Kick Off: 'Klopp stuck tongue out like p*ssy'; Neymar chooses his futsal squad

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.

HEADLINES

Utd 1-3 City: Bernardo & Mahrez set up first-half burst to color Manchester blue

Bernardo Silva inspired Manchester City to an emphatic win over Manchester United, putting them on course for another EFL Cup final.

OFFICIAL: Mane beats Salah & Mahrez to win his first African Player of the Year

The Senegalese forward Sadio Mane finally goes back home with the African Player of the Year Award after snubbed in the previous three editions of the coveted piece of silverware.

Salah, Mane, Auba & Mahrez lead African Best XI for 2019, Koulibaly & Matip in

Salah, Mane, Auba & Mahrez lead African Best XI for 2019, Koulibaly partners Matip, Ajax duo Onana & Ziyech included.

THINGS HAPPENED

MSG lead Barcelona's Supercopa squad vs Atletico, Ter Stegen & Arthur miss out

Barcelona have announced their squad for Supercopa clash against Atletico, Messi, Suarez and Griezmann lead, Ter Stegen, Arthur and Dembele miss out due to injuries.

Ronaldo 'invited to tsunami survivor’s wedding' after being his mentor in life

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo could soon be on his way to Indonesia after being invited to the wedding of tsunami survivor Martunis.

OFFICIAL: Liverpool announce multi-year partnership with Nike from 2020-21

Liverpool have confirmed Nike will become the club's official kit supplier from the 2020-21 season.

OFFICIAL: Tottenham confirm Sissoko will be out until April due to knee injury

Tottenham have officially announced the midfielder Moussa Sissoko has undergone knee ligament surgery and is not expected back in training until April.

OFFICIAL: Morocco & Dortmund star Achraf Hakimi crowned 2019 African Youth POTY

Morocco & Dortmund star Achraf Hakimi beats Nigeria duo Chukwueze and Osimhen to African Youth Player of the Year.

OFFICIAL: AFCON Champions Algeria named African Men's National Team of the Year

AFCON Champions Algeria have been named 2019 African Men's National Team of the Year. Congratulations!

Istanbul terminate Turan's loan deal early while player 'will return to Barca'

Turkish Süper Lig side Istanbul have officially ended their loan deal with Turkish star Arda Turan, who has left the club.

OFFICIAL: Liverpool youngster Brewster joins Swansea on loan until end of season

Liverpool starlet Rhian Brewster has today completed a loan move to Swansea City until the end of the season.

TRANSFER RUMOURS

Griezmann wants Barcelona to do a deal to bring Neymar back (MD)

Antoine Griezmann has given Barcelona the green light to re-sign Neymar from PSG this summer, despite the Brazilian possibly putting his place in the team at risk, according to reports from Spain.

Inter agree terms with Utd captain Young & will sign 18-month deal (Sky Italia)

Inter are in talks with Manchester United over the transfer of defender Ashley Young according to a report on the website of Sky Sport Italia transfer market expert Gianluca Di Marzio.

Madrid 'consider offering first-team squad players plus cash for Pogba'

Real Madrid are said to be considering offering first-team squad players plus cash in order to land Manchester United star Paul Pogba.

WHAT THEY SAY

'Your f*cking mother's c*nt' - Monterrey boss blasts 'disrespectful' Klopp

Monterrey coach Antonio Mohamed has accused Jurgen Klopp of disrespect during last month's Club World Cup semi-final against Liverpool and has admitted directing an expletive-laden rant at the Reds boss.

Mane: I'd rather play football than speak in front of so many important people

Liverpool striker Sadio Mane has followed in the footsteps of team-mate Mohamed Salah by being named African footballer of the year.

Neymar picks Messi, Mbappe & Pogba in his futsal squad, Ronaldo not included

In the midst of the launch campaign for the 5th edition of the Red Bull Neymar Jr's Five, the 5-a-side football tournament's owner Neymar gave an interview to O Globoesporte. 

'I'd retire' - Utd fans slam Jones after humiliating attempt to tackle De Bruyne

Manchester United fans mocked Phil Jones after he was embarrassed by Kevin de Bruyne for Manchester City's third goal at Old Trafford on Tuesday night.

AF COLUMNS & IN-DEPTH

Madrid's 'Mr. Clean' Raphael Varane named All Football POTW with a perfect brace

Real Madrid's starting center-back Raphael Varane has been named All Football Player of the Week with a brilliant brace.

Ballon d'Or in sight? Mane deserves all his glory with goalscoring & discipline

Liverpool superstar Sadio Mane has beaten his Reds teammate Mohamed Salah and AFCON winner Riyad Mahrez to be named as Africa's Footballer of the Year for 2019. Arguably, he deserves all his glory but his best years are yet to come.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Mahrez free-kick in AFCON semi-final vs Nigeria wins African Goal of the Year 🎥

FIXTURES OF THE DAY

UTC 2020/01/08 19:00   Super Cup: Valencia vs Real Madrid

UTC 2020/01/08 20:00   EFL Cup: Leicester vs Aston Villa