Kick Off: Vinicius in tears over racism; Ashley Cole inducted into Hall of Fame

Welcome to All Football's Kick Off, we bring you all important news in the past 24 hours. Make sure you do not miss out.

These things happen

OFFICIAL: Ashley Cole inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame

Former Arsenal and ChelseaLegendary left-back Ashley Cole has been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame.

OFFICIAL: Koke signs new deal at Atlético Madrid until June 2025

OFFICIAL: Koke signs new deal at Atlético Madrid until June 2025.

Toni Kroos addresses Kylian Mbappe's potential move to Real Madrid

Toni Kroos, who returned to the Germany national team for the international friendly against France, gave a statement to 'TVE'. Asked about the possible arrival of Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid, he said that, if even the Frenchman is not sure what he is going to do, how is he going to know about it?

Real Madrid will wait for Arnold's decision before moving for Liverpool ace

A ripple of murmurs will have spread throughout the Liverpool fanbase last week when it emerged that Real Madrid were interested in star right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold. The 25-year-old playmaker is out of contract in 2025, but the Reds have been given a minor boost regarding his future.

Rudiger takes legal action after he's linked with terrorist organisation

Antonio Rudiger and the German Football Association (DFB) are taking legal action after the Germany star was linked to a terrorist organisation.

Di Maria's family receive death threats, he's warned not to come back to Rosario

Argentina forward Angel Di Maria received a threat at his family home on the outskirts of Rosario early Monday morning, local media reported, amid a wave of drug-related violence in the city where Lionel Messi also hails from.

Dani Alves has paid £860,000 in bail to be released from prison

Dani Alves has paid £860,000 in bail to be released from prison while appealing a rape conviction, a Spanish court said Monday.

Dani Alves to be released from prison: Did Neymar pay his bail?

The former Barcelona star was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in jail after being found guilty of rape. He has now been released pending an appeal.

Real Madrid have interest in making 16-year-old creator next big signing

River Plate appear to have the next big gem to come out of Latin American future on their hands in 16-year-old Franco Mastantuono. Following on from a successful move for Julian Alvarez, Manchester City have already secured the future of Claudio Echeverri. Real Madrid believe that Mastantuono has the required talent though.

Barcelona forward Raphinha feels press, fans & board were never 100% behind him

Barcelona forward Raphinha has divided opinion since his arrival from Leeds United on a €58m-deal, and that is something the Brazilian has felt. Arriving two summers ago, he has no intentions to leave, in spite of constant speculation about his future.

Guardiola & Klopp top PL managers' salary but still lesser than a European rival

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola and Liverpool counterpart Jurgen Klopp are reportedly the Premier League's top earning coaches, but their monthly earnings are dwarfed by a European rival.

What they say

Wenger: Cole is the Premier League's best left-back ever

Arsene Wenger has hailed 2024 Hall of Fame inductee Ashley Cole as the best left-back the Premier League has ever seen.

Vinicius Junior reduced to tears speaking about racism – ‘Every day I have less desire to play football’

Real Madrid and Brazil star Vinicius Junior could not contain his tears while addressing the racial abuse that he has suffered over the past few years. Brazil will take on Spain at the Santiago Bernabeu in a friendly match that was arranged following racial abuse last season, under the slogan ‘one skin’.

Vinicius Jr makes feelings clear on Walker injury ahead of UCL QF

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr has bemoaned Kyle Walker’s injury - despite being handed a potential Champions League boost.

Man Utd news: Kobbie Mainoo praised as Erik ten Hag target issues future update

A number of Manchester United stars have been representing their national teams in the last few days and Erik ten Hag will be desperate to see them all return fully fit.

Fixtures of the Day

Friendly

England vs Belgium 2024/03/26 19:45 UTC

Germany vs Netherlands 2024/03/26 19:45 UTC

Slovenia vs Portugal 2024/03/26 19:45 UTC

France vs Chile 2024/03/26 20:00 UTC

Spain vs Brazil 2024/03/26 20:30 UTC

Argentina vs Costa Rica 2024/03/27 3:00 UTC

EURO qualification

Ukraine vs Iceland 2024/03/27 19:45 UTC

Wales vs Poland 2024/03/27 19:45 UTC