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Three finalists of Best FIFA Football Awards 2020 annouced

FIFA announces the final nominees for The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2020

The finalists for FIFA's Puskas Award: Luis Suarez, Son and De Arrascaeta

The three finalists for the FIFA Puskas Award for the 2019/20 season have been announced, with Luis Suarez, Son Heung-min and Giorgian de Arrascaeta in the running to win the prize for the best goal of the year.

OFFICIAL: Bruno Fernandes wins Premier League Player of the Month for November

Bruno Fernandes wins Premier League Player of the Month for November

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Barca presidential candidate claims next Guardiola is already AT THE CLUB

Massive change is on the way at Barcelona, and presidential candidate Lluis Fernandez claims he's identified the man who will lead the Catalans into a new era of glory.

Barcelona dressing room 'unsettled' by Messi's ongoing transfer saga

Lionel Messi's failure to come to a decision on his future has reportedly damaged the harmony of Barcelona's dressing room.

Juventus considering sensational Cristiano Ronaldo swap deal for Paul Pogba

A fresh turn in Paul Pogba's Manchester United crisis could see Cristiano Ronaldo make a sensational return to Old Trafford.

Martial fit for Man Utd but Cavani requires fitness test ahead of derby

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed Anthony Martial will be involved in Saturday's derby against Manchester City - live on Sky Sports - but Edinson Cavani faces a late fitness test.

David Alaba and Bayern stop negotiating: Real Madrid move edges closer

David Alaba's time at Bayern Munich is coming towards an end, and one club the versatile Austrian defender would like to join is Real Madrid, who are strongly considering the prospect of bringing him to the Spanish capital.

What they say

Freixa: Sergio Ramos was offered to Barcelona, I would have signed him

Toni Freixa, one of the candidates to become Barcelona's next president, has revealed that Sergio Ramos came close to joining the Catalan club in the past.

Gary Neville's Premier League title race verdict: Who is in contention?

How are the Premier League title contenders shaping up as we head into the busy winter period? Gary Neville analyses the title race in his latest podcast.

Vinicius recalls first Madrid derby: They fouled me 20 times and bit me

Vinicius Junior continues to recall his sporting career in chapters on Instagram, with the latest episode dedicated to his first-ever Madrid derby, in which he says that Atletico Madrid B's players fouled him over 20 times and even bit him.

Van der Sar 'honoured' when Real Madrid, Barca & Man Utd try to buy Ajax stars

Edwin van der Sar says he is 'honoured' when former club Manchester United and other European giants try and buy Ajax's stars.

Messi urged to follow Maradona and make sensational Napoli transfer

Kevin-Prince Boateng has urged his former teammate Lionel Messi to "honour" Diego Maradona's memory by joining Napoli.

Koeman 'wants Barca to prioritise Memphis Depay & Eric Garcia' in January

Ronald Koeman is preparing to increase pressure on Barcelona's board to bring in Memphis Depay and Eric Garcia in January, according to reports in Spain.

Is Neymar criticising his The Best snub with these tweets?

Robert Lewandowski, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are the three finalists for The Best award for 2020, with Neymar having failed to make the cut.

In depth

Chelsea 2012 Champions League winning side vs Frank Lampard's 2020 side

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is refusing to get carried away but last week his squad drew comparisons to the Blues side that won the Champions League eight years ago.

Bruno Fernandes has left little room for Paul Pogba at Manchester United

It was in a Manchester derby that Paul Pogba produced the most memorable performance of his Manchester United career, scoring twice to inspire the 3-2 comeback win in April 2018 which delayed Manchester City's coronation as Premier League champions.

The PL sack race candidates are in the home straight, but who'll be first?

Ahead of the busy festive period, the Premier League is in the rare position where every manager has survived until December.

FIXTURES OF THE DAY

Bundesliga

Dortmund vs Stuttgart UTC 2020/12/12 14:30

Union Berlin vs Bayern UTC 2020/12/12 17:30

EPL

Man Utd vs Man City UTC 2020/12/12 17:30

Everton vs Chelsea UTC 2020/12/12 20:00

Real Madrid vs Atletico UTC 2020/12/12 20:00