Kick Off: Mane wins African Player of the Year; Nunez nets four for Liverpool

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Mane beats Mo Salah to win African Player of the Year award for a second time

Sadio Mane was named African Footballer of Year on Thursday after a season in which he kicked the winning penalty for Senegal as they claimed their first Africa Cup of Nations title and repeated the feat when they secured World Cup qualification.

Match Report

Leipzig 0-5 Liverpool: Nunez nets four as Liverpool record victory in Leipzig

Darwin Nunez came off the bench to score four times as Liverpool defeated RB Leipzig 5-0 in their latest pre-season test in Germany on Thursday evening.

These things happen

Barcelona make late attempt to hijack Kounde deal despite Chelsea's lead

Barcelona are making a last ditch attempt to persuade Jules Kounde to join them ahead of Chelsea.

Lionel Messi left stunned as Antonella posts incredible Yoga pose picture

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star Lionel Messi has been left stunned by a post from his wife Antonella Roccuzzo, with the Argentinian model showing off her yoga skills.

Manchester United player pictured wearing Cristiano Ronaldo's number 7 jersey during training session

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United and Portugal teammate Diogo Dalot was spotted wearing his number seven jersey while training in Perth.

Bayern close in on Tel, the 'biggest striker talent in Europe'

Bayern Munich are hoping to finalise a €25 million move for Stade Rennais forward Mathys Tel as they begin life without Robert Lewandowski.

Memphis Depay, Frenkie de Jong, Ansu Fati and Ousmane Dembele have fun in Miami

Barcelona kicked off their pre-season tour of the United States in style, beating Inter Miami 6-0 at the DRV PNK Stadium in Florida.

Barcelona and Real Madrid target Endrick celebrates 16th birthday with new Palmeiras contract

Brazilian wonderkid Endrick celebrates his 16th birthday today and has signed a new contract with Palmeiras according to Fabrizio Romano. His deal will run until the summer of 2025 and includes a release clause of €60m. He’s already in huge demand.

OFFICIAL: Lingard confirms move to Nottingham Forest on free transfer

Jesse Lingard has confirmed his free move to Nottingham Forest after putting pen to paper on a one-year contract at the City Ground.

26-year-old Torreira leaves pre-season camp to travel to Italy

Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira has left the club's pre-season camp to travel to Italy with his future at the Gunners uncertain, as per Arsenal442.

Barcelona activate the second lever: 400 million euros

Barcelona's economic situation continues to improve, at least in the short term.

What they say

"I am not a kid anymore" - Arsenal star Gabriel Jesus slams Everton star for "talking s***" during pre-season friendly

Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has hit out at Everton defender Yerry Mina for trying to rattle him during a pre-season friendly in Baltimore on Sunday, July 17.

Bruno Fernandes sends message to Eriksen after Manchester United transfer

Bruno Fernandes has told Christian Eriksen he is looking forward to playing with and learning from him after Manchester United signed the Danish midfielder on a free transfer.

Raheem Sterling is relishing his return to London after joining Chelsea

Raheem Sterling says he is looking forward ‘banging in the goals’ for Chelsea – and then nipping to his mum’s for Sunday lunch.

"Obviously I am enjoying myself" - Grealish defends Ibiza and Las Vegas parties

Manchester City star Jack Grealish has defended his party lifestyle amidst criticism over trips to Ibiza and Las Vegas, as per The Sun.

IN DEPTH

Erik ten Hag hints at Man Utd starting XI against Aston Villa in training

MANCHESTER UNITED are looking to rack up their fourth consecutive pre-season win when they face Aston Villa on Saturday.

Ancelotti drops starting XI hint and Florentino is asked to bring back Cristiano

Real Madrid trained at UCLA facilities on Thursday morning, with president Florentino Perez, accompanied by Jose Angel Sanchez, in attendance as well.