Kick Off: Ronaldo helps increase 68% Juve fans; 'Sterling better than Neymar'

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TOP HEADLINES

Ronaldo has helped boost Juventus social media presence by 68%

Cristiano Ronaldo has helped boost Juventus social media presence by 68% and they’ll reap the rewards by tripling the Jeep sponsorship deal, claim Tuttosport.

'Sterling is better than Neymar and should win Ballon d'Or'

Raheem Sterling is one of the top five players in the world, better than Neymar, and should be targeting winning the Ballon d’Or in his career – according to former Chelsea and Marseille forward Tony Cascarino.

MATCH REPORTS

Spain 4-0 Faroe Islands: Rodrigo & Alcacer preserve 100% Euro qualifier record

Spain have won all six of their Euro 2020 qualifying matches after Rodrigo Moreno scored twice in a 4-0 victory over the Faroe Islands.

Finland 1-2 Italy: Jorginho late penalty keeps Mancini's men perfect

Italy are sitting pretty at the top of Group J with six wins from six games, but they were made to work hard by a determined Finland side.

WHAT THEY SAY

Klopp admits he advised Coutinho to make Bayern move from Barca this summer

Jurgen Klopp has admitted that he advised Philippe Coutinho to make the Bayern Munich move this summer.

Wenger gives Man Utd, Man City, Liverpool and Arsenal EPL title verdict

Arsene Wenger believes that Arsenal are the only team capable of potentially catching up with Man City and Liverpool in the Premier League this season, and reckons Manchester United lack 'certainty.'

'It drives me a bit mad' - Ter Stegen on his situation in Germany national team

The Barcelona shot-stopper is one of the very best keepers in the world and is in his prime but he can't get a look in with Germany as Neuer stands in his way.

Spain coach Moreno: We must all celebrate De Gea's big save

Spain coach Roberto Moreno paid tribute to goalkeeper David De Gea after watching his side ease to a 4-0 victory over the Faroe Islands in Euro 2020 qualifying Group F.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

'Announce him' - Arsenal fans are excited as Messi's clause is confirmed    

Messi to Arsenal? It would certainly be one of the most shocking transfers of all time if the Gunners were to pull it off, but reports emerging over the weekend suggest the Barcelona star could soon be on the move if he wishes.

Pogba ended up staying at Man Utd after 'Adidas stopped him joining Real Madrid'

Sportswear giants adidas reportedly played a crucial part in keeping Paul Pogba at Manchester United during the summer transfer window amid strong interest from Real Madrid.

'Probably Spurs fan' - Arsenal fans furious as Deschamps didn't use Guendouzi

Matteo Guendouzi did not make his France debut against Albania on Saturday night.

Injured Umtiti leaves France national team and returns to Barca

France national team has announced that defender Umtiti, who suffered an injury on his right foot (hematoma), will not play the match against Andorra on Tuesday and he has left the squad.   

Injury blow for Chelsea as in-form left-back Emerson limps out of Italy game

Chelsea left-back Emerson Palmieri limped off just eight minutes into Italy’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Finland.

Blow for Madrid! Jovic is out for Euro qualifier with physical problem

The striker is out for the Euro 2020 qualifying game against Luxembourg on Tuesday with an unspecified physical problem.

Mount elated at making England debut alongside best friend Rice

Mason Mount was elated to not only have fulfilled his childhood dream but also make his England debut alongside best friend Declan Rice.

WHAT THEY SAY

Mariano: This is going to be my year at Madrid

Those who know Mariano Diaz know how confident he is. He's brave too, which led him to be the only player who dared touch Cristiano Ronaldo's vacated No.7 shirt at Real Madrid last year.

AF COLUMNS & IN DEPTH

Top 30 clubs based on total trophies won in the world: Madrid 7th, Man Utd 12th

When thinking of the most successful clubs in the world, familiar names spring to mind.

Inside Lukaku's racism chants incident: Talk is cheap as more action is needed

Romelu Lukaku, Marcus Rashford, Tammy Abraham, Paul Pogba and Kurt Zouma have been subjected to racist abuse, online or in person.

Mixed fortunes for FC Barcelona stars on international duty this week

Almost all of the first team squad have called up for the first international break of the season. 15 players have flown to different parts of the world to be involved in Euro 2020 qualifiers, whereas Brazil faced Colombia in a friendly. 

Eric Cantona then & now: From 'King Eric' to unique actor

Cantona is affectionately nicknamed by Manchester United fans as "King Eric" for his superb skills and leadership. Following his retirement from football in 1997, he took up a career in cinema and had roles in several films. 

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Matic waits outside Portugal dressing room with kids to take photos with Ronaldo

FIXTURES OF THE DAY

EURO Qualification

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