Real Madrid close to signing Rüdiger from Chelsea on free transfer
The defender held positive talks with the Bernabéu club’s hierarchy over the weekend and he is expected to earn £200,000 a week
Barcelona target Chelsea’s defensive trio amid club’s uncertainty
César Azpilicueta, Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rüdiger sought by La Liga giants
‘We are Barça. We are back’ - Barcelona revel in clásico win
‘If we still have a small chance to make a run for the title, we will fight until the end’
Xavi getting to grips with massive challenge at Barcelona
Legendary former star’s young tyros will have nothing to lose when they face great rivals Real
Real Madrid rediscover their belief as Neymar and PSG set sights on history
Spanish side lost 1-0 in Paris but a 4-1 win over Sociedad has instilled confidence
Naglesmann not changing Bayern attacking approach despite leaky defence
Bayern conceded four first half goals in 4-2 league defeat to Bochum on the weekend
Premier League transfer round-up: Spurs bring in Juventus duo
Burnley have completed the signing of striker Wout Weghorst from Wolfsburg
Sevilla reject Newcastle’s ‘insufficient’ offer for Diego Carlos
Sporting director Monchi says defender is happy at Spanish club and talks are over
Anthony Martial set for Sevilla loan move
Sevilla to pay the wages of the striker who has been out of favour with Ralf Rangnick
Anthony Martial’s departure depends on Manchester United paying part of salary
Sevilla, Juventus and Barça interested in striker who has made just two starts this season
Chris Wood never expected his transfer clause to ever be triggered
Striker says he felt powerless to say no to Saudi Arabian-controlled club
From Mbappé to Martial – 10 players potentially on the move in January
France striker could join Real Madrid after their failed attempt to sign him last summer
Stakes are high both for Stephen Kenny and the future of Irish football
The manager’s long-term vision for Ireland is clear but he desperately needs some results
Real able to spend almost eight times as much as Barca on squad
Catalan club’s drop means they only have the seventh-highest wage bill in the top flight
Antoine Griezmann re-joins Atlético Madrid in shock deadline day transfer
French striker's move the highlight from Europe’s top leagues on transfer deadline day
Manchester City and PSG drawn in same Champions League group
Chelsea in group with Juventus, Man United handed favourable draw
Kurt Zouma close to completing move to West Ham
Chelsea are looking to bring in centre back Jules Koundé and Saúl Ñíguez
Chelsea in talks with Sevilla over signing of central defender Koundé
Tuchel’s team also in the hunt for new No 9 and have targeted Erling Haaland, Romelu Lukaku, Harry Kane and Robert Lewandowski
Sevilla claim Tottenham made Julen Lopetegui ‘dizzying’ offer
Spurs’ search is now in a third month as they try and find a successor for Mourinho
Benzema’s return amounts to a stunning admission: France need him
Pursuit of harmony has been cornerstone of Deschamps’ reign as France manager
Sevilla midfielder Ryan Johansson wins battle to play for Ireland
The 20 year-old was eligible to play for Republic of Ireland, Luxembourg and Sweden
Barcelona and Atletico draw to give Real title advantage
Ousmane Dembélé misses a late chance as the two sides draw a blank in Catalunya
Lacazette’s future to be decided in summer – Arteta
Arsenal boss says new contract for striker will be dependant on team’s displays up until the end of the season
Luxembourg ready to try and roll the boulder uphill again
Red Lions have achieved precious little success in world football but still fight the good fight
Prolific Haaland powers Dortmund to victory as Porto stun Juventus
Federico Chiesa’s late strike in Portugal hands the Italian champions a lifeline
Ajax leave record signing Haller off Europa League roster
Administrative error will likely cost the club a vital player in their bid to win the trophy
Fifa dismiss Kieran Trippier’s appeal against 10-week ban
Atlético Madrid still have the option to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport
Dean Henderson and Victor Lindelof both start against City
Manchester United make two big changes for their League Cup semi-final clash with City
Maradona and Jack Charlton among the sporting greats we lost in 2020
Pat Smullen, Kobe Bryant, Úna O’Connor, Harry Gregg, Kieran O’Connor all passed
Liverpool face tricky test against United’s conquerors RB Leipzig
Mixed fortunes for Chelsea and Manchester City in last 16 draw
Liverpool to face RB Leipzig in Champions League last 16
Manchester City have been drawn to face Borussia Monchengladbach
Olivier Giroud scores four as Chelsea ease to victory in Sevilla
Victory at the Sánchez Pizjuán takes Frank Lampard’s team to first
Diego Maradona: A genius and the soul of a nation
Maradona went on to become everything that defined Argentina’s football principles
Giroud’s late winner sees Chelsea into knockout stages
Win against Rennes secures qualification into the last-16
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