Kick Off: Messi becomes billionaire; Neymar faces seven-game ban

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Top Headlines

Messi becomes football's second billionaire as he tops Forbes' list of earners

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has become football's second billionaire.

Neymar 'faces seven-game ban' while Gonzalez could get 'ten-match suspension'

Neymar could reportedly face a seven-match ban for punching Alvaro Gonzalez after he accused the Spaniard of racism.

Match Report

Brighton 1-3 Chelsea: Werner stars on debut as team earn winning start to the season

Chelsea kicked off the new campaign with a 3-1 win against Brighton and Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium on Monday night.

These things happen

Suarez 'could watch Barca's season from the stands' as he seeks a Koeman U-turn

Luis Suarez could be forced to watch the 2020-21 season from Barcelona stands as his negotiations with Juventus have slowed down, according to reports.

Gonzalez responds to Neymar: Sometimes you have to learn to lose and take it

Alvaro Gonzalez was one of the protagonists during the heated derby between PSG and Marseille, which his side won 1-0 on Sunday.

Man Utd handed new Jadon Sancho transfer message by Borussia Dortmund

Manchester United have been given a fresh signal that Jadon Sancho will not be heading to Old Trafford this summer after Borussia Dortmund boss Lucien Favre declared: "We need him."

Man Utd closing in on Sergio Reguilon after Zinedine Zidane decision

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Sergio Reguilon from Real Madrid with talks between the clubs said to be at 'maximum intensity'.

Gareth Bale NOT interested in leaving Madrid on loan with Man United stalling

Gareth Bale is not looking to leave Real Madrid on loan as they explore ways of offloading their £85million signing.

Reguilon nearing Manchester United move

Manchester United's intentions to sign Sergio Reguilon this transfer window are clear.

Manchester City have huge £92m bid rejected by Atletico Madrid for Jose Gimenez

Atletico Madrid have rejected an eye-watering £92million offer from Manchester City for defender Jose Gimenez, according to reports.

Jurgen Klopp hit out at Chelsea's spending but the champions' line-up against Leeds cost £356MILLION

Frank Lampard's X-rated touchline row with Jurgen Klopp and his Liverpool staff at the end of last season appeared to be a rare feud that spiraled out of control very quickly.

Real Madrid want to steal Lautaro Martinez from Barcelona

Barcelona may be caught by surprise by Real Madrid, who are about to seal a deal for Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez, according to 'Sportmediaset'.

Barcelona agree £28m deal to sign Lyon winger Memphis Depay

Barcelona have agreed a £28m deal to bring Lyon winger Memphis Depay to the Nou Camp.

WHAT THEY SAY

Messi to Ribelles: Do you want to stop kicking me, idiot?

Leo Messi returned to action for Barcelona in a pre-season friendly against Nastic on Saturday, but it didn't take long for the Argentine to get frustrated.

'I was keen for him to have it': Lampard phoned Pulisic to offer  the No.10 kit

Frank Lampard revealed Christian Pulisic has earned the number 10 shirt at Chelsea following his brilliant breakthrough campaign at Stamford Bridge last season.