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While the Premier League challenge has fallen away, the reigning English champions can still end the season with a healthy haul of silverware

It's never been more difficult for big teams to break down their smaller counterparts but managers often don't get the time needed to implement fixes

The Liverpool boss has been very vocal in his desire to see the number of games played reduced and will now skip the FA Cup replay against Shrewsbury

The former Los Angeles Lakers star will be remembered as a basketball legend, but he was so much more than that for so many players around the world

The Catalans have slipped three points behind in the title race, with Madrid grinding out a win in Valladolid on Sunday night

The 19-year-old winger has been thrust into the spotlight since joining the new MLS club, but it's an opportunity that he's been looking forward to

No other Blues player has reached the dizzying heights of the winger but his current bit-part role has seen him become a shadow of his former self

It's an exciting time for the women's game in England, but the success at the very top should not overshadow the problems that still need addressing

Almost four years since being drummed out of Boca for smoking in the dressing room, the bohemian goal-getter now lines up with Banfield

The Spanish defender has arrived in London to put the finishing touches on a move to Emirates Stadium

Influential Spaniard shuns the spotlight but he has had a huge impact at the Etihad Stadium in his 10 years at the club

Shaun Whalley was in the stands as the Reds won the Champions League in Istanbul against AC Milan but is now hoping to end their FA Cup hopes

Lionel Messi was rested for the midweek trip to Ibiza and without him Barca struggled for ideas, relying on Antoine Griezmann to bail them out

The Italian looked set for stardom after playing a key role in the 2008-09 Premier League title race but has only lately got his career back on track

The Spaniard has suffered a dramatic dip in form under Frank Lampard and the Blues will consider buying a new No.1 this summer if he doesn't improve

Sean Dyche's record against the 'Big Six' is pitiful but that did not prevent his side taking the initiative on Wednesday night at Old Trafford

Pep Guardiola has admitted the English champions have an issue after Gabriel Jesus's latest miss from 12 yards in 1-0 victory over Sheffield United

The Juventus forward has scored in seven consecutive Serie A games and the 34-year-old looks determined to win it all in 2020

Real have been ruthless in the acquisition of the best young talent from Brazil since losing the striker to Barcelona, and that is no coincidence

The Reds left it late to secure victory over a spirited Wolves side at Molineux and maintain their 16-point lead a the top of the Premier League

The Mexico forward was shown to be emotional as he left Europe for LA Galaxy, but that should not be seen as a slight on the game in the U.S.

The 17-year-old won the Golden Ball for the best player at the 2019 Under-17 World Cup as he helped lead the Selecao to international glory

The Gunners signed the Brazilian teenager in the summer after he was identified by head of international recruitment Francis Cagigao

The Norwegian is by no means the only man responsible for the mess the club now finds itself in but the manager is clearly out of his depth

He has been among the best performers in the Premier League this season, finally delivering on the potential that had been apparent since his teens

While a major signing was unveiled in Los Angeles, a deal between Eastern Conference contenders offered a glimpse at a different side of the league

The last-32 clash has captured the imagination of nearly everyone on the island, with two thieves even stealing tickets for the game at the Can Misses

The Blues are on a poor run of form and struggling for goals but there may not be any major arrivals at Stamford Bridge during the January window

The Parisians have aspirations of reaching the top but they have failed to treat one of their heroes with the respect his service has merited