Kick Off: Xabi Alonso set to be Monchengladbach coach; Ibrahimovic in tears

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Bild: Xabi Alonso will be the next head coach of Borussia Monchengladbach

Xabi Alonso will be the new Borussia Moenchengladbach manager, the agreement has been reached - he'll be joining the club from June and will take Marco Rose's place according to Bild.

Ibrahimovic breaks down in tears in Sweden press conference

Zlatan Ibrahimovic broke down in tears in a press conference ahead of his Sweden return when asked about how his children feel about him playing international football again.

Haaland 'impatient with Dortmund and WILL leave if they miss out on UCL'

Erling Haaland will reportedly leave Borussia Dortmund if they fail to earn Champions League football and Real Madrid are monitoring his situation closely ahead of a summer battle for his signature.

These things happen

Chelsea goalkeeper Mendy to miss international duty because of TOOTH surgery

Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has been ruled out of this month's internationals with Senegal because he needs to make a trip to the dentist.

Arsenal to sign Odegaard on permanent deal odds slash after West Ham display

The odds for Arsenal to sign starring midfielder Martin Odegaard on a permanent deal have slashed following a series of exquisite performances.

Alaba says no to PSG and Chelsea: will join Real Madrid or Barça

According to Sky Sports and RMC, the Austrian has ruled out signing for PSG or Chelsea as his priority is going to Real Madrid or Barcelona.

What they say

Abidal: If Barcelona hadn't signed Griezmann, Neymar would have come back

Former Barcelona technical secretary Eric Abidal has revealed that the club would have brought Neymar back to the club if they had not signed Antoine Griezmann in the summer of 2019.

Zlatan: 'I promised to be decisive'

Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic said he has promised CT Janne Andersson he will be ‘decisive’ for Sweden. ‘Now I have to prove it’.

Donny van de Beek looks LOST at Man United, says Hughes after lacklustre display

Mark Hughes believes Donny van de Beek's time at Manchester United could soon be up if he doesn't start taking his chances immediately, claiming the Dutchman looks 'lost' on the pitch.

Messi continues to beat Pelé's records

After beating his record for most goals with a single club, Messi continues to match and break records held by Brazilian legend Pelé.

Haaland: 'I still need a lot to reach Messi and Ronaldo'

Norway international Erling Braut Haaland said he works 'every day to improve’ and admitted he needs ‘a lot’ to reach Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

In Depth

Where last 19 Liverpool players Klopp let go are now - from Sturridge to Lovren

Liverpool’s fortunes have completely turned around under Jurgen Klopp, with Champions League and Premier League titles to their name now.