Kick Off: Lewy named IFFHS Best Player of the Year; Rangnick to coach Man Utd

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OFFICIAL: Lewy has been named IFFHS Best Player of the year for the 2nd time

Lewandowski has been named IFFHS Best Player of the year for the 2nd time

Man Utd reach agreement with Ralf Rangnick to become interim manager

Ralf Rangnick has reached an agreement with Manchester United to become their interim manager.

Barcelona: Pedri will not play again this year due to ongoing thigh injury

Barcelona midfielder Pedri has been ruled out of action until 2022, according to reports.

Match Report

Mura 2-1 Tottenham: Qualification at risk as Conte's men lose to Mura

Tottenham fell to a shock loss away to Slovenian side NS Mura in the Europa Conference League, further complicating their task of progressing to the knockouts.

These Things Happen

One year since Maradona's death: It's still hard to believe he's gone

It was November 25, 2020, at approximately at 17.30 CET. "They are saying in Argentina that Maradona has died," they shouted in the MARCA newsroom. 

Carrick to be in charge of Man Utd for Premier League trip to Chelsea

Michael Carrick is expected to be in charge of Manchester United for Sunday's game at Chelsea as the club continue their search for an interim manager.

Bayern told to pay €100m to secure the signature of Barcelona sensation Pedri

Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in signing Barcelona sensation Pedri.

Tuchel, Klopp and Guardiola leading the reinvention of defending

If there's one thing to take away from the Premier League season, it's that you won't get very far up the table if you can't set your team up to defend.

What They Say

Laporta: I am convinced Barcelona will beat Bayern

Barcelona president Joan Laporta is “convinced” his club will defeat Bayern Munich in their final Champions League group game on December 8.

Thierry Henry changes his mind on his 2021 Ballon d'Or winner

The race for the prestigious Ballon d'Or award this year is a tight one. There has been no clear-cut winner compared to previous years when Messi and Ronaldo's individual brilliance separated them from everyone else.

Van der Vaart attacks 'annoying' Messi after Ronaldo comparison

Former Dutch star Rafael van der Vaart has questioned Lionel Messi's desire and passion by comparing his form to his long-term rival Cristiano Ronaldo.

Conte stresses he is not a 'magician' after Spurs' embarrassing defeat to Mura

Antonio Conte says he is not a 'magician' and now understands the size of the job on his hands at Tottenham after they suffered one of the most embarrassing nights in their history.

PSG 'cannot be a counter-attacking team' with him in the line-up, scolds Anelka

Including Lionel Messi in the line-up means Paris Saint-Germain are unable to be an elite counter-attacking side, according to Nicholas Anelka.

Agbonlahor urges Carrick to drop Bruno in favor of Donny van de Beek

Former Premier League forward Gabriel Agbonlahor feels Manchester United caretaker manager Michael Carrick should drop Bruno Fernandes for Donny van de Beek against Chelsea.

Ferdinand says Haaland suits Liverpool better than Manchester City

Rio Ferdinand believes Liverpool should put all their eggs in one basket to sign Erling Haaland in the next transfer window, ahead of Manchester United, Real Madrid and Manchester City.

Mikel Arteta repeats desire to bring Arsene Wenger 'closer' to Arsenal as he would be a 'great help'

Mikel Arteta has reiterated his desire to bring Arsene Wenger closer to Arsenal again and has described the Gunners icon as a 'great help' to him.

Liverpool boss Klopp clarifies 'little tournament' AFCON comment: It was ironic

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was keen to clarify his use of the phrase "little tournament" in reference to the Africa Cup of Nations tournament, insisting it was meant as a frustration in an ironic sense and not as an insult to the tournament.

In-Depth

Klopp & Tuchel regard as mentor... Rangnick is the 'Godfather of the Gegenpress'

Manchester United want to get closer to Chelsea and Liverpool - so they are hiring the manager who inspired the world-class coaches of those Premier League clubs.