Manchester City wait for news on defensive duo Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias
Manchester City are waiting on news of two defenders as they count the cost of a damaging draw with Chelsea.
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Real Madrid weigh Mbappe gamble ahead of Spanish Super Cup final
Jan 10 : Real Madrid could unleash their biggest weapon in Sunday's Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona, with coach Xabi Alonso saying they are considering taking a risk on Kylian Mbappe's fitness after he missed the semi-final.
Stay at Barcelona? Back to Manchester United? Marcus Rashford Has His Say
Barcelona intends to sign Marcus Rashford permanently at the end of the season. The England international moved to the Liga champions on loan over the summer having been ostracized by then-Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim. Amorim's exit earlier this week may have suggested that Rashford had a future back at Old Trafford having left under a cloud over the summer.
Endrick aims to reboot career with Lyon ahead of World Cup
Jan 9 : Brazilian teenager Endrick aims to reboot his club career and stake a claim for Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad as he prepares for his competitive debut with Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday against Lille in the French Cup.
Super Cup Drama! Vinicius Clashes with Simeone; Real Madrid to Play Barcelona
Real Madrid superstar Vinícius Jr. was embroiled in controversy on Thursday after clashing with Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone while being substituted during the two teams' Spanish Super Cup semifinal in Saudi Arabia. The pair exchanged words in a heated moment as Real Madrid won 2-1 to book a final against bitter rivals Barcelona on Sunday.
Rallying-Qatar's Al-Attiyah wins stage six for Dacia, retakes Dakar lead
Jan 9 : Qatar's Nasser Al-Attiyah will lead the Dakar Rally into its second and final week after winning the sixth stage in the Saudi Arabian desert on Friday to take over at the top from South African rival Henk Lategan.
Real Madrid edge Atletico 2-1 to set up Clasico in Super Cup final
Jan 8 : Real Madrid booked a Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona after beating city rivals Atletico Madrid on Thursday, with early goals from Federico Valverde and Rodrygo either side of halftime setting them on course for victory.
Rallying-Guthrie wins Dakar stage five, Lategan stays top
Jan 8 : Toyota's Henk Lategan retained the overall lead in the Dakar Rally on Thursday after American Mitch Guthrie Jr led a fifth stage one-two-three for Ford in the Saudi Arabian desert.
Barcelona thump Athletic Bilbao 5-0 to reach Spanish Super Cup final
Jan 7 : Fermin Lopez scored one goal and laid on two more as Barcelona tore through Athletic Bilbao to record a 5-0 victory in their Spanish Super Cup semi-final played in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, extending the Catalans’ winning run to nine matches.