Kick Off: Mbappe confirms departure to teammates, Klopp and Jota win EPL awards

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Top Headline

Kylian Mbappe confirms his upcoming departure to PSG teammates today

According to Romano and Fabrice Hawkins, Kylian Mbappe has announced to his teammates that he will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of this season.

Match Report

Inter 4-0 Salernitana: Nerazzurri lead by 10 points, Lautaro and Thuram score

Inter Milan stretched their lead to 10 points at the top of Serie A with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Salernitana at San Siro.

These Things Happen

3 goals & 2 assists! OFFICIAL: Jota WINS January's EPL Player of the Month award

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has been named the Premier League Player of the Month for January.

OFFICIAL: Klopp wins the Premier League Manager of the Month for January

OFFICIAL: Klopp wins the Premier League Manager of the Month for January.

Fans poke fun at Neymar after photo appears to show him out of shape

Neymar has made his first appearance on the training ground since his ACL injury but concerned fans by appearing to not be in the best physical shape - thanks to an unflattering angle of the Brazilian.

Ex-Barca defender considering retirement at 30 just 7 months after leaving club

Former Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti is reportedly considering retiring from the game after yet another knee problem forced him into surgery. Currently at Lille after moving on a free, Umtiti has been battling knee issues for nearly six years now, and has only played in fits and bursts since 2019.

Real Madrid looking to sign both Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland

According to reports, Madrid president Florentino Pérez wants the PSG and Manchester City stars to link up at the Bernabéu.

Real Madrid have outlined two paths for Arda Guler this summer with departure on the table

Initial reports that Real Madrid may be considering loaning out Arda Guler have been backed up, as Los Blancos edge towards an exit for the Turkish starlet. Guler, 18, arrived from Fenerbahce for around €25m including variables last summer with huge expectations, but has barely featured this season.

Real Madrid set for further experiments as defender is ruled out again

Real Madrid will make the short trip across the city to Vallecas to face Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, but will do so without German defender Antonio Rudiger. His muscle injury continues to give him trouble, and Carlo Ancelotti will have to wait for his return.

Manchester United and Barcelona some way apart on Frenkie de Jong asking price

Barcelona appear to be open to losing Frenkie de Jong this summer if he will not renew his deal with the club, and in the process take a wage cut. Manchester United have long been linked with de Jong, but this time may not be willing to meet Barcelona’s demands.

Cristiano Ronaldo makes a subtle change to his Al-Nassr kit

Cristiano Ronaldo's powers of persuasion at Al-Nassr has seemed to have worked again, following his latest outing for the Saudi Pro League side.

Bayern Munich could decide next Barcelona manager

Barcelona will have a new manager at the start of the 2024/25 season with Bayern Munich potentially following suit.

Rashford is selling his smashed up Rolls Royce at a fraction of original price

Marcus Rashford has put his wrecked Rolls Royce up for auction after it was severely damaged in a crash last year.

Barcelona unmoved over Frenkie de Jong €100m asking price

Barcelona are prepared to sell Frenkie de Jong in 2024 but only if their €100m valuation is met.

What They Say

Fans insist Greenwood is 'TOO GOOD for LaLiga' after he stars in Getafe's draw

Fans have heaped praise on Mason Greenwood after the forward starred in Getafe's draw with Villarreal on Friday.

Man Utd chief Sir Dave Brailsford's telling response to Kylian Mbappe transfer question

Sir Dave Brailsford has admitted that Kylian Mbappe appears to have "his heart set" on a move to Real Madrid, having been quizzed on Manchester United's chances of signing him by two fans.

‘My responsibility’ that Cole Palmer left Manchester City – Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola accepts the responsibility for Manchester City’s failure to keep Cole Palmer.

PAUL POGBA could "return to the pitch tomorrow", claims his agent Pimenta

PAUL POGBA could "return to the pitch tomorrow", claims his agent Rafaela Pimenta.

Jorginho names top five Premier League players with "very surprising" Chelsea inclusion

Arsenal ace Jorginho has revealed who he thinks the best five players in the Premier League are and included a "very surprising" Chelsea pick in Reece James.

In Depth

MATT BARLOW: Why scoring headers is a disappearing artform

The beautifully headed goal is a thrilling act of athleticism. Not simply a matter of planting your forehead in the flight path of the ball. The run and the spring, the strength in a crowd scene, are integral.

Fixtures of the Day

EPL

Brentford VS Liverpool 2024/02/17 12:30 UTC

Burnley VS Arsenal 2024/02/17 15:00 UTC

Tottenham Hotspur VS Wolves 2024/02/17 15:00 UTC

Manchester City VS Chelsea 2024/02/17 17:30 UTC

La Liga

Atletico Madrid VS Las Palmas 2024/02/17 13:00 UTC

Celta de Vigo VS Barcelona 2024/02/17 17:30 UTC

Serie A

Napoli VS Genoa 2024/02/17 14:00 UTC

Hellas Verona VS Juventus 2024/02/17 17:00 UTC

Bundesliga

Heidenheim VS Bayer Leverkusen 2024/02/17 14:30 UTC

Wolfsburg VS Borussia Dortmund 2024/02/17 14:30 UTC

Saudi PL

Al Nassr VS Al Fateh 2024/02/17 17:00 UTC

Ligue 1

Nantes VS PSG 2024/02/17 20:00 UTC