Kick Off: Chelsea face two-year transfer ban, Milan target Benzema

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TOP HEADLINES

Chelsea could be hit with two-year transfer ban by FIFA

More from Football Leaks as FIFA investigate the London club for signing under age players suggesting they acted in bad faith over Bertrand Traoré.

Kante turned down offshore payments from Chelsea

France midfielder N'Golo Kante refused to have part of his Chelsea salary paid under advantageous tax terms in Jersey or to receive offshore payments for his image rights, according to a Football Leaks investigation published on Wednesday (Now 14).

Juventus considering a shock deal to bring back Arturo Vidal (CdS)

Juventus are reportedly considering a shock deal to bring back Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal.

AC Milan target Benzema ahead of Ibrahimovic (GdS)

According to La Gazzetta, the Italian technical team had been looking to bring in Ibrahimovic, however, are now hoping to attract the French striker.

WHAT THEY SAY

'Messi's left foot, Ronaldo's mentality' - Mbappe lays out his ideal footballer

The PSG and France attacker laid out the qualities his ideal football would have, and omitted his own qualities in the process

'Messi's humility only makes him more of a legend' - Lenglet

Having suffered the Argentine's wizardly talents on several occasions with former club Sevilla, Lenglet loves having Leo as a team-mate

'Messi is a football alien' - Malcom delighted to play alongside Barca legend

The Brazilian couldn't be happier to share a pitch with one of the game's greats, who he says is an inspiration to the rest of the squad

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Dembele faces his last chance

It appears as though the plan for the Barcelona board is to count to ten before any decision is made and thanks to that they didn't sack Ernesto Valverde after the defeat by Roma last season and Ousmane Dembele will have another chance.

Barcelona tell Dembele's agent they still have belief in striker (MD)

Barcelona held talks with Ousmane Dembele's agent on Monday in a bid to put an end to the growing scrutiny over the £135million striker.

Liverpool 'ready to table club-record £85m bid for Ousmane Dembele' (The Sun)

Liverpool are preparing to table a club-record £85million for Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele in January.

Marouane Fellaini shows off dramatic new haircut

Some people need to get a fake moustache and sunglasses to go out in disguise,  Marouane Fellaini just needs a haircut.

Ronaldinho pops up in Neymar's Stan Lee tribute

The Paris Saint-Germain forward paid tribute to the late Stan Lee by posting an image in which his countryman is an unexpected presence.

OFFICIAL: Ranieri appointed new Fulham manager to replace Jokanovic

Fulham have appointed Claudio Ranieri as their new manager after sacking Slavisa Jokanovic.

Ronaldo and Georgina drop €31,000 on wine in 15 minutes in London

During a short break in London to see the ATP Finals, Ronaldo and partner Georgina splashed out 31,000 euros on two bottles of wine at the exclusive Scott's restaurant in Mayfair.

IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS

Isco has become a Real issue under Solari

Only Fede Valverde has played less than Isco since Solari took over and he hasn't yet started a game despite returning from injury almost a month ago.

Ronaldo, Salah, Messi and Co pictured as kids learning how to play the game

Every young footballer dreams of one day reaching the top of the game and living the lavish lifestyle that comes with success.

Neymar, Mbappe: Real Madrid ready for raid if PSG have to sell

With PSG potentially forced to sell one of Neymar or Kylian Mbappé over 'financial fair play' breaches, Real Madrid are keeping a close eye on the situation.

The Real Madrid legends who drove the team forward at the age of 22

Although at the age of 22, Marco Asensio has featured in as many as 91 games for Real Madrid, he has indicated that the team should be carried by more experienced players.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

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