Alonso backs Carrick before Chelsea host Manchester United
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said he has great respect and big sympathy for Michael Carrick before Saturday's Premier League game at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said he has great respect and big sympathy for Michael Carrick before Saturday's Premier League game at Stamford Bridge.
Planet Football looked back at David Beckham's AC Milan loans, from his 2009 debut and goals to England call-ups and the injury that ended his international career.
Barcelona completed their final session on Friday before facing Deportivo Alavés on Saturday, with Mundo Deportivo reporting Jules Koundé absent.
Feyenoord host Fortuna Sittard at De Kuip on Saturday, with Jeremiah St. Juste ruled out by an ankle injury as two teammates train again.
England's Under-15s beat Bolivia 3-2 in Azerbaijan after an uncontested late penalty, while Fifa's formal investigation into the Ireland match remains ongoing.
Diego Simeone spoke on Friday before Atletico Madrid face Levante on Saturday, addressing the title race, fixture congestion, squad players and a new referee rule.
Al-Hilal are set to have Sergej Savic and Crysencio Summerville back against Al-Fateh on Saturday, with Simone Inzaghi weighing a replacement for Gabriel Martinelli.
Football365-cited reports say Manchester United are exploring the market for a new centre-forward in January, with Fabrizio Romano and The Athletic cited.