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World Cup 2022: Van Dijk reacts as Senegal beat Salah-led Egypt in playoff, warns Mane

Netherlands defender, Virgil van Dijk, has urged Mohamed Salah to use Egypt's 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification failure as motivation to win trophies for Liverpool this season.

Transfer: Arsenal announce signing of highly rated defender

Arsenal, however, loaned the player immediately to the Ligue 1 club. He is expected to return to Arsenal next season. The Gumners had earlier announced the signing of Spanish midfielder Dani Ceballos on loan from Real Madrid.

EPL: Reece James charged by FA for abusing match official

The England defender has not featured for Mauricio Pochettino's side since the first Premier League game of the season.

3 world-class defenders who could join Man United this month

The Red Devils' back-line has been shaky this season after failing to keep as many clean sheets as they did last season.

Champions League: Carragher names three teams better than Real Madrid

Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher, has claimed there are three teams better than Real Madrid in this season's Champions League. He listed them as Manchester City, Inter Milan and Arsenal.

PSG Defeats Lyon To Win French League Cup (Photos/Video)

The 2020-21 Ligue 1 season begins on 23 August, the same day as the Champions League final. Watch video below; Instagram post.

LaLiga: Benzema loses penalty as Barcelona overtake Real Madrid at top of table

Real Madrid striker, Karim Benzema saw his late penalty saved as they dropped points for the first time this season. Los Blancos were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Osasuna on Sunday night.

EPL: Everyone knows he's working hard - Maguire defends under-fire Man Utd teammate

Rashford was one of the worst players as Man United lost 1-0 against Newcastle United on Saturday. The England international was poor in attack against the host at St. James' Park.

EPL: Chelsea to pay £3m to bring back player in January

With no recall option included in the arrangement, Lyon are under no obligation to allow the Italian defender to return to Chelsea. The Ligue 1 side also do not want to lose the 27-year-old who has been a regular in their starting lineup.

Transfer: Saliba leaves Arsenal, new club revealed

Arsenal defender, William Saliba, is close to leaving on loan and to return to France with Nice. Saliba, who cost the Gunners £27million, is heading back to Ligue 1 on a temporary deal according to Nice-Matin.

Ligue 1 award: Full list of winners

Bruno Genesio of Rennes was named the best coach of the 2021/22 Ligue 1 season. 21-year-old Marseille defender, William Saliba, who is on loan from Premier League club Arsenal, won the best young player award.

EPL: Manchester United top star to join Benfica this January

The England defender has made 165 appearances in the Premier League for the Red Devils since his arrival back in 2011, including 17 times during the 2012/12 title-winning season under Sir Alex Ferguson.

LaLiga: Barcelona in advanced talks to sign Chelsea top star

The Blues defender is seen by the Spanish giants as a replacement for 38-year-old Dani Alves, whose current deal runs out at the end of the season.

Nigerian striker nets hat-trick in Arsenal's 3-1 win

Balogun has now scored four hat-tricks for Arsenal youth teams in the U18 Premier League and Premier League 2 since the start of the 2018/2019 season.

JUST IN!! See Details Of Arsenal's Transfer Deal With PSG For Kurzawa

Although Kurzawa started for PSG as they claimed a 4-1 win at Monaco, it was only his 13th appearance in all competitions this season.

Why I enjoy Champions League football in Chelsea more than PSG - Thiago Silva

Brazilian defender, Thiago Silva, has said he enjoys Champions League football in Chelsea more than PSG because of the Premier League side's previous success in Europe's elite competition.

Ghana defender scores two deliberate own goals to stop 'match-fixing plot'

The 24-year-old was substituted following his antics and it ended a miserable season for Allies, who were relegated as bottom side.

Champions League: What Pique said after Barcelona beat Man Utd 1-0

Barcelona defender, Gerard Pique, has described his return to Old Trafford as "special" following their 1-0 win over Manchester United on Wednesday night.