Kick Off: Messi named as 2020's Champion for Peace; Barca plan to sell Coutinho

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Lionel Messi named as 2020's Champion for Peace

Robert Lewandowski may have pipped him to The Best award for 2020, however Lionel Messi is continuing to accumulate his own prizes as the Argentine has been crowned 2020's Champion for Peace winner.

Barcelona 'ready to sell' Philippe Coutinho and set transfer deadline

Barcelona are ready to sell Philippe Coutinho and have set a transfer deadline for one to be completed.

Ibrahimovic is clear: I wouldn't let Messi take the decisive penalty

AC Milan are benefitting from the sensation that is Zlatan Ibrahimovic being able to contribute as well as he ever has done, even into his 40th year. The Swede has opened up on a number of talking points and spoke about his former teammate Lionel Messi.

Juventus 'to offer' Paulo Dybala to Man Utd amid Paul Pogba transfer issue

Juventus are reportedly willing to offer Paulo Dybala to Man Utd in a swap deal for Paul Pogba.

These things happen

Ozil's agent confirms transfer offers amid fresh Arsenal exit declaration

Mesut Ozil's agent has revealed the midfielder has offers from clubs "all over the world" but intends to sit out the last six months of his contract at Arsenal.

Copa del Rey: Atletico draw Cornella as Barcelona, Real Madrid get byes

Atlético Madrid will take on Cornellè in the second round of the 2020/21 Copa del Rey, while Barça and Real Madrid were among four clubs given byes.

Manchester United U23s are smashed 6-1 by Chelsea

Manchester United's youngsters were on the wrong end of 6-1 drubbing by Chelsea with £10m signing Facundo Pellistri failing to impress at Kingsmeadow.

Sergio Ramos in pursuit of Raul and Casillas

Sergio Ramos continues to make history both with Real Madrid and the Spanish national team, and there are more records that he can break this season.

Arsenal set to complete signing from summer as centre-back lands in London

Arsenal appear to be set to complete the signing of teenage centre-back Omar Rekik after he touched down in London on Thursday.

What they say

Henry calls Lewandowski to discuss beating Messi and Ronaldo

Robert Lewandowski told Thierry Henry it feels 'something special' to be crowned FIFA's Best Men's Player for 2020 in the era of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi following a surprise video call from the former Arsenal and Barcelona striker.

Rivaldo: Laporta has to stop provoking Real Madrid and focus on his ideas

Rivaldo is not convinced by Joan Laporta's campaign ahead of Barcelona's presidential elections, which are set to take place on January 24.

Klopp: Ask the PL clubs who voted against the 5 substitutions per match rule

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp does not believe the introduction of nine players on the bench is a compromise after Premier League clubs voted against allowing teams to make five substitutions per match for a third time at a shareholders' meeting on Thursday.

Solskjaer: Liverpool & Everton have an advantage over Man Utd because of fans

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits Liverpool and Everton have an advantage over their Premier League rivals because the two Merseyside clubs are allowed fans at Anfield and Goodison Park.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer apologised to Sheff Utd boss after touchline spat

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer conceded he went 'overboard with my words' as he engaged in a touchline row with rival boss Chris Wilder in Manchester United's win at Sheffield United.

Jose Mourinho: Klopp should NOT have won FIFA's Best Coach of The Year

Jose Mourinho had another sly dig at Jurgen Klopp by suggesting he should not have been voted top coach at this week's FIFA Best Football Awards.

Agusti Benedito: If PSG come in for Messi, Barcelona can't compete

Barcelona presidential candidate Agusti Benedito has admitted that the Catalan club will be unable to financially compete with Paris Saint-Germain if they come in for Lionel Messi.

In Depth

Barcelona find solution in central defence

Central defence has been a position that Barcelona have needed to strengthen for months due to a combination of injuries and lack of squad depth.

The ultimate guide to the January transfer window

Approaching the halfway point of the season and the January transfer window holds different levels of significance for bosses depending on how the 2020-21 campaign has started.

FIXTURES OF THE DAY

EPL

Crystal Palace VS Liverpool UTC 2020/12/19 12:30

Southampton VS Man City UTC 2020/12/19 15:00

Everton VS Arsenal UTC 2020/12/19 17:30

La Liga

Barcelona VS Valencia UTC 2020/12/19 15:15

Serie A

Parma VS Juventus UTC 2020/12/19 19:45