Kick Off: Mourinho reacts to supposed Zidane call; Malcom dropped by Barca again

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TOP HEADLINES

Police reopen investigation into claim that Ronaldo raped model

Las Vegas police have reopened an investigation into the claim that Cristiano Ronaldo raped model in a hotel room.

Pogba REFUSES to shake Mourinho's hand in training just days after first row

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba appeared to blank Jose Mourinho in training today just days after their first row on the training ground.

'Some care more than others' - Mourinho hits out at his players' attitude

Jose Mourinho has hit out at his Manchester United players and questioned their motivation to help turn things around, insisting 'some care more than others'.

WHO SHINED LAST WEEK

VOTE: Who is your pick for All Football Player of the Week?

Who is the best player of this week? We name 5 candidates based on the ratings & performances. Please vote for the player who impressed you most last week.

All Football Team of the Week (Oct 1, 2018): Ronaldo, Neymar & Hazard highlight the squad

Who shone enough to make this time's Team of the Week? Have a scroll down and see if you agree with our choices. 

All Football Power Rankings of the Week (Oct 2, 2018): Juve go top as Barca & Real slip

Hello again! We organize clubs of Europe's top 5 leagues into an order that reflects the up-to-the-minute hierarchy every Tuesday. 

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Zidane favourite to take over Utd job with Evra lined up as coaching staff (RMC)

The French publication, RMC, claim Zidane is the favourite to take over from Mourinho at Old Trafford should the board decide to move on.

Man United have huge job to persuade Zidane to take over

Back in 2013 when Manchester United chose David Moyes to replace Sir Alex Ferguson they probably could have had their pick of the world's greatest managers.

Real Madrid fans chant Ronaldo's name during Atletico draw

Cristiano Ronaldo may not have always had the smoothest relationship with Real Madrid fans but it certainly seems that they are missing him now that he's gone.

De Bruyne returns to Man City training ahead of Liverpool clash

The Belgium international midfielder picked up a knee injury early on in the 2018-19 campaign, but he is fast closing in on a return to full fitness

Roberto & Umtiti not included in Barca squad for Spurs tie as Malcom dropped

Sergi Roberto and Malcom are not included in Barcelona's Champions League squad for Tottenham game, while Samuel Umtiti has been ruled out due to suspension.

Man Utd arrive at the Lowry hotel… but what was Salah doing there?

Manchester United's stars arrived at the Lowry Hotel shortly after Mo Salah was pictured in enemy territory.

WHAT THEY SAY

'Ask the man who wrote it' - Mourinho reacts to supposed Zidane call

During his pre-match press conference for the Champions League game against Valencia, Manchester United coach, Jose Mourinho, was asked about a supposed call from Zinedine Zidane where the Frenchman told him that he didn't want the coach's job at Old Trafford.

"Messi is not a human being", says Gary Lineker

The former Barça striker and now TV presenter spoke ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Tottenham and Barcelona.

'Messi to Inter isn't impossible' - Saviola thinks anything can happen

A former Camp Nou star considers his fellow Argentine to be the best player on the planet and is intrigued to see how the rest of his career plays out

'I didn't think Mourinho would be manager next season' - Carragher

Jose Mourinho has lost the Manchester United dressing room and will be sacked in one of the upcoming international breaks if he does not turn the situation on its head, according to Jamie Carragher.

ANALYSIS & OPINIONS

Mohamed Salah’s form: Do Liverpool have a problem?

Mohamed Salah’s form for Liverpool is under scrutiny after another underwhelming afternoon in his side’s 1-1 draw at Chelsea. 

Ronaldo shows new generous side to his game in Italy

With Juventus, Cristiano Ronaldo has provided the most assists in Serie A, and his assist average record is already much better than any of his nine seasons at Real Madrid.

Lionel Messi and his Brazilian Love Story

No matter where you go, you know you’re not alone. I’m only one call away, I’ll be there to save the day

Opinion: Di Stefano will always be the King of Real Madrid ahead of Ronaldo

The football world learned on Sunday the two reasons that sparked Cristiano Ronaldo's Real Madrid exit, a decision that he reached in May 2017.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

The best football prank ever?

UCL FIXTURES OF THE DAY (CET)

18:55  Juventus vs Young Boys

           Hoffenheim vs Man City

21:00  Bayern Munich vs Ajax

           Man Utd vs Valencia

           CSKA Moskva vs Real Madrid