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TOP HEADLINES
Messi involved in alleged scuffle in Ibiza as someone tries to attack him
Lionel Messi was involved in a scuffle at Ibiza, Spain on Sunday while he was out partying just days before returning to pre-season training at the club.
Bale's proposed move to China is OFF & he will be staying at Madrid (BBC)
Gareth Bale's proposed move to China is OFF and he will be staying at Real Madrid, according to BBC Correspondent David Ornstein.
Messi & Ronaldo lead 10-man list for UEFA Goal of the Season nominees
UEFA have unveiled their 10-strong shortlist for the goal of the season award for 2018/19, which encompasses both men's and women's football as well as club and international UEFA competitions. Click here to watch all the goals and vote for your Goal of the Season.
MATCH REPORTS
Liverpool 0-3 Napoli: Insigne involved in 3 goals as Reds continue woeful run
Liverpool have lost 3-0 to Napoli in a pre-season friendly, Lorenzo Insigne causing all sorts of problems for Jurgen Klopp's below-par side.
Reading 3-4 Chelsea: 20-year-old Mount nets twice, Barkley & Kenedy hit stunners
Mason Mount continued to press his claim for a starting role for Chelsea this season as he scored twice in a 4-3 friendly win at Reading.
Arsenal 1-2 Lyon: Auba goal not enough to seal Emirates Cup, Laca injured
Alexandre Lacazette was forced off with an ankle injury as Arsenal were beaten 2-1 by Lyon in the Emirates Cup on Sunday.
Milan 0-1 Benfica: Taarabt nets against former side as Giampaolo tastes 2nd loss
Benfica can now only be caught by Manchester United in the ICC, after Bruno Lage's side claimed a slender 1-0 win over AC Milan on Sunday.
TRANSFER RUMOURS & OFFICIAL
OFFICIAL: Liverpool sign youngest ever EPL player Harvey Elliott from Fulham
Liverpool have confirmed the arrival of 16-year-old winger Harvey Elliott after they beating Barcelona to the signing of the record-breaking youngster from Fulham.
Man City to pay €75m release clause of Oyarzabal if Sane departs (AS)
Manchester City have informed Real Sociedad they are prepared to pay the €75m release clause of striker Mikel Oyarzabal, say Diario AS.
Barca to 'focus on Neymar & Firpo transfers and want to sell Coutinho & Malcom'
Now that Barcelona's tour in Japan has come to an end, the club will focus on sales and signings again.
Nicholas Pepe's brother drops HUGE hints on Lille strikers' Arsenal move
Nicholas Pepe's brother posted a photo of him in an Arsenal shirt (photoshopped) on Instagram.
THESE THINGS HAPPEN
Ronaldo booed in Korea as he breaks contractual promise, met with 'Messi' chants
Juventus talisman Cristiano Ronaldo was constantly booed during the Bianconeri's friendly with the K-League all-stars in Seoul, South Korea on Friday. The jeers stem from the Portuguese forward's decision to sit the game out despite having agreed to play for at least 30 minutes.
Party time! Messi is enjoying his holiday in Ibiza with Suarez, Alba & Fabregas
Lionel Messi is taking advantage of his final days of holiday.
Body found at Arsenal midfielder Elneny's house in Egypt, per Egyptian report
According to Egyptian outlet Al Watan, an unidentified body has been discovered in a villa under construction that belongs to Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny.
Alexis Sanchez joins up with team-mates for first time since Copa America
Alex Sanchez began his pre-season with Manchester United three weeks after his Chile side suffered defeat by Argentina in the Copa America third place play-off.
Dortmund captain Marco Reus named Germany's Player of the Year 2019
Borussia Dortmund attacker Marco Reus has been voted German Player Of The Year 2019 by Germany sports journalists and the kicker magazine.
Klopp voted Germany's Manager of the Year after leading Liverpool to UCL triumph
Jürgen Klopp voted Germany's manager of the year by the association of German sports journalists (VDS) ahead of Dusseldorf boss Friedhelm Funkel, Frankfurt boss Adi Hütter and Bayern manager Kovac.
WHAT THEY SAY
Kovac: Bayern are very engaged in Sane move and I'm confident to get him
Bayern boss Niko Kovac reveals in an interview with Germany paper ZDF Dport that:"Our leadership is very engaged there. I'm confident and assume that we can get him"
Klopp laughs off tough pre-season following fourth friendly defeat in a row
Jurgen Klopp has played down concerns over Liverpool's poor pre-season preparations and attributed the results to being without six of his key players.
Pogba's brother: If Paul feels a move to Madrid is best for him, then he'll come
The older of the Pogba brothers Mathias has joined Spanish third division side CD Manchego and stated: "Spanish football is the best, for me, my brother, everyone...".
AF COLUMNS & IN-DEPTH
Scout Report: Why Arsenal-bound Nicolas Pepe is the most wanted winger in Europe
After a standout season in Ligue 1, Lille star Nicolas Pepe looks set to join Arsenal this summer with a mega-money deal. So why is he in demand?
Three observations in Liverpool 3-0 defeat as they are mauled by Napoli
In a pulsating pre-season friendly hosted at the Murrayfield Stadium Liverpool were blown away 3-0 by Napoli.
ANALYSIS: What should Barcelona do with Rakitic?
Alongside Sergio Busquets, Rakitic has been a constant figure in Barca's midfield since he switched to the Nou Camp in 2014. He has enjoyed enormous success in Catalonia, notably winning the treble during his debut season. With a Champions League winners medal, four La Liga titles and four Copa Del Rey triumphs to his name, the Croat's time in Barcelona has been immensely prolific.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
Barcelona fans seeing Real Madrid lose 3-7 to Atletico Madrid
