one of football's of lights welcomed one of football's brightest stars. the transfer of lionel messi to paris saint—germain was once the stuff of fantasy. now he must think about the reality. it may seem strange but adding arguably the greatest player of all time could cause maurecio pochettino complications. translation: ~ ., ., complications. translation: ., ., ., translation: we have a team with ureat translation: we have a team with great names — translation: we have a team with great names and _ translation: we have a team with great names and a _ translation: we have a team with great names and a lot _ translation: we have a team with great names and a lot of _ translation: we have a team with great names and a lot of talent. - translation: we have a team with great names and a lot of talent. the| great names and a lot of talent. the biggest challenge is how they are going to work together, and create a dynamic in which they can feel important, and have their own role so that it works as well as possible. if we do not play as a team or don't work hard and not display the principles we all agree on it will be difficult for us to show our ability and play how we want. how he wants to play is as a collective, but this year he must mesh together, some of the game's biggest individuals. it is easy to forget it is his first full season

in charge, and the spotlight on him will be even more intense. he is under a huge — will be even more intense. he is under a huge am _ will be even more intense. he is under a huge am of _ will be even more intense. he is under a huge am of pressure - will be even more intense. he is| under a huge am of pressure and will be even more intense. he: 3 under a huge am of pressure and he loves i it is the kind he wanted to get to. i remember when he started as a coach he dreamed of these things and it is of course adjusting expectations of everyone. the best team doesn't always win the champions league but you have to demand of this team to be regulars in the semifinals. i355 demand of this team to be regulars in the semifinals.— demand of this team to be regulars in the semifinals. psg have wealthy owners and — in the semifinals. psg have wealthy owners and a _ in the semifinals. psg have wealthy owners and a wealth _ in the semifinals. psg have wealthy owners and a wealth offal— in the semifinals. psg have wealthy owners and a wealth offal talent. i owners and a wealth offal talent. that buys their managers quality but not necessarily time. they failed to win the league or the champions league last year, a repeat of that will surely see him replaced. history has shown having a big team can lead to imbalance. will maurecio pochettino manage to walk the tightrope and make his team shine.

time now for some of the day's other sports stories. adam peaty is swapping the pool for the dance floor. after winning two golds and a silver at the tokyo olympics, he's now set his heart on winning the coveted strictly come dancing glitterball after being named as a contestant on this year's show. birmingham phoenix remain in contention to finish in the top three after beating the trent rockets. three after beating the trent rockets. david weir, the most decorated athlete in london marathon history, will make his 22nd consecutive appearance at this year's race. the briton finished second last year behind canada's brent laka—toss, who also returns along with women's champion nikita den boer of the netherlands. all this week we've been lucky to have olympic champions dropping into the bbc sport centre — and earlier today lauren price paid us a visit. it was only on sunday that she became the first welsh fighter to win olympic boxing gold, after beating china's li qian in the women's middleweight final. it was one of six boxing medals that

