Kick Off: Barca consider Valverde replacement; Juve 'reject' Utd €60m Costa bid

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TOP HEADLINES

Man Utd make sensational €60m bid for Juventus winger Costa (Calciomercato)

Manchester United have been linked with a sensational move for Juventus outcast Douglas Costa.

Barcelona are watching Sassuolo coach De Zerbi as Valverde replacement (CdS)

Ernesto Valverde’s contract expires on June 30 and so far Barcelona have not discussed renewing the deal with him.

OFFICIAL: Inter suspend Nainggolan from football due to 'disciplinary reasons'

In a shock announcement, Inter confirmed Radja Nainggolan has been “suspended from football activity for disciplinary reasons.”

Everton 2-6 Tottenham: Kane & Son score brace to seal epic comeback win

Harry Kane and Son Heung-min starred in a remarkable and breathless 6-2 Tottenham win at Everton on Sunday.

Pogba's 'big announcement' turns out to be a personalised emoji app

Paul Pogba's "big announcement" that had fans excited on Sunday was the launch of a new app called Pogmoji.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

No Neymar & Mbappe! 5 players with the most goals involved in 2018 so far

As we move into the holiday season, we are almost done with all the league matches for the calendar year. The next time we see the players take the pitch will be in the new year.

Argentina player shows tattoo after gifting his shirt to Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi generates admiration around the globe, and his friends are no different, with Hernan Lamberti the latest to show it

How footballers do Christmas: Partying, dressing up as Santa... and training

It's the most wonderful time of the year... until you have to go training on Christmas Day morning. But just because you're a footballer it doesn't mean you can't have fun.

WHAT THEY SAY

'I don't want to upset this guy again!' - Pochettino responds to Man Utd rumours

Mauricio Pochettino insists Tottenham need to be focussed despite rumours linking the Argentine to Manchester United.

Juventus director reveals 'Ronaldo offered himself to us'

Director Fabio Paratici confirms Cristiano Ronaldo offered himself to Juventus via agent Jorge Mendes during Joao Cancelo talks.

'Pogba hasn't won a war, he's not bigger than Man Utd'

The World Cup winner's relationship with Jose Mourinho was troubled, but he starred for the Red Devils in Saturday's win over Cardiff City

It's something he can't refuse - Meunier hints at a Rabiot-Barcelona agreement

PSG players have defended team-mate Adrien Rabiot, who is leaving the French club. After the game against Nantes, Thomas Meunier spoke in the mixed zone about the Barcelona target.

Rooney gives Premier League prediction - Man Utd fans would love this

Manchester United began life under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's leadership with an emphatic 5-1 win away to Cardiff City on Saturday.

Mbappe will be much better than Ronaldo, says ex-Monaco director

Ex-Monaco technical director, Luis Campos, says Real Madrid is the ideal club for a "champagne" player of Kylian Mbappé's calibre.

IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS

Inter, Madrid, China - who'd be willing to take a gamble on Mourinho?

With the outspoken Portuguese having been sacked by Manchester United on Tuesday, Goal evaluates his likely suitors, including some former clubs

Does Brazil's value fall at Barcelona?

It's nothing new that Ernesto Valverde sticks to his plans when they work, it is how things have always been ever since he moved to Barcelona.

TRANSFER RUMOURS

Rashford 'wanted by Barca and Madrid' as his future remains uncertain (Express)

Barcelona are reportedly ready to rival Real Madrid for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford.

AF COLUMNS

Stadium Tours: A closer look at Atlanta United’s $1.6 billion venue

Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the currently under-construction new stadium of NFL team Atlanta Falcons and new MLS franchise Atlanta United FC.

On This Day: Cristiano Ronaldo scored 2000th Man Utd goal under Sir Ferguson

Hi all, welcome to All Football's On This Day! Let's find out what happened today (December 23rd) 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!

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