Kick Off: Ronaldo believes he has no defects; Ibrahimovic says 'yes' to Milan

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TOP HEADLINE

Ronaldo: I'm intelligent and have no defects, I'm always professional

The Portuguese striker spoke to DAZN Italy journalist Diletta Leotta and analysed his first 18 months with the Turin based side.

Ibrahimovic 'says YES to Milan return' as the deal could be finalized soon

Sky Sport Italia claims Zlatan Ibrahimovic has given his OK to rejoin Milan.

MATCH REPORTS

Leicester 0-4 Liverpool: 4-goal involved TAA sends unbeaten Reds 13 pts clear

Roberto Firmino's brace, James Milner's penalty and Trent Alexander-Arnold's strike saw leaders Liverpool beat Leicester City 4-0.

Chelsea 0-2 Southampton: Tired Blues suffer 3rd defeat in last 4 home EPL games

Southampton pulled further away from the foot of the table with a hugely impressive 2-0 win at Chelsea on Boxing Day.

Man Utd 4-1 Newcastle: Martial, Greenwood & Rashford send Utd 4 pts behind top 4

Newcastle United held an early lead at OId Trafford but were soundly beaten in the end, going down 4-1 to Manchester United.

Bournemouth 1-1 Arsenal: Gunners drop points on Arteta debut despite Auba goal

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's equaliser earned Arsenal a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth in Mikel Arteta's first game as the Gunners' head coach.

Tottenham 2-1 Brighton: Kane & Alli help Spurs punch visitors on Boxing Day

Harry Kane and Dele Alli scored second-half goals to earn Tottenham a 2-1 comeback win at home to Brighton and Hove Albion in Thursday's Premier League clash.

TRANSFER RUMOUR

Man Utd 'open to part-exchange deal' with Madrid for Pogba as 'Vinicius a part'

Man Utd are reportedly open to selling Paul Pogba in a part-exchange deal with Real Madrid.

Guardiola: Man City will not buy David Silva replacement

David Silva may be leaving Manchester City at the end of the season, but manager Pep Guardiola says the club will not take to the market to replace the man some see as the club’s best ever player.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Ronaldo hires Messi lookalike for kids' Santa surprise

The Juventus forward posted a Christmas message online with a photo of his children and Santa Claus, who bears an uncanny resemblance to the Barça star.

Messi could overtake Pele and reach Barca milestone in 2020

Lionel Messi could once again continue his dominance in the world of football in 2020, with the Barcelona star on the verge of breaking further records for his club next year.

Most int'l trophies: Madrid on top, Liverpool go 7th after 3 titles in 2019

Goal has listed the clubs with most international trophy collections as Real Madrid on top.

It hurts when football fans suddenly realize Ronaldo is getting old...

Cristiano Ronaldo recently changed his hairstyle at Christmas. But the photo revealed by the barber may cause heart attack to fans.

Coincidence? Ronaldo 869 days older than Messi, the same as Ronaldo Jr to Thiago

The age difference between Ronaldo & Messi and their sons are exactly the same.

Solskjaer confirms McTominay injury as he spotted on crutches after game

Manchester United appear to have suffered an injury blow after Scott McTominay was spotted leaving Old Trafford on crutches after the win against Newcastle.

Mbappe responds to TAA celebration after Liverpool goal against Leicester

Trent Alexander-Arnold left Liverpool fans excited after suggestions he copied Kylian Mbappe's goal celebration with his stunner against Leicester City.

4 Barca & 4 Madrid players among biggest market value losers XI of 2019

Transfermarkt releases an XI of the market value losers this year. Griezmann and co... There are 4 Barcelona players are included in the lineup while 4 of them are from Real Madrid. Coutinho is the one suffers the biggest downgrade in value among the XI.

OFFICIAL: 38-year-old Joaquin signs new deal with Real Betis until 2021

38-year-old Spanish striker Joaquin has officially signed a new deal with Real Betis until 2021.

WHAT THEY SAY

Messi: I watch keeper before taking free-kicks, my sons often cut off my naps

Leo Messi gives in an interview with La Liga over various topics.

'Phenomenal!' - Rodgers in awe of Liverpool hero Alexander-Arnold

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers believes it will be "very, very hard to stop" Liverpool winning the Premier League, while also singling out Trent Alexander-Arnold for praise.

Cantona: Messi'll reveal his alien form when two tentacles fall out of shorts 🎥

Manchester United legend Cantona jokes in video that maybe Messi will accidentally reveal his alien form when two tentacles fall out of his shorts.

'I did not join Barca to win titles' - Griez reveals reasons for leaving Atleti

Antoine Griezmann insists he did not leave Atletico for success at Barcelona, revealing it was for stylistic reasons as his former club is capable of winning silverware also.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

This was amazing! The wall bobs up & down before free-kick...Unconventional 😂

FIXTURES OF THE DAY

UTC 2019/12/27 19:45   Wolves vs Manchester City