Kick Off: Guardiola signs new deal, Barça invite Messi to 125th anniversary

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OFFICIAL: Guardiola agrees to a two-year contract extension with Man City

Pep Guardiola will be manager of Manchester City for at least two more seasons after the 2024/25 season, after signing a two-year contract extension on Thursday.

Barcelona invites Lionel Messi for the long-awaited return

The 37-year-old could soon be back in Barcelona, ​​returning three years after his tearful departure from Camp Nou.

These things happen

How Pep Guardiola's renewal of Manchester City will affect Real Madrid

The biggest news in football this week was Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola's decision to stay and extend his contract beyond the end of the current season and his current contract. It will have a domino effect on the entire elite in Europe.

Man Utd transfer target set to snub Man City after secret talks with Ruben Amorim

Sporting Lisbon defender Ousmane Diomande is said to be leaning towards a move to Manchester United rather than Manchester City as interest in him continues to grow.

Hotspur have set the minimum asking price for the defender – MU move expected

Tottenham Hotspur right-back Pedro Porro has made no secret of his desire to join Real Madrid in recent months. He confirmed publicly and on several occasions how exciting it would be to play for Los Blancos. However, Real Madrid believe the deal is impossible.

Real Madrid-Bayern is threatening to start a transfer war

Bayern and Real Madrid share the same interests in the transfer market: Wirtz, Tah, Davies, Musiala and Kimmich.

Real Madrid have been quoted €60-70 million to sign attacking target Ademola Lookman

It is expected that Real Madrid will be more active than usual in the transfer market next year. The likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alphonso Davies and Florian Wirtz are said to be targets, while a move for Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman could also be on the cards.

Arsenal star named EPL flop of the season: 'He smelled really bad'

Raheem Sterling has been labeled “one of the flops of the season” after breaking an early-season promise.

Amad Diallo may have an edge over Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford under Amorim

Welcome to The Radar, a Sky Sports column where Nick Wright uses a mix of data and opinion to shed light on need-to-know stories from across the Premier League. This week:

Real Madrid star Endrick could make a shock EPL move following transfer talks

Premier League cellar boy Southampton could be in for a big month in January with an ambitious move for Real Madrid wonderkid Endrick, but could face competition.

Barcelona's top forward goal goes out of reach

Barcelona are aware that they will have to make moves in the transfer market in the coming years to replace Robert Lewandowski, but it looks like that won't happen next summer. The top choice is believed to be Viktor Gyokeres, while the dream is Erling Haaland, but neither seems within reach at the moment.

Revealed: The secret details behind Marseille's Mason Greenwood strategy

The secrets behind Mason Greenwood's success in Marseille have been revealed by the French media.

Why Barcelona chose not to sign Real Madrid's Aurélien Tchouaméni

Aurélien Tchouaméni (24) has proven himself as a regular in midfield for both Real Madrid and the French national team, even wearing the captain's armband for the latter earlier this year.

What they say

Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo reach agreement – ​​'It is clear who is the best'

Gerard Pique and Angel Di Maria agree on which of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is the best – both side with the Argentinian.

Ballon d'Or winner Rodri makes a statement in debate between Messi and Ronaldo GOAT

The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner was asked about the ongoing debate over the Argentine and Portuguese legends.

Lewandowski explains 'biggest challenge' for Yamal

Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski has admitted that seeing Lamine Yamal for the first time was an experience unlike any other he has had in the match. The 17-year-old European champion has already achieved more than most people dream of and continues to amaze every week.

Lewandowski on Guardiola, Ancelotti and Klopp – 'He changed, he realized…'

Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski has had an interview with Rio Ferdinand as part of the former England international's series, in which he revealed a lot about his career and some of the iconic figures within it. Lewandowski has also noticed a change in Pep Guardiola in recent years, which he believes has helped the Manchester City coach.

McKenna was preparing for the 'biggest game in the world' against Man United

Kieran McKenna believes this weekend's Premier League match between Ipswich Town and Manchester United will be the “biggest game in world football”.

Antony's agent explains why move to Liverpool fell through before joining MU

Antony's agent Junior Pedroso admits Liverpool wanted to land the Brazilian before Mohamed Salah's contract situation changed their approach.

Matches of the day

Saudi PL

Al Nassr FC VS Al-Qadisiya 2024/11/22 17:00 UTC

Bundesliga

Bayern Munich VS Augsburg 2024/11/22 19:30 UTC

League 1

Paris Saint-Germain VS Toulouse 2024/11/22 20:00 UTC