Kick Off: Sarri blames Hazard for 'causing issues' and stats prove him right

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TOP HEADLINES

Fernando Torres announces his retirement from football after an 18-year career

Former Liverpool, Chelsea and Spain striker Fernando Torres has announced he is to retire from football.

OFFICIAL: Atletico sign Marcos Llorente from Real Madrid on a 5-year deal

Atletico Madrid has reached an agreement with Real Madrid over the transfer of Marcos Llorente, pending medical tests. The 24-year-old Spanish midfielder will sign on a five-year contract.

Women's World Cup Round of 16: France host Brazil, Spain face USA

The knockout stages are upon us and the tournament is set for a number of exciting fixtures in Women's World Cup Round of 16.

OFFICIAL: Real Madrid legend Raul appointed new coach of club's Castilla side

Real Madrid have announced that club legend, Raúl, will take the reins at Real Madrid Castilla after obtaining his UEFA Pro License last Friday.

Sarri: Hazard caused Chelsea tactic problems in defending

The sheer quality the Belgium international brought as a gamechanger to the Blues meant that the Italian couldn't play to his preferred style.

Stats show Chelsea were better WITHOUT Eden Hazard last season

MAURIZIO SARRI has claimed Eden Hazard caused defensive problems when he played for Chelsea - and the stats prove him right.

TRANSFER NEWS

OFFICIAL: Barcelona add De Jong's Netherlands compatriot Van Beijnen into B side

Barcelona finally wake up in the summer market as they add Frenkie De Jong's Netherlands compatriot Mike Van Beijnen into B side.

Neymar tells PSG president he doesn't want to return to club (Sport)

Since the 8th August 2017 when Neymar confirmed his departure from Barcelona, he's constantly clashed with the PSG powers that be. "He's never been happy in Paris," is what people close to the player have told SPORT. His joy in the 'city of love' lasted only a few weeks.

Real Madrid hatch plan to sign Mbappe in 2020 (AS)

Real Madrid's strategy is clear: make sure Mbappe doesn't renew his contract with PSG and wait for the moment to strike. The player would have to put in a transfer request.

Real Madrid join Barcelona and Man Utd in the race for De Ligt (RMC)

Real Madrid have reportedly entered the race to sign coveted Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt.

Liverpool 'ready to trigger £45m release clause' to sign left-back

Liverpool have identified Real Betis left-back Junior Firpo as a possible replacement for Alberto Moreno, according to reports.

Man Utd boss Sokskjaer only have £100m to spend on transfers (ESPN)

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been given just £100 million to strengthen his Manchester United squad this summer, with further spending likely to be dependent on money raised by player sales, according to ESPN.

Barcelona are guaranteed embarrassment whether they sign Griezmann or Neymar

For the third consecutive summer, Barcelona fans are waiting to see how their club will be one of the main talking points of the transfer market once more.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Uruguay 2-2 Japan: Suarez & Gimenez strike to hand Uruguay a thrilling draw

Japan bounced back from their 4-0 rout at the hands of Chile to claim an unlikely point against Uruguay.

'A football genius and Messi' - Newcastle mock Argentina ace with savage tweet

Newcastle United had a little fun at Lionel Messi's expense after Paraguay's Copa America draw with Argentina.

The image that sums up Argentina's reliance on Messi

Argentina were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw with Paraguay on Wednesday night, despite Lionel Messi's best efforts.

Man Utd urged to put Lingard on transfer list after social media posts

Manchester United have been urged to put Jesse Lingard on the transfer list as he comes under fire for his social media activity.

AF COLUMNS & IN-DEPTH

LIKE A MODEL: Alex Morgan - Queen in football world who shares covers with Messi

Hello, everyone! Welcome to All Football column LIKE A MODEL! The footballer of this week that we choose is Alex Morgan. 

Weekly Quotes: Pogba wants 'new challenge'; Messi sees Copa group exit 'crazy'

Hello everyone! Welcome to our column All Football Weekly Quotes. We list the most impressive words in football world every week.

10 potential Copa America stars you definitely WON'T have heard of

The 2019 Copa America is underway and the eyes of the world will be looking for the next breakout star from South America; here’s a look at 10 who could be that player.

Argentina's Copa America hopes could end in ultimate humiliation

It may not be the worst possible, but Argentina's start to the Copa America has been nothing short of a nightmare.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Hazard sprinkles salt on the steak in Dubai

FIXTURES OF THE DAY (CET)

Africa Cup of Nations

22:00    Egypt vs Zimbabwe

UEFA U21 Championship

18:30    England U21 vs Germany U21

21:00    France U21 vs Croatia U21