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CR7 celebrates reaching one BILLION followers across all social media platforms

Cristiano Ronaldo has celebrated reaching one billion followers across all social media platforms.

Rodri on the Ballon d'Or: "people tell me I deserve it"

The Manchester City midfielder has opened up on the battle for the Ballon d’Or.

These Things Happen

Real Madrid latest injury update before Real Sociedad: Bellingham, Militão…

Carlo Ancelotti could have a selection dilemma in Saturday’s LaLiga game, with Bellingham and Tchouaméni possibly joining Camavnga and Ceballos on the sidelines.

Barcelona have paid out €43m in variables for Dembele who has already left

Barcelona‘s business under Josep Maria Bartomeu came under heavy scrutiny over the latter stages of his tenure, and certainly since arriving, current President Joan Laporta has pointed the finger at him in terms of their financial situation. While naturally fees tend to rise with time, Bartomeu was behind four of Barcelona’s five most expensive signings, and none have been unanimous successes.

Meet private coach & ex-ManU graduate trying to get Rashford back to his best

THIS former Manchester United graduate is now a private coach working with some of football’s biggest names.

Gavi returns to Barcelona team training today after a year-long serious injury

🚨 Almost 1 year after his serious injury, Gavi returned to Barcelona team training today. 

Dortmund's incredible 'REAL' transfer fees revealed after cashing in on 3 stars

Borussia Dortmund have raked in a mammoth total of £876million in player sales since 2015, according to reports.

La Liga announce 24/25 salary limits: Barcelona up by 57%, Real Madrid increase

La Liga have announced their salary limits for the 2024-25 season, updating the amount of money that clubs can spend without La Liga imposing further spending limits on clubs. Barcelona are naturally the headline act, with a salary limit that is €156m above what they started last season. It is important to note that the limits only denote what the clubs are allowed to spend before restrictions on what they can spend and register in terms of players.

Arteta will want instant impact from Sterling in North London Derby

RAHEEM STERLING'S deadline day move to Arsenal was, without doubt, one of the most intriguing deals of the entire window.

Inside downfall of ex-Man Utd star Anderson who ‘could have been world’s best’

FORMER Manchester United star Anderson once had the world at his feet.

Barcelona star to miss Girona showdown following Hansi Flick decision

There is hope that Frenkie de Jong and Gavi could return by the end of the month, but first in line is Ansu Fati, who has been out since July with a foot injury.

Which Premier League players and teams picked up injuries on international duty?

Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City were among the clubs to suffer bad luck during the September FIFA window.

Ugarte set to make Man Utd debut away to Southampton following £50.5m PSG move

Manuel Ugarte is in line to make his debut for Manchester United at Southampton on Saturday after returning from international duty with Uruguay.

Barcelona's captain decisions: veteran’s tricky relationship with dressing room

Barcelona raised the odd eyebrow in August when they selected five players as part of their leadership group to be captains of the side, led by goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Several more were raised at the absence of Robert Lewandowski from that group.

Barcelona identify fixture for Gavi’s return to action

Thursday has been a momentous day for Barcelona and Gavi, who made his return to training after 10 months out with a knee injury. The 20-year-old did part of the training session with the group, as he aims to build up sharpness ahead of making his comeback on the pitch.

Leo Messi back in Barcelona? Camp Nou emerges as candidate to host Finalissima

FIFA have been struggling to find the right date for the next instalment of La Finalissima, which will take place between Euro 2024 winners Spain and Copa America 2024 champions Argentina. It’s now expected that the match will be held in March 2026 because of fixture congestion in 2025, when it was supposed to take place.

Man City's stars recreate Oasis album cover to launch special edition kit

MANCHESTER CITY'S stars recreated Oasis' iconic 'Definitely Maybe' album cover to launch their new kit.

3 potential options identified to strengthen Barcelona’s midfield next summer

Barcelona were widely expected to add a central midfielder at the start of the summer, with Sergio Busquets absence still looming large last season. However they decided to trust youngsters Marc Bernal and Marc Casado in the holding role instead, but it does not mean that it is no longer a need.

What They Say

Ten Hag breaks silence on CR7's fierce criticism of Man Utd with spiky response

ERIK TEN HAG has broken his silence after Cristiano Ronaldo launched a stinging attack on on the Manchester United boss.

Nico Williams’ agent explains Barcelona snub – “He wanted to…”

Nico Williams was heavily linked with a transfer all summer long, but in the end, nothing materialised. Barcelona pushed hardest for him, and there are also strong interest from the Premier League, but ultimately, he has remained at Athletic Club.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe told Zinedine Zidane would turn down Man Utd in new claim

French legend Zinedine Zidane would never manage Manchester United as he doesn't speak English.

Give up a lucrative wage, Lingard in Korea: It feels like coming home

Transferred to K League 1's FC Seoul in February, 17 appearances this season with 3 goals, quickly adapting to Korean culture and language.

Fixtures Of The Day

Saudi PL

Al Nassr FC VS Al-Ahli SFC  2024/09/13 18:00 UTC

Bundesliga

Dortmund VS 1.FC Heidenheim 1846  2024/09/13 18:30 UTC