Kick Off: PSG beat Lille but Messi left the pitch early due to injury

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Match Reports

PSG 2-1 Lille: di Maria scores late winner after Messi limps off injured

Di Maria set up the first and scored the winner to give Paris St Germain a 2-1 win against champions Lille in Ligue 1 after Lionel Messi limped off injured on Friday.

Top Headline

Laporta on Xavi as Barca manager: We've spoken for 2 months, and there're others

Barça president Laporta: “I have always said that Xavi would coach Barça one day. ”

Brazil WCQ squad list: Neymar leads, Coutinho & Firmino back

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr has been left out of the Brazilian national team squad with coach Tite instead preferring to hand Coutinho a recall.

These Things Happen

Eriksen not allowed to play in Italy this season after cardiac arrest at Euros

Inter Milan have said that Christian Eriksen is not allowed to play in Italy this season following the cardiac arrest he suffered at Euro 2020.

Villa GK Martinez rushes back to Argentina to visit his father in hospital

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has rushed back to his native Argentina to visit his father in hospital after a family emergency - and is now set to miss this weekend's game against West Ham.

Grealish picks himself in dream five-a-side team but leaves out De Bruyne

Jack Grealish has picked himself in his dream five-a-side team but has left out his Man City teammate Kevin De Bruyne.

Cristiano Ronaldo makes history to break Lionel Messi’s Instagram record

A photo posted by Cristiano Ronaldo on Instagram this week has culminated in the Manchester United star surpassing long-time rival Lionel Messi in the history books of the social media platform.

What They Say

Guardiola: Xavi is ready to become Barcelona head coach

Former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola has publicly thrown his support behind Xavi Hernandez.

Sergi Barjuan: I want to get the happy faces back at Barcelona

Sergi Barjuan was presented as Barcelona's interim head coach on Friday after the sacking of Ronald Koeman, and he is excited about the challenge ahead.

Neymar shrugs off critics after sparking PSG's dramatic comeback win over Lille

Neymar admitted he's his biggest critic and praised Paris Saint-Germain for 'fighting until the end' as the Ligue 1 giants came from behind to beat defending champions Lille 2-1.

Ronaldo left Juventus because he was 'becoming the scapegoat' claims Evra

Patrice Evra believes a desire for 'love and respect' were a key part of Cristiano Ronaldo returning to Manchester United from Juventus this summer.

Anelka takes a swipe at Messi as he claims PSG star is 'not so extraordinary'

Nicolas Anelka has criticised Lionel Messi amid his difficult start to his Paris Saint-Germain career and suggested that he should face the same scrutiny as Neymar.

Thomas Tuchel confirms three Chelsea players will miss out vs Newcastle

Newcastle and Chelsea are set to go head-to-head at St James’ Park on Saturday in a 3 pm kick-off.

Jurgen Klopp admits he has 'not happy' players in his Liverpool squad

Jurgen Klopp has admitted he has a fine balancing act in keeping his players happy as he looks to maintain Liverpool's unbeaten start to the Premier League season.

In-Depth

The Camp Nou, sacred cows, Riqui Puig, the UCL... all this awaits Xavi

Xavi Hernandez will become the next Barcelona coach in the coming hours, talks are underway over the contract and there are only minimal issues to be resolved, yet the incoming coach faces quite the in-tray to start life back at the Camp Nou.

5 best 'slow' footballers in the world right now

In modern football, pace is often viewed as a primary attribute for playing in a number of positions. However, the fact remains that pace on a football pitch is relative. Intelligent footballers who are not that quick can find a way to circumvent this lack of speed with their movement and positioning.

Fixtures of the Day

EPL

Leicester vs Arsenal 2021/10/30 11:30 UTC

Liverpool vs Brighton 2021/10/30 14:00 UTC

Man City vs Crystal Palace 2021/10/30 14:00 UTC

Newcastle vs Chelsea 2021/10/30 14:00 UTC

Tottenham vs Man Utd 2021/10/30 16:30 UTC

La Liga

Elche vs Real Madrid 2021/10/30 12:00 UTC

Barcelona vs Alaves 2021/10/30 19:00 UTC

Bundesliga

Union Beilin vs Bayern 2021/10/30 13:30 UTC

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