PETE JENSON: It was not too long ago that a combined XI of Real Madrid and Barcelona players would be split down the middle, with at least five from each club. It is a measure of how Luis Enrique has taken Barca to another level that Sportsmail's composite team for Saturday's Clasico struggles to make room for any Real players. Here is our final XI, with just three of Zinedine Zidane's stars making the cut.
Manchester United face a dilemma of whether to spend multi-millions expanding Old Trafford or accept a decrease in capacity. The club will undergo necessary work on disabled areas of the stadium next year, bringing down the number of seats. One plan to combat that is a 7,500 expansion of the South Stand - a move which would see it become the fifth-largest club stadium in Europe. But United are at a crossroads, weighing up the cost benefits of that project with the fallout of a smaller Old Trafford.
EXCLUSIVE BY MATT LAWTON: The figures have been revealed to Sportsmail for the striker who will leave Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer in the summer.
The fiery Spanish striker was sent off for the first time in his Chelsea career in the FA Cup quarter-final loss at Goodison Park last month and was given an automatic two-match ban.
Incoming boss Antonio Conte wants John Terry to be handed a one-year extension at Chelsea - even if it means the club captain being put on his backroom staff.
Manchester City have suffered a huge blow after it was revealed that Joe Hart, Yaya Toure and Vincent Kompany will miss the Champions League quarter-final first leg clash with Paris Saint-Germain.
Marcos Rojo has risked the wrath of Louis van Gaal after the Manchester United defender was seen smoking outside a nightclub. The 26-year-old has been on international duty with Argentina.
Gabriel Agbonlahor has been suspended by Aston Villa pending an internal investigation after pictures emerged of the forward appearing to smoke a shisha pipe while partying in Dubai.
Mauricio Pochettino believes Leicester deserve to be in pole position in the Premier League title race but has urged his Tottenham players to focus on themselves and keep up the pressure.
Manchester United stars drove into training on Friday morning with the players focused on getting their Champions League qualification bid back into gear. The Red Devils set the wheels in motion by beating rivals Manchester City before the international break thanks to a first-half goal by teenage starlet Marcus Rashford. Louis van Gaal's side will know they need to replicate their performance on Sunday afternoon when they face Everton at Old Trafford if they are to leapfrog West Ham and City.
DAN WILLIS: Growing up as a young lad in north Wales during the 1980s you either supported Liverpool or Everton. So you can imagine my surprise when walking back from the newsagent in April 1989 with a copy of my beloved weekly football magazine Shoot in my hands to see a 'Rush Signs For Everton' world exclusive on the cover.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has insisted he will scout the globe for new signings this summer rather than just focusing on players in the Bundesliga.
Brazilian striker Alexandre Pato could finally make his Chelsea debut, with Guus Hiddink admitting there is little left to play for this season.
Juventus star Paul Pogba is without doubt one of the Europe's finest midfielders and Andrea Pirlo has high praise for his former team-mate, believing he's worth a world-record bid.
Adrien Broner has lost his WBA super-lightweight title on the scales after failing to make weight before his fight with Ashley Theophane. The troubled fighter tipped the scales at 140.4lbs.
MARTIN DOMIN: His vest emblazoned with '48-0' might be out of date but there is no doubt as to whom it pays homage. Among the boxing memorabilia plastered on the walls are several portraits of the man he calls 'boss'. Even Ashley Theophane's pulled-up socks serve as a reminder of his hard-earned place in Floyd Mayweather's 'Money Team'.
A reading from the Gospel According to Tyson Fury, born-again Christian and bearer of multiple world heavyweight titles: 'Dearly beloved, let us pray for a miracle'. And that's what the Gipsy King believes Anthony Joshua will need.
Guus Hiddink says that Chelsea captain John Terry has 'decided already not to be available for England,' but admits he has not spoken to his player about a potential international return.
We've all been so impressed by Tottenham's young England players but it will be a challenge for them coming back to a title race and face a tricky test against Liverpool.
Ahead of another weekend in the Barclays Premier League, Sportsmail brings you the latest squad news, odds and stats on every top flight fixture as it breaks.
