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TOP HEADLINES
Neymar named permanent Brazil captain
The Paris Saint-Germain star will skipper the Selecao permanently after head coach Tite scrapped his rotation policy.
Pogba opens door to Man United exit: 'Who knows what will happen'
Paul Pogba has once again opened the door to a mega-money transfer to Barcelona after refusing to rule out a move away from Manchester United.
Germany 0-0 France: Decent stoppers Neuer & Areola star in the stalemate
The previous two World Cup winners failed to live up to their billing as Germany and France played out a 0-0 draw in their Nations League opener as decent stoppers Neuer & Areola stole the show.
Maradona appointed coach of Mexican club Dorados de Sinaloa
Former Napoli legend Diego Armando Maradona is on the move again, as he has officially been appointed Coach of Mexican club Dorados de Sinaloa.
THESE THINGS HAPPEN
Messi takes children to school as he enjoys time off during Argentina hiatus
He may be one of the greatest players of all time but Lionel Messi isn't adverse to undertaking everyday tasks like doing the school run.
Ronaldo set to be top of Beckham’s Inter Miami list
David Beckham’s Inter Miami will launch in 2020 and already thoughts have turned to who will look pretty in the new club’s pink kit.
Ronaldo trains with reduced Juventus team after skipping Portugal duty
Cristiano Ronaldo's quiet international break continued on Thursday as he trained with a reduced Juventus team at their Turin headquarters under the watchful eye of Massimiliano Allegri.
A great match with the best players from Real Madrid and Arsenal, organised by Ozil
Mesut Ozil chose two 'dream teams' for an imaginary futsal match between Real Madrid and Arsenal.
Portugal 1-1 Croatia: Centurion Pepe denies WC finalists after Perisic opener
World Cup finalists Croatia were pegged back by Pepe's header on his 100th international appearance as they drew 1-1 with a Portugal side minus the services of Cristiano Ronaldo at the Estadio Algarve.
WHAT THEY SAY
'Ronaldo not missed by Real Madrid... yet', says former team-mate Isco
Los Blancos have begun the season in strong form, but the Spain midfielder knows that the critics could turn on them
Modric: Ronaldo sent me message congratulating me on POTY award
Luka Modric revealed that he has a good relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo and that the Portuguese sent a message congratulating him for being UEFA's player of the season.
Isco: "Why should I answer that question as you'll write whatever you want"
Tension this morning at Las Rozas as Isco faced the media and refused to answer a question by El Pais journalist Diego Torres.
Lopetegui: Work for Barcelona? I'm training the best team in the world
There was a simple answer from new Real Madrid coach, Julen Lopetegui, when he was asked if he would ever coach Barcelona.
'A Frenchman or Modric has to win the Ballon d'Or' - Giroud
The World Cup winner says that he doesn't care about The Best, so his international colleagues being snubbed is not a problem
ANALYSIS & OPINIONS
What Cristiano Ronaldo did after Man United won 2008 Champions League
Cristiano Ronaldo's cousin, Nuno Viveiros, has told a tale about the Juventus star that highlights his remarkable dedication to his career.
Manchester City: What's happened to Leroy Sane?
They are the sort of words Pep Guardiola would never publicly utter and as such, Toni Kroos may well have done the Manchester City manager's job for him.
What has Arsene Wenger been up to since leaving Arsenal?
Arsene Wenger's Arsenal exit felt like it should have sent the walls of the Emirates crashing down. It was almost a surprise that the Premier League itself did not shake. It felt like a foundation stone had been removed.
Barcelona squad fits a 4-2-3-1 formation well
The closure of the market leaves Barcelona's squad set, and it is one which is capable of winning everything. How to do it is up to coach Ernesto Valverde.
Manchester United wage bill pushing close to £300m mark
Manchester United could become the first club to break the £300million barrier for wages when they release their accounts for the 2017-18 season, according to The Sun.
FIFA 19 ratings revealed: Best player countdown
EA Sports has begun to reveal who the best players on the new game are - will Cristiano Ronaldo be No.1 again?
VEDIO OF THE DAY
Bale adds his Wales goal tally to 30 by hitting a stunner
