Kick Off: Man City beat Liverpool to qualify in EFL Cup, Brazil top FIFA ranking

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Top Headlines

Latest FIFA rankings: Brazil stay on top, World champions Argentina second

Latest FIFA rankings: Brazil stay on top, World champions Argentina second

Match Reports

Man City 3-2 Liverpool: Haaland & co secure qualification despite Salah nets

Haaland & co secure qualification despite Salah nets. Ake's stunning header takes the third time lead and seals win

Arenteiro 1-3 Atletico: Morata misses penalty as Carrasco scores brace

Game is over and the final score is Arenteiro 1-3 Atletico. Here is the match report.

Juventus 1-0 Rijeka: Kean seizes chance to score & seal friendly win

Game is over and the final score is Juventus 1-0 Rijeka. Here is the match report.

These Things Happen

Ronaldo shares first picture of himself since Argentina's World Cup triumph

Cristiano Ronaldo has broken his social media silence following Lionel Messi and Argentina's World Cup triumph.

OFFICIAL: Poland manager Michniewicz will leave his post at the end of the year

Poland have announced that national team manager Czeslaw Michniewicz will leave his position on New Year's Eve when his contract expires.

Romano: Fofana to Chelsea, done deal and here we go!

David Datro Fofana to Chelsea, done deal and here we go! There’s full agreement between all parties, deal sealed. 

Benfica 'reject £88m offer for Liverpool target Enzo Fernandez' after WC win

Benfica have rejected an £88million offer for midfielder Enzo Fernandez, according to reports in Portugal.

Mendy 'rejects 'disrespectful' six-year contract offer from Chelsea'

Edouard Mendy has reportedly rejected a new six-year contract with Chelsea as the club are not showing him enough 'respect' regarding wages.

Life of luxury awaits Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia: He could snap up £12.2m palace

Cristiano Ronaldo and his family will enjoy a life of luxury in the sun if he moves to Saudi Arabia to become one of the Islamic country’s highest profile residents.

Neymar is back with PSG and Mbappé - but when does Messi return?

When will the trio of stars be back together at PSG training?

Icardi offered L-Gante money to leave Wanda Nara amidst their breakup saga

Mauro Icardi proposed to give L-Gante a financial reward if they agreed to part ways during their tumultuous separation.

Carabao Cup quarter-final draw simulated as Manchester United get dream home tie

Manchester United booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup for the third time in the last four seasons with a 2-0 win over Burnley at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.

What They Say

Haaland makes Messi and Ronaldo claim on Mbappe rivalry

Manchester CIty striker Erling Haaland has claimed that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo had "the perfect rivalry", as he claimed the competition between the pair was a good thing amid his comparisons with Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe.

Wout Weghorst insists he only 'wanted to show respect' on clash with Messi

Netherlands World Cup star Wout Weghorst has opened up on his clash with Lionel Messi after their quarter-final defeat to Argentina.

Aguero hits back at criticism of his celebrations of Argentina's World Cup win

Sergio Aguero has responded to social media criticism of his enthusiastic celebrations after Argentina won the World Cup - saying the triumph was a 'beautiful thing'.

World Cup final referee reveals Lionel Messi thanks and Kylian Mbappe hug

World Cup final referee Szymon Marciniak has revealed how Paulo Dybala 'lunged' at him in gratitude and Lionel Messi thanked him after Argentina's victory - before he offered consoling words to France's Kylian Mbappe.

‘Who’s the GOAT, Ronaldo or Messi?’: Instagram World record holder egg asks

Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has shared his thoughts on the GOAT debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo and said that it’s impossible to separate the two footballing icons.

Paulo Dybala reveals 'last minute' penalty advice from Emiliano Martinez changed his mind

Paulo Dybala has revealed how Emiliano Martinez helped him to score his penalty past Hugo Lloris in the World Cup final shootout.

Carragher insists World Cup 'can't match club football for quality'

Fans and pundits alike are hailing the quality of English football after Carabao Cup clashes marked the return of domestic action.

In-Depth

5 reasons why Sevilla released Isco

Five key reasons have emerged why Sevilla and Isco agreed to terminate his contract this week.

Where are they now? The 14 Barca kids given debuts by Pep Guardiola

Barcelona are renowned for giving academy graduates opportunities in the first team, but what became of those to break through during Pep Guardiola's four years in charge?