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TOP HEADLINES

Messi is really BACK! He returns to Barcelona squad for La Liga clash vs Betis

Barcelona have announced the match squad for La Liga clash against Betis as Messi returns to the list.

FIFA investigates Man City over alleged third-party ownership breach

FIFA is investigating allegations Manchester City broke rules banning third-party ownership in their links with Danish club FC Nordsjaelland.

MATCH REPORTS

Dortmund 3-2 Bayern: Reus & Paco settle thrilling Klassiker after Lewy double

Paco Alcacer came off the bench to score a wonderful winner as Borussia Dortmund completed a stunning comeback to down Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich 3-2 in a brilliant Klassiker, after which BVB go 4 points clear at top.

Atletico 3-2 Athletic Club: Godin snatches dramatic win as Atletico go 2nd

Diego Godin scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner as Atletico Madrid came from behind to secure a 3-2 LaLiga win over Athletic Bilbao at the Wanda Metropolitano on Saturday.

Crystal Palace 0-1 Tottenham: Foyth secures 4th consecutive win for Spurs

Juan Foyth repaid Mauricio Pochettino's faith by scoring the decisive goal as Tottenham left Crystal Palace with a 1-0 Premier League triumph on Saturday, their fourth in a row across all competitions.

WHAT THEY SAY

Hazard pleads with referees to offer him more protection

Chelsea star Eden Hazard has admitted he is starting to feel the wear and tear on his body and has pleaded with referees to offer more protection.

If you tease a lion, it will roar - Spalletti backs Mourinho

Luciano Spalletti wants Inter to treat Atalanta as “an extension of the Champions League” and aspire to become as beloved by fans as Jose Mourinho.

Valverde on Dembele's absence: Everyone can interpret it how they like

After Ousmane Dembele went missing and skipped training with Barcelona on Thursday, Ernesto Valverde addressed the decision to leave him out of the squad to play Real Betis.

'That win was a fluke' - Lippi on Manchester United's victory over Juventus

Marcello Lippi maintains Manchester United’s victory over Juventus was “a fluke, as they could’ve conceded four goals,” but gives Milan advice ahead of their showdown.

'Pogba and Mourinho have patched up relationship', says Raiola

The Frenchman and the Portuguese have been involved in a series of spats but the midfielder's agent says the pair are friends again

Balotelli: 'Racists diseased part of world'

Mario Balotelli hit out after receiving racist abuse on Instagram. “You racists are the diseased part of this world!”

THIS THINGS HAPPEN

Vinicius included in Real Madrid squad again to face Celta

Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari has opted for a 19-man squad for his side's trip to Celta Vigo on Sunday and has left behind Marcos Llorente as well as the five injured players while Vinicius has been included again.

Ousmane Dembele's 'indiscipline is worrying' after missing training

Ousmane Dembele is in hot water at Barcelona, and now the Spanish press has labelled the situation a 'mess' after he failed to show up to training on Thursday.

Giroud determined to prove Chelsea don't need another striker in January

As the January transfer window grows ever closer, it would be understandable if Chelsea duo Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata are getting concerned.

Dele's surprise visit to a special school - and it touches a lot of heart

Dele Alli has paid a visit to the Vale School, Tottenham, where he surprised Mark - a young Spurs fan who is supported by Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice, the Club’s Official Charity Partner and one of the organisations that benefits from money raised through this year’s Children in Need campaign.

Salah's bizarre statue is very popular in Egypt

A bronze statue of Egyptian and Liverpool footballer Mohamed Salah was displayed at the World Youth Forum in Sharm el-Sheikh, in Egypt's northeastern Sinai Peninsula, on Sunday.