Regular readers should have cash to play with after this column nailed three draws at 45/1, four aways at 20/1 and a 19/5 single last time out. Here's this week's tips for the Premier League and more.
One of the biggest games of their season is just over 24 hours away but Real Madrid stars appeared in relaxed mood during Friday's training session. Zinedine Zidane's side face a tricky visit to the Nou Camp to face arch rivals Barcelona in El Clasico on Saturday evening. A win for the hosts would see them extend their 10-point La Liga lead over Real and they'll be full of confidence following their 4-0 thrashing at the Santiago Bernabeu in November.
Barcelona will say thank you to the late, great Johan Cruyff with an embroidered message on their shirts during Saturday's El Clasico clash with Real Madrid. Cruyff, who is widely recognised as a founding father of modern football, passed away last week at the age of 68. The Dutchman played for and managed Barca during his career, reinventing the club's playing style and structure and setting up the framework for the Nou Camp outfit's recent dominance of Spanish and European competitions.
Zinedine Zidane and Luis Enrique were involved in some captivating Clasicos as players and this Saturday will go head-to-head in one for the first time as managers. Here's a look at their record
The Spanish press have highlighted the threat of lucky charm Luis Suarez when Barcelona host arch rivals Real Madrid in Saturday's El Clasico.
PETE JENSON: With El Clasico now little more than 48 hours away, Sportsmail take a look at how Real Madrid and Barcelona are shaping up ahead of the biggest game of the season in Spain.
Arsene Wenger has confirmed Jack Wilshere will be fit for Euro 2016 but insists he will be cautious with his midfielder's return. Sportsmail revealed this week that Wilshere, who has returned to full training, will be fit for Euro 2016, news confirmed by Wenger. But the Arsenal manager will not rush his midfielder back, despite his positive progress.
This international striker has been ruled out for four to six weeks after undergoing surgery on his knee - meaning he faces a race against time to be fit to play for his country in France. The experienced international, who has played for a host of Premier League clubs, took to Twitter to give fans the news of his progress following the operation.
Fernando Alonso has been declared medically unfit to compete at this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix, a fortnight after walking out of Formula One's most spectacular crash.
Players can often get lost in the hype, but Spurs and England midfielder Alli continues to emerge from every testing encounter with a smile on his face and usually the match-winning goal or assist.
DEREK LAWRENSON: He threw away last year's United States Open in heartbreaking circumstances and folded like a deck of cards after leading at halfway at The Open at St Andrews.
After silencing the home crowd by eliminating India from the World T20, the West Indies showed why they are known as the happiest team in the sport. Chris Gayle and Dwayne Bravo led the celebrations, as the side that stands between England and the title celebrated in their dressing room after the game. And the party lasted long into the night, with Gayle still enjoying himself at 4am, having been joined by Stafanie Taylor and Deandra Dottin from the West Indies women's side, who also made the final.
West Indies pulled off a famous victory as they beat hosts India by seven wickets with just two balls to spare in the World Twenty20 semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who turns 35 this July, and called time on his Test career on Boxing Day 2014, was predictably asked in a press conference after the match if he was going to retire from limited-overs cricket. Yet, instead of answering the question, the wicket-keeper cheekily asked said-reporter to come up and join him in the vacant seat next to him on stage, and proceeded to turn the question on the journalist - Sam Ferris, working for cricket.com.au.
LAWRENCE BOOTH: Lendl Simmons was the hero as West Indies defeated hosts India in a dramatic second semi-final of the World Twenty20 at the Wankhede Stadium.
LAWRENCE BOOTH IN KOLKATA: Concerns over the state of the Eden Gardens surface persuaded Andy Atkinson, the ICC's chief pitch inspector, to head to Kolkata early to supervise.
Before Thursday's game, if you'd asked England which side they'd rather have faced in Sunday's final, they would probably have said West Indies. After it, I'm not so sure.
