Kick Off: Barcelona start 2024 with comeback win, EPL POTM nominees revealed

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Match Reports

Las Palmas 1-2 Barcelona: Gundogan nets last-gasp penalty, Roque makes debut

Ilkay Gundogan scored a stoppage time penalty to ease the pressure on Barcelona boss Xavi.

Juventus 6-1 Sportiva Salernitana: Old Lady thrash visitors to the next round

Juventus stayed on course for a record-extending 15th Coppa Italia title with a thumping 6-1 win against Serie A strugglers Salernitana in Turin.

These Things Happen

Highest attendances in 2023: Barca takes the lead, Arsenal falls out of top 10

Highest attendances in 2023: Man Utd lose top spot, Arsenal knocked out of top 10

AFCON 2023: Groups, fixtures, venues, full schedule, kick-off times

Dates, groups, fixtures, kick-off times, host cities and previous winners - here's all you need to know for the Africa Cup of Nations 2023.

Mother of Dani Alves leaks pictures of alleged rape victim ahead of trial

Former Barcelona and Sevilla defender Dani Alves is set to go on trial for rape and sexual assault in February, at which point he will have spent a year in custody due to his being a flight risk. The trial process has been compromised by his mother though, who has reportedly leaked pictures of the alleged victim.

Firmino 'offered shock Premier League return' after just 6 months at the SPL

A number of Premier League sides have reportedly been offered the opportunity to sign Liverpool legend Roberto Firmino.

EPL December Player of the Month nominees: Son leads, Arnold, Palmer & Olise in

EPL December Player of the Month nominees: Son leads, Arnold, Palmer & Olise in

Ten Hag 'wants relegated Premier League flop' to solve Man Utd's striker problem

Manchester United are considering a move for Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, who previously failed to cut it in the Premier League.

EPL December Manager of the Month nominees: Klopp, Emery, Moyes and Iraola named

EPL December Manager of the Month nominees: Klopp, Emery, Moyes and Iraola named

OFFICIAL: Man Utd have confirmed defender Reguilon has returned to Tottenham

Reguilon returns to Tottenham after Man Utd activated the break clause in the loan agreement

Real Madrid want contract answer from Kylian Mbappe as soon as possible

Kylian Mbappe’s future is likely to dominate transfer news over the next few months. The 24-year-old is now into the final six months of his Paris Saint-Germain contract, meaning that he is now able to agree terms with another club – at this stage, the only ones that this looks like being is Real Madrid.

The reasons behind Messi's ear-cupping celebration have been revealed in Netflix

The reasons behind Lionel Messi's ear-cupping celebration towards Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal in the World Cup have been revealed in a new Netflix documentary.

Man United duo Casemiro and Lisandro Martinez have returned to full training

Manchester United duo Casemiro and Lisandro Martinez have returned to full training at Carrington, as they step up their recoveries from respective injuries this season.

Olise could become the first big signing of the Jim Ratcliffe era at Man United

The January transfer window has only just opened but Manchester United's new owners are already looking ahead to the summer.

Pochettino set to finally axe £31.5m Chelsea star who refused summer transfer

Chelsea are set to offload Ian Maatsen in January despite the young defender finally making his Premier League debut for the club this season.

Man Utd set '£51m asking price' for Raphael Varane transfer replacement

Manchester United will be forced to pay €60m (£51m) for Atalanta star Giorgio Scalvini should they want to complete a January deal.

Teenage Barcelona hero dropped from first team and Barca Atletic

Barcelona forward Marc Guiu, who turned 18 today, lived perhaps the debut that all aspiring footballers dream of. Just 17 at the time, he was thrown on by Xavi Hernandez, and scored with his first touch to secure a 1-0 win over Athletic Club.

What They Say

Kylian Mbappe drops heartfelt confession: "I always miss playing with Leo Messi"

Messi & Neymar left PSG last summer. Their replacements, the likes of Dembele, Muani, and Ramos, haven’t hit the heights of the iconic duo. Hence, it looks like Mbappe isn’t satisfied.

Mbappe breaks silence on future with disappointing response for Real Madrid fans

Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has stated that he has made no decision on his future yet, with Real Madrid, Liverpool and his current side vying for his signature.

Girona manager after Atletico win: We can’t compete toe-to-toe with Real Madrid

Girona have finished the first half of the season level on points with Real Madrid, following an historic first victory over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night, gifted to them Ivan Martin’s stoppage time winner. It may well have put Los Rojiblancos out of the title race, leaving them ten points behind, but Girona manager Michel Sanchez brushed off talk that they could compete for the title.

Fixtures of the day

FA Cup

Tottenham Hotspur VS Burnley 2024/01/05 20:00 UTC