Monaco have confirmed that Radamel Falcao faces weeks on the sidelines due to a thigh muscle injury.

The Colombia international was substituted during his side s 3-1 Champions League qualifying win over Fenerbahce on Wednesday, having earlier scored a penalty to help Monaco on their way to a 4-3 aggregate win.

Following tests on the problem, Monaco have announced that they expect to be without the 29-year-old for a number of weeks as he attempts to recuperate.

Taken off due to injury just before half-time, Radamel Falcao will be absent for several weeks, the club announced via their official website.

Falcao suffered a muscle injury in his left thigh that will require treatment, a period of rest and recovery over a number of weeks.

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Newcastle produced a spirited display on Boxing Day and came away empty handed, but can they bounce back against Arsenal on Saturday?

Goals from James Perch and Papiss Cisse and an own goal from Jonny Evans had Newcastle on the verge of an historic victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford.

However, Alan Pardew s side was unable to claim at least a point as United ran out 4-3 winners in wet conditions.

The defeat was Newcastle s seventh in nine Premier League fixtures, sending the club down to 15th position, just five points clear of the dreaded relegation zone.

It is important for Newcastle to put the disappointment behind them but all eyes will be on how they respond when they make the trip to Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

Arsenal head int…

AC Milan wasted an opportunity to extend their six-game unbeaten run and go top of Serie A after a 3-0 defeat at Genoa.

A win would have moved the Rossoneri ahead of Juventus, who play Sampdoria on Wednesday, but Vincenzo Montella s men could not reproduce the performance that led to victory over the Italian champions at the weekend.

Nikola Ninkovic s first-half header, a Juraj Kucka own-goal and smart finish by Leonardo Pavoletti within the last 10 minutes secured victory for Genoa in a bad-tempered game at Stadio Luigi Ferraris, with Gabriel Paletta dismissed for Milan after a wild two-footed challenge.

Milan rarely threatened against an organised Genoa side that resolutely defended their early lead, and Montella will hope the defeat is a temporary setback…

Manchester City have announced that Arsenal and France great Patrick Vieira is leaving New York City to become Nice head coach.

Vieira heads to the Ligue 1 club as a replacement for Lucien Favre, who is taking over at Borussia Dortmund.

The 41-year-old has been in charge of New York City since 2016, having led the Manchester City reserves following his retirement from playing.

I would like to thank City Football Group and New York City FC for the opportunity to have coached this tremendous football club, Vieira said in a statement on Sunday.

Leaving New York is an incredibly difficult decision for me and for my family and one that has not been taken lightly.

From the beginning, City Football Group and its leadership, particularly our chairman K…

Victor Osimhen says he could not ask for more at Napoli amid increased speculation over his future.

The Nigeria international has been instrumental to the Partenopei s success this season, as they close in on a third Scudetto title and first since 1990.

With 25 goals in 30 games across all competitions this term, Osimhen s rich form has seen him touted for a potential big-money exit from Naples this year.

Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and a host of Premier League teams have been touted with a move in the next transfer window.

Osimhen hinted that he is not immediately looking to depart Naples, though.

It was tough for me to make my dream come true, [to become] a professional football player, he told TG5. Now we are about to win.

I m …

Bayern Munich are to light up their Allianz Arena home in honour of Franz Beckenbauer.

Former West Germany captain and manager Beckenbauer died on Sunday at the age of 78, prompting tributes throughout the world of football for the man known as ‘Der Kaiser’.

Beckenbauer led Bayern to three successive European Cup triumphs during his time as a senior player there from 1964 to 1977, and is one of only three men to have won the World Cup as a player and manager.

Thank you, Franz

Allianz Arena to be illuminated in memory of Franz Beckenbauer.

— FC Bayern Munich (@FCBayernEN)

“Thank you for everything, Franz Beckenbauer,” Bayern said in a new statement on the club website on Tuesday.

“In memory of the “Kaiser”, the All…

Zenit striker Alexander Kerzhakov is considering his options at the club, .

The Russia international is no longer considered an indispensable member of the starting line-up, with boss Luciano Spalletti warming up to the idea of playing Hulk as a centre forward.

Kerzhakov was one of several Zenit players who voiced their discontent following the arrival of Hulk and Axel Witsel in the summer transfer window, and it appears his relationship with the Italian coach is at an all time low.

He is, therefore, thinking about leaving the club in the summer transfer window, and there is every chance he will hand in a transfer request, that is unless Luciano Spalletti gets the boot at the end of the current campaign.

Alexander Kerzhakov, 30, returned to Zenit in Janu…

David Beckham is reportedly set to agree to a salary cut in order to secure the move from LA Galaxy to AC Milan, according to BBC Sport.

The former England captain is set to complete his loan deal at the Serie A giants on the 9th March where he will then return to the United States to the MLS club. However, Beckham has publicly reiterated his desire to remain in MIlan where has impressed in his short time in Italy, scoring twice in eleven games. 

Beckham told press in Doha, where Milan recently played a friendly:   I have spent two-and-a-half months with one of the biggest clubs in the world, some of biggest players in world and one of best coaches in the world and so far it has been an incredible experience.

I have already expressed tha…

Atletico Madrid tasted defeat in the Champions League for the first time this season as Robert Lewandowski s free-kick secured a 1-0 win for Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday.

The Poland international s goal in the first half settled the contest in the home team s favour, but Atletico, last season s beaten finalists at the hands of cross-city rivals Real Madrid, will still advance to the round of 16 as winners of Group D, having recorded five victories from six matches played.

Bayern, who exited the 2015-16 competition at the hands of Diego Simeone s team in the semi-finals in April, were forced to settle for second spot and a potentially difficult assignment in the first knockout round, as the Bundesliga title-holders continue their search for consistency u…

Dani Alves has set his sights on Champions League glory with Juventus and believes the Serie A champions have what it takes to go all the way in Europe.

Massimiliano Allegri s men beat Dinamo Zagreb 4-0 on Tuesday to make it four points from two games in Group H after their scoreless draw with Sevilla on matchday one.

A double header against Lyon awaits now and Alves is confident they can see off the French side on their way to the knockout stages.

Juventus are an excellent side and are capable of taking on anyone in Europe, Alves told Sky Sport.

With that quality comes the expectation of going all the way in every competition and, step by step, we can do it. Of course it won t be easy, just like becoming domestic champions or winning every match possi…