Kick Off: Ronaldo set to captain for friendly vs PSG; Nkunku may join Chelsea

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Top Headlines

Ronaldo set to captain Al Nassr-Al Hilal combined XI for friendly vs Messi's PSG

Former Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo is set to captain the Al Nassr-Al Hilal combined XI for the friendly against Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday.

DONE DEAL: Barcelona sign 'Pearl of Argentina' Lucas Roman

Barcelona have clinched the signing of Lucas Roman from Argentina's Ferro.

These Things Happen

Aguero nets on his return in the Kings League before copying Messi's celebration

Sergio Aguero scored on his return to football, before copying his close friend Lionel Messi's celebration to mark his goal, having retired from football in 2021 following a cardiac arrhythmia diagnosis.

Chelsea can't can't register all new signings for UCL without axing a player

Chelsea have got a difficult decision to make as they currently won't be able to register all of their new signings for the Champions League, without removing a member of their current squad.

How did Shakira discover Gerard Pique's infidelities: Checking refrigerator

The conflict between Shakira and Gerard Pique is again on all the covers of the media after the release of the song 'BZRP Music Sessions Vol.53', where the Colombian again took aim at the ex-footballer.

How Xavi rewarded his dressing room for winning Spanish Super Cup

The squad will enjoy two days off and will not return to training until Wednesday when they will prepare for the Copa del Rey match against Ceuta.

Mudryk's £88m move includes £20.5m going to Ukraine's soldiers to fight Russia

The stunning details behind Mykhailo Mudryk's £88million move to Chelsea from Shaktar Donetsk have been revealed by the Ukrainian club.

Man City fan edits footage of Bruno Fernandes' controversial equaliser in the Manchester derby

A Manchester City fan has removed Marcus Rashford from footage of Bruno Fernandes' Manchester derby opener to highlight how the offside England star was impacting play.

Barcelona set €100m Raphinha asking price

Barcelona are prepared to sell Raphinha this month if an acceptable offers comes in for him.

Arsenal’s next six EPL fixtures compared with Man City and top-4 rivals

Arsenal moved eight points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League on Sunday following their impressive 2-0 win over arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur on the road. 

RB Lepizig appears to confirm Nkunku will join Chelsea in the summer

RB Leipzig have hinted that French forward Chirstopher Nuknku will join Chelsea this summer, as the Blues continue to spend big in the transfer window.

Former Chelsea star and World Cup winner Andre Schurrle takes on the Iceman Challenge

Former Chelsea star and World Cup winner Andre Schurrle took on the Iceman Challenge, meaning he walked up a mountain while topless in below freezing temperatures.

New footage shows the exact moment a Tottenham fan jumped the barrier and kicked Aaron Ramsdale

Footage has emerged from the Tottenham Hotspur end showing the moment that Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale was attacked by a fan after kick-off in the north London derby, after the Gunners beat their most bitter rivals 2-0.

Newcastle plotting transfer swoop for Chelsea's Conor Gallagher, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Hakim Ziyech

Newcastle are reportedly interested in signing Conor Gallagher, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea during the January transfer window.

Chelsea will have to remove player from Champions League squad to register

Chelsea will be unable to register all of their January transfer window arrivals for their Champions League squad unless they remove a player currently in it.

What They Say

Jose Mourinho criticises Chelsea spending after buying £88m Mykhailo Mudryk

Jose Mourinho has aimed a dig at Chelsea over their widespread spending - the same day they signed Mykhailo Mudryk for £88million.

Chelsea 'planning to spend another £100m in January'

Chelsea allegedly have plans to spend at least another £100m in the January transfer window. The Blues hierarchy, fronted by co-owner Todd Boehly, have shelled out unprecedented amounts of money over a short period since their takeover was completed at the end of May.

Former Man United star tells Dynamo Moscow winger Zakharyan: Run to Chelsea

Former Manchester United star Andrei Kanchelskis has urged Arsen Zakharyan to fight for his move to Chelsea.

Tomiyasu praised for picking up litter as he walked off pitch after derby match

Takehiro Tomiyasu was spotted picking up litter in the aftermath of Arsenal's convincing 2-0 win over Spurs on Sunday night – and fans are praising him for such a "class act".

In Depth

Ref Watch: Should Bruno's goal have stood vs City? Dermot Gallagher's verdict

At the end of Howard Webb's toughest weekend since taking up his new role as chief refereeing officer in the Premier League, former official Dermot Gallagher gives his verdict on the big decisions.

Fixtures of the Day

FA Cup

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