Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand joins Adebayo Akinfenwa on the Beast Mode On Podcast for an honest conversation about the Red Devils' decline, and what needs to change to get them back to the top. The former England centre-back gives his thoughts on Michael Carrick's future, reflects on the standards set under Sir Alex Ferguson, and much, much more.

Watch eight fans test their ball knowledge against each other as they aim to make it through the rounds and into the final. Who will reach the top and who will be going home early? All will be revealed in episode three of The Climb!

Arsenal fixtures against Manchester United are always lively and it's no different when fans of both clubs go head-to-head. Watch AliceTalksFootball and Kofi B take on Daniyal Khan and Rory Talks Football as they defend their controversial hot takes in the second episode of The Rondo!

Adebayo Akinfenwa is joined by Everton midfielder Hayden Hackney on the Beast Mode On Podcast, with the 24-year-old midfielder opening up on his decision to leave Middlesbrough for the Toffees, his development under Michael Carrick and the crucial advice given to him by new manager David Moyes. Hackney also reveals why he's a fan of Mateo Kovacic, how he grew up idolising Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney, what it was like being on the other side of the Southampton Spygate scandal and much more.

Brighton & Hove Albion are preparing to battle Real Madrid and Barcelona for Atletico Mineiro centre-back Vitao ahead of the January transfer window. The 18-year-old Brazilian defender is valued at around £12 million by his boyhood club following an impressive breakthrough campaign in South America.

Former Manchester United assistant manager Rene Meulensteen has urged incoming boss Mauricio Pochettino to part ways with club captain Bruno Fernandes. The Dutch coach believes years of relentless negativity around Old Trafford have taken a heavy mental toll on the 32-year-old playmaker.

Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen are closely monitoring Brighton & Hove Albion attacker Brajan Gruda following his impressive loan spell at RB Leipzig. The 22-year-old has caught the eye of several European heavyweights with two goals and five assists across all competitions in Germany this season.

AC Milan are reportedly monitoring Virgil van Dijk's situation at Liverpool as the veteran defender nears the end of his current contract. The Netherlands international could become one of the most high-profile free agents on the market if he fails to agree on an extension with the Premier League side.

Michael Carrick has expressed his immense gratitude to Manchester United supporters following his dismissal from Old Trafford on Thursday. The 45-year-old released a heartfelt statement wishing the club success, just hours before Mauricio Pochettino was confirmed as his permanent successor.

Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli has confirmed that the national side are stepping up efforts to convince Tottenham Hotspur star Archie Gray and Everton midfielder Hayden Hackney to switch their international allegiance. Although both players were born in England and have featured for the Three Lions at youth level, they qualify for the Tartan Army through family heritage.

Former Premier League goalkeeper Brad Friedel has backed Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo to flourish under new Manchester United boss Mauricio Pochettino. The American icon pointed to Dele Alli's Tottenham Hotspur rise as proof of the Argentine's coaching pedigree.

Norway captain Martin Odegaard is targeting redemption against Wales on Saturday as the Scandinavian hosts fight to keep their slim Nations League quarter-final hopes alive. Sitting bottom of Group A4, Stale Solbakken's side must win in Oslo to avenge last month's defeat in Cardiff and remain in contention for the last eight.

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Pochettino raised expectations and restored belief, but painful setbacks complicated his USMNT tenure. His exit to Man Utd puts that progress to the test.

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Freiburg sit third in the Bundesliga and have been scoring freely. Games against Elversberg & Leipzig could offer value in the Over 3.5 Goals market.

We’ve got three Germany vs Netherlands predictions for their Nations League meeting on Monday night, including value on the totals and BTTS bet.

Our betting expert shares three Spain vs England predictions & tips. Thomas Tuchel’s men know only a win will put them at the top of the group.

We’ve got three France vs Turkiye predictions for their Nations League meeting on Sunday night, including value on the player assist or score market.