Kick Off: Messi out of Barca UCL squad; Lingard self-isolating

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Messi LEFT OUT of Barcelona's 19-man UCL squad for trip to Dynamo Kiev

Barcelona have left Lionel Messi out of their 19-man squad to face Dynamo Kiev in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Solskjaer: Lingard is self-isolating after contact with a positive case

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has announced that Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for coronavirus.

Arsenal call in police after Pepe & Alioski suffer racist abuse & death threats

ARSENAL have vowed to work with the police and relevant authorities after Nicolas Pepe and Ezgjan Alioski were both victims of disgraceful racist abuse online.

4,000 people will be allowed back into football stadiums NEXT WEEK

BRITS will be able to see football live from December 2 onwards as the PM plans a relaxation of the sport rules for Christmas.

Globe Soccer Gala to award 21st century's best coach, player and team

This year's Globe Soccer Awards will look to honour not only the best players and coaches of 2020, but also the best of the 21st century.

These things happen

Milan set to be without Ibrahimovic for at least 3 games over the next 10 days

Milan are set to be without Zlatan Ibrahimovic for at least three games over the next 10 days, but who could replace the Swede?

OFFICIAL: Reinier Jesus tested positive for COVID-19

Reinier Jesus has tested positive for COVID-19 and is now in domestic isolation. He is currently symptom-free.

Manchester City will not make an offer for Messi

Leo Messi's desire to leave Barcelona last summer received global attention and his most likely destination if he had got his way was Manchester City, yet it appears as though Pep Guardiola's team will not be pursuing the Argentine star next year.

Barcelona pay ANOTHER £4.4m to Dortmund for Dembele

Borussia Dortmund have received another windfall from Barcelona following the sale of Ousmane Dembele in 2017.

Ibrahimovic attacks EA Sports for using his image

The AC Milan striker used his Twitter account to attack EA Sports for using his image without his permission in the FIFA 21 videogame.

Real Madrid show support for Takefusa Kubo

Real Madrid took the decision last season to end the so-called fear clause, which prevented their loan players from playing against them.

Real Madrid left surprised by Isco's decision to leave

Isco's desire to leave Real Madrid has come as a surprise, but nobody has been more taken aback by his decision that the club themselves.

Blues 'happy to let Giroud leave in Jan as a reward for his service at the club'

Chelsea are willing to grant Olivier Giroud an amicable exit from the club in January to thank him for his good service to the club, according to reports.

What they say

Lampard leaps to the defence of 'clean cut' Mount

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has praised Mason Mount for his 'clean cut' attitude off the pitch as he continues to impress for club and country.

Frank Lampard admits sympathy for Jose Mourinho after Chelsea get TWO DAYS extra recovery time

Frank Lampard has expressed his sympathy with Jose Mourinho on the scheduling issue that means Chelsea will have two extra days recovery for Sunday’s crunch London derby.

Koeman: "Messi needs to rest"

Barcelona's coach confirmed that the Argentinean and Frenkie de Jong will both be rested for tomorrow's Champions League meeting with Dinamo Kiev.

Gary Neville believes Chelsea & Tottenham can challenge Liverpool for EPL title

Gary Neville insists Chelsea and Tottenham can challenge Liverpool for the Premier League title after labelling the injury to Virgil Van Dijk as a 'gamechanger'.

Griezmann: Messi told me he was screwed when I turned first turned Barca down

Antoine Griezmann has revealed that his initial decision to reject a move to Barcelona irked Lionel Messi given the Camp Nou captain had publicly asked for the Frenchman to sign for the club.

Solskjaer urges Martial not to rest on his laurels

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has told Anthony Martial that he cannot rest on his laurels at Manchester United after a difficult start to the new season.

IN-DEPTH

Why Liverpool aren't yet missing star man Van Dijk as much as they feared

It is a long road ahead for Liverpool without their talismanic defender Virgil van Dijk but in the immediate aftermath of his likely season-ending injury, there are reasons for cautious optimism at Anfield.

FIXTURES OF THE DAY

UCL

Rennes vs Chelsea UTC 2020/11/24 17:55

FK Krasnodar vs Sevilla UTC 2020/11/24 17:55

Dortmund vs Club Brugge UTC 2020/11/24 20:00

Lazio vs Zenit UTC 2020/11/24 20:00

Man Utd vs Basaksehir UTC 2020/11/24 20:00

PSG vs Leipzig UTC 2020/11/24 20:00

FC Dynamo Kiev vs Barcelona UTC 2020/11/24 20:00

Juventus vs Ferencvarosi TC UTC 2020/11/24 20:00