Kick Off: Messi talks Ronaldo rivalry; Setien 'to bring Coutinho back to Barca'

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TOP HEADLINES

'It will remain forever' - Messi speaks openly about 'special duel' with Ronaldo

Lionel Messi believes his 'special' La Liga duel with Cristiano Ronaldo will 'remain forever' in people's minds despite his rival's switch to the Serie A.

Copa del Rey draw: Ibiza vs Barcelona, Unionistas vs Madrid, Leonesa vs Atletico

The result of Copa del Rey 3rd round draw are confirmed. According to the rule, four of the Segunda B sides in Pot 4 paired with Spanish Super Cup clubs from Pot 1.

MATCH REPORTS

Tottenham 2-1 M'boro: Spurs escape second half scare & march into FA Cup round 4

Tottenham eased fears of an FA Cup giant killing as they edged into the fourth round despite being given a late scare in their replay with Middlesbrough.

Inter 4-1 Cagliari: Inter run riot as Lukaku brace seals Nerazzurri progression

Alexis Sanchez was back in the starting line-up for the first time in over three months and played a great game for the Nerazzurri, but it was his partner up front who grabbed the goals for the home side.

VALVERDE & SETIEN

'Thanks for everything, gaffer' - Messi posts message to sacked coach Valverde

Following Ernesto Valverde's sacking as Barcelona head coach, star striker Lionel Messi took to social media with a farewell message.

Ernesto Valverde leaves grateful farewell letter after being sacked by Barca

Newly sacked Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde formally leaves a farewell letter to express his gratefulness to the people around.

Barca new coach Setien has several enemies in the world of football

Barcelona have appointed Quique Setien as their new coach and they're getting a person with several enemies in the world of football.

Setien: I guarantee one thing, which is that Barcelona will play well

Quique Setien has spoken for the first time as the new coach of Barcelona and has promised to bring his philosophy of football to the Camp Nou.

Valverde arrives at Barca training ground to say goodbye to squad & staff

Former Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde arrived at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper on Tuesday morning to say goodbye to the players and correct his personal belongings.

Setien: Yesterday I was walking around with cows and now I'm coaching Barcelona

Quique Setien admitted that he was in his hometown 'walking with cows' before the call came offering him the Barcelona job.

TRANSFER RUMOURS

Setien wants to bring Coutinho back to Barcelona from his loan at Bayern (SER)

According to SER, Barcelona new boss Quique Setién admires Coutinho and is looking forward to having him back.

Utd must register Bruno Fernandes 'by Friday noon' if they want him vs Liverpool

Manchester United must register Bruno Fernandes as their player by noon on Friday if they want him to feature against Liverpool this weekend.

How Man Utd could line up with £60m attacking midfielder Bruno Fernandes?

Manchester United appear to be edging towards the £64million signing of the Sporting Lisbon and Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes.

Man Utd to hand Bruno Fernandes a contract worth £150,000-a-week (Mirror)

Manchester United will hand Bruno Fernandes a contract worth £150,000-a-week when the Sporting Lisbon captain completes his move to Old Trafford.

AF COLUMN & DEPTH

Best breakout starlet in 2019 battle FINAL: Teammates Rodrygo vs Valverde 🔥

Hello, AFers! Welcome to our column "Best breakout starlet in 2019 battle". Today we bring you the final round! It's a hard choice for Real Madrid fans: Rodrygo or Valverde?

Juve ace Ronaldo named All Football Player of the Week with wonderful hat-trick

'CR716' Cristiano Ronaldo has been named All Football Player of the Week.

THE THINGS HAPPENED

Barca have overtaken Real Madrid to become the world’s richest football club

Barcelona have overtaken Real Madrid to become the world's richest football club, according to Deloitte's Football Money League.

Bartomeu puts a clause in Setien's contract for the next president

With Barcelona presidential elections coming up in 2021, it was something of a surprise that Quique Setien was given a contract to 2022 when his hire was announced on Monday night.

Henderson named England's player of the year for 2019 ahead of Sterling & Kane

The Liverpool captain enjoyed a solid year for the Three Lions as he passed the 50-cap mark in a 5-1 away win at Montenegro last March and featured regularly under Gareth Southgate in England's Euro 2020 qualifying campaign.

Messi & wife 'block Miss BumBum who gets a tatto of Barca hero's face on groin'

FORMER Miss BumBum Suzy Cortez has taken her love for Lionel Messi one step further by getting a tattoo of her hero on her groin.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

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FIXTURES OF THE DAY

UTC 2020/01/15 17:00   AC Milan vs SPAL

UTC 2020/01/15 19:45   Man United vs Wolves

UTC 2020/01/15 19:45   Juventus vs Udinese

UTC 2020/01/15 20:00   Monaco vs PSG