Kick Off: Lewy equals Ronaldo record in Bayern win, Eriksen leaves Inter

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Top Headline

UEFA issues biennial World Cup warning: a deeply negative outlook

UEFA expects its income to be severely hit if FIFA gets the go-ahead to stage its World Cup competitions every two years.

OFFICIAL: Eriksen's contract at Inter has been terminated by mutual agreement

Christian Eriksen has left Inter Milan following the termination of his contract by mutual consent.

Lewandowski equals Cristiano record in Bayern win

Robert Lewandowski took another old record from Bayern Munich great Gerd Müller on Friday.

OFFICIAL: Messi's goal against Man City voted as best goal from UCL group stage

OFFICIAL: Messi's goal against Man City voted as the best goal from the UCL group stage

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is BANISHED from Arsenal first-team training

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been banished from Arsenal first-team training and will continue to be exiled from Mikel Arteta’s plans until the end of 2021 at the earliest.

Match Reports

Bayern 4-0 Wolfsburg: Bayern crowned winter champions as Lewy nets again

Game is over and the final score is Bayern 4-0 Wolfsburg. Here is the match report.

Sportiva Salernitana 0-5 Inter: 5 players score to seal easy win for Inter

Game is over and the final score is Sportiva Salernitana 0-5 Inter. Here is the match report.

These Things Happen

Mason Greenwood rejected huge offer from Juventus

Manchester United and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer carefully looked to introduce Mason Greenwood into the first-team setup at Old Trafford, allowing him to develop his significant natural talent, yet the player was forced into a difficult position when he rejected a huge offer from Juventus.

Barcelona are 'preparing Edinson Cavani contract' to replace Sergio Aguero

Barcelona are readying themselves to make an enticing offer to striker Edinson Cavani, according to reports.

Modric returns negative result in second Covid-19 test

The Croatian midfielder must now undergo a serological test and cardiac revision before he can return to training. With any luck, he should be ok to train on Saturday.

Telegraph Football: Pep Guardiola has tested positive for COVID-19

Pep Guardiola cancels his Man City press conference after an 'inconclusive' Covid test.

What they say

Xavi's press conference ahead of Elche clash: Objective is to finish in top 4

Xavi Hernandez has been abundantly clear with what the aims are for his Barcelona team this season, and the main one is to finish inside the top four and qualify for next season's Champions League.

Leboeuf urges Tuchel to 'find solutions' or face being left in 'no man's land'

Chelsea face being left in 'no man's land' in the Premier League title race if Thomas Tuchel fails to arrest their worrying slide, says former Blues defender Frank Leboeuf.

Thomas Tuchel blames injuries on City and Liverpool getting ahead of Chelsea

Thomas Tuchel has suggested his Chelsea side have fallen behind Manchester City and Liverpool in the title race simply because of injuries.

Arteta confirms Aubameyang will NOT feature for Arsenal in trip to Leeds

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will again be unavailable for selection this weekend.

Fixture of the Day

Serie A

Bologna vs Juventus 2021/12/18 18:30 UTC

EPL

Leeds United vs Arsenal 2021/12/18 18:30 UTC

Bundesliga

Hertha vs Dortmund 2021/12/18 18:30 UTC

La Liga

Barcelona vs Elche 2021/12/18 18:30 UTC

Sevilla vs Atletico Madrid  2021/12/18 21:00 UTC