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Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has been awarded his third Golden Shoe on Wednesday.

Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso has a contract which expires this coming summer, sparking interests from clubs around Europe like Chelsea Manchester United, and Juventus, among others.

FC Barcelona has officially announced, through Vice-president Josep Bartomeu, that they are on the verge of signing either Pepe Reina or Mark Andre Ter Stegen, as an immediate replacement for departing first-choice goalkeeper Victor Valdes.

Arsenal fans were reportedly dissatisfied with the mood and ambience of the Emirates Stadium, according to Telegraph UK.

Chelsea midfielder Ramires may be heading to La Liga Powerhouse FC Barcelona, reports indicate.

FC Barcelona forward Toni Sanabria may well be heading to the England after Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City have shown interests to secure his services.

The world cup stadium built for the Qatar 2022 World Cup is being mocked in the social media for apparently looking like a vagina. The architect for the Al-Wakrah stadium however had no intention to depict a woman’s private part.

Torino Winger Alessio Cerci have been linked to several English Premier League sides such as Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham, and Manchester United, but reports suggest that the Italian is going nowhere.

Liverpool is close to securing the signature of hot 18 year-old prospect Will Hughes from Derby County in January, according to sources.

Arsenal are reported to be interested in snatching Dinamo Zagreb prodigy Alen Halilovic in January, after London rivals Tottenham Hotspur’s repeated failed negotiations with the youngster’s camp.

There have been rumours that Lionel Messi is unhappy with the way FC Barcelona manager Gerardo Martino treats him.

Arsenal attacker Theo Walcott will be making his highly-anticipated comeback on matchweek 12 against Southampton in the English Premier League.

Chelsea attacking midfielder Oscar snubbed an offer from football giants Real Madrid, before The Blues could secure his signature.

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who is on-loan to Atletico Madrid, is rumoured to be heading to La Liga giants FC Barcelona.

Chelsea winger Eden Hazard thinks that his club and Belgium football national team teammate Kevin De Bruyne should leave Chelsea to ensure himself of a more secured slot at the World Cup Finals in Brazil in 2014.

Sports Illustrated (SI) Swimsuit Issue cover girl Irina Shayk recently walked down the ramp for the Signature International Fashion Weekend held at Mehboob Studios, Bandra in Mumbai, India.

Radamel Falcao netted the first goal in front of Jose Mourinho at the Koning Boudewijnstadion in Brussels, en route to a 2-0 Colombia win against a highly-rated Belgium team, which sparked rumours that Chelsea are interested in securing the striker’s signature.

Arsenal first-choice goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has signed a new long term contract with the Gunners according to club’s official Website.

David Beckham has reportedly been flying in and out of Miami to meet potential investors for his Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise, as well as, to find the best football stadium.

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi may be headed to Chelsea or Manchester City in the summer.

On-loan player Aly Cissokho expressed his desire to remain with Liverpool after the expiration of his season-long loan deal from La Liga side Valencia CF.

Manchester United Wilfried Zaha may be heading to Newcastle United on January, after the Tyneside club disclosed that they are interested in acquiring the winger on loan, according to the Daily Mail.

In what seem to the twilight of his career, Chelsea legend Frank Lampard has made an unexpected turnaround under the guidance of a man who once triggered his career into prominence - Jose Mourinho.

Before the international break, Blues goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer took time out to entertain queries from fans on Twitter using Chelsea’s official account.

Arsenal are currently occupying the number one spot in the English Premier League, as well as their group in the Champions League, and Gunners midfielder Jack Wilshere attributes their success on the pitch to the cohesiveness of the team.

The 2014 FIFA World Cup is around the corner and Arsenal attacking midfielder Santi Cazorla is determined to take part in the quadrennial event.

Samsung Mobile has chosen again Lionel Messi for its new ad for Samsung Galaxy 11.

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has been confronted with controversies in the past few months involving his alleged racist remarks toward Manchester United starlet Adnan Januzaj and a photo, showing him puffing a cigarette, which circulated on the Internet.

After signing with Chelsea in 2012, Brazilian international Oscar has since displayed fantastic performances wearing the blue uniform at Stamford Bridge.