Barcelona player Jules Kounde spoke to the microphones of 'Movistar' after winning the Spanish Super Cup by beating Real Madrid. The French defender was happy with his team's game, referring to the one they played at the Santiago Bernabeu in La Liga.

Simon Kjaer, who left Milan in the summer, announced on Danish public television that he is retiring. He already announced four months ago that he would not return to play for his national team, but now, seeing that he has not been able to find a peaceful destination for this season, he has decided to hang up his boots.

In the Serie B match between Brescia and Sampdoria, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro heard racist insults from the home crowd and responded by imitating a monkey from the opposing goal when his side took the lead. Shortly afterwards, his coach replaced him to avoid further problems.

Andres Guardado, who had already announced his retirement as a professional, is once again taking off his boots to play with Leon for six more months and reach the 2025 Club World Cup.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who was unable to play in the Spanish Super Cup because he is still out with a ruptured patellar tendon, picked up the trophy in Saudi Arabia and lifted it with his teammates. In the midst of the celebrations, he spoke to the press, to whom he said he was happy to see Inaki Pena and Wojciech Szczesny alternating in goal.

Napoli coach Antonio Conte spoke to the press after his side's win over Hellas Verona at the weekend. Asked about the departure of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who is soon to be transferred to PSG, he pointed to himself and called it "presumptuous" to think he would be able to convince the player.

Gabriel Jesus picked up a serious injury in the FA Cup tie between Arsenal and Manchester United, although no diagnosis has been issued from the Emirates Stadium so far. He was stretchered off after a heavy tackle on Bruno Fernandes and sparked talk of signing an attacker during the current winter transfer window, although manager Mikel Arteta understands it is out of his hands.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez sought to console Luka Modric after losing to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup. "We have to lose a final sometime, don't we," he told the player.

Ousmane Dembele scored twice in the first half as Paris Saint-Germain beat Saint-Etienne 2-1 on Sunday to sit seven points clear at the top of the Ligue 1 table halfway through the season.

Rangers boss Philippe Clement called for a united front after some fans walked out in protest on 55 minutes despite a 3-1 win over St. Johnstone on Sunday to bounce back to winning ways.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he could not be prouder of his players despite crashing out of the FA Cup to 10-man Manchester United on penalties on Sunday.

Barcelona hammered rivals Real Madrid 5-2 in a wild Spanish Super Cup Clasico final in Saudi Arabia on Sunday to win the first trophy of the Hansi Flick era.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City defender Kyle Walker is in talks with AC Milan over a move in the January transfer window. The news comes after it was revealed by Pep Guardiola that the Englishman has asked to leave the club.

Ten-man Manchester United beat Arsenal 5-3 on penalties after a dramatic 1-1 draw in the FA Cup third round at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.