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Barcelona have lost Ronald Araujo to injury and face a defensive shortage going into their games against Napoli and Valencia this week.

Paul Pogba is out of contract at the end of the current campaign and has been courted by a number of top clubs across Europe. Manchester United are hopeful of retaining him and have made him an offer.

Ronald Araujo took to social media to apologise for his actions during the Catalan derby

Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes believe the Drivers' championship was robbed from them by FIA race director Michael Masi at the season finale in Abu Dhabi.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta wants to bring Nabil Fekir to the Camp Nou in the summer, but could be prized out of a move for the Real Betis midfielder.

The Frenchman was also spotted training with the group on Sunday ahead of the PSG clash

Mercedes want the FIA to take action against Michael Masi for his actions during the Abu Dhabi GP that allowed Max Verstappen to beat Lewis Hamilton to the 2021 F1 title, but the Australian has received the backing of a number of F1 drivers.

The Los Angeles Rams overcame a 16-20 deficit with less than two minutes remaining to win the Super Bowl LVI 23-20 over the Cincinnati Bengals at their home stadium.

Dembele came off the bench and played in the final 20 minutes against Espanyol

The Welshman finally earned a starting position for Carlo Ancelotti's side

The Frenchman suffered a hamstring injury against Elche three weeks ago

Young Cris Jr. is now part of the Manchester United youth academy

Barcelona are keen to sign Franck Kessie, who is available on a free transfer after rejecting a chance to sign a new deal with AC Milan.

Ben Simmons, Seth Curry and Andre Drummond joined the Nets as part of the trade

Barcelona want to sign Erling Haaland in the summer, and are ready to seek bargain deals for players in other positions to ensure they have funds to compete for the Norwegian's signature.

Barcelona had to sign a number of new forwards after losing both Sergio Aguero to retirement and Ansu Fati to yet another injury

Sebastian Vettel says it is wrong to put all the blame on Michael Masi for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix debacle.

Aubameyang is turning heads both on and off the pitch

Dani Alves has suffered a setback in what is overall believed to be a positive comeback with FC Barcelona

Bale has failed to secure minutes under returning manager Carlo Ancelotti, who had a good relationship with the player in his previous stint

The Frenchman is recovering from a hamstring injury and missed the club's Copa del Rey defeat against Athletic.

Manchester United striker Anthony Martial, who is currently on a six-month loan at Sevilla, has confirmed that he turned down a chance to join Barcelona in January.

Barcelona are keen to tie down Ronald Araujo and Gavi to new long-term deals before the summer transfer window gets underway. Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool have shown interest in the duo.

Sacking Michael Masi will not solve the problem that led to the controversy that saw Lewis Hamilton lose the 2021 title battle to Max Verstappen at the season-ending Abu Dhabi GP, as per Martin Brundle and Damon Hill.

Chelsea have made a fresh contract offer to Antonio Rudiger to snub a free transfer to Real Madrid in the summer.

Max Verstappen does not want a repeat of the intense battle he had with Lewis Hamilton in 2022. The two driver's battled it out until the final lap of the season when the Dutchman was crowned the champion.

Mbappe could become the club's top earner if PSG convince him to renew

Xavi is keen to strengthen Barcelona's back line in the summer and has targeted a move for Sevilla star Jules Kounde. The club are also looking at Matthijs de Ligt and Andreas Christensen as potential options.

Lewis Hamilton is yet to confirm if he will return to the grid in 2022 after suggestions that he is disillusioned with the sport, but his visit to the Mercedes headquarters has given F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali hope that he will return to the grid.