Kick Off: Valverde 'to be dismissed TODAY'; Fede Valverde apologises to Morata

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TOP HEADLINES

Barcelona confirm Suarez to be out for about FOUR MONTHS after knee surgery

Luis Suarez will miss the next FOUR months after undergoing surgery on a long-standing knee problem, Barcelona have confirmed.

MATCH REPORTS

Real 0-0 Atleti (AET, 4-1 on pen): Courtois & Ramos settle dour Supercopa final

After a frustrating encounter, Sergio Ramos kept his cool to slot in the winning penalty as Real Madrid claimed the Supercopa de Espana.

PSG 3-3 Monaco: In-form Neymar & Ben Yedder go head to head in 6-goal thriller

Neymar claimed a double, but goals from Gelson Martins, Wissam Ben Yedder and Islam Slimani secured a point for Monaco.

Roma 1-2 Juventus: Juve go 2 pts clear, Ronaldo scores but Demiral off injured

Merih Demiral's first Juventus goal and Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty ensured the Bianconeri went top of Serie A with a 2-1 win at Roma.

Aston Villa 1-6 Man City: City climb up to 2nd at Aguero's record-breaking night

Sergio Aguero made Premier League history as Manchester City hammered Aston Villa on a nightmare debut for Danny Drinkwater.

BARCA BOSS SAGA

Valverde to be dismissed TODAY following a meeting of Barca board (MD)

The board of Barça will make an official statement for Valverde's exit after today's meeting of the coach with Bartomeu, according to mundo deportivo from Spain.

Valverde 'may be sacked in the next few hours with Barca B boss to be caretaker'

According to reports from Catalunya Radio, Valverde may be sacked in the next few hours.

Xavi will NOT sign for Barcelona now but could take over in June (MD)

According to Mundo Deportivo, Xavi will not sign for Barcelona now but he could take over in June.

Barca decide to part company with Valverde & work on a 'mutual agreement'

The latest reports from Catalan press RAC 1 claims Barcelona have decided to part company with Valverde 'on a mutual agreement'.

Five reasons why Xavi said no to Barcelona

Xavi has informed Barcelona that he will not take over as coach of the Catalan club this January.

VOICES

Valverde: I've apologised to Morata, but I had to commit that foul

Fede Valverde believes that he had no choice but to bring down Alvaro Morata in extra time of the Supercopa de Espana final.

Mourinho: Now Mane & Salah know who Tanganga is!

Jose Mourinho says Liverpool duo Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane probably didn’t know who Tottenham youngster Japhet Tanganga was before Saturday’s game – but they certainly do now.

Guardiola: I feel bad for Valverde, he doesn't deserve this

Pep Guardiola has had his say on the situation surrounding Ernesto Valverde at Barcelona.

TRANSFER RUMOURS

Man Utd set to make £65m Bruno Fernandes bid to meet Sporting's demand (Mirror)

Manchester United are set to lodge a £65million bid for Sporting Lisbon star Bruno Fernandes this week, claims Mirror.

Chelsea 'agree deal' for Norwegian starlet Bryan Fiabema

Chelsea are on the brink of announcing the singing of Norwegian starlet Bryan Fiabema.

Bruno Fernandes to Man Utd: Release clause, Solskjaer admission, Spurs interest

The transfer window is open and Bruno Fernandes has been linked with a move to Manchester United, again.

Best breakout starlet in 2019 battle: Haaland vs Greenwood

Hello AFers, welcome to our new column 'Best breakout starlet in 2019'. All you need to do is a simple choice.

THE THINGS HAPPENED

Messi feeling isolated and fed up (AS)

While he is as committed as ever as team captain, the individual mistakes of his team mates are ruining his chances of winning more silverware.

AF COLUMN & DEPTH

What a young and shining team! The future of England is in safe hands 😍

We have listed these England youngsters' age when they playing the World Cup 2022.

A record night! Aguero now has the most hat-tricks in Premier League history!

Sergio Aguero now has the most hat-tricks in Premier League history, scoring 12 hat-tricks and surpassing Alan Shearer.

10 club's legends XI... Which legendary team is best? 🤔

We show you 10 legendary teams below.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

76-year-old presenter Crudeli bursts into tears after Ibrahimovic's goal 🎥