Kick Off: Bayern smash 8 past Schalke; Liverpool sign Thiago Alcantara

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Match Report

Bayern 8-0 Schalke: Gnabry hits hat-trick as champions start defend the title

Bayern Munich started the defence of their Bundesliga title in ominous fashion as a Serge Gnabry hat-trick helped them to a stunning 8-0 win over Schalke at the Allianz Arena on Friday.

Top Headlines

OFFICIAL: Liverpool sign Thiago Alcantara on a four-year deal

Liverpool have officially completed the signing Thiago Alcantara from Bayern on a four-year deal. According to media, the transfer fee is €30m. 

OFFICIAL: Bruno Fernandes has been awarded Man United's Player of the Year

Bruno Fernandes is Manchester United's Player of the Year having only joined the club in January.

OFFICIAL: Watford sign Man United midfielder James Garner on a season-long loan

Watford have confirmed the loan signing of in-demand Manchester United midfielder James Garner.

Real Madrid squad numbers 2020/21: Asensio and Vinicius change after Bale exit

As we already reported, Spanish star Marco Asensio takes over the number 11 from Gareth Bale, while Vinicius changes number and name on shirt.

These things happen

Manchester United 'agree five-year deal with Alex Telles' from Porto

Manchester United have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Porto full-back Alex Telles.

Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman wants to sign Ajax starlet Sergino Dest

Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing highly-rated young right back Sergino Dest from Ajax this summer.

Solskjaer gives Man Utd transfer update after Sancho and Bale setback

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed Manchester United remain in the market for further reinforcements after missing out on Gareth Bale.

Madrid fans angry at club's decision to sell left back Reguilon to Tottenham

Real Madrid fans have shared their anger at the club's decision to sell left back Sergio Reguilon to Tottenham.

Liverpool urged to seal Luis Suarez return after Juventus make transfer U-turn

Liverpool have been urged to bring Luis Suarez back to Anfield with the Barcelona forward's transfer to Juventus hanging in the balance.

Mikel Arteta handed transfer headache over Aouar and Thomas Partey pursuits

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will make a move for Houssem Aouar over Athletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey, if his budget allows him to only sign one.

Bale is in London to join Tottenham, but he's injured for a month!

Gareth Bale's signing will be made official by Tottenham in the coming hours but the Welshman will have to wait at least a month for his debut.

What they say

Thiago Alcantara explains decision to join Liverpool in Bayern farewell message

Thiago Alcantara says he couldn't turn down the challenge on offer at Liverpool as he said an emotional farewell to Bayern Munich.

Lampard insists it's nothing personal with Jurgen Klopp

Frank Lampard insists there is nothing personal between him and Jurgen Klopp but admits fierce personal rivalries come with the territory at those clubs who compete for the biggest prizes.

Bruno Fernandes: I can boost Cristiano Ronaldo's record bid

Cristiano Ronaldo has Ali Daei's international goalscoring record in his sights and Portugal team-mate Bruno Fernandes aims to help him smash it.

'We are officially Portugal': Wolves fans react as club share third kit

Wolves have released their third kit for the 2020-2021 season and it's hard not to see the inspiration behind the design.

Guardiola: Messi is a player for Barcelona, the club I love

Manchester City kick off their Premier League campaign away at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday night, but Pep Guardiola was asked about the club's failed move for Barcelona star Lionel Messi in the build-up to their curtain raiser.

In Depth

Kepa Arrizabalaga: Is there a world-class goalkeeper hiding in Chelsea No 1?

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga gets a "rough ride" and can do nothing about his world-record £71m fee, according to his former team-mate Rob Green.