Kick Off: Zidane weighing up options to stop Messi; El Clasico referee confirmed

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 HEADLINES

OFFICIAL: Russia will miss World Cup 2022 after handed 4-year ban for doping

Russia has been handed a four-year ban from all major sporting events by the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada).

West Ham 1-3 Arsenal: Auba, Pepe & co end Gunners poor run with 9-min comeback

Three goals in nine second-half minutes gave Arsenal a 3-1 victory at West Ham, ending their nine-match winless streak.

UCL SQUAD

Messi & Pique rested as Fati included in Barca's UCL squad vs Inter, Suarez in

Barcelona announced their UCL squad to visit Inter as Messi rested, Fati returns.

Bale returns to Madrid squad for UCL clash vs Club Brugge, Kroos & Ramos out

Madrid have published their squad list for last UCL clash in the group stage against Club Brugge. 

VOICES

Zidane's weighing up the alternatives to stop Messi (Sport)

With just nine days to go until the Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid at Camp Nou, Zinedine Zidane has become obsessed with how to stop Lionel Messi.

Bartomeu: The doors are always open for Guardiola at Barcelona

Josep Maria Bartomeu spoke to Italian outlet 'La Repubblica' ahead of Tuesday's Champions League game against Inter at the San Siro.

Man Utd tell Solskjaer his job is safe and they won't go for Pochettino (Mail)

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been assured by the Glazer family that they are fully behind him at Manchester United.

Spanish TV program trolls Ansu Fati in his latest sexual challenge

The program asked his followers a question and the young striker of Barça has again become a victim of irony

Valverde: When there is no Messi, there are still 11 players and Neto will start

With Barcelona already guaranteed to finish top of their Champions League group, Lionel Messi was left out of Ernesto Valverde's squad for their Tuesday night match against Inter and the coach explained himself on Monday evening.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

OFFICIAL: Benzema facing charge after losing legal fight in 'Valbuena affair'

It has been confirmed that Benzema, Djibril Cisse & Co. lose latest legal fight in the Mathieu Valbuena sextape affair.

Arthur did not play vs Mallorca 'because of a sexually transmitted infection'

According to Andreu Ginola, the reason Arthur Melo did not play against Mallorca was because of a sexually transmitted infection.

How Man Utd masterminded the counter attack tactic vs Man City

It was a moment to savour for Manchester United on Saturday as they defeated rivals City at the Etihad to land a decisive blow to their neighbours title aspirations.

OFFICIAL: Hernandez Hernandez to referee El Clasico on Dec 18

Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez will be the referee of El Clasico on December 18.

Rashford and his agent ask EPL to count the goal vs Aston Villa

Marcus Rashford and his agent have asked the Premier League why his 'goal' vs Aston Villa earlier this month has been taken off him.

AF COLUMN & DEPTH

VOTE: Who is your pick for All Football Player of the Week?

Who is the best player of last week? We name 5 candidates based on their ratings & performances. Please vote for the player who impressed you most last week.

All Football TOTW: Hat-trick hero Messi leads XI, 'Sonaldo' & Rashford included

Who shone enough to make this time's Team of the Week? Have a scroll down and see if you agree with our choices.

Lewandowski is holding off the challenge of Messi in top scorer race in 2019

Robert Lewandowski is leading the race to become the top scorer playing in Europe for club and country in 2019 as he tops a stellar cast including Lionel Messi, Raheem Sterling and Kylian Mbappé with just a few games to go.

Barcelona keep on breaking records in Champions League group stage

Barcelona have once again qualified from their Champions League group as group winners. 

Champions League knockouts: What does each team need to qualify for last 16?

The Champions League group stage is almost complete, with a handful of sides having secured their qualification to the next round.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

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FIXTURES OF THE DAY

UTC 2019/12/10 17:55   Napoli vs Genk

UTC 2019/12/10 17:55   Salzburg vs Liverpool

UTC 2019/12/10 20:00   Inter vs Barcelona

UTC 2019/12/10 20:00   Borussia Dortmund vs Slavia Prague

UTC 2019/12/10 20:00   Ajax vs Valencia

UTC 2019/12/10 20:00   Chelsea vs Lille