Kick Off: Messi wants to have dinner with Ronaldo; Madrid go top in club ranking

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TOP HEADLINE

Messi: I would like to accept the invitation to have dinner with Ronaldo

Recently Cristiano Ronaldo said he would like to go for dinner with Messi. The Barcelona superstar gives his answer. 

Messi: Barca are my home and I don't want to leave, but I want to win

He accepts an interview with Diario Sport in which he talked about Neymar transfer saga, his family, Barca and the most important, his own future.

UEFA 2019-20 club rankings: La Liga take the top three; Liverpool up to 8th

UEFA's latest coefficient rankings have been released ahead of the new Champions League campaign.

Famous doctor: Messi's injury is caused by incoordination between brain & muscle

A famous doctor named Ripoll shared his opinion on Messi's injury in a podcast recently.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Messi: I don't know if Barcelona did everything possible to bring Neymar back

With Neymar's potential transfer to Barcelona dominating the summer headlines, captain Lionel Messi feels the club could have done a little more to bring the Brazilian back.

Man City Legends 2-2 EPL All-stars: Silva & Van Persie shine to salute Kompany

Former Manchester City striker Benjani scored a late leveller as a City Legends side drew 2-2 with a Premier League All-Star team in Vincent Kompany's testimonial.

Ex-Barca player Turan 'given prison sentence with illegal possession of firearm'

Istanbul Basaksehir winger Arda Turan has been given a two-year prison sentence ahead of his side’s Europa League clash with Roma.

Messi won't be risked and is ruled out of the Valencia match (Sport)

The wait to see Lionel Messi make his debut this season is going to take even longer than expected. The Argentine star won't appear against Valencia on Saturday as he hasn't fully recovered from his calf injury. He's yet to return to full training.

'What you've achieved, not many have achieved' - Zlatan sends message to Kompany

Former Manchester United man and legendary striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic sent Vincent Kompany a special message ahead of his testimonial on Wednesday.

Roy Keane sends warning to Rashford over Man Utd position

Manchester United legend Roy Keane is worried Marcus Rashford risks not securing a regular starting berth for club and country if he doesn't prioritise certain areas of his game.

TRANSFER NEWS & OFFICIAL

OFFICIAL: Marcelino leaves Valencia & is the 1st sacked La Liga boss this season

Valencia have confirmed that they have sacked manager Marcelino

OFFICIAL: Albert Celades appointed new Valencia coach

After the shock sacking of Marcelino, Valencia have moved quickly and appointed Albert Celades as his successor.

Perez: Madrid have tried to sign Lewy & Pogba for years, but nothing happened

Florentino Perez admitted to Real Madrid's partners at an assembly that the club had tried to sign Paul Pogba in the summer, just as they have tried to sign Robert Lewandowski in recent years as well.

Man Utd 'could allow Solskjaer to move for a midfielder' in winter window

Manchester United could allow Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to move for a midfielder in the January transfer window.

WHAT THEY SAY

'I think everything will be forgiven if Neymar spares no effort on pitch'

Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris, talked about the situation about Neymar and thought everything would change if the superstar spares no effort on the pitch.

Wenger: These young players are not mature enough to carry Man Utd

The former Arsenal manager does not believe Daniel James, Aaron Wan Bissaka & Co. can fire the Red Devils to Premier League glory this season

'If he wins Ballon d'Or, it will be on sufficient merit' - Ramos on Van Dijk

Real Madrid and Spain icon Sergio Ramos has claimed if Virgil van Dijk wins the Ballon d'Or later this year he will do so on 'sufficient merit'.

Italy legend Di Canio: Players without discipline should join PSG, like Icardi

Italy football player Di Canio talked about Icardi's move to Paris, during an interview with Il Mattino.

KP Boateng: As an 18-year-old boy, Dembele should not be earning €4m per year

Kevin-Prince Boateng spoke to German daily Bild in which he reflected on his time with the Catalan club and focused on Dembélé discipline issues.

Leno: Neuer still one of top 3 keepers, Ter Stegen & I have to obey arrangement

According to reports, Arsenal goalkeeper Leno talked about the situation between Neuer, Ter Stegen and him, and admitted Neuer is still one of the top 3 goalkeepers in the world.

Ronaldo'll still play a game and score a goal when he is 50, says Mourinho

Jose Mourinho has predicted Cristiano Ronaldo will still be scoring goals at 50 after his latest record-breaking exploits.

AF COLUMNS & IN DEPTHS

Utd have the 2nd worst penalty record among all English clubs over last decade

Manchester United's recent troubles from the penalty spot have left them with a shockingly poor record among Premier League clubs.

With newsworthy Neymar & Icardi, PSG will be fascinating this season

PSG have brought together two players who have spent more time in the headlines for off-field matters than their exploits on the pitch in 2019

6 times bosses & stars have had an epic BUST-UP that led to an exit ?

There are the biggest bust-ups between players and managers, including Fergie, Beckham, Shearer, Keane and Mourinho.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Remake of Messi & Sane's amazing freekicks here, which one is your favourite

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