Left-back is becoming a problem position once again at Real Madrid. Regular starter Ferland Mendy has been very underwhelming this season, and even his backup Fran Garcia has not been able to convince. As such, Carlo Ancelotti benched them both for Sunday’s victory over Sevilla, with Eduardo Camavinga playing there instead.

Not all the departures from Manchester United these days are on the orders of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his penny pinchers from Ineos.First-team head chef Omar Meziane has chosen to hang up his saucepan and vacate the kitchen after two years at the club.

Ange Postecoglou says he is certain Tottenham's players still have faith his flamboyant attacking philosophy despite a six-goal hammering which leaves them wallowing in midtable.Spurs were beaten 6-3 at home by Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday, a demoralising result which leaves them 16 points from the summit and eight points adrift of the top four.

Ruben Amorim wants Marcus Rashford to take on the responsibility of getting Manchester United back on track.United's defeat at home to Bournemouth on Sunday now means they have lost three out of their last four league games. They were also dumped out of the EFL Cup by Tottenham.

Enzo Maresca says Chelsea's defeat to Liverpool in last season's Carabao Cup final is evidence of the Reds having an advantage over his side when it comes to winning the Premier League this campaign.

Former Manchester City and Real Madrid footballer Robinho is spending his first Christmas behind bars after being told he doesn't qualify for the temporary festive release thousands of prisoners at his lock-up will enjoy.

Cristiano Ronaldo made the most of the Saudi Pro League's (SPL) winter break by taking a trip to Lapland with his family.Ronaldo, 39, has shown no signs of his output slowing down this season, with the Portuguese superstar netting 16 times in 19 games for Al-Nassr.

Messi & Ronaldo left off 2024 Ballon d'Or shortlist First time both haven't been nominated since 2003 The list of players in contention then was very different

Karim Benzema reacts to 2024 Ballon d'Or controversy Real Madrid legend sided with former teammate Vinicius Junior "I have nothing against Rodri, but doesn't do anything that makes you say 'wow'"

Three European giants battling for PSG right-back Achraf Hakimi Chelsea, Barcelona and Bayern Munich all eye new goalkeeper Plus updates on Antony, Bryan Mbeumo, Ademola Lookman & more