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TOP HEADLINES
He looks 20 again! Messi has SHAVED HIS BEARD for the first time since 2016
Barcelona and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has finally shaved his beard for the first time since 2016.
RONALDO RED EFFECT
Total support from Juve chief for Ronaldo: All for one and one for all
After Cristiano Ronaldo's first ever red card in the Champions League at the Estadio Mestalla on Wednesday night, Juventus president Andrea Agnelli has publicly displayed his full support for the Portuguese star.
Simeone defends Ronaldo after Champions League red
The Atlético Madrid head coach says the Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo did not deserve to be sent off on his Champions League debut for the Italians.
Lippi: Ronaldo red card a ‘hallucination’!
Marcello Lippi has called for VAR to be brought into the Champions League ‘immediately’ after Cristiano Ronaldo’s red card, which was ‘a hallucination’.
Cristiano Ronaldo "finding he doesn't have Madrid protection" (CdS)
El Corriere dello Sport has joined the debate over the Juventus forward's red card in Mestalla, suggesting Serie A sides are routinely hard done by.
The 11 times Cristiano Ronaldo has been shown a red card
Cristiano Ronaldo's debut with Juventus in the Champions League did not last long, as the Portuguese was shown a straight red against Valencia, the result of a controversial altercation with Jeison Murillo.
Cristiano Ronaldo shows muscle-bursting leg power in Juventus training
Cristiano Ronaldo went back about his business on Friday, taking to his first Juventus training session since his recent red card heartbreak on his Champions League debut.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE AFTERMATH
Hat-trick hero Lionel Messi named Champions League Player of the Week
Lionel Messi is named Champions League Player of the Week after scoring a stunning hat-trick for Barcelona in 4-0 victory over PSV.
Icardi's first-time volley vs Spurs named UCL Goal of the Week
Inter Milan captain Mauro Icardi's goal against Tottenham Hotspur has been named Champions League Goal of the Week.
Messi & Ronaldo dominated for different ways... The 10 reasons why UCL back with a bang
The Champions League is back and it certainly returned with a bang this week, proving again why it is the pinnacle competition in world football.
WHAT THEY SAY
'Madrid will always be his home', Florentino says Ronaldo 'left for personal reasons'
Real Madrid President Florentino Perez says Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo “wanted to leave for personal reasons” but “this will always be his home”.
Hallfredsson: Neither Ronaldo nor Messi can score 50 goals in Serie A
The Frosinone midfielder is preparing to face the five time Ballon d’Or winner as he gives his verdict on his opponent’s goalscoring struggles
Recovering Ferguson pays tribute to 'little runt' Scholes
The 76-year-old spoke in public for the first time since thanking medical staff two months ago after he suffered a brain haemorrhage in May
THESE THINGS HAPPEN
Man City star Aguero signs new £220,000-a-week contract until 2021
Manchester City's all-time leading goalscorer Sergio Aguero has committed his future through to a testimonial year.
Barcelona duo Malcom & Arthur in Brazil squad against Saudi Arabia & Argentina
Brazil duo Malcom & Arthur in Brasil squad against Saudi Arabia & Argentina.
Man Utd set to battle with Barca and Tottenham for Ajax starlet Frenkie de Jong
Manchester United have joined Barcelona and Tottenham in the race to sign Ajax's £50million-rated starlet Frenkie de Jong, after sending scouts to keep an eye on the 21-year-old.
Cahill tells Chelsea he wants to leave the club in January
Gary Cahill has told Chelsea he wants to leave and is hopeful of moving when the January transfer window opens.
IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS
Preview of the Weekend: Big clubs turn focus back to leagues to cure your weekend blues
Welcome to All Football's Preview of the Weekend. As Europe's top leagues enter their pivotal stages, you should miss not even one game! Below are the best matches the world of football would bring to you.
Why Salah's 'poor form' is good news for Liverpool
The Egyptian has not been at his brilliant best so far this season - but how good will the Reds be when he is?
Three goals for £20m a year: Is this all Alexis Sanchez has to offer Man United?
That’s three wins in a row for the first time this season for Jose Mourinho and Manchester United.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
Ronaldo, Neymar & Mbappe star in new 'Champions Rise' FIFA 19 advert
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FIXTURES OF THE DAY (CET)
Premier League
16:00 Man Utd vs Wolves
16:00 Liverpool vs Southampton
16:00 Cardiff City vs Man City
18:30 Brighton vs Tottenham
La Liga
18:30 Getafe vs Atletico Madrid
20:45 Real Madrid vs Espanyol
Serie A
20:30 Sampdoria vs Inter
Bundesliga
15:30 Hoffenhem vs Dortmund
BabaNla_14
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Happiest family 👪 [PIZZA][PIZZA][PIZZA]
XAGAR
107
here he is
Milin Grover
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out of the 100% who will be watching Barca vs Girona 99.99% will be watching for clean shaven Messi .01% will be watching it as a normal Barca or a la liga game
hardethayo
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the king has signed a new contract cityzens are happy EPL defence are unhappy and shivering cos he will nutmeg your goalpost
xiamain
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This is a very weird situation as a United fan. On one hand who in their right mind would want Ronaldo to play against his team if they want to win. On the other hand, it's probably his last chance to play at Old Trafford before he retires. I'd love to see him get a standing ovation one last time.
BabaNla_14
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Started his career at Spain, End his career at Ukraine, but I think Perez said that, Real Madrid is your home, am glad he said that yesterday, u r truly legend of Real Madrid, they won't ever disrespect you. #Cr7Juve #Madridunited Legend.
fiscdinty
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Messi has decided to shave his beards so as get as many headlines as the king of Media, greatest CR7! lol
Morganfreeman
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It seems like from the alternative angle, that Cristiano kicked out on the opponent player. UEFA might stand behind their refs, and uphold it as a violent conduct. Doesn't matter how hard or little you hit, it's the intention that matters so it could easily be defended if needed.