team gb ultimately came home with. she's been talking to austin halewood. it was brilliant games for the british boxer, team gb�*s final medal was won by lauren price in the ring and shejoins me with was won by lauren price in the ring and she joins me with the medal was won by lauren price in the ring and shejoins me with the medal in hand, lauren i am sure you would probably say say team gb saved the best for last it is probably say say team gb saved the best for las- , ., probably say say team gb saved the best for las- , . ., probably say say team gb saved the best for las— best for last it is a dream come true. it best for last it is a dream come true- it is _ best for last it is a dream come true. it is still— best for last it is a dream come true. it is still sinking _ best for last it is a dream come true. it is still sinking in. - best for last it is a dream come true. it is still sinking in. i- true. it is stillsinking in. i can't believe it. i true. it is still sinking in. i can't believe it.— can't believe it. i am not surprised. _ can't believe it. i am not surprised, it _ can't believe it. i am not surprised, it wasn't - can't believe it. i am not surprised, it wasn't that| can't believe it. i am not - surprised, it wasn't that long ago when you won. i surprised, it wasn't that long ago when you won-— surprised, it wasn't that long ago when you won. i box topped sunday and then i had _ when you won. i box topped sunday and then i had a _ when you won. i box topped sunday and then i had a lot _ when you won. i box topped sunday and then i had a lot of _ when you won. i box topped sunday and then i had a lot of media - when you won. i box topped sunday and then i had a lot of media to - when you won. i box topped sunday and then i had a lot of media to do | and then i had a lot of media to do when i got back to the village and before i knew it i was on the plane at 4.00 the following day, so it was at 4.00 the following day, so it was a quick turn round. we at 4.00 the following day, so it was a quick turn round.— a quick turn round. we are going to see some the _ a quick turn round. we are going to see some the picture _ a quick turn round. we are going to see some the picture of _ a quick turn round. we are going to see some the picture of the - a quick turn round. we are going to see some the picture of the fight. l see some the picture of the fight. here is you entering the ring for what is the olympic final, what were you feeling at this moment? [30 what is the olympic final, what were you feeling at this moment?- you feeling at this moment? do you know what. — you feeling at this moment? do you know what, even _ you feeling at this moment? do you know what, even though _ you feeling at this moment? do you know what, even though it - you feeling at this moment? do you know what, even though it was - you feeling at this moment? do you know what, even though it was the l know what, even though it was the biggest fight i was probably more

calm for this fight, going anyjust think, as the tournament goes on i relax more into each bout. by this stage it was my fourth bout, but i knew, going in, she waser very good girl. girl. she hadn't lost since rio, so the last time was against the girl i boxed in the semifinal. she won a bronze in rio so she was very good. very technical. she switches from southpaw to orthodox, it was kind of sticking to what i'm good at. mir speed and movement, and not getting drawn into it. i i know he is a counter puncher, it was let her come to me. we he is a counter puncher, it was let her come to me.— her come to me. we are into the final round- _ her come to me. we are into the final round. what _ her come to me. we are into the final round. what are _ her come to me. we are into the final round. what are some - her come to me. we are into the final round. what are some the i final round. what are some the things you might have picked much temperatures first couple of rounds you might have found a few openings the first 45 seconds i kind of knew that i was comfortable, and, after the first round going back and

sitting down and speaking to my corner they said you are 5—0 up. i knew i had to stick to what i was doing and going into the third round i knew i could have more fun and move a bit. i knewl could have more fun and move a bit-— i knewl could have more fun and move a bit. , , , ., move a bit. then this is you winning the title. move a bit. then this is you winning the title- we — move a bit. then this is you winning the title. we will _ move a bit. then this is you winning the title. we will see _ move a bit. then this is you winning the title. we will see you _ move a bit. then this is you winning the title. we will see you getle - move a bit. then this is you winning the title. we will see you getle the l the title. we will see you getle the —— getting the medal. you must have thought you had it in the bag.. definitely. i don't know, i was emotional. ifilled up a bit. i look up emotional. ifilled up a bit. i look up to my grandad. he was massive part of my life but i knew he was looking down on me. to kind of see all the crowd up there, up in the stands and karri is, s as well. it was an amazing feeling. you saw some the other boxers, there is no fans there but the rest of the team was there, it has been a brilliant game for the boxer, how good has that been? ., , ., , ., ., .,

been? for six of us to medal, and the best team _ been? for six of us to medal, and the best team ever, _ been? for six of us to medal, and the best team ever, it _ been? for six of us to medal, and the best team ever, it goes - been? for six of us to medal, and the best team ever, it goes to - been? for six of us to medal, and i the best team ever, it goes to show that the programme gb boxing is world class, we have one of the best facilities in the world and the effort the coaches, the support staff have put in over the covid pandemic, doing zoom sessions, sending programmes out. we pandemic, doing zoom sessions, sending programmes out. we will see our home sending programmes out. we will see your home coming — sending programmes out. we will see your home coming back— sending programmes out. we will see your home coming back in _ sending programmes out. we will see your home coming back in wales, - sending programmes out. we will see | your home coming back in wales, how long was this after you lifted that medal in the ring? it long was this after you lifted that medal in the ring?— medal in the ring? it was when i landed my _ medal in the ring? it was when i landed my car— medal in the ring? it was when i landed my car was _ medal in the ring? it was when i landed my car was in _ medal in the ring? it was when i landed my car was in sheffield, | medal in the ring? it was when i | landed my car was in sheffield, i had to go there, then i came home, they organised the whole town see me but i didn't expect so many people. it was touching, i couldn't believe it. my nan come running towards me. to see everyone and show my medal off and for me i hope like i can inspire them, for me kelly homes inspired me to go on, seeing her as an eight—year—old win gold, just stuck with me, and i knew i wanted

