Kick Off: Neymar tells Marcelo 'he wants to join Real'; Solskjaer blasts Martial

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TOP HEADLINE

Sterling named FWA Footballer of the Year ahead of Van Dijk, Aguero & co.

Manchester City's Raheem Sterling has been named Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year.

Neymar has told Marcelo he wants to join Real Madrid next season (OK Diario)

According to the director of Spanish media OK Diario, Neymar has told his compatriot Marcelo that he wants to play for Real Madrid next season.

Solskjaer blasts Martial's attitude in front of Man United dressing room

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer turned on Anthony Martial over his attitude following Manchester United’s draw with Chelsea on Sunday.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Neymar could get up to 8-game ban for punching fan

The relevant authorities will meet to discuss the sanction to be handed down after Neymar struck a fan after loss to Rennes in France Cup final.

Mbappe's ban could hand Messi European Golden Shoe

Kylian Mbappe’s deserved red card in the French Cup final could see Leo Messi win the European Golden Shoe.

Ramos gives his 'welcome' to Hazard on Instagram

Eagle-eyed social media followers have noticed that Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos started following Eden Hazard on Instagram on Sunday night.

Barcelona prepare their mosaic for Liverpool's visit: Ready to color Europe

Barcelona are ready for Wednesday. After winning the La Liga title there on Saturday against Levante, Camp Nou will be full again this week for what supporters hope will be another party.

Catalan media complain about referee Kuipers for Barcelona vs Liverpool 1st leg

The referee for the first leg of the Barcelona vs Liverpool Champions League semi-final has been announced - and it has not been greeted fondly by the Catalan media.

Coutinho set to stay after convincing Barca hierarchy

The Brazil playmaker has bounced back from an indifferent start to the 2018-19 campaign and has shown some of his best form in the Champions League

Man Utd fan buries her face in her hands when Rashford takes free-kick

One Manchester United fan could not hide her disappointment as she watched Marcus Rashford step up to take a free-kick during Sunday's Premier League clash against Chelsea.

Barcelona have to pay more for Arthur after winning La Liga title

FC Barcelona won La Liga at the weekend after beating Levante 1-0 to wrap up the title at Camp Nou with three games still to be played.

Fans guess Pogba and Hazard were discussing Madrid moves during game

Fans watching Manchester United's draw with Chelsea think they know what Paul Pogba and Eden Hazard were talking about when television cameras caught the pair sharing a joke at the end of Sunday's Premier League game.

WHAT THEY SAY

'Ballon d'Or? Not on my mind' - Van Dijk only focuses on stopping Messi

Virgil Van Dijk has dismissed talk of winning the Ballon d'Or and insists he is fully focused on attempting to shackle 'out of this world' Lionel Messi in the Champions League.

Pochettino: If Messi wasn't there each semi-finalist would have 25% chance

Tottenham Hotspur coach Mauricio Pochettino believes that Lionel Messi's presence makes the difference for Barcelona in the Champions League.

'Camp Nou is not a temple' - Klopp will not be intimidated by Barca UCL visit

The Reds manager is not worried about the prospect of playing in the Catalans' stadium, which has been a fortress this year in Europe

Sancho: No one's dribbled past Van Dijk? Nations League is coming up!

The young English attacker has followed the Premier League closely this season and is ready to pit his wits against the in-form Dutchman

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De Gea, Solskjaer, Mustafi... Man Utd lead All Football April Flops of the Month

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Koulibaly, Sancho & 5 players who Man United should sign to compete next season

Starting the 2018/19 campaign, Manchester United had signed a young Portuguese right-back in the form of Diogo Dalot from Porto and a midfielder to help out Pogba in the form of Fred from Shakhtar Donetsk. However Mourinho's need for a central defender wasn't completed and he entered the season with Lindelof, Bailly, Smalling, Jones and Rojo as his defenders.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

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FIXTURES OF THE DAY (CET)

Champions League

21:00    Tottenham vs Ajax

Ligue 1

19:00    Montpellier vs PSG