Kick Off: Bale retires at the age of 33; Arsenal into FA Cup next round

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Match Report

Oxford United 0-3 Arsenal: Nketiah double sets up fourth-round tie against City

Eddie Nketiah struck twice in the second half to help Arsenal to a comfortable 3-0 win at Oxford United and set up an enticing fourth-round clash at Manchester City.

Top Headline

OFFICIAL: France captain Hugo Lloris announces international retirement

Through an announcement on L’Équipe, France captain Hugo Lloris has announced his international retirement, putting an end to a spell with Les Bleus that has spanned 14 years.

OFFICIAL: Former Real Madrid & Tottenham striker Bale retires from football

Former Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has announced his retirement from football. Bale had captained Wales at the World Cup in Qatar.

TA: Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement to sign Joao Felix on loan

TA: Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement to sign Joao Felix on loan

OFFICIAL: Roberto Martinez becomes new Portugal coach

OFFICIAL: Roberto Martinez becomes new Portugal coach

These things happen

Real Madrid release angry club statement over Zinedine Zidane comments

French Football Federation President Noel Le Graet has recently renewed the contract of Didier Deschamps for Les Bleus, in spite of heavy speculation that Zinedine Zidane wanted the job. As has become apparent though, Le Graet has no relationship to speak of with Zidane.

Liverpool record-breaker now without a club at 26 & owns fried chicken takeaway

The youngest player in Liverpool 's history is now without a club and the owner of a fried chicken takeaway in Birmingham.

Ronaldo's first game since moving to Saudi could see him take on Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo's first game since his move to Saudi Arabia could see him face his nemesis Lionel Messi.

The suspension facing Ferran Torres & Stefan Savic after wrestling incident

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid will be licking their wounds after a bruising encounter on Sunday night, with one side considerably happier than the other. Two players might have a little longer to nurse their bruises than the rest though, as Stefan Savic and Ferran Torres await their suspensions.

OFFICIAL: Real Madrid confirm Alaba and Tchouameni are injured

OFFICIAL: Real Madrid confirm Alaba and Tchouameni are injured

Georgina Rodriguez flashes earrings and jewellery as she settles in in Saudi

GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ showed off her sparkling earrings and jewellery in her latest Instagram post.

What they say

Martinez: Ronaldo? I want to speak with the 26 players of the 2022 World Cup

New Portugal boss Roberto Martinez announced his intentions to sit down with talisman Cristiano Ronaldo and discuss his future with the team after his role with Portugal was left uncertain following the World Cup.

Benfica boss Schmidt declares Chelsea's pursuit of wonderkid Enzo 'CLOSED'

The Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano quoted Benfica boss Roger Schmidt as claiming that Enzo's transfer story is over.

Chelsea fan causes controversy after listing 9 players they'd sell

A Chelsea fan has caused debate on social media after listing nine players he'd sell to fun a 'real rebuild' under manager Graham Potter.

Graham Potter responds to Tuchel chants during Chelsea's FA Cup defeat

Graham Potter has responded to Chelsea fans singing Thomas Tuchel's name during their crushing FA Cup defeat to Manchester City.

Roberto Martinez discusses Cristiano Ronaldo's role in Portugal team

Roberto Martinez is the new coach of the Portuguese national team and many are interested to know what role Cristiano Ronaldo will play under him.

Bernardo Silva delivers verdict on Arsenal amid FA Cup draw and title race

Arsenal and Manchester City will battle it out in the fourth round of the FA Cup if Mikel Arteta's men are able to defeat Oxford United in the third round.

IN DEPTH

Stats: Say goodbye to Gareth Bale, one of the greatest wingers of his generation

Former Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has announced his retirement from football. Bale had captained Wales at the World Cup in Qatar.

Five top replacements for under-pressure Graham Potter as next Chelsea boss

GRAHAM POTTER is facing increasing pressure as Chelsea boss.

Fixtures of the Day

Coppa Italia

Inter vs Parma 2023/01/10 20:00 UTC

EFL Cup

Man Utd vs Charlton Athletic 2023/01/10 UTC 20:00 UTC