Kick Off: Barca want Neymar to force PSG exit; Mourinho eyes Witsel to boost Utd

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TOP HEADLINES

Neymar to force PSG exit as Barcelona prepare to welcome star back (GOAL)

The Catalans want the Brazilian to take the initiative and push for a move back to Camp Nou, while he will also have to mend bridges with fans.

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba reaffirms his retirement from playing

The former Blues striker confirmed that he will step away from the game after previously hinting he may continue his career.

Reports claim that Ronaldo & Messi will miss out on Ballon d’Or podium

Several Italian newspapers are reporting that Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi will miss out on the Ballon d’Or podium.

The Ballon d'Or points to Madrid: Modric, Varane & Griezmann are the best placed

And so the rumours begin as to who will win the next Ballon d'Or, and with the voting already closed, the three standout candidates are all Madrid based; Antoine Griezmann, Raphael Varane and Luka Modric.

TRANSFER RUMOURS

Mourinho scouts Dortmund star Witsel to boost Man Utd midfield

Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho watched Belgium's 2-0 win over Iceland last week.

Barcelona's problem in the race for De Jong: PSG offer 80 million euros

They already knew that they had their work cut out if they wanted to sign Dutch starlet Frenkie de Jong but now Barcelona are fully aware of their competition as Paris Saint-Germain have put an 80 million euro offer on the table to Ajax.

Barcelona lose hope as Man City close in on De Jong deal (Goal)

The 21-year-old has interest from leading clubs across Europe but the Premier League champions have done more than anybody else to close a deal.

James Rodriguez wants to return Real Madrid next summer

The Madrid loanee James Rodriguez wants to return next summer, but that will depend on whether or not Bayern Munich choose the right to buy him.

WHAT THEY SAY

Cavani on Ballon d'Or: Modric has had great season but Varane deserves more

Luka Modric won the FIFA Best award for his stellar 2018, but Edinson Cavani does not feel he should claim the Ballon d'Or.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

No Ronaldo & Messi in 2018? How does Ballon d'Or voting work?

This year's ceremony is edging nearer and nearer – so how does the voting process work, and how do nominees for the award get selected?

PSG issue update on Neymar & Mbappe injuries

The pair were forced off with knocks during Brazil and France's respective friendlies during the international break.

The true Coutinho clause revealed with Liverpool demanding €100m Barca premium

Barcelona will have to pay an extra 100 million euros (£89 million) on top of any transfer fee if they try to sign another Liverpool player before 2020.

'Cristiano's Secret' - The new street art in Milan has got tongues wagging

Street artist TvBoy has revealed another of his works in the city of Milan, this time an image of Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo wearing close-fitting boxer shorts in the colour of a rainbow.

Football On This Day: Barca smashed Madrid 4-0; England missed Euro 2008 Finals

Welcome to All Football's Football On This Day, Let us find out what happened this day in football history.

Navy & mint green? Real Madrid 19-20 third kit colors leaked

The first details on Real Madrid's 2019-2020 third kit have been leaked. Once again set to be based on a global Adidas template, shared with the likes of Bayern Munich, Juventus and Manchester United, the Real Madrid 19-20 third jersey is set to be launched in July or August 2019.

How much Liverpool will earn if Barca win the Champions League?

The British newspaper 'The Mirror' has reminded everyone, almost a year after the deal took place, that FC Barcelona still have add-ons to pay Liverpool due to Philippe Coutinho's transfer. A fee which, if all variables are achieved, could hit €160m.

Kane, Sane, Mahrez, Salah and Van Dijk lead star-studded FUT TOTW squad

This week's team may be the best yet following the international break and with Black Friday looming.

VIDEO: Evra gets intimate with raw chicken before Thanksgiving

The unorthodox full-back gave food preparations professionals the world over a heart attack with his fowl treatment of an unwitting bird.

IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS

10 players whose careers went downhill after joining Real Madrid

Playing for Real Madrid remains one of the highest honours in any footballer’s career.

Euro 2020 qualifying: Who's in which pot?

England could be drawn with Germany in their Euro 2020 qualifying group after Joachim Low's side were confirmed as a Pot 2 team following the culmination of the UEFA Nations League group stage.

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