Vinicius has silenced rumours about a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia, saying he wanted to stay at Real Madrid for "many more years" in an interview published on Friday.

Colombian striker Jhon Duran leaves Aston Villa for Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr in a deal worth €77 million including add-ons, marking a significant transfer in the January window.

Barcelona issued a statement in which they informed that they had asked BSM (Barcelona Serveis Municipals) for their request to continue playing at the Lluis Companys, at least until 20th May. This means that 'El Clásico’ of the second half of the season, scheduled for the same month, is likely to be played on Montjuic again, as in previous seasons.

Ex-Dutch manager and player, Marco Van Basten, once said “I think soccer is a great game because it brings people together. It doesn’t matter where you come from or what language you speak, soccer unites everyone.” This sentiment is what attracts fans to watch, support and enjoy the sport many call the world’s game.

Barcelona midfielder Gavi has signed a new long-term contract with the Catalan giants until 2030, featuring a €1 billion release clause, as the club continues its efforts to secure key players' futures.

The French international missed training and will not be fit in time for Real Madrid's match against Espanyol this weekend.

Former winners Porto were drawn Friday to face Claudio Ranieri's Roma in the standout tie of the Europa League knockout phase play-offs, while Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur were among the clubs to discover their potential opponents in the last 16.

In a week in which rumours about Saudi Arabian football are accelerating, Al Nassr have been linked in England with a big offer to take Japan's Mitoma from Brighton.

According to sources close to the player confirmed to BeSoccer, the former Juventus Brazil international will go out on loan for the second half of the season and Santos' option is to his liking. In addition, both Girona and Everton have also been asking the ‘Vecchia Signora’ about his situation for some time.

Former AC Milan coach Paulo Fonseca was handed the reins at Ligue 1 side Lyon on Friday following the departure of Pierre Sage.

Inter Milan have a chance to pile pressure on Serie A leaders Napoli when the reigning champions take on local rivals AC Milan in a derby clash which could be key to the destiny of the Scudetto.

Reigning champions Real Madrid will face 2023 winners Manchester City in the plum tie of the play-off round of this season's Champions League, following Friday's draw.

Spain's ex-football federation chief Luis Rubiales, who on Monday goes on trial over his forcible kiss on the lips of star player Jenni Hermoso, was a combative players' union head whose career was marked by controversies.

Spain attacker Jenni Hermoso lifted the Women's World Cup in August 2023 but her joy was curtailed in the aftermath as she unexpectedly became the leader of a stand against sexism in Spanish football.