Darren Sammy has sounded a big warning to England ahead of Sunday's Twenty20 World Cup final, insisting the West Indies can claim the silverware even if talisman Chris Gayle fails to fire.
England play the West Indies in the World T20 final at Eden Gardens on Sunday. Here is everything you need to know about each member of England's team...
Former Inter Milan and Uruguay star Alvaro Recoba called time on his playing career in spectacular style on Thursday. The 40-year-old officially retired from the game on Wednesday, despite not having played since departing Nacional in 2015. And the left-footed winger, once the highest paid player in world football, was joined by former greats Carlos Valderrama, Juan Roman Riquelme, Javier Zanetti and Ivan Zamorano in a testimonial match in Montevideo.
EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: Jonny Wilkinson will not be part of England's coaching staff for the tour of Australia in June - and Eddie Jones will continue to personally oversee the team's attacking game.
Kei Nishikori withstood a blistering early assault, then saved five match points before battling past Frenchman Gael Monfils 4-6, 6-3, 7-6(3) in a bruising quarter-final at the Miami Open on Thursday.
Sam Allardyce has warned sacked Sunderland defender Emmanuel Eboue that his career could be finished but says he will reinstate the Ivorian if he sorts the issue out within the next two weeks.
CHRIS FOY: Those who value sport's unpredictable ebb and flow should look away now. The stark fact is that New Zealand are showing no signs at all of relaxing their rugby stranglehold.
NIK SIMON: As the dust settles on England's Grand Slam triumph, Maro Itoje and George Kruis are back to business with Saracens. The locks were two of Eddie Jones's star performers during the RBS 6 Nations and have even been tipped to start together for the Lions in New Zealand next summer. Before Friday night's Aviva Premiership trip to Bath, the pair discuss how life has changed since picking up their winners' medals at the Stade de France.
Manchester United stars get back down to business as Rooney, Rojo and Co gear up for Everton test
Bidding for Champions League spot
Was this the best April Fool's gag of all time? Liverpool legend Rush donned an Everton shirt for Shoot magazine
Die-hard Reds fans were left devastated
'Gracies Johan': Barcelona to honour club legend Cruyff with embroidered thank you message on their El Clasico shirts
Nou Camp hero
Recoba joined by Valderrama and Zanetti as retired Uruguayan celebrates testimonial
Former Inter star Alvaro Recoba called time on his playing career
West Indies celebrate in style as Gayle and Bravo dance in the dressing room after beating India
The 'World Boss' was still partying at 4am
Who will win Euro 2016?
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Broner loses title on the scales after failing to make weight before super-lightweight bout with British star Theophane
Lost his WBA belt
Liverpool stars back from international break
Liverpool's first-team stars have spent time away but are back at Melwood ahead of the Tottenham game
Aguero and Silva back in training as City bid to end away-day blues
City are preparing hard as they look to win their second game away from home since February 2
Second-row superstars Itoje and Kruis on butlers, beefing up... and the Bard
Maro Itoje and George Kruis are back to business with Saracens
FIFA president Infantino joins Cafu, Aimar, Hierro and Asprilla in friendly game in Bolivia
And the new FIFA president scored the winning penalty!
Schneiderlin proposes to girlfriend Camille... after Manchester United star met £10-an-hour adidas worker last year
Took advantage of the international break
Arsenal legend Henry shows he still knows how to hit the target as he leaves James Corden in agony
Challenged by comedian on The Late Late Show
McGregor rematch with Diaz confirmed for UFC 200 in Las Vegas
Conor McGregor's rematch with Nate Diaz has been confirmed as the top billing on July 9
Nasri back in £330k Lamborghini Aventador after car was impounded by police on derby day
Signed autographs as he left City ground
PICTURE SPECIAL: 15 years on from his tragic death, we remember 'Rocky' Rocastle
One of the most recognisable faces in Arsenal's history
Barca legend Stoichkov sparks fury after pictures emerge of striker posing with dead safari animals
Posed with bodies of giraffes and zebras
Gauld reveals Sporting career has stalled
Ryan Gauld is stuck in the B-Team, having made just five first-team appearances for Sporting Lisbon proper
Bale claims Real are still in the title race
Ahead of El Clasico Gareth Bale believes Real Madrid can still wrestle the La Liga title from Barcelona's grasp
NASSER HUSSAIN: Hell for leather cricket can take England all the way
It just goes to show what can happen when you pick the right players with the right attitude
Joshua enjoys 'perfect evening' in the gym as he prepares for Martin
Anthony Joshua is back in action in just over a week and he's certainly putting the hard yards in
Broner vows to stop Theophane next month
Adrien Broner says his controversies won't affect him when he puts his WBA super-lightweight title on the line
They're called the Young Lions but this is ridiculous! England U19s celebrate Euro qualification
Was using a Subbuteo table key to success?
