Kick Off: Sanchez recommends himself to Madrid; Maradona thinks Mou > Pep

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TOP HEADLINES

OFFICIAL: Solari signs a permanent contract as Real Madrid coach until 2021

The Argentine has started life at Santiago Bernabeu with four wins from four matches, and will now continue on a long-term basis.

Sanchez recommends himself to Real Madrid (El Chiringuito)

According to 'El Chiringuito', the agent of Manchester United's seemingly wantaway striker has offered his client to Real Madrid.

Oblak wants to leave Atletico Madrid in January (MARCA)

Jan Oblak is rated as one of Europe's top goalkeepers and Atletico Madrid run the risk of losing him in the January transfer window with the player unhappy that he has not received an improved contract, according to MARCA.

OFFICIAL: Higuain suspended for two matches for insulting referee

Gonzalo Higuain is suspended for two matches for insulting referee. The striker was booked by referee Paolo Mazzoleni late in the second half, which prompted a furious reaction.

WHAT THEY SAY

Better than Guardiola? Maradona backs Mourinho as the world's best

The Dorados manager believes Manchester United's boss is the best in the world, even above his cross-town rival.

'Don't worry bro' – Mendy's epic response to Trump's France jabs

France defender Benjamin Mendy provided a brief response to a tweet from Donald Trump, reminding the United States president of the nation's recent World Cup success.

Pogba: 'Coming home to Man United was the best feeling ever'

While he continues to be linked with a possible move away from Manchester United, Paul Pogba has made it clear how much he wanted to return.

Valverde to Pique: Where are you? F***, again?

Barcelona's 4-3 defeat to Real Betis will live long in the memory of the onlooking neutrals, however Ernesto Valverde was left frustrated by Gerard Pique's wanton attempts to find an equaliser in the closing stages of the encounter.

Milan Deputy Prime Minister: I was ashamed by the conduct of Higuain

Deputy Prime Minister and Milan fan Matteo Salvini is ‘ashamed’ of Gonzalo Higuain for his red card against Juventus and ‘hopes he’s given a long ban’.

Modric: Real Madrid going for fourth straight Champions League trophy

The 33-year-old was proud to end Ronaldo and Messi’s recent duopoly on the Goal 50 trophy and is confident of Real having a great season.

Iniesta: Neymar joining Real Madrid 'wouldn't hurt me'

Andres Iniesta insists he would not be hurt if his former Barcelona team-mate Neymar joined LaLiga rivals Real Madrid.

THIS THINGS HAPPEN

Dortmund captain Marco Reus becomes All Football Player of the Week

Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus has been named All Football Player of the Week after a stellar performance against Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich.

OFFICIAL: Former England & Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole retires at 37

The ex-Liverpool and Three Lions winger has confirmed his retirement from football, following a spell with the Tampa Bay Rowdies.

Ronaldo photo overshadowed by nude Chiellini dressing room fail

AC Milan teenager Raoul Bellanova popped into the visitors dressing room after Sunday's Serie A clash and got a little more than just a pic of hero Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ozil rejected £1m-a-week offers from Asia to stay with Gunners (Standard)

Mesut Ozil turned down offers worth £1million-a-week to commit his future to Arsenal.

Mourinho set for more frustration in January transfer window (Independent)

Jose Mourinho is set for more transfer frustration in January, as Manchester United currently look unlikely to sign anyone in the mid-season window.

Hazard reveals how Joe Cole convinced him to sign for Chelsea

Chelsea star Eden Hazard has revealed how Joe Cole convinced him to sign for the club.

Danny Welbeck on crutches after second operation to repair broken ankle

Danny Welbeck has been pictured on crutches for the first time since having a second operation to repair his broken right ankle.

Barca spend £150m more than Man Utd & £200m more than Man City!

Barcelona spend more money on wages than any other club in Europe, with their mammoth £424million outlay nearly double that of Premier League giants Manchester City.

IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS

Who has better stats in 2018 - Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi?

The two superstars are among the favourites to top the Goal 50 once again, but who performed better statistically during the 2017-18 season?

All Football Power Rankings of the Week (Nov 13): Man City overtake Barca 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. 

The six Man Utd stars who have flopped during a poor start to the season

Manchester United's comprehensive defeat in the Etihad derby brought Jose Mourinho's side down to earth with quite a bump after victories over Juventus, Bournemouth and Everton had lifted the mood around Old Trafford.

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