Kick Off: Ronaldo invites Messi to Serie A; Barca hit back at Pele's criticism

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TOP HEADLINES

I've never been afraid of Messi! - Ronaldo expects rival to come to Italy

Cristiano Ronaldo launches new challenge with Lionel Messi saying 'I'd like him to come to Italy' one day.

Barcelona take swipe at Pele on Twitter after he says Messi 'only has one skill'

Messi's latest wonderful performance came just days after Brazilian legend Pele slammed the little magician for only using one skill throughout his career. Pele believes he's also way to left-footed and isn't great in the air.

River 3-1 Boca (5-3 agg): Quintero late GOLAZO wins Copa Libertadores for River

River Plate won a fourth Copa Libertadores title as two extra-time goals saw them come from behind to beat Boca Juniors 3-1 in Madrid.

Superclasico that nobody wants to miss

The eyes of the world will be on Madrid on Sunday night for the meeting of River Plate and Boca Juniors in the Copa Libertadores final.

MATCH REPORTS

Huesca 0-1 Real Madrid: Bale fires Solari's side return to La Liga top 4

Real Madrid win on the road and take the three points, but they did not have it easy against LaLiga's bottom side.

Milan 0-0 Torino: Gatusso's side fail to close the gap on Inter after dour draw

Milan fail to close the gap while Donnarumma make great saves.

INCASE YOU MISSED

Arsenal fans' surprise reaction to Mesut Ozil talks with Inter

Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has been heavily linked with a January move to Inter Milan with his agent due to fly to Italy to seal a £25m move.

The Ballon d'Or of free-kick takers - Messi scored more goals than entire teams

Lionel Messi's astonishing consistency with free-kicks has meant that he alone has scored more in the past four years than any other team using all their players.

Mustafi and Sokratis suspended for Southampton trip

Arsenal will be without Shkodran Mustafi and Sokratis for next weekend’s Premier League trip to Southampton.

Messi enjoys the Superclasico from a box at the Bernabeu

What could get pulses racing even more than a Copa Libertadores final at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu?

Dembele back in hot water after turning up TWO hours late to training

Ousmane Dembele has sparked controversy once again by turning up two hours late for Barcelona training on Sunday.

TRANSFER RUMORS

PSG ready to go head-to-head with Real Madrid in battle for Hazard (Mirror)

The Belgian winger refuses to commit his future to Chelsea, and has made numerous hints that his future lies elsewhere.

Barcelona prepare to pay €200m for Tottenham striker Kane (Star)

Harry Kane, Barcelona's top target. That's the exlcusive which the Daily Star, an English tabloid newspaper, have published on Sunday. The report claims Barça are prepared to pay 200 million euros for the Tottenham striker. 

Man City teenager Foden to pen six-year deal today (Telegraph)

The teenager will end speculation surrounding his future by pledging his future to City.

WHAT THEY SAY

Low remains 'extremely disappointed' in Ozil

The midfielder retired from Germany duty following the World Cup, and has again been criticised by the national team manager

Chelsea hero David Luiz accepts criticism is part of the job

Chelsea's David Luiz accepts criticism is part of a defender's job and declined the opportunity to answer his detractors after his man-of-the-match display in Saturday's victory over Manchester City.

Sterling blasts newspapers 'fuel racism' in football

Newspapers are helping to "fuel racism" by the ways in which they portray young black footballers, says Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling.

Mourinho: Diogo Dalot can be new Gary Neville

The teenager, who started the last two Premier League outings, joined United from Porto in a £19 million deal and signed a five-year contract.

Berbatov backs Lukaku and Mourinho then says he is 'p***** off' with Guendouzi

Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov revealed he is 'p***** off' with Arsenal youngster Matteo Guendouzi.

AF COLUMNS & ANALYSIS

On This Day: Messi broke Gerd Muller's record for most goals in a calendar year

Hi all, welcome to All Football's On This Day! Let's find out what happened today (December 9th) in football history. If you have more stories and news that happened on this day in history, please post them in the comment area and share them with AFers!

What should be considered a successful season for the PL big six?

The Premier League season is already in full flow and this festive period represents the biggest fixture schedule of the whole season. The current top six includes Everton but one would think that a traditional power house like Manchester United will wake up in time to make it back to the top six.

Lionel Messi - The fifth wonder of the world

Two goals (both free kicks), one assist, the post... Lionel Messi saw off Espanyol in the Catalan derby with his only good foot and one trick. Eternal. 

Pogba, Fellaini or Guendouzi - Who's got the WORST haircut in Premier League?

Marouane Fellaini pulling Mattéo Guendouzi’s hair was one of the 'best' moments of the season so far.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Exactly how Lukaku is like when ending his Old Trafford goal drought

FIXTURES OF THE DAY（CET）

La Liga

21:00  Athletic Club vs Girona

Premier League

21:00 Everton vs Watford