Kick Off: Barca eye free agent Mata; Argentina to face Colombia in Copa America

Welcome to All Football's Kick Off, we bring you all important news in the past 24 hours. Make sure you do not miss out.

TOP HEADLINE

Rescue teams call off the search for Cardiff City's Sala indefinitely

Guernsey Police have ended the search for the plane carrying missing Cardiff City footballer Emiliano Sala and the aircraft’s pilot, saying “the chances of survival at this stage are extremely remote.”

Copa America 2019 draw: Brazil face Peru as Argentina take on Colombia

Argentina and Colombia will face off in the Copa America this summer.

OFFICIAL: Thierry Henry suspended from duties as manager of Monaco

Monaco have suspended manager Thierry Henry while they make a decision on his future.

MATCH REPORTS

Chelsea 2-1 Spurs (2-2 agg & 4-2 pens): Blues reach EFL Cup final to face City

Chelsea reached the Carabao Cup final after beating Tottenham 4-2 on penalties following a 2-2 draw on aggregate.

Real Madrid 4-2 Girona: Ramos & Benzema hand Los Blancos an epic comeback win

Both sides scored penalties as Girona slipped to a 4-2 loss at Real Madrid in the first leg of the Copa del Rey quarter-final on Thursday.

TRANSFER RUMOURS

OFFICIAL: Middlesbrough sign former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel

Middlesbrough have confirmed the signing of Nigeria captain and Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel

OFFICIAL: Bayern sign 18-year-old defender Chris Richards from FC Dallas

Bayern have completed the permanent signing of Chris Richards from FC Dallas on a 4.5 year contract until June 2023

Juventus 'set €100m price-tag' for Barca, Madrid & Utd target Dybala

According to what has been reported by the Corriere dello Sport today, Juventus have set a price-tag of over €100m for Argentine forward Paulo Dybala. 

Arsenal manager Emery to snap up PSG starlet Nkunku (L'Equipe)

According to L’Equipe, Arsenal are in talks to sign Paris Saint Germain’s attacking midfielder Christopher Nkunku on loan with an option to buy at the end of the season.

Barca consider move for Man Utd free agent Mata (Goal)

The Spain international is also interesting Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain as his contract continues to run down at Old Trafford

Callum Hudson-Odoi transfer: Chelsea youngster makes decision on Liverpool move

Callum Hundson-Odoi has hit heart set on a move to Bayern Munich - despite Liverpool showing late interest in the Chelsea youngster.

Denis Suarez transfer latest: Barcelona issue ultimatum to Arsenal target

Barcelona are continuing to play hardball with Denis Suarez over his future.

WHAT THEY SAY

'I was not surprised' - Emery understands Mourinho sacking

The Arsenal boss is wary of in-form Manchester United following the Portuguese's sacking last month

Scaloni optimistic over Messi's Argentina return

More talks are planned with the forward as the national team tries to persuade their captain to return

IN-DEPTH & AF COLUMNS

Weekly Quotes: Hazard 'sits alongside' CR7 & Messi; De Jong proud to join Barca

Hello everyone! Welcome to our brand-new column All Football Weekly Quotes. We list the most impressive words in football world every week.

Scout Report: Frenkie de Jong. What can Barca expect from 'Cruyff's successor'?

Welcome to All Football Scouting Report, in here we will take you a closer look at world's promising stars. Frenkie de Jong, the latest stellar talent to make his name at Ajax, is set to join Barcelona next summer. No.6, No.8 and No.10 all rolled into one. But what exactly is it that makes him so special?

LIKE A MODEL: Karius - The man who bears Calvary cross is looking for light

Hello, everyone! Welcome to All Football column LIKE A MODEL! Here we will bring you the sexiest & hottest men in the football world. So just feast your eyes and give your points for them. The handsome footballer of this week that we choose is Germany goalkeeper Loris Karius.

On This Day: Luis Suarez was born; Ajax won their first Super Cup champions

Hi all, welcome to All Football's On This Day! Let's find out what happened today (January 24th) in football history. If you have more stories and news that happened on this day in history, please post them in the comment area and share them with AFers!

What is a GOAT in football?

If you're not familiar with sport, the term may come as a bit of a conundrum to you, but rest assured, it does not refer to a farmyard animal

Barcelona break the bank: €207m spent in two winters and €533m since Neymar left

With four additions already confirmed this winter, with the latest being a 75 million euros move for Frankie de Jong as well as 11m euros in add-ons, Barcelona have been opening their chequebook.

THESE THINGS HAPPENED

New Chelsea signing Higuain presented to Stamford Bridge crowd

New Chelsea signing Gonzalo Higuain was in attendance at Stamford Bridge to support his team-mates in their Carabao Cup second leg clash against Tottenham on Thursday night.

Ronaldo could be stripped of his knighthoods after tax-fraud sentence

Portugal’s President has confirmed that the country could strip Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo of his knighthoods after his tax-fraud sentence.

El Clasico of the next ten years

Whether it be via the chequebook or their scouts, Barcelona and Real Madrid have clearly had the future in mind when looking at their recent moves.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Tiki-taka in English Championship! 15 passes before scoring goal

FIXTURE OF THE DAY (CET)

FA Cup

20:55  Arsenal vs Manchester United