Kick Off: Spurs secure TOP place as Romano confirms Messi's 8th Ballon d'Or

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Match Reports

Crystal Palace 1-2 Tottenham: Spurs secure TOP place this round thanks Son goal

Game is over and the final score is Crystal Palace 1-2 Tottenham. Here is the match report.

These things happen

Romano confirms Drogba will give Messi his 8th Ballon d'Or

Romano confirms Drogba will give Messi his 8th Ballon d'O

Bellingham, Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo and Tchouaméni attend basketball's El Clasico

Real Madrid's star players including Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior were in attendance last night at basketball's El Clasico.

Lionel Messi is invited to play on Argentina's Olympic team by Mascherano

Lionel Messi has an open invite to play with Argentina's Olympic squad next summer - though it remains to be seen if he'd actually accept it.

Barca's Lewandowski, De Jong, Pedri AND Koundé train before the clasico

Friday was Barcelona's last training session before the match marked in red on the calendar. Xavi led the workout with the clásico against Real Madrid this Saturday (16:15) at Montjuïc in mind.

Xavi calls up another 16-year-old to first team training ahead of El Clasico

Barcelona have had to fast-track their young talents into the first team of late, with the Blaugrana short on resources, and beset by injuries. But since Ronald Koeman came in three years ago, Barcelona have once again started giving their youngsters opportunities.

FIFA extend Sandro Tonali's 10-month ban for illegal gambling worldwide

Sandro Tonali's 10-month ban for illegal gambling has been confirmed after FIFA extended it worldwide.

Ronaldo leads gala dinner before Tyson Fury's Baddest fight with Francis Ngannou

Several famous faces have descended on Saudi Arabia for Tyson Fury's 'Battle of the Baddest' crossover fight against Francis Ngannou.

Lamine Yamal to break 82-year El Clasico record

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal is in line to smash another club record in this weekend’s El Clasico showdown with Real Madrid.

Christopher Nkunku could be fit to make Chelsea debut by late November

Mauricio Pochettino said Chelsea could have Christopher Nkunku available as early as the week after the November international break as the summer signing’s recovery from a knee injury is progressing quicker than expected.

Ten Hag not worried about ban for Garnacho amid Onana social media post

Erik ten Hag is not worried about a potential ban for Alejandro Garnacho after the Manchester United attacker's social media incident with goalkeeper Andre Onana.

Real Madrid: injury update ahead of El Clásico in LaLiga

Saturday’s clash in Barcelona can’t come soon enough for some fans, but there are a few players that would have appreciated a little more time.

Grealish & girlfriend out for date night - only to be hit with a Parking Ticket

JACK GREALISH and girlfriend Sasha Attwood wore matching outfits for a date night at Sexy Fish - only to be hit with a parking ticket.

Xavi gives update on injured Barcelona players ahead of El Clasico

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has spoken to the press ahead of El Clasico, with one of the key topics the fitness of the Blaugrana contingent. They will face Real Madrid with six players having been injured up until now, although five of them are in the frame to return.

Robert Lewandowski to start El Clasico for Barcelona – report

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez told the press that the decision on their players returning from injury would be made just hours ahead of El Clasico, but in theory, they were all available.

What they say

Erik ten Hag insists the 'eyes of the world' will be on the Manchester derby

Erik ten Hag has told his Manchester United players that the eyes of the world will be on them in Sunday’s Old Trafford derby.

Galtier after working with Messi at PSG: Ronaldo still best player in the world

The former PSG coach now oversees Al-Duhail in Qatar with his side losing to Al Nassr in the AFC Champions League with two goals from the Portuguese.

Gavi hails Real Madrid pair ahead of El Clasico battle

Barcelona star Gavi has highlighted two key Real Madrid players ahead of their El Clasico meeting.

Guardiola laments sick chants about late Sir Bobby Charlton from Man City fans

Pep Guardiola has distanced Manchester City from certain fans who were heard singing heinous chants about Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton, who passed away last weekend.

In-Depth

Why are Real Madrid fans called ‘Vikings’?

Real Madrid, who face Barcelona in El Clásico on Saturday, are often referred to as ‘Los Vikingos’. Where does the club’s nickname come from?

Fixtures of the Day

EPL

Chelsea VS Brentford 2023/10/28 11:30 UTC

Arsenal VS Sheffield United 2023/10/28 14:00 UTC

Bundesliga

Bayern Munich VS SV Darmstadt 98 2023/10/28 13:30 UTC

La Liga

Barcelona VS Real Madrid 2023/10/28 14:15 UTC

Saudi PL

Al Fayha VS Al Nassr FC 2023/10/28 15:00 UTC

Serie A

Juventus VS Hellas Verona 2023/10/28 18:45 UTC