Kick Off: 2018 was Ronaldo's 'best year'; Pulisic signing could push Hazard move

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OFFICIAL: Christian Pulisic will join Chelsea from Dortmund in summer for €64m

Dortmund have confirmed Christian Pulisic is joining Chelsea in a €64m deal that will see him loaned back to the German club for the remainder of the 2018-19 season.

Ronaldo: '2018 was my best year & I want to keep going for many more years'

Cristiano Ronaldo claims 2018 was ‘the best year of my career’ as he won another Champions League and signed for Juventus.

Hazard 'edges closer to Real Madrid move' after Chelsea sign Pulisic

Eden Hazard is edging closer to sealing a switch to Real Madrid after Chelsea signed Christian Pulisic - according to the bookies.

Newcastle 0-2 Utd: Lukaku scores as Solskjaer wins opening 4 games as manager

Second-half goals from Romelu Lukaku and Marcus Rashford saw Ole Gunnar Solskjaer match a Manchester United record set by Matt Busby.

Chelsea 0-0 Southampton: Blues drop points & fail to close the gap on top 3

Southampton left Stamford Bridge with a well-earned point after holding depleted Chelsea to a 0-0 Premier League draw on Wednesday.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Pogba named Manchester United's Player of the Month for December

Following three excellent performances towards the end of the month, the French midfielder has earned the prize

Messi and Suarez mobbed by fans at Barcelona airport as duo return to Spain

Fans swarmed Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at Barcelona airport as the pair prepare to face Getafe.

TRANSFER CENTRE

Real Madrid reveal five striker shortlist to finally replace Cristiano Ronaldo

Real Madrid knew it would be tough after losing talisman Cristiano Ronaldo - but they didn't think it would be this tough.

'Ozil's future at Arsenal, end of story!' - Agent rejects exit talk

The playmaker's representative has rejected speculation linking his client with a move away from north London and says his future belongs at the club

Chinese side Guangzhou Evergrande make €50m bid for Barca's Malcom (Goal)

The former Bordeaux attacker has made just nine appearances for the Blaugrana since joining for €41m in the summer transfer window

Man Utd 'prepare £34m deal for Roma defender Manolas'

It's no secret that Manchester United need a centre-half - and Roma's experienced defender Kostas Manolas fits the bill.

What They Say

Zico: Messi not at the same level as Maradona or Pele!

The Selecao legend feels a lack of success on the international stage counts against the Barcelona captain when it comes to selecting the best ever

'I always think they can' - Iniesta backs Barcelona to win Champions League

Ernesto Valverde has got the squad to guide the Spanish champions to European glory this season, according to the club's midfield legend

Fekir in Liverpool? Truth about 'Melwood Mercedes' spotted near training ground

Liverpool fans were getting very excited on social media after a supporter claimed he had spotted Nabil Fekir driving into Melwood.

FEATURES

Man City vs Liverpool preview: Champions and leaders meet in title-decider

With seven points between the two sides, this clash could really be the 'all-defining game' in the Premier League title race.

Fekir, De Jong & Alaba... One perfect signing each for the Premier League top 6

With the January transfer window now open, Goal looks at where Liverpool, Tottenham, Man City, Chelsea, Arsenal and Man United need to strengthen

Jurgen Klopp named AF Coach of December after 8 wins in 8 with Liverpool

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been named All Football Coach of the Month for December after a perfect month.

How will Chelsea line up with €64m Pulisic

The Blues have wrapped up a deal for the 20-year-old American winger but immediately loaned him back to BVB until the end of the season

WEEK IN PIC: May the dream come true; No look goal & 'schoolboy defending'

Happy new year, AFers! Welcome to our column - Week in Pic. In this column, let's review what happened in the football world last week in pictures.

On This Day: Xavi equalled Barca appearance record; Sturridge joined Liverpool

Hi all, welcome to All Football's On This Day! Let's find out what happened today (January 2nd) in football history. If you have more stories and news that happened on this day in history, please post them in the comment area and share them with AFers!

VIDEO OF THE DAY

This is how Diego Costa wakes up his own brother... With FIREWORKS display

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FIXTURES (CET)

21:00  EPL  Manchester City vs Liverpool

21:30  La Liga   Villarreal vs Real Madrid