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Match Reports

Bayern 1-0 Tigres UANL: Pavard‘s goal helps German champions win Club World Cup

BAYERN MUNICH overcame Tigres to win the Club World Cup thanks to Benjamin Pavard's second-half goal.

Barnsley 0-1 Chelsea: Abraham's winner seals Blues FA Cup quarter-final place

Chelsea's winning run under Thomas Tuchel continued with a narrow victory over Barnsley to set up an FA Cup quarter-final with Sheffield United.

Top Headlines

Thomas Muller tests positive for Covid-19 & will miss tonight's CWC Final

According to Sky, Thomas Muller has tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, the German is expected to miss Bayern Munich’s club world cup final match vs Tigres as well as the next Bundesliga matches.

Messi escapes ANOTHER red card as he appears to elbow Sevilla's Joan Jordan

Lionel Messi escaped being sent off for violent conduct in Barcelona's defeat by Sevilla on Wednesday - one month after his first red card for the club for punching an opponent.

Neymar out for 4 weeks due to left adductor injury & will miss the Barca clash

PSG confirms Neymar will miss the first leg of its Champions League matchup vs. Barcelona next week after suffering an adductor injury.

These things happen

Cavani slapped with two-game international ban for horror tackle on Richarlison

Edinson Cavani has been slapped with a two-game international ban for his horror tackle on Richarlison during Uruguay's defeat by Brazil last November.

Italian FA launch investigation into X-rated exchange between Conte and Agnelli

The Italian football federation opened an investigation Thursday into the spat between Inter Milan coach Antonio Conte and Juventus president Andrea Agnelli.

Thomas Tuchel plans raid on former club PSG by landing midfielder Kays Ruiz-Atil

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is already planning his summer rebuild at Stamford Bridge by preparing a swoop for promising teenager Kays Ruiz-Atil.

What they say

Pedri complains about Barcleona not getting a penalty... and Suso responds!

There were complaints from Ronald Koeman, Pedri and Frenkie de Jong about Barcelona not being awarded a penalty for an incident involving Jordi Alba and Suso during Sevilla's 2-0 win in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday night, yet Suso himself decided to reply after seeing Pedri's comments.

The Sevilla ball boy who frustrated Ter Stegen: You are not here to talk

An adult Sevilla ball boy was complaining to the referee Mateu Lahoz during the first half of the game against Barcelona in the Copa del Rey.

'I'll call Messi, tell me when!': Pep Guardiola challenges Bayern Munich to battle of the sextuples

Pep Guardiola has challenged Hansi Flick and Bayern Munich to a 'battle of the sextuples' after the German side matched his record of six straight trophies during his time at Barcelona.

Wilfried Zaha opens up on his depression at Man United

Wilfried Zaha has lifted the lid on the depression he suffered during his miserable spell at Manchester United, and reveals he was given just one training session to prove his worth by Louis van Gaal.

What did Messi and Sevilla's Argentines talk about?

Papu Gomez and Lionel Messi stayed talking on the pitch at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan after Sevilla's 2-0 win over Barcelona in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday night, and they were soon joined by fellow Argentines Lucas Ocampos and Marcos Acuna, who were both unavailable due to injury.

Lovren confirms Salah's transfer plans in private chat amid Bayern Munich link

Dejan Lovren has opened up his conversations with Mohamed Salah regarding his future plans at Liverpool.

In Depth

The 10 most loyal players in football's top leagues: Messi comes second

Curiously, Barcelona captain Lionel Messi does not top the list of the most loyal players across Europe's major leagues.

Bayern Munich of 2020 vs Barcelona of 2009: Which sextuple side is best?

In the history of football, only two teams have won everything in the same season: Pep Guardiola's legendary Barcelona team of 2009, and now, Bayern Munich of 2020.

Man City's record-breaking 15 straight wins in numbers: How Pep pulled it off

Pep Guardiola has broken records in abundance since his arrival in England, and Manchester City were at in once more on Wednesday night.