Kick Off: PSG reportedly sack Tuchel, Pochettino set to be named new coach

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PSG have sacked Tomas Tuchel, according to Christian Falk

BREAKING: PSG have sacked Tomas Tuchel, according to Christian Falk

Mauricio Pochettino in talks to become PSG’s new manager

RMC Sport report that Ligue 1 club PSG are in negotiations to appoint former player and ex-Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino to replace the now fired Thomas Tuchel.

Real Madrid 'fear it will be harder to get Mbappe after Tuchel's departure'

Real Madrid have suffered a double blow with two pieces of their future plans looking likelier to commit their future to Paris Saint-Germain.

These things happen

Real Madrid's Christmas message: "We'll get through this together"

Florentino Pérez was joined by Zidane, Pablo Laso and team captains, including Sergio Ramos, who is yet to renew his contract with the club...

FIFA confirm Tripper's 10-week ban for breaching betting rules is worldwide

Kieran Trippier's 10-week ban for breaching betting rules is effective worldwide, FIFA has confirmed.

Ronaldo shares festive family snap along with fellow stars Suarez and De Bruyne

Cristiano Ronaldo posted a Christmas message to his followers as he focuses on the festive season despite his Juventus side struggling in the league.

Chelsea join Haaland hunt as Man Utd eye Calvert-Lewin

Erling Haaland is in demand with half of Europe after the Dortmund striker while Manchester United could turn their attention to Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

Budweiser send a bottle of beer to every GK that has conceded a Messi goal

Budweiser have celebrated Lionel Messi's record-breaking 644th goal by sending each of the goalkeepers he scored against a personalised beer.

Cristiano Ronaldo travels to Dubai for Christmas

Juventus talisman Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly travelled to Dubai for Christmas and the different rules for football players spark controversy.

Atletico and Real Madrid also scouted Araujo

Ronald Araujo's performances in the centre of Barcelona's defence have been one of the few pieces of good news this season for the Catalan club, but the Uruguayan could have ended up at Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid.

Zidane's new plan for Hazard

Zinedine Zidane looks set to continue his careful treatment of Eden Hazard to ensure the Belgian suffers no more injury relapses.

What they say

Koeman on his situation at Barcelona: 'It's out of our hands'

The Dutch coach spoke openly on a number of topics: “Messi is older, but he sill wants to win”. He also enthused about Pedri: "He's fantastic".

Man United can make EPL title statement if they beat Leicester, says Paul Merson

Manchester United will have to be taken seriously as Liverpool's main Premier League title rivals if they emerge from their visit to Leicester with another away win, according to Paul Merson.

Manchester United's Solskjaer hails Cavani's 'big impact'

After his goal in Wednesday's EFL Cup win over Everton, Edinson Cavani's displays for Manchester United were praised by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Carles Puyol: Tough for Real Madrid fans to admit Lionel Messi is the greatest

Barcelona legend Carles Puyol has spiced up his former club's rivalry with Real Madrid by insisting their fans are unable to admit that Lionel Messi is the greatest player out there.

Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes are 'irreplaceable', claims Gary Neville

Gary Neville fears Manchester United cannot afford to rest Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire over the festive period after identifying them as their most important players.

Zidane didn't risk Hazard against Granada because it was a 'difficult match'

Zinedine Zidane has admitted that he didn't want to risk bringing Eden Hazard on during Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Granada because it was a 'difficult match'.

McTominay is being wasted in defence for Scotland, admits boss Steve Clarke

Scotland manager Steve Clarke has admitted that after Scott McTominay's impressive form for Manchester United, he may need to find a spot for him in midfield.

In depth

Will Liverpool lift the league title or can Man Utd come from behind again?

Liverpool lead the Premier League title at Christmas once again but the Reds will be wary that Manchester United have a history of stealing the crown from the festive pacesetters.