Kick Off: Klopp lands job at Red Bull, Tchouameni wears France captain's armband

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OFFICIAL: Klopp named head of global soccer at Red Bull, starting in January

OFFICIAL: Klopp named head of global soccer at Red Bull, will be starting on January 1, 2025

OFFICIAL: Tchouameni will wear France captain's armband in absence of Mbappe

OFFICIAL: Tchouameni will wear the captain's armband for France in absence of Mbappe

R.I.P. George Baldock dead aged 31: Shock as former EPL star found dead in pool

GEORGE BALDOCK has tragically died at the age of 31, according to shocking reports in Greece.

These Things Happen 

Palmer named England's Player of the Year despite only starting 2 games at Euro

Chelsea superstar Cole Palmer has been named England's Player of the Year for 2023-24 despite earning just nine caps for his country.

Real Madrid make contact with agents of Saliba, 2025 move wanted

Real Madrid are expected to sign a new centre-back in 2025. Their failure to secure the services of Leny Yoro, who ended up joining Manchester United, during the summer has meant that Carlo Ancelotti will be short in that department for the first half of the season at least.

Sergio Ramos 'nears shock move' after leaving Sevilla in the summer

The prospect of Sergio Ramos making a shock move to Egyptian club SC Zamalek remains a 'possibility' but some key stumbling blocks remain.

Marc Armstrong’s Manchester United move set to be confirmed

On Tuesday, Paris Saint-Germain confirmed the nomination of Victoriano Melero as CEO. He replaces Jean-Claude Blanc, who left to join INEOS last year. Blanc, now a member of the hierarchy at Manchester United following INEOS’ purchase of a minority share in the Premier League club, is now set to be re-united with a former PSG colleague.

Barca still owe over €100m in unpaid transfer fees, Man City most affected

Barcelona’s financial problems over the last few years have been well-documented, and although things seem to be improving gradually, there is still a long way to go before parity is restored.

Andres Iniesta names three Barcelona players he’d sign as a manager

Earlier this week, Andres Iniesta announced his retirement from professional football with immediate effect. The 40-year-old will now take the next step in his life, and his idea is to remain in football as a coach – he has already started the relevant courses to take his closer to his objective.

What They Say

“I told him” – Lamine Yamal opens up about his angry reaction after being subbed off by Flick vs Alaves

Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal was visibly frustrated during the club’s commanding 3-0 victory over Deportivo Alaves on Sunday, which saw the Catalan giants restore their three-point lead over Real Madrid.

Haaland refuses to apologise to Gabriel after Man City star angered Arsenal

Erling Haaland says he has no regrets over his decision to throw a ball at the head of Arsenal's Gabriel.