Claudio VillaWorld CupItalyLippi: Italy should be guaranteed WC spotThe man who guided the Azzurri to global glory in 2006 believes eight teams from Europe and eight from South America should be guaranteed spots
Getty ImagesChelseaPremier LeagueHazard handed Chelsea recall vs NewcastleThe Blues will be looking to cement their standing inside the top four and remain in title contention when they take on former manager Rafa Benitez
Shaun BotterillPremier LeagueLiverpoolBetting Preview: Brighton vs LiverpoolThe Reds have been in fantastic form in front of goal and our tipster is backing Jurgen Klopp's charges to claim another comfortable win this weekend
Getty ImagesChelseaPremier LeagueBenitez blames Chelsea fans for exitThe Spaniard landed the Europa League during an interim spell as Blues boss, but was never fully accepted by a sceptical Stamford Bridge support
Premier LeagueChelseaBetting Preview: Chelsea vs Newcastle Having struggled for cutting edge in front of goal, Al Hain-Cole doesn't expect's Benitez's men to have anything to cheer about at Stamford Bridge
TransfersLiverpoolKlopp quiet on Coutinho transfer claimsThe Reds coach has refused to be drawn into another debate regarding his Brazilian star and a possible switch to Camp Nou in the January window
Getty ImagesReal MadridLaLiga'Ronaldo in the same bracket as Di Stefano'The former Blancos defender believes the current talisman of Santiago Bernabeu deserves his standing alongside iconic figures of the club's past
Getty ImagesBarcelonaLaLigaBarca have best defence in EuropeThe German goalkeeper and the France centre-back have both been outstanding as the Catalans have tightened up at the back under Ernesto Valverde
LiverpoolPremier LeagueLiverpool's misfiring midfield is Klopp's key concernWhile the Merseysiders have not lost any of their last three fixtures, they have ceded the centre of the pitch during large swathes in all of them
Getty ImagesReal MadridLaLigaStats show Madrid can't rely on BBC The three forwards are yet to start a game all together for Los Blancos in the current campaign and the Welshman will be missing again on Saturday
GettyTransfersManchester UnitedWhy Man Utd should make Ozil offer in JanuaryThe attacker has been in fine form over recent weeks, and United could do worse than to snap him up in January to aid their fading title challenge
Getty ImagesManchester UnitedPremier LeagueMan Utd star Pogba admits: I'm an Arsenal fanThe Frenchman came through the academy system at Old Trafford and returned as an £89 million signing, but was a supporter of the Gunners growing up
Oli ScarffManchester UnitedPremier LeagueMan Utd team news & likely line-up vs ArsenalEverything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash at Emirates Stadium on Saturday
Getty ImagesManchester UnitedPremier LeagueIbrahimovic reflects on Wenger talksThe enigmatic Swedish striker says that earlier in his career he was asked to come to Arsenal on trial, but turned down the chance
Ben StansallPremier LeagueArsenalArsenal team news & likely line-up Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash at Emirates Stadium on Saturday
LiverpoolBrightonLiverpool team news & likely line-upEverything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash at the Amex on Saturday afternoon
Getty ImagesChelseaPremier LeagueChelsea team news & likely line-up vs NewcastleThe Blues welcome the Magpies to Stamford Bridge as they aim to take steps to retain their title in a busy winter run of fixtures
TransfersBarcelonaBarcelona target Arthur Melo poses in club shirtThe 21-year-old midfielder has earned comparisons to Iniesta, and took a picture on Friday with his arm around Barca's 'man in Brazil'
KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEVMexicoWorld CupGermany sends strong reminder to MexicoThe two nations will square off for the second straight summer and Die Mannschaft reminded El Tri what happened in the Confederations Cup semifinals
Getty ImagesChelseaPremier LeagueConte: Premier League fixtures hurt ChelseaThe Blues boss is upset at how the schedule has hurt his side in their bid to retain their title against a fiercely competitive rival
Getty ImagesJuventusSerie AHeroic Higuain steers Juve to huge victory A typically instinctive finish earned Juve three valuable points in a hostile San Paolo, as Pipita once more came back to haunt his old team
Getty ImagesFranceChelseaZouma: France need World Cup winThe centre back was recently called up by his country after a long spell on the sidelines and is fighting for a seat on the plane for Russia 2018
JEFF PACHOUD/AFP/Getty ImagesLigue 1BordeauxWATCH: Malcom scores another Ligue 1 stunnerThe 20-year-old attacker delivered an amazing strike for distance Friday - the second he’s delivered this week
MexicoWorld CupOsorio sees 'opportunity' in Germany matchup The Mexico manager recognizes it will be a challenge to beat Die Mannschaft but also sees it as an exciting matchup to prepare for
ChampionshipAston VillaBetting Preview: Leeds vs VillaThomas Christiansen’s Whites have improved recently, but we see Steve Bruce’s in-form side delivering another solid display in West Yorkshire
Pedro PardoLiga MXCF AmericaTigres vs America: Team news & live streamTuca Ferretti's side returns home needing only a draw to lock up a spot in the Liga MX Apertura final
getty imagesJuventusSerie ABetting Preview: Napoli vs JuventusWith both teams in prolific form, Al Hain-Cole is expecting plenty of goalmouth action when the Partenopei welcome Allegri's team to the San Paolo
Noah K. MurrayWorld CupUSADon't worry U.S. fans, World Cup can still be excitingThe U.S. isn't part of a World Cup for the first time in 32 years, but Friday's draw still gave American soccer fans plenty to look forward to