Kick Off: Pogba meets with Zidane; El Clasico decision delayed until Monday

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TOP HEADLINE

Sir Alex Ferguson accused of fixing Man Utd vs Juventus UCL game for a Rolex

Former Man Utd manager Alex Ferguson fixed a football match with a corrupt agent who gave him a £30,000 gold Rolex, a court heard today.

The never-ending El Clasico: Date decision postponed until Monday

The soap opera regarding the Clasico's change of date has not found an early resolution, with the decision now postponed until Monday, October 21.

MESSI AFFAIRS

'I never need to leave the best club in the world' - Messi on Ronaldo's proposal

After winning the 2019 Golden Boot, Messi spoke exclusively to MARCA in that he responds to Ronaldo's proposal to move to another league.

Ex-Barca defender Marquez: Messi got so mad at me that Pep had to calm him down

Former Barcelona defender Rafa Marquez has shared a story of how he frustrated Lionel Messi during a training session.

Messi has enough Golden Shoes for him & two sons to each wear a pair for walk 🤣

Messi has enough Golden Shoes for him & two sons to each wear a pair for walk 🤣

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

UCL becomes world's most popular competition as PL, La Liga & WC in top 5

In the competition to win over customers, providing the right customer experience is the “front line” in today’s business world. 

Umtiti & Firpo return to Barca squad for Eibar clash without medical clearance

Umtiti & Firpo return to Barca squad for Eibar clash without medical clearance, Pique & Dembele suspended.

El Clasico postponed to Wednesday 18 December, per multiple reports

Multiple reports have confirmed that El Clasico is postponed to Wednesday 18 December due to the ongoing Catalan protest in Barcelona.

PL holiday fixtures announced: Arsenal vs Man Utd on New Year's Day

The Premier League fixtures for the Christmas period have finally been revealed, with Arsenal vs Manchester United featuring as the headline act of a nine-game bonanza on New Years Day.

After Messi won his 6th European golden shoe... the new race has started!

The new race has begun, let's see the leading contenders to win the 2019/20 European Golden Shoe

VOICE

Messi: My brain thinks I'm 25, but my body tells me to be more careful

After winning the 2019 Golden Boot, Messi spoke exclusively to MARCA, revealing his thoughts on his injuries.

Puyol: Van Dijk complete defender, Ronaldo great player but Messi the best ever

The Camp Nou legend has paid homage to a fellow centre-half, while also saluting the qualities of an all-time great he once played alongside

'He is always joking' - Figo forgives Ronaldo for comment about his wife

Luis Figo has forgiven Ronaldo for a comment the Brazilian had made about his wife.

'If I didn't do it, I'd be injured now' - Neymar discusses diving with Ronaldo

Neymar has admitted to Ronaldo Nazario that his tendency to go down rather easily under a foul is a means of protection, in order to avoid injury.

TRANSFER NEWS

OFFICIAL: Man Utd sign a new contract with Brandon Williams until June 2022

Manchester United defender Brandon Williams has signed a new long-term contract with the club.

Pogba meets Zidane in Dubai to add fresh fuel to Man Utd transfer talk

Paul Pogba met with Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane - fuelling fresh speculation over the Manchester United star's future.

OFFICIAL: Dortmund sign a new contract with Raphael Guerreiro until 2023

Dortmund have officially extended Raphael Guerreiro's contract to 2023.

AF COLUMNS & ANALYSIS

Classic Zlatan, glorious TAA & the coolest pieces of murals to see around Europe

It's not just on matchdays in footballing stadia around the globe where fans show appreciation for their biggest idols.

Stats show Chelsea dirtiest team in PL followed by Everton, Arsenal, Spurs & Utd

Chelsea have been crowned the dirtiest team in the history of the Premier League.

Suarez, Salah, Firmino & Mane lead Liverpool Team of the Decade, Gerrard out

With 2020 approaching, Goal has decided to pick out the best players to have represented the Reds over the past 10 years

700-goal Ronaldo, 672-goal Messi & 535-goal Zlatan... Meet 10 goal machines

There are football's real goal machines! And they're all still playing. Who do you like the best?

VIDEO OF THE DAY

How about Messi-linked Cirque du Soleil show? Lads' reaction speaks for itself