Kick Off: Benzema questions FIFA awards; Thiago Silva out for injury

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Alaba getting some horrific abuse after he voted for Messi at FIFA Best awards

David Alaba has suffered horrific abuse on social media after he decided to vote for Lionel Messi ahead of Real Madrid teammate Karim Benzema at the 2022 FIFA Best awards.

Benzema posts stats on IG questioning FIFA Best decisions

Karim Benzema appears to post stats aimed at the FIFA Best decision after Lionel Messi claimed the award.

Mbappe gives stony-faced reaction as Emi Martinez receives FIFA Goalkeeper Award

Kylian Mbappe had a stoic reaction as the French star listening to Emiliano Martinez's speech after receiving the Best FIFA Men's Goalkeeper Award, after the Argentine had taunted him following their World Cup win in Qatar.

OFFICIAL: Thiago Silva out for 6 weeks due to damaged knee ligaments

Chelsea fear Thiago Silva could be set for an extended spell on the sidelines after limping out of their defeat at Tottenham.

Juventus 4-2 Torino: Juventus come from behind twice to win in 6-goal feast

Juventus twice came back from a goal down to beat Torino in a 4-2 Derby della Mole thriller that also saw Gleison Bremer score against his former club, the crossbar rattled twice and Paul Pogba’s season debut.

Bristol City 0-3 Man City: Foden double sees Man City into FA Cup quarter-finals

Phil Foden scored twice as Manchester City saw off Championship side Bristol City to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.

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Mystery as Portugal captain Ronaldo doesn't vote in Fifa Best award

CRISTIANO RONALDO did NOT vote in the Fifa Best Awards, despite international captains being entitled to do so.

Mbappe sends message to Sancho after winger helped Man United win Carabao Cup

Kylian Mbappe sent Jadon Sancho a heartfelt message after he helped Manchester United win the Carabao Cup final, less than a month on from returning to the squad.

Ivan Toney 'faces lengthy ban this season' after admitting betting rule breaches

Brentford forward Ivan Toney has plead guilty to 'many' of the 262 charges against him, for betting on football matches, and will likely serve a ban this season.

Ten Hag hands Man United six-man transfer shortlist, with several told to leave

Erik ten Hag has reportedly handed Manchester United a six-man transfer shortlist, with the Dutchman open to offers for several players from the current squad.

Casemiro congratulated by his team-mates after being named in FIFPRO World 11

Casemiro has been congratulated by his Manchester United team-mates after being named in the FIFPRO World 11.

Lionel Messi bought his neighbours' house because they were too noisy

Lionel Messi was once so annoyed by his neighbours making noise, that he bought their house off them to return peace to his neighbourhood.

OFFICIAL: Noel Le Graet resigns as French FA president

RMC Sport report this morning that Noël Le Graët has resigned as French FA president during this morning’s executive board committee, which has been accepted by the other members.

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PSG’s Kylian Mbappe reveals only Italian club he’d play for: AC Milan

After a record-equalling brace in Le Classique for Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday, Kylian Mbappé (24) was in attendance at The Best ceremony on Monday, where he revealed that if he were to ever play in Italy, he would only play for AC Milan.

In Depth

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Fixtures of the Day

EPL

Arsenal vs Everton 2023/3/1 19:45 UTC

Liverpool vs Wolves 2023/3/1 20:00 UTC

FA Cup

Man Utd vs West Ham 2023/3/1 19:45 UTC

Sheff Utd vs Tottenham 2023/3/1 19:55 UTC