Kick Off: Suarez positive for COVID-19; Reds 'no intention' to sign defender

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Luis Suarez tested positive for COVID-19

Luis Suarez has tested positive for the coronavirus while on international duty.

Tottenham defender Doherty tests positive for COVID-19 during international duty

Tottenham defender Doherty tests positive for COVID-19

Reds have NO intention of signing a new central defender despite injury crisis

Despite Liverpool's injury crisis in the heart of defence, Jurgen Klopp is reportedly unlikely to enter the January transfer window to bring in a senior centre back.

PSG's focus is on Mbappe, not Sergio Ramos

Paris Saint-Germain are working to try to sign Kylian Mbappe to a new contract, something that MARCA reported on Saturday. The French club are not, therefore, looking to sign Sergio Ramos.

These things happen

Aubameyang and team-mates sleep on airport floor ahead of Africa Cup qualifier

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and his Gabon team-mates were forced to spend the night sleeping on the airport floor ahead of their vital Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Gambia.

Juventus join Man Utd in the race to sign Ajax wonderkid Ryan Gravenberch

Manchester United face stiff competition from Juventus for the signature of Ajax's highly-talented midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, according to reports.

Chelsea 'are set to make a £24m LOSS on Bakayoko after'

Chelsea have agreed a deal in principle to sell Tiemoue Bakayoko to Napoli for a staggering £24million loss.

Neymar 'stays' at Barcelona

Neymar has never completely dissociated himself from Barcelona mainly due to his open legal cases with the club as well as the Blaugrana's reported interest to bring him back to Catalonia every summer since his departure to Paris Saint-Germain.

Barcelona 'make another attempt to tie Dembele down to a new contract'

Barcelona are actively working to tie Ousmane Dembele down to a new contract, although the player plans to 'think about' his future first, according to reports.

Man Utd face competition from one of their Big Six rivals for £36m-rated Carmo

Manchester United have plenty of work on their hands to land Braga starlet David Carmo with at least ten clubs interested in his services, according to reports.

A Real Madrid reunion in Split

Three former Real Madrid teammates - Cristiano Ronaldo, Mateo Kovacic and Luka Modric - took some time out from preparing for Croatia vs Portugal in order to pose for a picture. 

What they say

Man Utd midfielder Pogba says playing with France is 'breath of fresh air'

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba says representing France has provided a "breath of fresh air" away from the most difficult period of his career.

Adebayor told Partey to join Arsenal over rivals Chelsea and Man United

Emmanuel Adebayor encouraged Thomas Partey to join Arsenal over Premier League rivals Chelsea and Manchester United.

Aubameyang slams CAF after feeling like a 'hostage' in airport delays

Gabon players, including Arsenal star Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, have been left stranded at a Gambian airport amid reports that players have had their passports held by staff.

Bendtner found Pirlo, Buffon and others drinking coffee & smoking in the toilets

Nicklas Bendtner has said that a smoking is something that happens at every football club, but during his time at Juventus he came across an unusual tradition within the squad.

Messi: Two players I've enjoyed a lot of time with are leaving football

Javier Mascherano and Fernando Gago have both decided to bring their playing careers to an end and Lionel Messi has wished them both well in retirement. The forward played with both of the midfielders for the Argentine national team, while Mascherano was also a club teammate at Barcelona between 2010 and 2018.

Sergio Ramos: Real Madrid and Barcelona players arrived at the 2010 World Cup having just killed each other

The rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid hit an all time peak just prior to the 2010 World Cup, even though Jose Mourinho was still yet to arrive in the Spanish capital. 

In Depth

Dembele and Pedri change their destiny

If one thing has become clear since Ronald Koeman arrived at Barcelona, it's that the Dutchman doesn't bite his tongue.

Real Madrid's loans: Who's doing well and who's struggling

The season's third international break has arrived and it presents the opportunity to analyse how things are going in 2020/21. That also extends to those players Real Madrid have let leave the club on loan for the campaign.

FIXTURES OF THE DAY

UEFA Nations League

Spain vs Germany UTC 2020/11/17 19:45

France vs Sweden UTC 2020/11/17 19:45

Croatia vs Portugal UTC 2020/11/17 19:45

WCQ South America

Uruguay vs Brazil UTC 2020/11/17 19:45

Peru vs Argentina UTC 2020/11/18 0:30