Kick Off: Messi has confidence in Valverde; Man Utd rule out making Eriksen bid

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Top Headline

Barca 2-3 Atletico: Barca slip up in 2nd-half drama as Atleti reach Copa final

Barcelona seemed set to cruise to victory over Atletico Madrid in the Supercopa de Espana semi-final, but ended up losing 3-2 in a thriller.

Super Copa

Felix squares up to Messi during fiery scenes in Spanish Super Cup semi-final

Lionel Messi and Joao Felix squared up to each other and had to be pulled apart in fiery scenes before half-time in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final.

Barca board will have a meeting on Monday to discuss Valverde's future (RAC1)

According to Spanish radio RAC1, the board of directors of Barca will have a meeting on Monday to discuss Valverde's future with the club after the 3-2 loss to Atletico in Supercopa semi-final.

Messi: Confidence in Valverde? Yes, we're working to get better

The Barcelona forward spoke after his side were beaten 3-2 by Atlético Madrid in the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup.

Messi suffers scare as fan evades security to embrace him

Leo Messi suffered a momentary scare as he witnessed a supporter running in his direction after the 3-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid.

What They Say

'I'm more about team player' - Gerrard OMITS Ronaldo from his five-a-side team

Steven Gerrard has admitted that Cristiano Ronaldo's selfish tendencies are the reason for his omission from his all-star five-a-side team.

'F*cking give me the ball!' - Berbatov give Rashford advice after derby loss

Marcus Rashford needs to be more demanding of his Manchester United team-mates, says Dimitar Berbatov, with the Red Devils forward advised to "shout f*cking give me the ball" at those lacking the match-winning ability that he possesses.

'Never say never'- Barca loanee Alena not ruling out Real Madrid move

Barcelona midfielder Carles Alena, on loan at Real Betis, said one day he could even play for Real Madrid.

Kroos explains why he chose to shoot straight from the corner against Valencia

Real Madrid earned a 3-1 victory over Valencia in the Supercopa de Espana with Toni Kroos scoring an impressive goal directly from a corner, which he suggested was down to seeing the goalkeeper coming off his line to talk to a defender.

These Things Happen

OFFICIAL: Tottenham confirm Kane ruled out until April with hamstring injury

Tottenham have confirmed Harry Kane will undergo surgery on his ruptured tendon & won't return to training until April.

Transfer Rumours

Man Utd rule out making a bid to sign Eriksen in January (Sky Sports)

Manchester United have ruled out making a bid to bring Christian Eriksen to Old Trafford in this window, reports Sky Sports.

Young refuses Man Utd's renewal as he only wants to join Inter (Di Marzio)

Manchester Utd have offered Ashley Young a one-year contract extension in a bid to keep him at Old Trafford, according to Sky Sports, but the player says no to the contract and determines to join Inter, says Di Marzio.

Chelsea 'offered £50m Lemar' but Tottenham could spark transfer battle

Chelsea have been offered the chance to enter the race for Atletico Madrid winger Thomas Lemar.

'Unbelievable' Eriksen tipped to be an addition to Man Utd

Christian Eriksen has the potential to be an “unbelievable” addition for Manchester United, according to Sammy McIlroy, with the Danish playmaker continuing to run down his contract at Tottenham.

In-Depth & Column

From Ronaldo to Hazard... Rating every transfer deal to break €100m barrier!

“Any player can go for 100 million euros, even without showing anything.”That's according to Cristiano Ronaldo, anyway. 

LIKE A MODEL: Scarlett Gartmann - The German model who ties down Reus' heart

Hello, everyone! Welcome to All Football column LIKE A MODEL! Today we will show you German model, Scarlett Gartmann, who's just got married to Marco Reus recently.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Touching... Watch how Mane's home village celebrate as he wins African POTY 🎥