Kick Off: Two Mendys slam racism in mistake photos; Ramos all set for PSG debut

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Rodgers insists speculation linking him with Manchester United job 'is not real'

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers says speculation linking him with the Manchester United job 'is not real'.

Ferland and Edouard Mendy slam media outlets over racism farce

Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy and Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy have accused media outlets of racism after their pictures were used in illustrated articles about Benjamin Mendy.

These Things Happen

Dani Alves will be paid the lowest salary permitted by LaLiga

With Barcelona's financial position still perilous, the club have continued to look at cost-effective ways they can improve their team, and Alves' return was an opportunity that worked for everyone.

Solskjaer held CRISIS talks with senior players including  Ronaldo and  Maguire

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer held crisis talks with his senior players on Thursday as he tried to salvage Manchester United’s season — and save his job.

Chelsea handed further injury boost as Timo Werner begins Blues training again after injury lay-off

Chelsea have been given another injury boost this week with striker Timo Werner returning to training following a hamstring problem.

Messi agrees with Argentina to focus on PSG in the coming months

Argentina have officially qualified for the 2022 World Cup, with a draw against Brazil combined with Chile's 2-0 defeat to Ecuador being enough to book their place in Qatar, and now Lionel Messi has agreed with the national team that he will focus on Paris Saint-Germain in the coming months.

Barcelona suffer double injury blow ahead of Xavi’s debut as manager

Barcelona are expected to be without Ousmane Dembele and Pedri for Xavi Hernandez's first game in charge against local rivals Espanyol, according to SPORT.

Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival has sent the Manchester United wage bill soaring

Football often seems insulated from economic realities and Manchester United's latest quarterly accounts have proved this once again. Compared to the third quarter of last year, Manchester United's club wage bill has increased by almost 1.6 million euros a week. That's a hike of almost 25 percent.

Sergio Ramos finally closing in on PSG debut

Sergio Ramos could finally make his Paris Saint-Germain debut on Saturday against Nantes, more than four months after arriving from Real Madrid.

What They Say

Barca financial guarantor: it's ’RIGHT‘ not to keep Messi because he was TOO OLD

The maximum financial guarantor of Barcelona, Jose Elias, has suggested the club was right to not keep Lionel Messi last summer because he was too old.

Petit: Zidane learning English amid Man Utd links

The former France and Arsenal midfielder has offered some inside information on his compatriot as he looks for his next job in management.

Masip: Dani Alves' comeback reminds me of Michael Jordan at the Wizards

Joan Laporta's advisor Enric Masip has compared Dani Alves' return to Barcelona to the famous Michael Jordan NBA comeback to play at the Washington Wizards.

Barca defender admits that the squad 'lost trust' in Koeman & "were not happy"

FC Barcelona defender Oscar Mingueza has hinted at a lack of atmosphere in the team dressing room during Ronald Koeman's final few days at Camp Nou. 

In-Depth

The Bale debate: Legend or disappointment?

Gareth Bale has won the lot with Real Madrid. He played an important role in at least two of his four Champions League triumphs with the club, and helped Los Blancos to countless other trophies as well.

Fixture of the Day

Bundesliga

Augsburg vs Bayern 2021/11/19 CET 19:30