The top stories from Monday's newspapers: John Terry truly appreciates Max Dowman's talents and compared him to Lionel Messi on the scales of tribbling.
PREMIER LEAGUE
Max Dowman has been compared to Lionel Messi by John Terry - who hailed him as a "proper talent" - Daily Mirror
Anthony Gordon has hit out at England greats Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney for their "complete nonsense" in criticising the Newcastle forward following his recent illness - Daily Telegraph
Former England footballer Emile Heskey has been caught up in a multi-million-pound legal battle over a business deal - Daily Mail
Real Madrid have been told to forget about trying to sign Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai - TalkSport
WOMEN'S FOOTBALL
Lauren James has been hailed as the best in the world after inspiring Chelsea to League Cup win - Daily Telegraph
Australian immigration minister Tony Burke said on Sunday that three more members of the Iran women's football team have opted to return to the country - The Athletic
EUROPEAN FOOTBALL
Raheem Sterling helped inspire Feyenoord to a comeback victory over Excelsior in the Eredivisie on Sunday - TalkSport
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL
Rangers boss Danny Rohl admits he couldn't wipe the smile off his face when he heard Hearts had dropped points.- The Scottish Sun
Hopes of Celtic managing to hold on to Julian Araujo next season have been boosted after his brother rated the Mexican full-back's chances of donning the Hoops next season as "high" - Daily Record