Real MadridLaLigaMediocre Madrid can't keep relying on Benzema brillianceThe Blancos made it four wins on the bounce in La Liga with a 2-0 win over a dire Espanyol side but they remain dependent on their French forward
GettyPremier LeagueManchester CityBehind Solskjaer's excellence in big-six matches this seasonThere have been positive results obtained against Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham this season but City on Saturday are a bigger threat
LeicesterPremier LeagueNew deal proves Rodgers' stock has never been higherAfter helping the Foxes climb to second in the table, Rodgers has signed a five-and-a-half year deal to stay at the King Power amid Arsenal interest
TwitterBoca JuniorsCopa de la Liga ProfesionalWhy Riquelme's election bid has Boca president panickedThe iconic Argentine is running for vice-president at the Bombonera but has been the subject of a staggering 'dirty tricks' campaign
Getty/GoalTransfersChelseaSancho, Chilwell and Berge? Who Chelsea could sign in JanuaryThe Court of Arbitration for Sport has halved the Blues' transfer ban, meaning the Londoners are now free to dip back into the market next month
Getty/GoalManchester CityPremier LeagueDemolition derby? Stop Rashford & City could rout UnitedThe champions' suspect defence will be severely tested by the in-form forward but Pep Guardiola's attackers were back to their best at Burnley
InterSerie AThe Conte effect: 'The Messi of coaches' has revived InterAfter a decade of despair, the Nerazzurri are battling Juventus for the Scudetto thanks to a remarkable transformation overseen by a former Bianconero
GettyBayer LeverkusenBundesligaBailey back to his best after injuries and suspensionThe Jamaica international scored twice against Bayern Munich to recapture his form of two seasons ago
GettyArsenalPremier LeagueNew coach, same old story! Abject Arsenal sinking fastThe Gunners have now gone nine games without a win after losing 2-1 to Brighton at Emirates Stadium
GettyLiverpoolOpinion'I'm ready!' - Shaqiri can be Liverpool's December difference-makerThe Swiss star hopes to play a major role in what is set to be a hectic month for the Reds, after netting on his return from injury against Everton
GoalNXGNJuventusPablo Moreno: Juve's Spanish sensation who left Barca behindThe 17-year-old broke a number of goalscoring records during his time in Catalunya but is now eyeing a first-team role with the Serie A champions
Getty/GoalJuventusLazioImmobile: The on-fire Lazio forward outscoring Messi & RonaldoAhead of Saturday's Serie A clash with Juventus, the polarising striker is in the form of his life, having hit 17 goals in just 14 Serie A games
Getty/GoalArsenalPremier LeagueLacazette out? Why Ljungberg must release Martinelli The Brazilian teenager has already scored seven goals this season but has yet to start a game in the Premier League for the Gunners
GettyLiverpoolPremier LeagueKlopp keeps rolling the dice but Origi gamble pays off againThe manager took a major risk by resting some key players for Wednesday's Merseyside derby but the Reds still thumped Everton 5-2 at Anfield
GettyChelseaPremier LeagueChelsea curse-breaker Abraham already indispensableThe 22-year-old proved in Wednesday night's 2-1 win over Aston Villa that he is absolutely integral to the Blues' hopes of success this season
GettyManchester UnitedPremier LeagueMourinho flops on Man Utd return to gift Ole vital winThe Portuguese had hoped to prove a point against the club that sacked him but he got it all wrong during Tottenham's tame 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford
Getty/GoalEvertonPremier LeagueGame over for Silva? Liverpool could end Everton manager's reignThe Portuguese is under pressure after a miserable start to the season - but would the Blues pull the trigger after a local derby?
Getty ImagesLeicesterPremier LeagueRodgers is a tactical genius & he’s taking Vardy to new heightsAlthough they won the Premier League under Claudio Ranieri in 2016, the Foxes and their talismanic front man are playing more effectively than ever
GettyManchester UnitedPremier LeagueFailure at Man Utd leaves Mourinho poised for revengeThe Portuguese knows better than anybody how to exploit the Red Devils' weaknesses as he brings his Spurs side to Old Trafford on Wednesday night
Azael RodriguezLiga MXMonterreyMomentum matters as lower seeds rule Liga MX playoffsWeaker teams were happy to play do-or-die games with the top four seeds in the Liguilla eliminated in the quarterfinals for only the second time ever
GettyManchester CityPremier LeagueJesus rises - but Man City need to start scaring teams againThe Brazilian shone in Sergio Aguero's absence but Guardiola's charges need their fear factor back if they are to get into the Reds' heads
GettyBallon d'OrWomen's Champions LeagueRapinoe's Ballon d'Or blitz exposes big problem in the sportThe United States' World Cup-winning winger certainly grabbed a lot of headlines in 2019, but shouldn't awards voting be based on more?
Getty/GoalArsenalPremier LeagueSix big Arsenal problems Ljungberg must solveThe Swede's interim reign started slowly with a draw away at Norwich, proving there will be no quick fix to the issues plaguing the Gunners' season
Getty ImagesManchester CityPremier LeaguePep is gambling with Fernandinho in defenceThe Man City boss says he won't bring in any new signings during the transfer window as he puts his faith in the Brazilian at the heart of defence
GettyLiverpoolBallon d'OrVan Dijk loses out to Messi but big prizes still in Dutchman's sightsThe Netherlands international may not have claimed football's biggest individual honour, but he is firmly on course for a Premier League title
GettyBarcelonaLaLigaMessi undeserving of Ballon d'Or? Barca wizard should have moreThe Barcelona idol continues to reach new heights on the pitch, and his consistent brilliance means he has few equals at the top of world football
Real MadridNetherlandsDrenthe's descent from Real Madrid to Dutch third tierThe Dutchman has taken an intriguing career path that's led him from the peak of professional football to the very bottom
Getty ImagesPremier LeagueManchester CityGuardiola's full-back setup damages Man City's creativityThe champions struggled in another poor performance, with some tactical decisions from their coach attracting attention
GettyBallon d'OrWomen's Champions LeagueMarozsan: From career highlight to World Cup agonyIn an exclusive interview, the Lyon star discusses an eventful season made up of a serious health scare, three titles and an agonising World Cup exit
Getty ImagesLaLigaBarcelonaMessi is Barca's saviour again as Griezmann flops on Atleti returnThe former Rojiblancos star was given a hostile reception on his return to the Spanish capital and he again struggled to make an impact