Kick Off: Ronaldo returns to Ballon d'Or debate; Barca & Alaba 'like each other'

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TOP HEADLINE

Cristiano Ronaldo is again among the favourites for the Ballon d'Or

Upon completing his move to Juventus, many wondered whether Cristiano Ronaldo would be able to keep his incredibly high standards whilst adapting to a new environment, yet he did just that and is once again among the favourites to win the Ballon d'Or.

Barcelona offer PSG €100m plus TWO players for Neymar (Sky Germany)

Barcelona have made a €100m offer plus two players for Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar, according to Sky in Germany.

Barcelona and Alaba interested in each other (MD)

The headline of Mundo Deportivo reports that Barcelona intend to sign Bayern Munich full-back David Alaba and the player also would like to go to Camp Nou.

Former Liverpool star Sturridge banned for 6 weeks after breaking betting rules

Daniel Sturridge has been banned for six weeks and fined £75,000 after being charged with a breach of FA betting rules concerning his loan move to West Bromwich Albion in January.

Neymar could join Juventus in exchange deal with Dybala (Jugones)

According to Spanish TV program 'Jugones', Neymar could join Seria A giants Juventus in exchange deal with Dybala.

AFCON 2021 qualifiers draw: Nigeria, Egypt, Ghana, Senegal all learn their fate

AFCON 2021 qualifiers draw revealed as Nigeria, Egypt, Ghana, Senegal and African giants all learn their fate.

TRANSFER RUMORS & OFFICIAL

OFFICIAL: Barcelona send Marc Cucurella to Getafe 2 days after re-signing him

Barcelona have sent Marc Cucurella to Getafe 2 days after re-signing the Spanish left-back.

Man Utd 'to make Bruno Fernandes transfer bid in coming hours'

Manchester United are set to make a transfer bid for summer target Bruno Fernandes in the 'coming hours', according to reports from Portugal.

Barcelona planning to offer €70m and Coutinho in exchange for Neymar (Sport)

Barcelona are working on a deal to re-sign Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain, with Philippe Coutinho heading in the other direction.

OFFICIAL: Atletico sign Spanish defender Mario Hermoso from Espanyol

Atletico sign Spanish defender Mario Hermoso from Espanyol on 5-year deal.

De Ligt's rejection led to Barca's Todibo decision (Sport)

Matthijs de Ligt turned down Barcelona to move to Juventus but it has opened the door to Jean-Clair Todibo. The 19-year-old is impresssive physically, smart, anticipates well and has a lot of room to grow too.

WHAT THEY SAY

'The only players that can improve Liverpool are at Real Madrid and Barcelona'

Jurgen Klopp has been relatively inactive in this summer's transfer window because the only players who could improve his Liverpool squad are at Real Madrid and Barcelona.

‘Solskjaer isn’t good enough & Chelsea in turmoil’

Perry Groves believes the struggles being endured by rivals could aid Unai Emery’s efforts to return Champions League football to Emirates Stadium

‘Dembele could edge Firmino out at Liverpool’

The former Reds midfielder believes that any raid on Camp Nou this summer should be bringing in a French forward, not a familiar Brazilian playmaker

Man Utd fans are furious with Maguire's price following De Ligt's Juve transfer

Manchester United fans are furious with the price they are being quoted for Harry Maguire following Matthijs de Ligt's transfer to Juventus.

AF COLUNMS & IN-DEPTH

Agent Ronaldo! How CR7 helped Juventus beat Barca & PSG to wonderkid De Ligt

The Netherlands international idolised the Portuguese superstar as a child - now they are team-mates in Turin

FIVE players who were bigger than the club... or thought they were, anyway

Neymar is apparently trying to choose his next club as he desperately seeks an exit from PSG. We unearths some other footballers who morphed into Charlie Big Potatoes

De Ligt enters the most expensive teenage XI after Juve move... Full line-up >>

Matthijs de Ligt has finally completed his €75m move to Juventus, making him the fourth most expensive teenager ever.

LIKE A MODEL: Alli - Edgy youngster who is one of brightest stars in England

Hello, everyone! Welcome to All Football column LIKE A MODEL! Here we will bring you the sexiest & hottest men in the football world. So just feast your eyes and give your points for them. The handsome footballer of this week that we choose is Tottenham star Dele Alli.

Just look at Juventus' squad depth after De Ligt signing ...

This is how Juventus shape until now... 

9 in squad, how many on pitch? Barcelona spoiled for choice in midfield

As many as nine players are set to compete for three positions in Barcelona's midfield for the upcoming season.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

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FIXTURES OF THE DAY (CET)

Club Friendlies

Kawasaki Frontale vs Chelsea   12:00

Africa Cup of Nations Final

Senegal vs Algeria   21:00