Kick Off: Hazard presented at 19:00 CET; Neymar accuser charged with 'slander'

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TOP HEADLINES

OFFICIAL: Real Madrid sign Lyon left-back Ferland Mendy for €48m until 2025

Lyon's Ferland Mendy has become Real Madrid's latest summer signing, joining the Blancos in a deal worth an initial €48 million.

Real Madrid announce Hazard will be presented on June 13 at 19:00 CET

Real Madrid have officially announced that Eden Hazard will be presented at Bernabeu on Thursday evening at 19:00 CET.

Atletico CEO confirms Griezmann will join Barcelona: 'We have known since March'

The CEO of Atletico Madrid, Miguel Ángel Gil Marín, has calmly revealed that Antoine Griezmann will be playing at the Camp Nou next season.

OFFICIAL: Man Utd complete the signing of Daniel James on a 5-year deal

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Daniel James from Swansea City, subject to international clearance.

Police file slander complaint against Neymar rape accuser Najila Trindade

Najila Trindade has claimed that the Brazilian police have been 'bought' after her accusations of rape and violence against the PSG star were deemed slanderous.

These Things Happen

Former Southampton boss Higgins jailed for 24 years for sexually abusing players

Ex-football coach Bob Higgins has been jailed for 24 years and three months at Winchester Crown Court for sexually abusing young players over a 25-year period.

Premier League 2019/20 fixtures 'leaked' for opening day of the new season

Premier League fans will be waiting with anticipation on Thursday morning when the fixtures for the upcoming campaign are announced.

Messi shares bedroom selfie with a sleeping Aguero on Argentina duty

Lionel Messi posted a new selfie on Instagram in which he shares a moment with Aguero.

Ramos invites Beckham & Pique but NOT Ronaldo to his wedding

Sergio Ramos is set to have a star-studded guest list for his wedding this weekend but the Real Madrid captain has not invited former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo.

Guardiola: Madrid are signing good players, but only Man City spend money

Real Madrid have already signed several players as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of next season, with Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola ironically pointing out that his club are considered to be the big spenders of European football.

Liverpool fans react as Barcelona post birthday message to Coutinho

The £142million signing from Liverpool could leave Barcelona in this summer's transfer window.

Messi & Griezmann lead La Liga's most valuable XI, only ONE Madrid star included

Famous football website Transfermarket has updated the most valuable XI of La Liga, Messi, Coutinho, Dembele and Griezmann form the attack line despite their decrease of value.

5 Barca stars devalued with Oblak biggest winner of La Liga players' values

Transfer Market has updated the players' value in La Liga recently, here are the biggest losers and winners after this update.

Algeria star kicked out of AFCON squad after doing THIS on live stream ?

Algeria's Haris Belkebla first call up to the national team has ended in absolute embarrassment after he was kicked out of the African Cup of Nations squad for showing his backside on a Fortnite live stream.

AF COLUMNS & IN-DEPTH

Premier League 2019/20 fixture release date: Everything you need to know

Just one month after 2018/19 Premier League season ends, preparations for the next kick into gear with the release of the 2019-20 fixtures. We list all the information you need to know ahead of the release.

Coutinho to Chelsea, Isco to Juve & bold predictions that will DEFINITELY happen

Every transfer window sees a few moves absolutely no one saw coming. I get out my crystal ball and makes a few big calls about who’s going where this time around...

TRANSFER STORIES

Decision has been made? Di Ligt's girlfriend 'looking for house in Paris'

De Ligt's mother-in-law and girlfriend are currently looking for a house in Paris, according to journalist Mike Verweij from Dutch media De Telegraaf.

Manchester United 'reject move for Real Madrid star Gareth Bale'

Gareth Bale has been dealt a further snub after Manchester United reportedly ruled out a summer move.

Busy than 2009 summer - Real Madrid have already spent over €300m

Ferland Mendy's arrival at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu has taken Real Madrid's spending for the summer to over 300 million euros.

Barca 'only able to spend €100m on signings' this summer due to FFP restrictions

Under FIFA's financial fair play restrictions, Barça are only able to spend €100m on signings this summer plus whatever they can bring in from sales, according to Sport.

Barcelona put EIGHT players up for sale in summer transfer clearout

Barcelona are willing to cut ties with at least eight players this summer as they look to oversee a huge squad overhaul following a disappointing campaign.

Why Barcelona are 'angry with De Ligt' in transfer boost for Man Utd

Barcelona are 'angry' with Matthijs de Ligt for failing to make up his mind and confirm his next destination, according to reports from Spain.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Jovic steps on the Bernabeu pitch for the first time as a Real Madrid player

FIXTURES OF THE DAY (CET)

Women's World Cup

18:00    Australia vs Brazil

21:00    South Africa vs China PR

Special Recommendation

19:00    Eden Hazard Presentation