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While the draw for the 2026 World Cup took centre-stage on Friday, all eyes were back on club football over the weekend as title races across Europe took yet more twists. The gap at the top of the Premier League has been reduced,

Liverpool are considering a January move for Real Madrid outcast Rodrygo as they eye up a replacement for Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian has been linked with a move away from Anfield in the New Year following a bombshell interview he gave in the wake of Saturday's 3-3 draw with Leeds.

The Egyptian played a crucial role off the bench at Anfield on Saturday - but his future remains unclear after last weekend's

Erling Haaland made a hilarious dig at Jamie Carragher amid the Mohamed Salah row as he labelled the Liverpool legend "a loose cannon" after Manchester City edged out Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Under the lights of Anfield, the anticipation is electric. Liverpool and Real Madrid — two of Europe’s grandest clubs — are set to meet once again, renewing a rivalry that has written some of the Champions League’s most unforgettable chapters.

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will see many African players from the Premier League, Ligue 1, Bundesliga, La Liga and the FA Cup return to represent their countries, with some set to shine and carve new paths.