Spain goalkeeper Casillas marries sports reporter Carbonero in secret wedding without guests and just two witnesses
Expecting second child
Butland smiling after undergoing successful ankle operation
Even invited fellow injured goalkeeper Rob Elliot to watch Euro 2016 at his house
As Aston Villa's season goes up in smoke, club stalwart Agbonlahor is pictured smoking shisha pipe during trip to Dubai
Enjoying his break
Poulter sends beloved Ferrari F40 for some 'TLC' after kick-starting season with solid showing in the Puerto Rico Open
Big Ferrari fan
Former Chelsea doctor Carneiro returns home to watch Gibraltar lose to Latvia 5-0
Gibraltar-born Eva Carneiro was a guest of her home FA
It's ANOTHER magic Payet free-kick hit
Dimitri Payet had only been on the pitch a matter of moments when he stepped up to a dead ball in the 63rd minute...
Lukaku: It's my dream to play with brother Jordan at club level
Jordan assisted Romelu as Belgium lost in Portugal, but the striker looked on the bright side
Eubank Jnr asked to choose between Blackwell's health and his British title
Channel 4 reporter has been criticised for his line of questioning
Gym bunnies Hart and Kompany are on the comeback trail
The Manchester City duo have been going the extra mile as they aim to make fast recoveries
Hamilton ready to fly as F1 champion tries skydiving ahead of Bahrain Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton was trying out an indoor skydiving simulator
Lingard ready to roar back into action after meeting 'new friend' on holiday in Dubai
Jesse Lingard took the opportunity to catch some sun
Mayweather shows off his £3.4m 'diamond on wheels' after watching the LA Clippers
Floyd Mayweather continues to live up to his 'Money' nickname
Maradona showing off his magic for Tottenham Hotspur and Gazza in an Arsenal kit
Legends as you've never seen them before in testimonials
Sterling forced to slash £300,000 off his former pad... which is now yours for £1.2m
Raheem Sterling has been forced to slash the price of his mansion
Heavyweight Joshua works on hand-eye co-ordination as he sharpens reflexes for IBF title showdown
Anthony Joshua faces Charles Martin on April 9
Jones brands police officer 'a f****** liar'
Jon Jones was pulled over last week and accused of drag racing his Corvette and had a heated argument
Mass brawl breaks out at rugby league match
The incident occurred at a match between the Salford Red Devils and Huddersfield Giants in West Yorkshire
Blind admits Holland are struggling to deal with Euro 2016 failure as Depay and Co train ahead of England clash
The Dutch have little to play for at Wembley
Murray frustrated by Miami Open defeat
Andy Murray toiled in the Florida heat as he was sent crashing out of the Miami Open in the third round by Grigor Dimitrov
Rio returns, Di Canio gets up to his usual antics, and Ashton stuns with an overhead kick... Noble's testimonial is a Hammers hit
All-star occasion
Richards, Agbonlahor, Gayle and Campbell party on Dubai break
EXCLUSIVE: Palace and Villa stars put relegation battle to one side to enjoy night in Dubai club
Now you see him, now you don't! Vardy dons camouflage boots in England training
Defenders thought Jamie Vardy was hard to keep track of before!
Johan Cruyff Stadium? Nou Camp could be renamed as Barcelona mull over how to mark Dutch icon's passing
The Barca legend died last week
Eddie the Eagle may not stick to hard facts but film gets to heart and soul of a man who wouldn't take no for an answer...
