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Kick Off: Messi rules out int'l retirement; Arsenal & Spurs announce signings

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Copa & Cup

Brazil 2-0 Argentina: Jesus & Firmino send Messi home as Tite's side reach final

Goals from Gabriel Jesus and Roberto Firmino saw Brazil past Argentina in the Copa America semi-finals.

AFCON Round of 16: Nigeria take on Cameroon, Egypt face South Africa

Following the finish of matches of Group F, all of the AFCON 2019 Round of 16 finalists are confirmed, Nigeria will take on defending champions Cameroon while Salah's Egypt will face South Africa.

England 1-2 USWNT: Morgan & Press down Lionesses to reach their 5th WWC final

The United States are into a third successive Women's World Cup final after beating England 2-1 in a thrilling semi-final on Tuesday.

It's official now

OFFICIAL: Arsenal sign 18-year-old Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli

Arsenal have officially announced the signing of the 18-year-old forward Gabriel Martinelli from Brazilian side Ituano Futebol Clube.

OFFICIAL: Tottenham sign Tanguy Ndombele from Lyon for club-record €70m fee

Tottenham have signed France midfielder Tanguy Ndombele from Ligue 1 side Lyon for a club record €70m fee.

OFFICIAL: Tottenham announce Leeds winger Clarke as FIRST signing in 517 days

Tottenham Hotspur announce Leeds winger Jack Clarke as their 1st signing after 517 days.

OFFICIAL: PSG sign Sevilla midfielder Pablo Sarabia as their first signing

The Ligue 1 champions have moved to bring in another creative influence amid the uncertainty surrounding Neymar's future at Parc des Princes.

OFFICIAL: Benitez appointed Dalian Yifang boss to manage Carrasco & Hamsik

Chinese side Dalian Yifang have officially announced that Rafael Benitez is appointed as club's new coach.

These things happen

Barcelona break records by signing off on sales of players for a sum of €221m

In the last week of the 2018/19 financial year, Barcelona signed off on the sales of four players for a sum of 77.4 million euros as they said goodbye to Jasper Cillessen, Andre Gomes, Denis Suarez and Marc Carmona, with Marc Cucurella also being added to the list.

De Jong's shirt number at Barcelona leaked by the club's official store

Barcelona newboy Frankie De Jong will wear No. 21 shirt at Barcelona which belongs to Alena for the last season.

Argentina starlet Lautaro Martinez named All Football Player of the Week

Argentina starlet Lautaro Martinez has been named All Football Player of the Week.

Transfer talks

On the move to PSG? Rakitic is spotted boarding a flight to Paris

Ivan Rakitic has been defended all season by Ernesto Valverde because the coach views him as a crucial member of the first-team squad. 

Man Utd overtake City in Maguire pursuit after upping bid to £70m (Sky Sports)

Manchester United have moved ahead of their rivals Manchester City in the pursuit of Harry Maguire, after upping their bid to £70m for the Leicester and England defender, Sky Sports News has been told.

Real Madrid want Bale included in a deal to sign Pogba (Marca)

Paul Pogba is Real Madrid's primary target this summer and Los Blancos are eager to include Gareth Bale in a deal to sign the Frenchman from Manchester United.

Valverde gives Barca the 'OK' to sign both Neymar and Griezmann ?

Barça are working on the idea of having both Neymar and Antoine Griezmann in the squad next season. Alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, they will create one of the greatest attacks in the history of football. Ernesto Valverde needed some time to consider how he could make it work and has finally given his 'OK' to the deal. 

7 players Arsenal could offer to Crystal Palace as part of Zaha deal

So, thanks to his brother , we've now learned that Wilfried Zaha has been an Arsenal fan all his life, and he 'dreams' of one day playing for his beloved Gunners.

What they say

Messi: Brazil control the CONMEBOL, it's unbelievable that VAR wasn’t used today

Messi hit at the referee and CONMEBOL after Argentina's Copa America exit.

If I have to help somehow, I'll do it - Messi confirms continuity with Argentina

Beyond the pain over the elimination of the Copa América, Messi said he sees "a good team" on the horizon and said he is willing to help Argentina to reach World Cup Qatar 2022.

Rabiot: Buffon and lure of playing alongside Ronaldo convinced me to join Juve

Adrien Rabiot has revealed that Gianluigi Buffon and the lure of playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo convinced him to join Juventus.

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Fixtures of the day

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