Kick Off: Inter & Napoli are held, Ronaldo ironically reacts to IFFHS ranking

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Ronaldo posts 😂🙈 after being left out of IFFHS Top 10 best players in 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo replies to the IFFHS ranking post on IG with hilarious emojis after being left out of the top 10 best players in 2023.

OFFICIAL: Carlo Ancelotti extends his contract with Real Madrid until 2026

OFFICIAL: Carlo Ancelotti renews his contract with Real Madrid until 2026

Match Reports

Napoli 0-0 Monza: Hosts drop points for 10th time this season with goalless draw

Napoli keeper Alex Meret saved Matteo Pessina’s second-half penalty to ensure the Serie A title-holders walked away with a point as they played out a disappointing goalless draw with Monza.

Genoa 1-1 Inter: Nerazzurri held despite Arnautovic's first league goal in 23/24

Inter Milan dropped points for only the fourth time this season as they were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw away to Genoa on Friday.

These Things Happen

OFFICIAL: Senegal announce AFCON squad as Mane and Koulibaly lead, Jackson named

OFFICIAL: Senegal announce AFCON squad as Mane and Koulibaly lead, Jackson named

OFFICIAL: Ivory Coast unveil AFCON squad as Kessie & Haller named, Zaha absent

OFFICIAL: Ivory Coast unveil AFCON squad as Kessie & Haller lead, Zaha absent

OFFICIAL: Man City boss Pep Guardiola wins IFFHS Men's Best Club Coach 2023

Pep Guardiola has been acclaimed as IFFHS WORLD’S BEST CLUB COACH 2023.

New year OLD story - Real Madrid gave Mbappe a deadline to join them next summer

Real Madrid will make a fresh attempt to sign Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain — and have given the forward a deadline to decide if he wants to join them this summer.

Chelsea made history by fielding their YOUNGEST PL starting XI against Palace

For a team mostly made up of eye-wateringly expensive embryonic talents, it's almost surprising it took Chelsea as long as it did to field their youngest-ever starting XI.

Man Utd's outcast Sancho parties with Nigerian singer's ex-girlfriend Cocainna

Manchester United's out-of-favour England star Jadon Sancho has been spotted out partying as his stand-off with manager Erik ten Hag continues with the forward still refusing to apologise to his boss.

Winner of the Best Goal of 2023 has been announced! Is it in your anticipation?

Garnacho's bicycle kick has been voted as BEST GOAL of 2023! Congratulations!

Firmino to make Liverpool return as he considers rapid Saudi transfer exit

Roberto Firmino is ready to quit Al-Ahli after falling out of favour with the Saudi Pro League club and has suitors all across Europe - including England.

Osimhen confirms Chelsea transfer stance with clear response on social media

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has dropped yet another hint that he could be open to a move to Chelsea.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has already been told first Man Utd transfer he should make

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's purchase of a stake in Manchester United was only confirmed on Christmas eve, but he has already been told who to sign in January.

West Ham's Benrahma appears to wink at Rice, but then misses the penalty

Said Benrahma appeared to wink at his former West Ham team-mate Declan Rice after the Arsenal midfielder conceded a late spot-kick at the Emirates on Thursday.

Barcelona 'eye £40m move for Greenwood' and 'ready to give him No 10 shirt'

Barcelona are reportedly ready to offer Mason Greenwood Lionel Messi's old No 10 jersey as part of a £40million summer transfer.

What They Say

Here we go! Romano: Lloris to sign one year deal at LAFC with extension options

Here we go! Romano: Lloris to sign one year deal at LAFC with extension options

Scott McTominay reveals the gym advice he once received from Paul Pogba

Scott McTominay has opened up on the intense training that that Premier League footballers are required to do in the gym.

Manchester City’s Jack Grealish makes fun of Jude Bellingham for Spanish habit

One of the things that Jude Bellingham has been most widely praised for since joining Real Madrid in the summer for €105m is his smooth adaptation to life in the Spanish capital. While Carlo Ancelotti has joked that his Spanish could be improved, Manchester City star Jack Grealish thinks he might be getting into the Madrileno mindset a little too much.

In Depth

10 THINGS WE LEARNED from the PL: Garnacho has become Man Utd's best winger...

This year's post-Christmas fixtures marked the halfway point of the Premier League season, and we were served up plenty of festive treats.

Fixtures of the day

Serie A

Milan VS Sassuolo 2023/12/30 17:00 UTC

Juventus VS Roma 2023/12/30 19:45 UTC

EPL

Luton Town VS Chelsea 2023/12/30 12:30 UTC

Man City VS Sheff Utd 2023/12/30 15:00 UTC

Nottingham Forest VS Man Utd 2023/12/30 17:30 UTC

Saudi PL

Al Taawoun VS Al Nassr 2023/12/30 18:00 UTC