Kick Off: Barcelona want Sterling in January; Cassano slams Pochettino

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Top Headline

Players criticize Koeman as Barcelona president Laporta ‘seduced’ by Pirlo

It was another torrid evening for Barcelona fans on Saturday night as the Blaugrana crashed to a 2-0 defeat away at Atlético Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano.

These Things Happen

Ronaldo mourns sudden death of best pal Semedo's wife with emotional post

Cristiano Ronaldo has paid an emotional tribute to Jose Semedo following the sudden death of his long time friend's wife.

Sanchez is among stars frustrated with lack of minutes and could move in January

This season may only be a couple of months old but we've already witnessed sideline tantrums

Man City, Man Utd and Chelsea have most valuable squads in Europe

Which clubs possess the most valuable squads in Europe? A new study has ranked all 98 teams from the top five leagues...

Another controversial squad selection from Luis Enrique

International football can be a time when club fans come together to back the national team

Man City star Sterling 'is key target for Barca in January transfer window'

Barcelona are interested in signing Manchester City star Raheem Sterling in the January transfer window and will have money to spend when it opens, according to reports in Spain.

What They Say

Cassano: Pochettino will have a short life at PSG, I heard bad things about him

After failing to win either of UCL or Ligue 1 last season, Pochettino is expected to lead team back to glory again but Cassano doesn't believe that he will have a long-term tenure at PSG.

Varane: Mbappe has his head firmly on his shoulders, he knows what he wants

Despite France being set to face Belgium on Thursday in semi-finals of Nations League, pre-match talk was dominated by Mbappe's comments about how eager he is to leave PSG in summer.

Florentino Perez: In January we will have news about Mbappe

Perez hinted that a deal to take Mbappe to Real Madrid could be finalized during winter transfer window, with the World Cup-winning forward continuing to run down his contract at PSG.

Carragher: Ronaldo 'ADDED to Man Utd's problem of being a team of individuals'

Jamie Carragher believes Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Manchester United has actually added to the squad's problem of being a team of individuals rather than fixing it.

Memphis: I will never regret signing for Barcelona

Despite the difficult period Barcelona find themselves in, on and off the pitch, Memphis Depay does not regret joining the Catalans.

Chelsea's Rudiger admits interest from Bayern 'honours' him

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger admits he is flattered by reports linking him to Bayern Munich, but insists he is focused on the task at hand with Chelsea.

Mbappe warns Messi and Neymar: You have to share the cake so we can all eat

Kylian Mbappe knows more than anybody that himself, Lionel Messi and Neymar all have to work together if they are to succeed as a front three at Paris Saint-Germain.

In Depth

Has Ole Gunnar Solskjaer taken Manchester United as far as he can?

Has Ole Gunnar Solskjaer taken Manchester United as far as he can?