Kick Off: 'Ronaldo better leader than Messi'; UCL final invader awarded by UEFA

Welcome to All Football's Kick Off, we bring you all important news in the past 24 hours. Make sure you do not miss out.

TOP HEADLINES

Another award into cabinet! Van Dijk named UCL POTW after Final MVP recognition

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has been named UEFA Champions League Player of the Week.

Ronaldo volley beats Messi free-kick to UCL best goal as top 10 goals revealed

Cristiano Ronaldo's spectacular volley against Manchester United in the group stages of the Champions League has been voted as the goal of the tournament.

Barcelona launch new kit as checkerboard replaces traditional stripes

Barcelona have launched their new home kit for the next season as the traditional Blaugrana stripes are replaced by a checkerboard print for the first time in the club’s history.

UEFA give streaker Kinsey Wolanski honorary UCL final ticket

Champions League streaker Kinsey Wolanski was handed a honorary final ticket by Uefa - despite being kicked out of the ground.

TRANSFER NEWS

Hazard agrees personal terms with Madrid & Chelsea raise price to €120m (AS)

Real Madrid and Chelsea are negotiating the transfer of Eden Hazard with meetings being held in the English capital, say Diario AS.

Barcelona approach PSG over Neymar transfer on Messi recommendation (RMC)

Barcelona made an approach to PSG last week for Neymar, but President Al Khelaifi issued a hands-off warning, according to RMC Sport journalist Mohamed Bouhafsi.

Barca trio on offer in Neymar swap, including Man Utd & Chelsea targets (MD)

Barcelona are being linked again with a surprise move to re-sign Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain this summer in a potential swap transfer.

Juventus seeking Pogba return with player himself keen on the move (Di Marzio)

Juventus are in talks with Mino Raiola about bringing Paul Pogba back, according to transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio.

Man Utd, Real Madrid and Bayern battle for Salah... if you believe in AS

Liverpool will face a fight to keep hold of Champions League hero Mohamed Salah this summer, with Manchester United and Real Madrid battling to sign him.

Man Utd make Maddison 'new transfer priority' and eye £60m deal (Independent)

Manchester United are stepping up their pursuit of Leicester City star James Maddison, according to the Independent.

Coutinho's thoughts signing for Man Utd in transfer window

Philippe Coutinho isn't keen on a move back to the Premier League amid interest from Manchester United and Chelsea, according to reports.

THESE THINGS HAPPENED

Neymar faces up to 5 years in prison for distributing sexual images

PSG star Neymar faces up to five years amid rape, AS reports.

Ozil told Emery 'I swear you’re NOT a coach' during Europa League final

Mesut Ozil reportedly told Arsenal boss Unai Emery 'I swear, you're not a coach' after being substituted in his side's Europa League final defeat to Chelsea.

Liverpool fans quickly remind Coutinho of his comments on Barcelona move

Philippe Coutinho’s comments from the time he completed his transfer from Liverpool to Barcelona have come back to haunt him.

NO Messi?! Guess who are included in De Jong's pick for top four players

Frenkie De Jong has spoken to FC Barcelona's website about his 'Top Four' players ever, with the caveat that he has to select one from each position.

WHAT THEY SAY

'Cristiano Ronaldo a better leader than Messi'

Former Juventus defender Antonio Cabrini feels Cristiano Ronaldo is a better player than Lionel Messi because the Portugal star has proven to be a real leader both on and off the pitch.

'Forget Messi, give Van Dijk the Ballon d'Or' - Koeman

Virgil van Dijk deserves to beat Lionel Messi to Ballon d'Or glory, according to Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman.

Mourinho points out key factor that could see Van Dijk beat Messi to Ballon d'Or

Jose Mourinho has given his opinions on Virgil van Dijk's hopes of winning the Ballon d'Or this year.

AF COLUMNS & IN-DEPTH

MSN, BBC or Liverpool trio? Ranking the best front-three attacks of this century

An attacking trio is one of the most deadly weapons in modern football.

VOTE: Who is your pick for All Football Player of the Week?

Who is the best player of last week? We name 4 candidates based on their ratings & performances. Please vote for the player who impressed you most last week.

All Football Team of the Week: Hazard partners Salah; 6 Reds stars dominate XI

Who shone enough to make this time's Team of the Week? Have a scroll down and see if you agree with our choices.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Zlatan = GOLAZO! Ibrahimovic hits ridiculous goal by self-volley-bicycle kick ?