Galtier confirms PSG are in talks to extend Messis contract (0:46)

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January transfer grades: Liverpool an A for Gakpo move

The January transfer window is open. Here are the big deals and how we rate them, with Liverpool landing Cody Gakpo from PSV.

Chelsea have signed Monacos 21-year-old centre-back Benoit Badiashile, but what do you need to know about the youngster?

Chelsea have signed centre-back Benoit Badiashile from Monaco on a seven-and-a-half year deal, the Premier League club announced on Thursday.

Lionel Messi returned to Paris Saint-Germain training on Wednesday for the first time since lifting the 2022 World Cup with Argentina.

Incredibly, there is only one major competition that Lionel Messi has played in and not won since he turned professional almost two decades ago.

Messi given guard of honour on return to PSG training (0:33)

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PSG vs. Lens for the title, Lyon in trouble, historic four-team relegation picture: What to watch in Ligue 1

For the first time in over 60 years, Ligue 1 teams had games galore over the Christmas period. Heres what to watch over the rest of the season.

PSG stars Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi watched courtside as the Nets beat the Spurs before they met Kyrie and KD and even got locker-room access.

A well-placed goal by Nuno Tavares and an own goal from Maxime Esteve handed Marseille a 2-1 win over Montpellier to keep hold of third in LIgue 1.

Chelsea are closing in on a €37 million deal to sign Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile, sources have told ESPN.

How African stars fared across European football this past weekend.

Lens beat Ligue 1 leaders PSG 3-1 on Sunday to give the champions their first league loss of the season and narrow the gap at the top of the table.

The January transfer window is almost here and there are a host of players who could be available for free next summer.

African stars in Europe had a particularly strong 2022, but there was one outstanding player from each major division over the last 12 months.

Second-placed Lens were held to a 0-0 draw at mid-table Nice on Thursday as they failed to keep pace with Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain.

The World Cup showed us that possession didnt help you win games, and were seeing it in the club game. How does it work, and who does it best?

Paris Saint-Germains Kylian Mbappe has dismissed taunts from Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez over Frances World Cup final loss as futile.

PSG captain Marquinhos scored at both ends against Strasbourg before a last-gasp Kylian Mbappe penalty secured a 2-1 win for the Ligue 1 leaders.

Neymar was sent off in PSGs win over Strasbourg for a second-half dive in the penalty area Wednesday in his first match since the World Cup.

Paris Saint-Germain boss Christophe Galtier denied suggestions of a rift between Lionel Messi and teammate Kylian Mbappe.

President Laporta hopes Messi will play for Barcelona again (0:36)

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Arsenals tricky schedule, Barcelona derby, Man City vs. Chelsea: Must-see games over the holidays

Argentina are still celebrating the World Cup, but club soccer is resuming across Europe. Here are the must-see games over the holiday season.