Our greatest ski jumper
Just look at them now!
Old picture shows how far England stars Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy have come after sharing the Leicester bench at Watford three years ago
McGregor takes ride with girlfriend as UFC star toasts 'to freedom'
Irishman Conor McGregor will reveal the opponent for comeback fight in the next week
What a Day! Jason clinches the WGC-Dell Match Play title with emphatic victory
The Australian celebrated his triumph in Texas with his family
Cobh Ramblers deny offering manager's job to Pellegrini after Manchester City boss is pictured in the Irish town
Manuel Pellegrini will leave City this summer
Stoke pair Joselu and Muniesa celebrate shared birthday dressed up as the Easter Bunny
The duo were surprised with a party organised by team-mate Bojan
Costa goes from Chelsea villain to hero's welcome back in Brazil
Diego Costa, one of the Premier League's most controversial men, was in Lagarto City in Brazil
'One, two, three...'
Ross Barkley and Kyle Walker played 'rock, paper, scissors' to decide who had to be ball boy at England's win in Germany
United midfielder Schweinsteiger wears knee brace to watch girlfriend Ivanovic
Germany captain out with his second knee injury this season
LAURIE WHITWELL: The scene is this: Leicester City are top of the league in April and on course for an historic title win. They have thrilled and surprised England with quick, direct football. Their striker is plundering goals, their playmaker pulling off tricks, their goalkeeper keeping clean sheets. The year, though, is not 2016. It is 1963, the last occasion Leicester were genuine contenders to finish as champions. They are ahead having taken the initiative over the coldest winter in more than 200 years, playing through the Big Freeze when postponements became rife.
Liverpool's first-team stars have spent the last week-and-a-half in different continents but they came together to enjoy a training session at the club's Melwood training ground on Thursday. Daniel Sturridge, Philippe Coutinho and Divock Origi were among the players to be put through their paces by Jurgen Klopp and his coaching staff ahead of Tottenham's visit to Anfield. Klopp will be hoping his players have returned to Liverpool in full health following the international break.
Slaven Bilic believes Dimitri Payet's recent international success can prove a catalyst for West Ham to bring in more big-name players. Payet has been in fine form for the Hammers in his debut season in England and has already penned a much-improved contract to keep away any potential summer suitors.
Swansea head coach Francesco Guidolin is unconcerned about speculation linking former manager Brendan Rodgers with a possible return to the Welsh club.
Aaron Ramsey has leapt to the defence of Arsene Wenger - giving his full support for the under-fire Arsenal manager. Criticism of Wenger has intensified recently as they drop out of the title race.
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is confident Dele Alli can handle the hype after Sir Alex Ferguson said he was the most talented midfielder since Paul Gascoigne.
Bayern Munich legend Lothar Matthaus has urged Mario Gotze to leave the club and re-join their rivals Borussia Dortmund. An injury-hit season has limited the 23-year-old to just 19 appearances.
Our secret scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star. He'll bring you his verdict in Sportsmail. This week it's Barnet's Luke Gambin who gets the treatment.
DOMINIC KING: Anfield's Main Stand, which is currently being redeveloped, would not be ready to stage games on July 28 and August 4, so Liverpool have made enquiries elsewhere.
Morgan Schneiderlin took advantage of the international break by jetting off to the French Riviera and the Manchester United star made it a trip to remember by proposing to girlfriend Camille Sold. The 26-year-old France midfielder suffered disappointment when he was left out Didier Deschamps' squad for the recent friendlies against Holland and Russia. However Schneiderlin, who earns around £120,000-a-week at Old Trafford, put the snub behind him by flying to the south of France to enjoy some time in the sun with his other half.
The man whose goals took Bulgaria to a World Cup semi-final has come under fire after posing for pictures with big game safari kills. Hristo Stoichkov, who was the joint top scorer at the 1994 event in the USA, has been heavily criticised after he was photographed with rifle in hand, crouched beside the lifeless bodies of giraffes and zebras. The 50-year-old was also pictured smiling next to dead antelopes in a series of images which appeared on the hunting organiser Mebenca in Afrika's website.
