Kick Off: Ronaldo tops IFFHS Goal Scorer 2023, Rooney sacked by Birmingham City

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Top Headlines

OFFICIAL: Cristiano Ronaldo wins IFFHS Men’s Best Goal Scorer 2023 award

IFFHS Men’s World Best Global Goal Scorer 2023: Cristiano Ronaldo  

OFFICIAL: Birmingham City have fired Wayne Rooney after 2 wins in 15 games

Birmingham City have today parted company with Manager, Wayne Rooney, and First Team Coach, Carl Robinson. 

Match Reports

Milan 4-1 Cagliari: Jovic nets brace to book Coppa Italia quarter-final

Luka Jovic bagged a brace and Chaka Traore scored on his first senior start for Milan before a Rafael Leao cameo, sweeping Cagliari aside to set up a Coppa Italia QF

These Things Happen

Neymar, Sancho and Antony - Which players lost the most market value in 2023?

As is often the case in football, a lot can change over the course of 12 months as heroes fall and new stars arise from relative obscurity. 

TEN clubs that gained the most value in 2023: Arsenal tops, Real Madrid third

It has been a thrilling year of top level football in Europe, with supporters treated to another 12 months of scintillating action.

OFFICIAL: Spurs' Pape Sarr has signed a new contract with the club until 2030

OFFICIAL: Spurs' Pape Matar Sarr has signed a new contract with the club until 2030

Jude Bellingham ‘breaking’ same La Liga rule as Gareth Bale for Real Madrid

Jude Bellingham is following in the footsteps of Gareth Bale at Real Madrid - by breaking a La Liga rule and tearing holes in the back of his socks.

Man Utd 'terminate Reguilon's loan deal, with the left back to return to Spurs'

Manchester United have reportedly terminated Sergio Reguilon's loan deal from Tottenham.

Manchester United loanee Mason Greenwood sent off for dissent

Things were not going well for Getafe in their return to action in 2024, but Mason Greenwood’s first intervention was not a welcome one.

Jadon Sancho offered Premier League lifeline as Man Utd rival eye transfer move

Jadon Sancho could find a way out of his Manchester United nightmare at West Ham - but the club don't want to take him on loan until the summer.

Messi unsuccessful in attempt to persuade ex-Man United defender to Inter Miami

Barcelona legend Lionel Messi has been busy in recruitment since joining Inter Miami, but for the first time has been unsuccessful in his efforts to get one of his ex-colleagues to join him.

Real Madrid to be without defender for another 3 months as recovery is slowed

Real Madrid look as if they will not be strengthening their defence in the winter transfer window, and it means they will be relying on Aurelien Tchouameni to fill in should Nacho Fernandez or Antonio Rudiger be absent at any point. It looks as if they will get Eder Militao back in order to help out, but perhaps not as quickly as some reports had suggested.

TRANSFER GOSSIP: Liverpool in the race for Mbappe, Varane replacement identified

The gears of the January transfer window are clicking into place and no doubt the next month will see a flurry of deals.

Barca confirm Vitor Roque’s official squad number ahead of possible debut

Excitement is building within Barcelona for the expected debut of Vitor Roque. The 18-year-old was signed last summer, but due to the club’s ongoing financial woes, he was only able to be brought in now, although he has still yet to be registered with La Liga.

Man Utd's 4-man striker transfer shortlist emerges and Kane could influence deal

Manchester United are hoping to strengthen their squad in the January transfer window and a new striker is on their radar.

What They Say

'Whole country starting to shake!' - Klopp jokes about De Bruyne imminent return

'The whole country is starting to shake!' - Jurgen Klopp jokes about Kevin De Bruyne's imminent return for Man City as he plays down Liverpool's title aspirations

Here we go! Romano: Buchanan to Inter, deal in place on €7m fixed fee & add-ons

Here we go! Romano: Buchanan to Inter, deal in place on €7m fixed fee & add-ons

REVEALED: What Man United loanee Mason Greenwood allegedly said to get sent off

The exact reason behind Mason Greenwood's sending off on Tuesday evening has been revealed after the Man United loanee was given a straight red card for a furious response at not being awarded a foul.

In-Depths

Why VAR decided NOT to overturn Liverpool's controversial second penalty?

Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has provided an explanation as to why VAR failed to overturn Liverpool's controversial penalty in their 4-2 win over Newcastle.

Man Utd, Liverpool, Arsenal Skippers Among Big 6 EPL Club's Best January Signing

Man Utd, Liverpool, Arsenal Skippers Among Big 6 EPL Club's Best January Signing

Reasons behind De Gea's non-return to club football and what he has been up to

Despite giving serious consideration to retirement in the summer, former Manchester United goalkeeper, David de Gea still plans to make a return to football, but only on his own terms.

Fixtures of the day

La Liga

Real Madrid VS Mallorca 2024/01/03 18:15 UTC

Girona VS Atletico Madrid 2024/01/03 20:30 UTC

French Super Cup

Paris Saint-Germain VS Toulouse 2024/01/03 19:45 UTC

Coppa Italia

Roma VS Cremonese 2024/01/03 20:00 UTC