Kick Off: FIFPRO's Best XI of the Year announced; Mastantuono got pubalgia

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FIFPRO's Best XI of the Year: Mbappé leads the way, with Pedri making the cut

On 3 November, The FIFPRO has announced its annual best XI, with Dembele, Mbappé, and Yamal leading the attack, Pedri making the cut, and five players from the champion squad of Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain included.

OFFICIAL: Mastantuono has pubalgia; his condition requires further observation

On 3 November, Real Madrid have released an official medical report on Mastantuono.

These Things Happen

Spanish media: Yamal’s goal “crown” for ex-girlfriend, not arrogance

According to the host of the Catalan radio program "Què t'hi jugues", Yamal's celebration of "wearing" a crown after scoring a goal was for his ex-girlfriend, with whom he broke up last week, and not out of arrogance.

Since Antony’s Betis debut, only Mbappé has more outside-box goals in top-5

Only two players have scored more than five goals from outside the box for sides from Europe's top 5 leagues since Antony made his Real Betis debut.

Barcelona: 50 consecutive scoring matches, joining Europe’s most offensive sides

With Lamine Yamal's goal against Elche, FC Barcelona has reached 50 consecutive matches scoring in all competitions. Since December 21, 2024, Hansi Flick's team has not failed to score.

Liverpool vs Real Madrid Champions League clash to be 'banned' due to UEFA rule

Liverpool are up against Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday night, but there is a rule that prevents the two sides from facing each other in the league phase of next year's competition

Barça has 5 players (5+ goal involvements), only top-5 league team to achieve it

Barcelona are the only side in Europe's top five leagues to have five players with 5+ direct goal involvements in the league this season. 

Chamberlain back training with Arsenal as he plots next move

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is back training at Arsenal as he plots his next transfer move.

Why Real Madrid won’t return to Liverpool in the Champions League anytime soon

Real Madrid are back at Anfield on Tuesday, November 4 for the second year in a row in the Champions League. 

Alvaro Carreras's journey from Preston North End to the Bernabeu

Alvaro Carreras has been a revelation at Real Madrid. After pocketing Lamine Yamal in El Clasico, the left-back blasted home his first Madrid goal against Valencia on Saturday evening. Why on earth did Manchester United allow him to leave Old Trafford?

Reported: Roma has negotiated with Zirkzee's agent, he accepts a salary cut

Roma has already negotiated with Zirkzee's agent, and Milan is also keeping an eye on it.

Friendly gesture: Barça lends training facilities to Elche for recovery training

In the 11th round of La Liga, Elche lost 1-3 to Barcelona away from home. After the match, the entire Elche team spent the night in Barcelona, and Barcelona lent Elche their training facilities this morning.

Rob Edwards is close to be next Wolves manager, with Erik ten Hag on the list

Rob Edwards is a strong contender to replace Vitor Pereira as Wolves manager after Gary O'Neil took himself out of the race.

Saliba makes Real Madrid transfer admission with Kylian Mbappe message

William Saliba has addressed the transfer rumours which have linked him with a move to Real Madrid

'The six candidates on Man Utd's shortlist' before Amorim's appointment

Thomas Tuchel and Roberto De Zerbi reportedly led a list of six candidates to manage Manchester United before they changed tack and appointed Ruben Amorim.

Arsenal boss Arteta worried by Gyokeres injury

Mikel Arteta has conceded he is concerned over Viktor Gyokeres' injury, which will keep the striker out of Arsenal's clash with Slavia Prague.

Ferran Torres has scored 50 goals for Barcelona

Ferran Torres scored Barcelona's second goal in their match against Elche, marking his 50th goal for the club.

Endrick pushes for Real Madrid exit

Endrick’s future looks much clearer after the past few days.

What They Say

Cristiano Ronaldo: “Messi is better than me? I don’t agree…”

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again sat down with the famous English journalist Piers Morgan.

Guardiola complains: Football relies more on stats than individual ability

Mavericks are in short supply at the moment, not particularly wanted or needed in this age. 

Babbel: Kane harder to defend than Haaland/Mbappé, has top football intelligence

Who is currently the best striker in the world: Harry Kane, Erling Haaland, or Kylian Mbappé? For former German international Markus Babbel, the answer is clear: Harry Kane.

Dreesen: The Bundesliga's marketing lags behind the Premier League and La Liga

The boss of FC Bayern has once again criticized the revenues compared to England, but also Spain.

DO: Wolves are in advanced talks with O'Neill, and Ten Hag is also a candidate

According to a recent report by The Athletic's Ornstein, former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is also one of the managerial candidates that Wolves are still considering.

Marotta on selling Achraf: It was difficult, but it had to be done for the club

Achraf Hakimi, the savior of Inter's finances. Sold for 67 million euros.

Xhaka: Sunderland 'lost three points' after slow start at Everton

Granit Xhaka believes Sunderland "lost the three points" due to their slow start to Everton, but was thrilled to help the team clinch a point.

Carragher: Frank's side played like a LEAGUE TWO team, Simons was really poor

Jamie Carragher did not hold back when offering his assessment of Tottenham's woeful 1-0 defeat against Chelsea on Saturday evening.

Fixtures of the day

UCL

Napoli VS Eintracht Frankfurt 2025/11/04 17:45 UTC

Slavia Praha VS Arsenal 2025/11/04 17:45 UTC

Atletico Madrid VS Union Saint-Gilloise 2025/11/04 20:00 UTC

Juventus VS Sporting CP 2025/11/04 20:00 UTC

Liverpool VS Real Madrid 2025/11/04 20:00 UTC

Paris Saint-Germain VS Bayern Munich 2025/11/04 20:00 UTC

Tottenham Hotspur VS Copenhagen 2025/11/04 20:00 UTC