entire Squad Up For Sale; Mourinho Moves For Eto’o

In a bid to cut their running costs, Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala have put their entire squad up for sale, with Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho reportedly showing interest already in signing Samuel Eto’o and Brazilian attacking midfielder Willian. Earlier today Anzhi released a statement saying they wouldd be changing the way they were doing business as they looked to cut their budget by almost £50m a year.

Arsene Wenger Concerned About Rooney's Future

Arsene Wenger believes it will be just as difficult for Arsenal next season if Wayne Rooney leaves Manchester United for Chelsea.

Lola Omotayo Shows Off Her Engagement Ring & SUV

…. Peter once said he met her when he had nothing! And she stayed with him, through it all.
...She is now officially Mrs Lola Natasha OKOYE

''I Wish D'banj And Don Jazzy Can Come Back Together'' - Tiwa Savage

Tiwa, Mavin Records’ first lady, said somewhere at the back of her mind,she prays that the two music luminaries and founders of defunct Mo’Hits Records should come back together.

Tuesday Transfer Gists:

United Eye Modric, Mourinho Wants Madrid Star, Real in For Juventus Defender + More! Manchester United are planning a £25m bid to sign Luka Modric, 27, from Real Madrid after coming to the reluctant realisation that they are unlikely to secure any of their primary transfer targets.

Footballer Christian Benítez dies at 27 after suffering heart attack

Former Birmingham City striker Christian Benítez died in hospital in Qatar today from complications leading to cardiac arrest at the age of 27. The striker from Ecuador died just weeks after a £10million move to Qatar side, El Jaish. The Ecuadorian Football Federation said on their website that Benitez 'had severe stomach pain, was rushed to a hospital, where after a few hours suffered cardio respiratory arrest, which ended his life.'

Monday Transfer Gist- Madrid Plot £93m Bale Bid, Liverpool Return For Torres

Liverpool are considering making a shock move to re-sign Chelsea front man Fernando Torres this summer as a replacement for the Arsenal-bound forward Luis Suarez. The Gunners have expressed any interest in signing Suarez, with two bids already rejected, the second of which for £40m plus £1 was enough to activate the release clause in the Uruguay attacker's contract at Anfield.

ARSENAL return with 42.5 million bid for SUAREZ!!!