Kick Off: Barca presents Alves at Nou Camp; Grealish secretly dates a 3rd beauty

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Joan Laporta: I will not rule out the return of Messi and Iniesta

Joan Laporta presented Dani Alves to over 10,000 Barcelona fans at Camp Nou on Wednesday.

Barca president: Three players could arrive in the January transfer window

The financial situation at Barcelona remains precarious, yet there is optimism that they will be able to make signings in the January transfer window, with club president Joan Laporta even going as far as to say that he thinks three players could arrive.

Man United start planning for next manager amid interest in Rodgers

Manchester United have started their succession planning to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as manager, with Leicester City coach Brendan Rodgers their preferred candidate.

These Things Happen

OFFICIAL: Bayern defender Stanisic tested positive for COVID-19

Josip Stanisic has tested positive for Coronavirus. The Bayern defender is fully vaccinated and is feeling fine. He will now isolate at home.

Bale out for three weeks due to calf injury

Gareth Bale has picked up a calf injury during his Wales call that will rule him out of action for at least three weeks.

J. Rodriguez 'led Bayern stars on a boozy night out until 6am on tour in Miami'

Details have emerged of Bayern Munich's party group - spearheaded by James Rodriguez - that openly defied new manager Niko Kovac in 2018 after taking over the German giants.

Paul Pogba Man United exit hint dropped by agent Mino Raiola

Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola has dropped the strongest hint yet the French midfielder could leave Manchester United, declaring 'December is the month of dreams.'

Liverpool could be without 8 first team regulars for Arsenal clash

Liverpool could be without as many as eight first-team players for their home game against Arsenal in the Premier League, according to the Liverpool Echo.

Grealish has been dating Love Island star Amber Gill AS WELL as Emily Atack

JACK Grealish has been dating a THIRD beauty — Love Island winner Amber Gill.

Ex-Utd GK Barthez's transformation: From World Cup-winner to racing at Le Mans

After retiring from football in 2007, the eccentric goalie got behind the wheel and is now getting ready to race in his fourth Le Mans race

What They Say

Ferdinand: England team were almost killed on flight & Gerrard and Rooney wept

FORMER England captain Rio Ferdinand has revealed he once feared the Three Lions team would be wiped out during a terrifying World Cup flight.

'It used to wake me up' - Ferdinand on ex-teammmate Lampard’s 'long, loud p*ss'

Former England defender Rio Ferdinand has reflected on the moments he shared with Frank Lampard during their time with the national team. The Manchester United legend revealed the duo were roommates during their time with the Three Lions and also explained what it felt like sharing with the Chelsea hero.

Messi admits 'he struggled to keep up with the pace' of Argentina vs Brazil game

Lionel Messi has admitted he struggled to keep up with the pace of Argentina's World Cup qualifier against Brazil on Tuesday.

Italian legend Dino Zoff: Ronaldo was asked to 'do it all' at Juventus

Italian legend Dino Zoff has defended Cristiano Ronaldo's decision to leave Juventus and re-join Manchester United in the summer. 

Arsenal star Odegaard names the two best defenders he has played against

Arsenal star Martin Odegaard has named Sergio Ramos and Virgil van Dijk as the two best defenders he has played against in his relatively young career.

In-Depth

Xavi's Barcelona coaching debut: Is Espanyol ready to upset Camp Nou?

Now that he's coach of Barcelona, Xavi Hernandez has a list of objectives as long as his arm, one of which is to ensure that city rivals Espanyol don't finish ahead of their Camp Nou rivals for the first time in 79 years.

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Alves kicked off his Barcelona presentation by sniffing turf: smells like cups

Dani Alves has kicked off his official Barcelona presentation by sniffing turf.