Kick Off : Xavi returns to Barcelona as manager; Messi's still injured

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Top Headline

OFFICIAL: Xavi becomes FC Barcelona's new manager

After hours of posturing in Qatar, FC Barcelona finally announced Xavi Hernandez as their new manager late at night between Friday and Saturday. After Ronald Koeman's sacking from the club, all roads pointed at Xavi as the new boss.

Fati & Carvajal back to Spain squad list as Gavi in

Spain squad list has been announced.

Adeyemi, Neuhaus & Reus included in Germany squad list as Musiala in

The new German squad included Adeyemi as Neuhaus & Reus in.

Van Dijk & Depay lead Netherlands squad list, Wijnaldum included

Van Dijk & Depay lead Netherlands squad list, Wijnaldum included.

E.Hazard & De Bruyne lead Belgium WCQ squad as Lukaku out

E.Hazard & De Bruyne lead Belgium WCQ squad as Lukaku out.

These Things Happen

OFFICIAL: Barella extends his contract with Inter Milan until 2026

OFFICIAL: Barella extends his contract with Inter Milan until 2026 

Messi set to miss ANOTHER PSG match through injury and will miss Bordeaux clash

Lionel Messi will miss yet another Paris Saint-Germain match this week due to his ongoing injury concerns.

Liverpool forward Firmino out with serious hamstring injury

Roberto Firmino suffered a serious hamstring injury during Liverpool’s 2-0 Champions League win over Atletico Madrid, Jurgen Klopp has confirmed.

Lukaku hands Chelsea a boost as £98m striker returns to running in training

Romelu Lukaku has handed Chelsea a boost after returning to running in training, following an injury lay-off due to a muscle issue.

Ronaldo receives parking ticket during bonding lunch with Man United teammates

Manchester United are hosting Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday and Cristiano Ronaldo decided to bring together his teammates for a bonding meal ahead of the local derby.

What They Say

Harry Kane hails Tottenham's move for 'fantastic' Antonio Conte

Harry Kane has thrown his weight behind new boss Antonio Conte’s regime at Tottenham.

Trevor Sinclair slams 'arrogant' Callum Hudson-Odoi for rejecting England call

Trevor Sinclair has described Callum Hudson-Odoi as 'arrogant' after the Chelsea winger rejected an England under-21s call-up this month.

Tuchel says Mount could drop out of England team due to wisdom tooth issue

Thomas Tuchel insists Chelsea will do everything to help Mason Mount take his place in the England squad after he was hit with a tooth infection.

In-Depth

Ancelotti's mission: Deal with the frustrated members of the dressing room

Carlo Ancelotti's dugout experience has helped him understand that there were certain players who were anything but pleased after the match against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday.

Fixture of the Day

EPL

Man Utd vs Man City 2021/11/6 12:30 UTC

Chelsea vs Burnley 2021/11/6 15:00 UTC

Bundesliga

Bayern vs Freiburg 2021/11/6 14:30 UTC

La Liga 

Celta vs Barcelona 2021/11/6 15:15 UTC

Real Madrid vs Vallecano 2021/11/6 20:00 UTC

Ligue 1

Bordeaux vs PSG 2021/11/6 20:00 UTC

Serie A

Juventus vs Fiorentina 2021/11/6 17:00 UTC