Kick Off: Messi in top pf FIFA 21 rankings; Auba set to sign new Arsenal deal

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Top Headlines

Lionel Messi comes in top of the charts again as FIFA 21 rankings are announced

Lionel Messi will once again be the highest-rated player on FIFA with the Barcelona and Argentina star just ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo in the upcoming video game.

Aubameyang 'set to sign new three-year contract' at Arsenal

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is 'poised to sign a new three-year contract at Arsenal' that will see him become the club's highest-paid player.

Thiago 'agrees terms with Liverpool' as he spends time with family in Barcelona

Thiago Alcantara has reportedly agreed personal terms with Liverpool and the Bayern Munich midfielder is currently spending time on holiday in Barcelona.

These things happen

Messi surprises a blind boy with life-changing glasses

Lionel Messi has given a young fan a moment he'll never forget.

Chelsea and Man United's awful new kits join the Premier League's hall of shame

With the Premier League set to return later this month, clubs have been revealing their new kits - and some have been among the worst ever seen.

Atletico Madrid and Luis Suarez locked in talks

According to Deportes Cuatro, the Uruguayan striker prefers the Atleti option over a move to Juventus with the club form the capital now in talks with the player's agent.

Kai Havertz 'gave up his £9m bonus to push £89m Chelsea move through'

Chelsea new boy Kai Havertz reportedly passed up on a £9million transfer bonus in order to secure his dream move to Stamford Bridge.

Jorge Mendes meets Barcelona to discuss Ansu Fati's contract

Jorge Mendes was in Catalonia on Wednesday to meet with Barcelona directors.

Greenwood spotted arriving at Man United's training ground for the first time

Mason Greenwood has arrived at Manchester United's training ground for the first time since being kicked out of the England squad.

Juventus bid 50 million euros for Morata

Atletico Madrid have knocked back a 50 million euro bid from Juventus for Alvaro Morata.

What they say

'They were the club that gave birth to Benzema', Giroud on why he rejected Lyon

Olivier Giroud has revealed he refused the opportunity to join Lyon in January because they 'were the club that gave birth to Karim Benzema'.

Lampard says new signings Ziyech, Silva and Chilwell will miss Brighton clash

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has confirmed he will be without three of his summer signings for the trip to Brighton on Monday - with Hakim Ziyech, Thiago Silva and Ben Chilwell all out of contention.

Louis van Gaal responds to Man Utd flop Depay 'agreeing terms' with Barcelona

Louis van Gaal believes "there's always a question mark" over Memphis Depay amid reports the forward has agreed terms with Barcelona.

Lampard warns that Chelsea's summer spending spree doesn't guarantee success

Frank Lampard has warned Chelsea’s stunning summer spree comes with no guarantees and called for some caution following the influx of new faces.

Valdes: Messi's attitude can't be questioned

Victor Valdes has defended his former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi in the face of criticism about his attitude.

Klopp: Liverpool can't suddenly spend like Chelsea

Jurgen Klopp has stressed that Liverpool do not have the funds to spend as much on signings as teams owned by states or billionaires do.

In depth

Koeman's Barca job has changed as Messi staying, who will he pick in line-ups?

Ask most Barcelona supporters who they would prefer the club to sign this summer and the answer would probably be Lautaro Martinez and Thiago Alcantara.