GettyFlamengoFIFA Club World CupFlamengo still dealing with fallout from fatal fireTen young Flamengo hopefuls lost their lives at the start of 2019 in a training ground fire, an event which still casts a shadow over the club
GettyArsenalPremier LeagueArsenal are sleepwalking into a relegation fightThe Gunners are seven points off the bottom three in the Premier League after Sunday's defeat to Manchester City
Manchester CityPremier LeagueGuardiola's blueprint for the Champions LeagueThe Citizens best shot at European glory could rest in their most recent Premier League performance
GettyReal MadridLaLigaBenzema & Courtois rescue Real to set up finely-balanced ClasicoThe French forward netted an injury-time equaliser against Valencia after the Blancos goalkeeper had seen his header saved
GettyArsenalPremier LeagueA broken club! Abysmal Arsenal ruthlessly exposed by CityThe Gunners are actually getting worse following the sacking of Unai Emery, as Sunday's demoralising loss to the Premier League champions underlined
GettyManchester UnitedPremier LeagueOfficial: Man Utd can't break down ordinary teams!The Red Devils beat Tottenham and Manchester City last week but struggle against sides outside of the Premier League's 'Big Six'
Getty ImagesArsenal WomenWSLArsenal star Miedema finishes superb 2019 in styleThe 23-year-old ended her incredible 12 months with a double in Southport, surely wrapping up the Golden Boot before Christmas
Getty ImagesArsenalManchester CityThe new boss? Arteta set to cast shadow over LjungbergPep Guardiola's assistant returns to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday as leading candidate to replace the sacked Unai Emery
GettyManchester UnitedPremier LeagueAnother false dawn or are Man Utd actually good again?The Red Devils have struggled to impose themselves on lesser teams under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer despite eye-catching victories over top teams
GettyArsenal WomenEverton Women‘Leaving Arsenal was the best decision I’ve made’ – Kelly targets shock win with EvertonThe Everton striker has developed brilliantly since leaving London, making her England debut just months later, and is keen to upset Arsenal on Sunday
Getty ImagesChelseaPremier LeagueChelsea's attack needs help as Hazard absence is feltThe Blues are in danger of losing their top-four spot and are continuing to struggle in a winter period following a 1-0 loss to Bournemouth
Getty ImagesBarcelonaLaLigaGriezmann rises but Barca have pre-Clasico concernsThe summer signing impressed in a 2-2 draw against his old club but the champions have issues ahead of a midweek date against Real Madrid
Getty ImagesLiverpoolWatfordInjuries now the only threat to Liverpool's title chargeMohamed Salah's brace secured a home victory over the Hornets but the Premier League leaders lost another key player to injury
Getty ImagesBarcelonaLaLigaRonaldinho right to say Messi is best of his own eraThe ex-Barca playmaker pointed out that it is impossible to rank the likes of Messi and Maradona because they played in such very different periods
Amaury VergaraCD GuadalajaraLiga MXChivas not 'Super' again but taking right stepsAn offseason overhaul won't immediately put the team back in title contention, but it's an excellent start toward long-term success
GettyLiverpoolPremier LeagueKlopp's new contract Liverpool's dream Christmas presentReds supporters were anticipating transfer news on Friday morning but they instead learned that their manager has signed a new deal until 2024
Getty ImagesLyonOpinionCaptain, leader, maverick: Depay thriving amid Lyon civil warThe Netherlands star has shown his best form in recent weeks and, on Tuesday, he also displayed his compassion for a team-mate in the firing line
GettyManchester UnitedPremier LeagueNo joke: Reborn Fred the symbol of new Man UtdThe Brazilian has been answering his critics with a series of fine performances as the Red Devils climb up the Premier League table
Getty ImagesBayern MunichBundesligaUCL record breakers but seventh in BuLi - Bayern's topsy-turvy seasonAnyone watching the Bavrians' games in Europe would be forgiven for thinking that all is wel,l but there are significant issues in the Bundesliga
Getty ImagesArsenalEuropa LeagueSensational Saka to the rescue as Arsenal survive scareThe Gunners teenager scored one and set up the other as Freddie Ljungberg's side fought back to ensure they would be seeded in the last-32 draw
TransfersLiverpoolSign him up! Minamino represents a perfect deal for KloppSalzburg's Japan international has already made a huge impression on the Reds' squad and would prove an excellent signing given the knockdown fee
GettyBarcelonaCF MontrealHow 'new Messi' Bojan battled through anxiety attacksThe former Barcelona forward struggled with being compared to the Argentine icon but he is proud of his career, despite the many ups and downs
Getty/GoalBarcelonaVissel KobeMessi made me a better player - VermaelenIn an exclusive interview with Goal, the ex-Arsenal centre-half discusses his time at Barcelona, his respect for Arsene Wenger and his move to Japan
GoalNXGNArsenalMyron Boadu: AZ's teen superstar who turned down ArsenalThe 18-year-old is already a full Netherlands international having been in sparkling form for the Eredivisie outfit both domestically and in Europe
Getty/GoalArsenalEuropa LeagueMagical Martinelli leaves Lacazette with point to proveThe France forward was benched against West Ham on Monday, meaning he will be determined to impress in Thursday's Europa League game in Belgium
Super LeagueBarcelonaPaulinho's stunning season after leaving BarcaHis move to Camp Nou left some mystified but Lionel Messi himself was a fan of the Brazilian midfielder, who has discovered the form of his career
GettyBorussia MoenchengladbachPremier LeagueThe next Klopp - Rose blooming at GladbachWith his new side sitting top of the Bundesliga, the man who studied under the current Champions League-winning coach is making a name for himself
GettyManchester CityChampions LeagueUnleash Foden! Pep can't hold City star back any longerGabriel Jesus may have hit a hat-trick in the 4-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb but it was the English midfielder who showed why he should be a starter
GettyManchester UnitedPremier LeagueSolskjaer's Ferguson tribute act will only take Man Utd so farWhile success has been forthcoming in recent games against other sides in the 'Big Six', there is an underlying flaw to the Norwegian's tactics
Getty ImagesManchester UnitedPremier LeagueHow McTominay has allowed Man Utd to win againThe Scotland midfielder's return from injury meant Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could play to his side's strengths against Tottenham and Manchester City