Kick Off: Messi 'to face a TWO-YEAR ban'; De Ligt agrees terms with Juventus

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TOP HEADLINES

CHAMPIONS BRAZIL! Selecao down Peru & end 12-year wait to win 9th Copa title

Brazil saw out Copa America glory with 10 men after Gabriel Jesus' influential showing in the 3-1 win over Peru was cut short by a red card.

Messi could face a ban of up to two years for CONMEBOL corruption comments

The South American federation may take matters into their own hands after Messi’s outburst following his sending off against Chile.

USA 2-0 Netherlands: USA defend Women's World Cup champions & win 4th title

Megan Rapinoe struck a 61st-minute penalty before Rose Lavelle netted a fine solo goal as the United States beat Netherlands 2-0 to become Women's World Cup winners for the fourth time.

USA 0-1 Mexico: El Tri sink bitter rivals & win 8th CONCACAF Gold Cup title

Jonathan dos Santos was the hero as his goal saw Mexico edge the United States in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final.

TRANSFER TALKS

Raiola: De Ligt has agreed terms with Juventus and now it's up to Ajax

“Matthijs de Ligt has agreed terms with Juventus and now it’s up to Ajax,” confirmed agent Mino Raiola, amid reports of PSG and Barcelona revivals.

Griezmann will arrive in Barcelona on Thursday & be presented on Friday (AS)

Antoine Griezmann's transfer will be official on Wednesday, according to Spanish outlet AS.

Mourinho turns down record €100m offer to coach CSL club Guangzhou Evergrande

Jose Mourinho has turned down a bumper £88m (€100m) contract to manage a club in China, according to Sky Sports

Madrid make another €150m offer for Pogba after €80m bid rejected (L'Equipe)

Real Madrid have presented a new offer to Manchester United for Paul Pogba. 

Multiple reports claim Barca-bound Griezmann didn't report in Atletico training

Multiple reports claim Barcelona-bound Griezmann didn't report in Atletico training and will thus be fined by Atleti.

Man Utd 'turn down Inter's offer of offering Nainggolan or Icardi' for Lukaku

Manchester United reportedly turned down Inter Milan's offer of Radja Nainggolan or Mauro Icardi in part-exchange for their striker Romelu Lukaku.

Liverpool 'agree transfer' of Premier League record-breaking midfielder

Liverpool have reportedly agreed to sign record-breaking midfielder Harvey Elliott in what will be regarded as a transfer coup.

WHAT THEY SAY

'Messi shouldn't do that because his word is significant'

Lionel Messi's pointed comments in which he claimed that Conmebol was corrupt has not been received well by River Plate boss Marcelo Gallardo.

Rooney: Sancho should snub Man Utd and stay at Dortmund

The England international has routinely been linked with a move to Old Trafford after a series of superb performances for the Bundesliga runners-up

'He needs to accept when he is beaten' - Tite fires back at Messi's allegations

Brazil coach Tite told Lionel Messi to show some respect following claims from the Argentina captain that the Copa America had been “fixed” so the hosts would win.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Dani Alves is named the best player of the 2019 Copa America

Dani Alves was named player of the tournament as Brazil won the Copa America at the Maracana.

3-goal Everton & Guerrero share Copa America Golden Boots! Anyone expected?

Here are the final standings of Copa America scorers chart. Has anyone ever expected?

Real Madrid plan to give Hazard No.7 jersey after Modric refused to offer No.10

The plan's club is to give Hazard the number 7 jersey currently occupied by Mariano after Modric, who wears number 10, refused to offer the jersey to the Belgian.

Here are the sanctions Griezmann could face if he doesn't return to Atletico

At half-past eight this Sunday evening, Antoine Griezmann should appear alongside his Atletico Madrid teammates and head towards Segovia to begin preseason training. However, the Frenchman isn't expected to do that.

43 trophies! Dani Alves overtakes HIMSELF as the most successful player ever

After clinching Copa America 2019 with Brazil, Alves has become the most successful player in history with 43 trophies.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Hints something? De Ligt surprises Frenkie de Jong with Barcelona anthem

FIXTURES OF THE DAY (CET)

AFCON

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