to go to the olympics, it is everyone's dream. amazing, you couldn't have _ everyone's dream. amazing, you couldn't have done _ everyone's dream. amazing, you couldn't have done any _ everyone's dream. amazing, you couldn't have done any more - everyone's dream. amazing, you| couldn't have done any more with that gold medal. best of luck what come mountains the future. thank you for speaking to us. thank you for speaking to us. what comes next is the big question, will lauren price turn professional? i'm pleased to say boxing promoter eddie hearnjoins us live now on sportsday. thank you forjoining us. tell us how special a talent lauren price is and we know you have been in touch with her, are you going to be working together? i with her, are you going to be working together?— with her, are you going to be working together? i didn't expect tom blundell_ working together? i didn't expect tom blundell following _ working together? i didn't expect tom blundell following her- working together? i didn't expect tom blundell following her on - working together? i didn't expect | tom blundell following her on this interview but she spoke fantastically well there, and you can't help but be engrossed by her story, the whole gb team tremendous. for people who don't know, the set “p for people who don't know, the set up in sheffield at the english institute of sport. the coach and lee pullen, so many good coaches up

there. it is a family up there and it works because everyone is rooting for each other. from the professional side ourjobs is to attract and sign the best of the next generation of talent, for our business and for the fans and the broadcaster, she is an olympic gold medallist so she is right at the top of the list, what we have done with women's boxing with the rise of katie taylor means there are incredible opportunities for female fighters to turn professional. she has to be talked about. paris as well and trying to win a second gold there, so it is where ever your ambitions are at. but i am sure she is due at one of the events tomorrow night. i am sure she will catch up but she needs to think about what her future holds, but she needs to think about what herfuture holds, she but she needs to think about what her future holds,— but she needs to think about what her future holds, she said she wants to defend her— her future holds, she said she wants to defend her title _ her future holds, she said she wants to defend her title which _ her future holds, she said she wants to defend her title which would - her future holds, she said she wants| to defend her title which would mean putting professional ambitions on hold. what did you say to her about

that. i hold. what did you say to her about that. , , _, ., that. i said she is coming to fight cam asi that. i said she is coming to fight camp as i have — that. i said she is coming to fight camp as i have invited _ that. i said she is coming to fight camp as i have invited most - that. i said she is coming to fight camp as i have invited most of. that. i said she is coming to fight. camp as i have invited most of the olympic team, yussuf because you know, we want to treat them, we want to give them a night out and say thank you for everything they have given. i will catch up with her there. i am given. i will catch up with her there. iam not given. i will catch up with her there. i am not one of these people who will turn up knocking on her door and pushing herfor a decision, she needs time to celebrate her success, she will be a world wind tour, then she needs to decide and see what is there for her. whether she chooses to defend that title in paris or win the world championships in the professional code, i don't think there is a bad decision she can make as long as she is happy. tomorrow nightjoshua is headlining tomorrow. how you feeling about it? nervous, i mean, we are live on 5 live sport tomorrow night, and, you know, the last show from fight camp.

