Kick Off: Coutinho 'hands in transfer request'; Neymar saga is far from over

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

EDEN IS HERE! Real Madrid complete the signing of Chelsea star Hazard until 2024

Real Madrid have announced the signing of Chelsea star Eden Hazard FINALLY!

Argentina 5-1 Nicaragua: Two-goal Messi destroys defense as Lautaro nets brace

Two goals from Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez saw Argentina past Nicaragua before their Copa America opener on June 15.

First summer signing! Man Utd agree deal for 21-year-old winger Daniel James

Manchester United have agreed a deal in principle for the signing of winger Daniel James from Swansea City.

NEYMAR SAGA

Another twist in the Neymar saga - WhatsApp conversations have been revealed

The WhatsApp conversations between Neymar and Najila Trindade have been released by the Brazilian TV channel Globo.

Neymar rape accuser: They will kill me and claim the liar committed suicide

Najila Trindade Mendes de Souza, the woman who accuses Neymar of raping her, has released a new interview to Brazilian media BuzzFeed in which she says she is scared for her life. 

Neymar rape accuser 'handed £5k fine by Brazilian court hours before accusation'

Neymar arrives at Brazilian police station after being accused of rape – as it emerges Instagram model, 26, who made allegations ‘was handed £5,000 fine over unpaid rent hours before making claims’.

TRANSFER NEWS

Coutinho hands in transfer request to Barca as PSG & Juve are favorites (SER)

According to what has been reported by Spanish outlet Cadena Ser, Barcelona attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho has handed in a transfer request to the Catalan giants.

Real Madrid want Pogba to join & will offer Man Utd Bale in swap deal (Mirror)

Real Madrid want Paul Pogba to join Eden Hazard in Spain in a deal that could see Gareth Bale switch to Manchester United.

Griezmann-Barcelona deal 'will be quickly completed'

Griezmann's transfer to Barcelona will be quickly finished, according to France Football journalist Nabil Djellit.

Solskjaer gives up on two Man Utd transfer targets (Evening Standard)

Manchester United have reportedly given up on signing Jadon Sancho or Declan Rice this summer.

THESE THINGS HAPPENED

OFFICIAL: Chelsea appeal FIFA transfer ban to Court of Arbitration for Sport

Chelsea have taken their appeal against a two-window transfer ban imposed by Fifa to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

OFFICIAL: Willian replaces injured Neymar in Brazil's Copa America squad

The winger has been forced to cut a holiday in Israel short to meet up with his compatriots after getting the nod ahead of Lucas and Vinicius

Van Dijk is bookmakers' favourite to win Ballon d'Or over Messi now

Virgil van Dijk has pulled ahead to become the bookmakers' favourite to win this season's prestigious Ballon d'Or honour.

Hazard's jersey number appears to be leaked in Barcelona airport

Images appear to show official Real Madrid shop in Barcelona airport with 'Hazard 7' on the back of new kits. 

Beautiful in white? Pique open to Barcelona changing to white shirt

With the recent announcement that Barça will adopt a checkered pattern on their strips for the 2019/20 season, their captain was open minded.

AF COLUMNS & IN-DEPTH

The man who brings Reds back on top! Klopp wins All Football Coach of the Season

Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp has been named All Football Coach of the Season after Champions League glory.

Women's World Cup lowdown: All you need to know ahead of the France showpiece

The eighth Women's World Cup gets underway in Paris on Friday evening as hosts France take on South Korea at the Parc des Princes.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Messi's Japanese facial foam advert is the weirdest thing you'll see today

TODAY'S FIXTURES

Euro Qualification

Croatia vs Wales (14:00 CET)

Greece vs Italy (19:45 CET)

Belgium vs Kazakhstan (19:45 CET)

Belarus vs Germany (19:45 CET)

Turkey vs France (19:45 CET)

Women's World Cup

Germany vs China PR (14:00 CET)

Spain vs South Africa (17:00 CET)

Norway vs Nigeria (20:00 CET)