Kick Off: Cavani wins Golden Foot Award; Messi wants Neymar back at Barcelona

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TOP HEADLINES

OFFICIAL: PSG star Cavani beats Ronaldo & Messi to win Golden Foot Award 2018

PSG and Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani wins Golden Foot award for the best active footballer over the age of 28.

Messi wants Neymar back from PSG to Barcelona (Independent)

The Brazilian is said to be unhappy and unsettled in Paris and is open to a return to the Nou Camp

MATCH REPORTS

Sant Andreu 0-1 Atletico: Gelson secures tough win despite late panic

Atletico Madrid are on track for the last 16 of the Copa del Rey after a first-leg win against fourth-tier Sant Andreu.

Rodinghausen 1-2 Bayern: Wagner & Muller secure Pokal last 16 spot for Bavarians

Sandro Wagner and Thomas Muller scored early goals as Bayern Munich narrowly averted a slip-up in the DFB-Pokal.

WHAT THEY SAY

Neymar calls Messi his 'football idol' and describes Ronaldo in one word

Neymar has revealed he learned every day from his "football idol" Lionel Messi while at Barcelona and described Cristiano Ronaldo as a "monster".

'Great to creat a trophy for the best player every season named after Messi'

The Barcelona superstar could have an award named in his honour to commemorate the best player in the league

'Selling Ronaldo was historic mistake': Calderon points finger at Florentino

Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has refused to blame Julen Lopetegui for the Spanish giants' current plight despite his sacking as manager on Monday evening.

Solari: No adjectives to describe Zidane, he must be left in his greatness

After being put in temporary charge as Real Madrid coach, Santiago Solari attended his first press conference on Tuesday and suggested that Los Blancos need to show what they are made of.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Real Madrid prefer Mourinho, so Conte might be heading to Man Utd (GdS)

Antonio Conte’s move to Real Madrid reportedly broke down due to Jose Mourinho, with the Italian interested in replacing him at Manchester United.

Varane ruled out for a month with adductor injury in right leg

Real Madrid have been dealt a fresh injury blow with central defender Raphael Varane reportedly set to miss a month of action.

Neymar backs PSG manager Tuchel after he dropped Mbappe for lateness

Neymar says PSG manager Thomas Tuchel was correct to drop Kylian Mbappe and Adrien Rabiot for 'failing to respect' team schedules after they arrived late for a meeting.

Valverde calls up six academy players for Copa del Rey tie

For the clash on Wednesday against Cultural Leonesa in the Round of 32 of the Copa del Rey, Ernesto Valverde has called up six players from Barcelona's academy.

Hazard to miss Derby clash but Chelsea return close - Zola

The Belgian will miss Wednesday's Carabao Cup match against Frank Lampard's men, but could be in line to play at the weekend.

Chelsea coach Ianni fined £6,000 by FA for Mourinho touchline clash

Chelsea coach Marco Ianni has been fined £6,000 by the Football Association for his celebration after a 96th-minute equaliser in a 2-2 draw against Manchester United.

Never stop working! Ronaldo trains on his day-off

Juventus and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo had a day off today, but he was still not resting. 

All for Football

All Football Power Rankings of the Week (Oct 30): Barca overtake Juventus on top

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

Barcelona hat-trick hero Luis Suarez named All Football Player of the Week

Barcelona striker Luis Suarez has been named All Football Player of the Week.

IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS

Real Madrid driven to disaster by president Perez and scapegoat Lopetegui

The coach may have failed to get the best out of the Blancos squad but he was let down by his boss, who failed to sign a Cristiano Ronaldo replacement.

Ronaldo, best goal scoring start for Juventus since Charles 60 years ago

The Portuguese ace has netted 7 goals in his first 10 league games - a feat no Juve player has achieved since John Charles. Tévez, Inzaghi and Higuaín managed 6.

14 injuries in just three months of competition for Real Madrid

With the latest setbacks to Marcelo and Mariano, as well as what happened to Raphael Varane, who left the Clasico with a problem, injuries continue to punish Real Madrid this season.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Pogba mocks himself copying his famous penalty run-up to get into the car

FIXTURE OF THE DAY (CET)

DFB Pokal

18:30   Dortmund vs Union Berlin

Copa del Rey

19:30   UD Melilla vs Real Madrid

21:30   Cultural Leonesa vs Barcelona

EFL Cup

20:45   Chelsea vs Derby County

20:45   West Ham vs Tottenham

20:45   Arsenal vs Blackpool