Kick Off: Al Nassr draw without Ronaldo, Pogba receives 4-year ban for doping

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Match Reports

Al Nassr FC 4-4 Al Hazem: Hosts draw without Ronaldo despite Talisca's hat-trick

Al Nassr drop points without suspended Cristiano Ronaldo despite Talisca scoring a hat-trick against Al-Hazem.

Athletic Club 3-0 Atletico: Athletic beat Atletico to reach Copa del Rey final

Brothers Inaki and Nico Williams scored to help Athletic Bilbao secure a 3-0 semi-final win over Atletico Madrid on Thursday and a 4-0 aggregate victory that sent the Basque side into their third Copa de Rey final in the last five years.

Top Headlines

Pogba 'banned from football for FOUR YEARS for doping' - seemingly ending career

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has reportedly been handed a four-year ban from football after failing a drugs test last August.

These Things Happen

Man Utd fans vent fury after Felipe gets away with grabbing Bruno by THROAT

Nottingham Forest defender Felipe escaped punishment after appearing to grab Bruno Fernandes by the throat during his side's feisty FA Cup clash with Manchester United on Wednesday evening.

Failure to sign Mudryk & Caicedo has been a blessing in disguise for Arsenal

Arsenal’s failure to sign Mudryk and Caicedo felt damaging but has been a blessing in disguise

Barca decided to sign Cancelo on permanent deal despite still needing hard work

Barcelona will submit low-ball offer for Manchester City player in the summer

Real Madrid 'agree to sign Kylian Mbappe's BROTHER from PSG

Real Madrid have reportedly agreed to sign Kylian Mbappe's brother from PSG in a move to charm their incoming French superstar.

WATCH: Lionel Messi saves Inter Miami a point by outsmarting Riqui Puig

The two shared a dressing room at Barcelona for multiple years, and while the two appeared to be a good match when Riqui Puig came into the side, Lionel Messi and his younger playmaker did not always seem to see eye-to-eye before they departed.

Barcelona make final decision in pursuit of Mikel Arteta

Barcelona have given up hope of prying Mikel Arteta away from Arsenal in time for the Spaniard to succeed Xavi next season.

Bayern Munich star spotted in Barcelona 24 hours after agent meets with Deco

On Wednesday, it was reported that Rafaela Pimienta, the agent of Erling Haaland among others, was in Barcelona to meet with Deco – the Manchester City striker was said to be one of the discussion points during this.

Barca conceded defeat in their hopes of appointing Arteta as Xavi's successor

Barcelona 'give up hope of appointing Mikel Arteta as Xavi replacement'

What They Say

Ligue 1 expert revealed Kylian Mbappe agents have sounded out Manchester City

Real Madrid target Kylian Mbappe appears to be nearing a move to the Spanish capital, after it was made public that he would not be renewing his contract with Paris Saint-Germain. There are still some details to be agreed with Los Blancos though, such as his participation in the Olympics.

Nuno: Bruno’s good player needed to be controlled but we don't want to hurt him

Nottingham Forest boss hits back at Erik ten Hag for claiming Man Utd captain was targeted

Schmadtke: I thought Szoboszlai was 'too expensive' but he changed my opinion

Jorg Schmadtke admits Dominik Szoboszlai transfer mistake as he opens up on Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool exit

Neville NOT PROUD of infamous 'billion pound bottle jobs' jibe at Chelsea flops

Gary Neville conceded his “billion pound bottle jobs” dig at Chelsea was too harsh and admitted: “I don’t feel proud about it.”

Bayern star Kimmich names a Chelsea flop as the toughest opponent of his career

Joshua Kimmich has revealed that the toughest opponent of his career is a former Chelsea flop.

Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag demands apology from Fulham over Bruno Fernandes post

Erik ten Hag has called on Fulham to apologise for appearing to mock Bruno Fernandes.

Jose Gaya on Vinicius Jr incident - "Valencia not racist, just a few imbeciles"

Going into Saturday’s fixture between Valencia and Real Madrid, the big storyline is Vinicius Junior’s return to the Mestalla for the first time since that fateful day last May, when the Brazilian forward was racially abused by a small section of home supporters in the Mario Kempes south stand.

Klopp hints Liverpool almost sold world class star after private transfer demand

Jurgen Klopp has suggested that Liverpool could have sold in-form Caoimhin Kelleher last summer after his demand for first-team football.

In-Depth

Only Messi has more assists than De Bruyne in top 5 leagues in last TEN years

Only one footballer has more assists than Kevin De Bruyne over the last decade in Europe's top five leagues - but it may not be for long!

Like father, like son – Liverpool’s youngsters now making a name for themselves

Liverpool’s youngsters have had a significant week in the spotlight, helping beat Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday before setting up an FA Cup quarter-final trip to Manchester United after victory over Southampton.

Fixtures of the Day

Saudi PL

Al-Hilal Saudi FC VS Al-Ittihad Club 2024/03/01 17:00 UTC

Bundesliga

Freiburg VS Bayern Munich 2024/03/01 19:30 UTC

Serie A

Lazio VS Milan 2024/03/01 19:45 UTC

Ligue 1

Monaco VS Paris Saint-Germain 2024/03/01 20:00 UTC