Kick Off: Hazard won't join Real in Jan; Umtiti could be ruled out til 2019

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MATCH REPORTS

Wales 1-4 Spain: Paco takes centre stage as Ramos & Bartra on target

Wales were without star player Gareth Bale as they slipped to a 4-1 defeat at home to Spain in Thursday's friendly.

France 2-2 Iceland: Late Mbappe penalty saves world champions from home defeat

France looked down and out after Iceland doubled the lead they fought for in the first half, but the PSG winger's cameo off the bench lit up this friendly as he salvaged a draw for France through a late penalty. The 19-year-old has the world at his feet right now.

Argentina 4-0 Iraq: Lautaro nets 1st goal for La Albiceleste on full debut

Iraq posed problems at times, but goals from Martinez, Pereyra, Pezzella, and Cervi were more than enough to see Argentina through on the day.

Poland 2-3 Portugal: Andre Silva & Bernardo Silva spoil Lewy landmark

Cristiano Ronaldo's absence was not felt by Portugal as they beat Poland 3-2 in the Nations League.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN 

OFFICIAL: Real Madrid deny reports that club forced Ronaldo to sign agreement in rape case

The latest development in the case of the sexual assault allegations made by Kathryn Mayorga against Cristiano Ronaldo has seen Real Madrid release an official statement.

Barcelona defender Umtiti 'could miss the rest of the year'

Barcelona's World Cup-winning defender Samuel Umtiti's knee injury is not healing as planned and he may be forced to undergo surgery which would put him out of action until 2019, Spanish media reported on Thursday.

Monaco manager Jardim sacked after JUST ONE WIN in new season

Monaco manager Leonardo Jardim is sacked after JUST ONE WIN in new season

Ballon d'Or public poll disappears after Messi goes top with 48% votes

Lionel Messi may not be the clear favourite to win the Ballon d'Or this year, but he claimed 48 percent of the votes in a poll organised by France Football, the organisers of the award.

PSG & France’s 19-year-old star Mbappe hits the cover of Time Magazine

Kylian Mbappe has become just the fourth footballer after Lionel Messi, Neymar and Mario Balotelli to grace the cover of Time magazine, with the Paris Saint-Germain striker being hailed as “the future of soccer".

Umtiti could return for Barcelona's difficult October run-in (Marca)

Didier Deschamps was unable to call on Samuel Umtiti for the current international break due to the defender's knee injury, however he could return for Barcelona's difficult October run-in.

WHAT THEY SAY

Hazard: I want Spain move for Ballon d'Or, but not in January

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard appeared to dismiss the possibility of a January move to Real Madrid on Thursday.

'We stand by our reporting', Der Spiegel responds to Ronaldo’s lawyers

Der Spiegel responded to Cristiano Ronaldo’s lawyers, defending their sources after suggestions the rape allegations were based on “manipulated documents.”

Ramos' defence of Lopetegui is the worst thing for him

I'm sure that Sergio Ramos had the best of intentions when he said it would be crazy to sack Julen Lopetegui after the loss to Alaves.

'Vidal showed a complete lack of respect to his team mates', says Barca's Sports Manager

Barça's Sports Manager for the Football Area was highly critical of the Chilean midfielder in an interview published in today's edition of 'Sport'.

Hazard could play even better at Real Madrid, claims Rivaldo

Eden Hazard has been urged to move to Real Madrid in order to take his game up to the next level by former Barcelona star Rivaldo.

'I'm almost at 100%' - Marcelo offers fitness boost to Real Madrid

The Blancos are preparing to welcome their Brazilian defender back into the fold after the international break after seeing him shake off an injury

ANALYSIS & OPINIONS

Ronaldo's NDA doesn't equate to guilt but it does make truth harder to come by

What happened to innocent until proven guilty? And if Cristiano Ronaldo is found innocent, will the woman be sentenced to the same punishment as he would have had to suffer? Pottsy81, Liverpool.

The Emery revolution: how the Spaniard has changed Arsenal

Arsenal currently sit in the top four after six successive Premier League wins. It’s a fantastic turnaround after a difficult start to life at the club for new boss Unai Emery.

Jardim sold incredible £750MILLION worth of talent in four years at Monaco

During the 2016/17 season Monaco exploded onto the global scene when, almost out of nowhere, they defeated the riches of Paris Saint-Germain to win Ligue 1 and made it to the semi-finals of the Champions League.

Paco Alcacer is a mistake that may be historic for Barcelona

Luis Enrique's Spain secured a third consecutive victory, this time against Wales, and above all, Paco Alcacer continued his incredible goalscoring streak.

Nations League stars to watch: Modric, Hazard, Sane, Sancho & more

Some of the world's best players are set to strut their stuff in front of the cameras - but who should you be looking out for in the Nations League?

VIDEO OF THE DAY 

Brazil football team doctor makes double save for team before scampering

FIXTURES OF THE DAY (CET)

20 : 00 Friendly   Saudi Arabia vs Brazil

20 : 45 UEFA Nations League   Belgium vs Switzerland

20 : 45 UEFA Nations League   Croatia vs England