John Terry has paid a visit to Chelsea team-mate Kurt Zouma as the defender cranks up his recovery from a serious knee injury. Terry posted a picture of him and the Frenchman on his Instagram account on Thursday, with the caption: '@kurtzouma working hard to get back fit. Get well soon my friend'
Slaven Bilic has never been one to shout about grand possibilities, but even the whisperer of West Ham is struggling to talk down the opportunity that has presented itself in east London.
Marco Reus admits he 'chuckled' when he heard the news that Borussia Dortmund had been drawn against Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool in the Europa League.
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has sprung to the defence of under-fire Louis van Gaal and urged fans to be patient during the club's current tribulations.
In a crucial Premier League clash, Manchester United host Everton, where Louis van Gaal is hoping to reignite his side's top four aspirations.
Former Liverpool and Wales striker Ian Rush is adamant that Chris Coleman's side will not be beaten by England at Euro 2016.
Gianluigi Buffon has revealed he plans to retire in two years' time and claims he cannot be convinced to change his mind, even if offered a double-your-money deal.
Manny Pacquiao was put through his paces in Los Angeles ahead of his career-closing fight with Timothy Bradley next week. The Filipino legend is expected to hang up his gloves after he fights Bradley for the third time on April 9. And with the highly-anticipated contest edging closer, the 37-year-old took part in a media workout at the Wild Card Boxing Club, run by Pacquiao's esteemed trainer Freddie Roach.
Olympic cycling hero Sir Chris Hoy will compete in the Le Mans 24-hour race as he continues his remarkable switch from cycling to motor racing.
Dave Chisnall and Michael Smith were eliminated from the Betway Premier League following narrow defeats on Judgement Night in Cardiff. Chizzy made a disappointing start and fell 3-1 behind before he took out 101 and 102 to stay in the hunt but the world No 5 secured victory with a 13-darter in the deciding leg.
MIKE DICKSON IN MIAMI: Scottish tennis ace Jamie Murray has prioritised winning Wimbledon and banishing bad Olympic memories as he seeks to tighten his grip on the doubles world No 1.
Glamorgan have announced the signing of Australia paceman Shaun Tait for this season's NatWest T20 Blast. He will be available for the county's final seven games of the group stage.
Lee Haskins will stage the first defence of his IBF world bantamweight title against Ivan Morales in Cardiff on Saturday, May 14. The bout will be screened live on Channel 5,
LAWRENCE BOOTH: Disbelief has been a common response to England's progress towards Sunday's World T20 final - but Paul Collingwood is having none of it.
Hoffman, starting at the 10th hole, fired four consecutive birdies through holes one to four and then carded another at the eighth in an eight-under round of 64.
In-form Victoria Azarenka battled past an ailing but determined second seed Angelique Kerber to set up a Miami Open final showdown against Svetlana Kuznetsova with a 6-2, 7-5 victory.
Sportsmail racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his hottest selections ahead of Friday's meetings at Wetherby, Lingfield, Newbury, Wolverhampton and Fontwell.
Increased punishments to tackle what some believe is the growth of a win-at-all-costs culture among jockeys, especially in the more prestigious races, will be introduced next month.
One of the most recognisable faces in Arsenal's history, David 'Rocky' Rocastle's death in 2001 shook football - and 15 years on he remains a hero at the club where he made his name. Arsenal (1984-92) 228 appearances, 23 goals Leeds United (1992-93) 25, 2
THE DEBATE: What always surprises me when Rooney is the subject , is the sheer vitriol that rains down, the number of people who refuse to accept that he has ever been a player.
What a time to be an England fan. The cricket team are in a World Cup final, the rugby team have just won their first Grand Slam for 13 years and the football team aren't useless.
Sportsmail columnist Martin Keown returned to answer more of your questions as Premier League teams gear up for final matches of the season, starting with this weekend's fixtures.
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