joshua coming from that rio olympic cycle. you have fighters like him and joe, those guys are ready to move on and challenge as new olympians to turn professional. joshua one of the george best young fighters in the world. it will be a war and hopefullyjoshua will come through and challenge for a world title and he can be the first olympian from rio from the gb to cap calmer a world championship as well, so the cycle is moving on but we expect a tremendous fight tomorrow night. expect a tremendous fight tomorrow ni . ht. ., , expect a tremendous fight tomorrow niuht. . _,, a, expect a tremendous fight tomorrow niuht. . , expect a tremendous fight tomorrow niiht, ., ,, .., ., night. really appreciate you “oining us. thank you. so much sport going on this weekend not least in berlin where the final weekend of the formula e season will play out. 18 of the 24 drivers still have a chance of becoming world champion. you'll be able to watch it all unfold live on the bbc. 0ur formula e presenter

nicki shields is in the german capital and will be bringing you all the action over the next two days. it is really exciting to here in berlin. the cars are already on track for the practice sessions, ahead of the double—header racing this weekend. now, this is the season finale. there is a huge amount riding on the result of these two races this weekend. and it really is unheard of. 18 drives are still in conenxxxx contention at this point. think they goes to show the calibre of the drivers and just the calibre of the drivers and just the competitive nature of the formula e sport as a whole. it is going to go right down to the wire this weekend. and one of those drivers in contention nor the championship is the british racing driving alex rinse. mat championship is the british racing driving alex rinse.— championship is the british racing driving alex rinse. not 'ust winning it but there — driving alex rinse. not 'ust winning

it but there is h driving alex rinse. not 'ust winning it but there is so _ driving alex rinse. not 'ust winning it but there is so much_ driving alex rinse. notjust winning it but there is so much up - driving alex rinse. notjust winning it but there is so much up for - it but there is so much up for grabs. —— alex lynn. that is going to be wild. we have had a good season, i am to be wild. we have had a good season, iam really to be wild. we have had a good season, i am really proud of how i have driven. we took the points we could, then when we could make it cons, we took the points, all of those moments have led up to now. we are coming in with a chance of doing something good. it is are coming in with a chance of doing something good-— something good. it is so unpredictable, - something good. it is so unpredictable, the - something good. it is so - unpredictable, the championship something good. it is so _ unpredictable, the championship is wide—open. there is a fellow brit who has put in a solid performance, third at the moment. but then again there is merse december —— mercedes. the list goes on, 18 drivers still in championship contention there, is one thing i can guarantee and it is going to be a phenomenal end to the season, so dojoin us for all of going to be a phenomenal end to the season, so do join us for all of the action, will with mr be leave for saturday's race and then live on bbc two for the grand finale as the formula world —— formula e world

champion will be crowned. look forward to that. and finally, back in 1989 the small rural town of dyersville in iowa provided the back—drop to the classic baseball movie fields of dreams starring kevin costner. well, 32 years later later the town hosted a major league game last night. costner marked the occasion by recreating this famous scene from the movie ahead of a regular season game between chicago white sox and new york yankees. 8,000 fans were there to watch in a stadium built in the middle of a cornfield. the white sox winning 9—8. that's all from sportsday. most of us should get some sunshine over the weekend and it will be sunny all the way through.

there will be cloudiness and rain, but on balance it's not looking that bad and there is a lot of cloudiness heading in our direction in the southwestern parts of the uk. this is early in the morning on saturday and we have showers in scotland with clear whether further east you are. this cloudiness is a link to a low pressure and it will bring damp weather to coastal areas and outbreaks of rain. peeking across wales on the irish sea and generally a lot of cloudiness in the sky which will break during the afternoon. southern coast of england should have a fine afternoon and scotland and the lowlands should not have a mostly bright or sunny day. the second half of the weekend could be cloudy across southern parts of the country further north and monday they would be little change.

this is bbc news — broadcasting to viewers in the uk and around the world. i'm samantha simmonds. our top stories: fears for kabul — as taliban militants now control a third of all regional capitals in afghanistan — after capturing the country's second city — kandahar. for a majority of the population, they are waiting to see how things will unfold with a mixture of fear, angen will unfold with a mixture of fear, anger, and resignation. fears mount of a major humanitarian crisis, as terrified families flee the escalating conflict to already overcrowded camps. in the uk — a father and his three—year—old daughter are among the victims named by british police in the country's worst mass shooting since 2010. and in antarctica — a colossal iceberg almost as big as london is being monitored carefully by scientists.