Kick Off: Liverpool suffer UEL loss; Messi, Mbappe & Haaland finalists FIFA POTY

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Match Reports

Union SG 2-1 Liverpool: Reds stunned but still go through as group winners

Already-qualified Liverpool ended their Europa League group campaign with an away defeat in Belgium against Union Saint-Gilloise.

Roma 3-0 Sheriff: Roma go to UEL play-off despite victory

Romelu Lukaku, Andrea Belotti and Niccolò Pisilli secured the victory over Sheriff, but it was not enough for Roma to avoid the Europa League play-offs.

Top Headline

FIFA announce the Best Men's Player finalists: Haaland, Mbappe & Messi

FIFA announce the Best Men's Player finalists: Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi are in the frame for the illustrious honour.

These things happen

Liverpool and Man Utd goal involvements: Mohamed Salah 18-0 Rasmus Hojlund

The 7-0 defeat was meant to be Manchester United's lowest ebb, but United return to Anfield on Sunday in yet another crisis after crashing out of Europe on Tuesday with a whimper and losing to Bournemouth at Old Trafford last weekend.

Potter to be high on Man United shortlist if Sir Jim chooses to sack Ten Hag

Graham Potter is expected to be high on Manchester United's shortlist of managerial candidates once INEOS are running football operations - if they decide to part company with Erik ten Hag.

Dortmund chief sets record straight on Sancho swap deal - Man Utd get £15m boost

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl says there has been no meeting with Manchester United to discuss a potential swap deal involving Jadon Sancho and Donyell Malen.

Barcelona President Laporta bans board from talking about manager Xavi

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez is facing his heaviest spell of pressure since he took over the job, with a lack of inspiration on the pitch now being followed by poor results. The Blaugrana have lost four of their last nine games, and against Royal Antwerp on Wednesday, alarm bells were ringing at the performance from the side.

Jorginho is engaged! Arsenal star pops the question to Jude Law's ex Harding

Jorginho has gotten engaged to his girlfriend Catherine Harding after popping the question with a romantic proposal.

Barca, Real Madrid & Bayern 'among clubs monitoring Greenwood's Getafe progress'

A host of top European clubs - including Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid - have reportedly sent scouts to watch Mason Greenwood this season.

Ten Hag could be without up to 13 first-team players for Liverpool showdown

Manchester United could be without as many as 13 first-team players for their crucial Premier League fixture at Liverpool on Sunday, live on Sky Sports.

What is Messi’s The Best record? How many times has he won the FIFA award?

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi has been nominated, once again, for FIFA’s ‘The Best’ award.

Atletico Madrid star suffered broken hand following confrontation with Joao Felix in Barcelona defeat

Atletico Madrid were massively frustrated by their 1-0 defeat to Barcelona earlier this month, but perhaps no one was as furious during that match than Jose Maria Gimenez. The Uruguayan defender started at Montjuic, but was withdrawn at half time after collecting a yellow card during the opening 45 minutes.

All the possible UCL opponents for Real Madrid, Real Sociedad, Barca & Atletico

Spain rebounded from a poor season in Europe last year, where only Real Madrid made it through the Champions League group stages by seeing more teams than any other country through to the knockout round. Four out of five teams made it into the draw, all of which topped their group, while Sevilla crashed out in fourth place behind Arsenal, PSV Eindhoven and RC Lens.

Endrick Felipe to be present at Santiago Bernabeu for Real Madrid-Villarreal

Endrick Felipe is off the back of an excellent campaign with Palmeiras, who picked up the Brazilian league title last weekend. The 17-year-old has an outstanding second half of the season, and he played a major role in his side’s success.

What they say

Caicedo says Liverpool moved 'too late' for him to turn down £115m Chelsea move

Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo has told Sky Sports it was "impossible" to turn down the club in favour of Liverpool last summer - as the Reds came in too late for him.

Mourinho picks best-ever XI with Man Utd stars snubbed in Chelsea-dominated team

Jose Mourinho has named his best-ever XI made up of players he managed during his legendary career, with stars from both of his stints at Chelsea dominating the line-up.

Barcelona Sporting Director Deco accuses Frenkie de Jong of faking illness

Things continue to get messier at Barcelona, as the fallout from their defeat to Royal Antwerp paints an increasingly concerning image of Xavi Hernandez’s future as manager.

Real Madrid icon Toni Kroos hints at return to Germany team ahead of Euro 2024

Representing your country is a unique experience, but doing so at a major tournament in your home country? It’s the stuff of dreams, and just maybe, the stuff of Toni Kroos’ dreams.

Red Star smash 58-year record set by Real Madrid which took 5 years to build

The Santiago Bernabeu is a difficult place to go to, but it’s not what it was – at least not during Alfredo di Stefano’s era. Real Madrid are formiddable opposition at home for any La Liga side, but over the weekend they lost the title as the most impregnable league side in history.

ETH told Man Utd flops "doubting" themselves ahead of daunting Liverpool test

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has been told he needs to answer serious questions about the credentials of his squad by ex-Old Trafford ace Dimitar Berbatov.

In Depth

How will the Champions League format work in 2024-25? All the changes explained

The final Champions League group stage as we know it concluded on Wednesday as the competition gets set for a huge revamp next season.

Fixtures of the Day

Saudi PL

Al-Hilal Saudi vs Al Wehda 2023/12/15 15:00 UTC

El Ahly Cairo vs Al-Ittihad Club 2023/12/15 18:00 UTC

Serie A

Genoa vs Juventus 2023/12/15 19:45 UTC

EPL

Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham 2023/12/15 20:00 UTC