Kick Off: Chelsea win; Real Madrid & Atletico qualify for Copa del Rey

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Match Reports

Chelsea 4-0 Preston: Blues go through as Broja, Sterling, Silva and Enzo net

Chelsea cruised into the FA Cup fourth round after a 4-0 victory against Preston.

Arandina 1-3 Real Madrid: Los Blancos qualify as Brahim nets, Guler makes debut

It wasn’t overly straightforward for Real Madrid, but they have begun the defence of their Copa del Rey crown in accomplished style on Saturday evening, seeing off a brave Arandina side with a 2-0 scoreline.

Basel 1-1 Bayern: 18-year-old Noel Aseko scores his first goal for the Bavarians

Bayern kicked off 2024 with a 1-1 draw away at Basel on Saturday in their sole friendly of the winter break before resuming the campaign in earnest next week. Youngster Noel Aseko got the equaliser from the bench after Juan Gauto had put the hosts ahead following a goalless first half. 

Inter 2-1 Verona: Frattesi nets last-gasp goal to secure win, Lautaro scores

Game is over and the final score is Inter 2-1 Verona. Here is the match report.

Lugo 1-3 Atletico: Depay nets brace as visitors go thorugh in the Copa del Rey

It wasn't easy, but Atletico advanced to the Copa del Rey round of 16.

Dortmund 2-2 AZ: Sabitzer and Reus score to hand BVB a draw

Borussia Dortmund have played the first friendly of their winter training camp: BVB faced AZ Alkmaar at the Banús Football Centre in Marbella on Saturday and drew 2-2 with the Dutch top-flight outfit. Sabitzer and Reus scored for the Black & Yellows.

These things happen

Back to PL! Sky: Timo Werner is on the verge to join Tottenham on a 6-month-loan

Back to PL! Sky: Timo Werner is on the verge to join Tottenham on a 6-month-loan

PSG under investigation for alleged involvement in Messi’s 2021 Ballon d’Or win

Back in 2021, Lionel Messi collected his seventh Ballon d’Or, having won the voting to be crowned as the winner of the iconic France Football award. However, that achievement has now been called into question, with the finger being pointed at then-club Paris Saint-Germain.

Brazilian football legend Mario Zagallo who won 4 World Cups dies at 92

Mario Zagallo, a four-time World Cup winner as a player and coach for Brazil, has died, aged 92.

Walcott goes shirtless in board shorts as he relaxes with bikini-clad wife

Theo Walcott went shirtless as he soaked up the sun with his wife Melanie in Antigua on Friday.

Bellingham shares his blanket with ball boy after seeing how cold he was

Jude Bellingham continues to win hearts at Real Madrid after he was seen showing his caring side during the side's Copa del Rey win over Arandina.

10 best ever Premier League January transfers ranked as Man Utd and Liverpool dominate

Each year, there is a great sense of anticipation as the clock ticks towards midnight on 31 December before the celebrations begin.

Arsenal ready to rival Barcelona for Everton star

Barcelona could be challenged in their 2024 transfer push for Everton midfield star Amadou Onana.

Manchester United offer Barcelona cut price deal on defensive star

Barcelona could be offered a shock low cost deal to sign Manchester United defender Raphael Varane in January.

Ferguson's January transfers including Man Utd signing he'd do anything to keep

Sir Alex Ferguson was often lauded as a genius in the transfer market during his time at Manchester United.

What they say

Romano: Timo Werner to Tottenham on loan, here we go! Buy option clause included

Fabrizio Romano: "Timo Werner to Tottenham, here we go! Deal in place with RB Leipzig, all documents being prepared."

Former France teammate makes bold Karim Benzema Manchester United prediction

The future of former Real Madrid captain Karim Benzema remains unclear at the start of 2024.

Mbappe believes Messi 'didn't receive the respect he deserved' at PSG

Kylian Mbappe believes that Lionel Messi was not given the respect he deserved during his two-year stint at PSG.

Newcastle's Anthony Gordon gives hilarious rebuttal to Sunderland defender

Newcastle's Anthony Gordon gave this hilarious response to a Newcastle defender that wouldn't let go of his shirt.

Pochettino warns Noni Madueke from getting carried away with his recent scoring

Noni Madueke has been warned to maintain the standards and 'behaviour' he is showing now to continue to thrive at Chelsea.

Jordan Henderson wants to RETURN to PL in a move that would cost him MILLIONS

Jordan Henderson is eager to return to the Premier League in a shock move that would cost him millions of pounds in tax and lost wages.

Fixtures of the Day

Serie A

Empoli vs AC Milan 2024/01/07 11:30 UTC

Torino vs Napoli 2024/01/07 14:00 UTC

Salernitana vs Juventus 2024/01/07 17:00

Roma vs Atalanta 2024/01/07 19:45 UTC

FA Cup

Man City vs Huddersfield Town 2024/01/07 14:00 UTC

Arsenal vs Liverpool 2024/01/07 16:30 UTC

Coupe de France

Revel vs PSG 2024/01/07 19:45 UTC

Copa del Rey

Barbastro vs Barcelona 2024/01/07 20:00 UTC