Kick Off: Hazard reveals Real Madrid dream... but the Lopetegui one is set to be over

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TOP HEADLINE

Hazard: I don't want to lie, joining Real Madrid is my dream

The Blues talisman admits he remains unsure over where he will be playing his football next season, as he opens up about his future

Lopetegui's Real Madrid job on the line in Clasico at Barcelona (AS)

The Real Madrid hierarchy feel now is not the time for a change of coach, but their stance may well change if things don't go to plan at the Camp Nou.

BALLON D'OR SPECIAL

Ronaldo, Messi & Modric lead the FULL list of 30 nominees for Ballon d'Or award

France Football have finally revealed the complete list of the 30 nominees for the Ballon d'Or award.

Mbappe, Alexander-Arnold, Donnarumma, Pulisic lead Kopa Trophy 10-man shortlist

France Football has announced the ten nominees for the inaugural Kopa trophy - the best under-21 player award.

From Navas to Umtiti... Have a look at the absenting squad from Ballon d'Or shortlist

The 30 candidates were chosen for the prestigious Ballon d'Or award and many have been left scratching their heads after players like Keylor Navas and Samuel Umtiti were snubbed from the list.

TRANSFER RUMOURS

Man Utd in danger of losing star players should Mourinho remain as manager

Manchester United risk losing their best players if Jose Mourinho survives for the rest of the season and the mood around the club does not improve dramatically.

De Gea reluctant to commit to beyond current deal (Telegraph)

Manchester United face a serious battle to convince David de Gea to stay at Old Trafford beyond the end of his current contract.

Mourinho wants Man Utd transfer backing with Skriniar & Romagnoli buys (ESPN)

Jose Mourinho has shrugged off pressure following recent poor form to demand two new signings in January.

Zidane & Wenger on Bayern's list to replace Kovac

Bayern Munich are reportedly already looking at candidates to replace Niko Kovac as manager following their poor start to the season, with Arsene Wenger, Zinedine Zidane and Laurent Blanc mentioned as possibilities.

WHAT THEY SAY

Carvajal: I remember Neymar in the Real youth team and he said he would stay

Dani Carvajal revealed how Neymar said he would stay when he was with him in the Real Madrid youth team.

'He was emotionally drained' - Agent reveals why Zidane left Real Madrid

Zinedine Zidane's agent, Alain Migliaccio, has explained the motive behind his client's unexpected exit from Real Madrid.

Guardiola apologises for Jesus penalty snub

The Manchester City boss concedes that it was his decision to put Riyad Mahrez on spot-kick duty, with that decision backfiring on him at Anfield

Robertson: PL Title race not just between Liverpool and Man City

The left-back insists that it is not just a two-horse race, with the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham all still in touch with the top

Vidal: Don't fight with Judases, they will hang themselves on their own

Often professional footballers' social media accounts give far more away than their post-match interviews and that is certainly the case with Arturo Vidal's Instagram page, after the Chilean posted another astonishing message.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Ronaldo rape allegation: Lawyers want to question his exes including Kim Kardashian

LAWYERS of the model who claims Cristiano Ronaldo raped her in Las Vegas could question his former flames Gemma Atkinson, Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian.

Messi has scored over 40 goals for 10 consecutive calendar years

Lionel Messi has now scored over 40 goals in 10 consecutive calendar years after he bagged Barcelona's equaliser during their 1-1 draw with Valencia on Sunday.

ALL FOR FOOTBALL

All Football Team of the Week (Oct 8, 2018): Messi, Hazard, Mbappe in XI as Kepa included

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

IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS

How Emery has turned Arsenal around and guided them to 9 consecutive wins

Amid the supposed 'three horse race' at the top of the Premier League, Arsenal have quietly risen into contention after a dazzling run of form that has seen them win nine games in a row across all competitions.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Incredible moment City and Liverpool fans watch Mahrez miss penalty

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