Kick Off: Griezmann's new number revealed; De Ligt to 'have Juve medical on TUE'

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TOP HEADLINES

Hazard wants to follow in the footsteps of Beckham, Jordan and James

Eden Hazard is unable to wear the No.10 shirt at Real Madrid as it is currently occupied by Luka Modric, so the Belgian has his eye on another number: 23.

Griezmann has been handed the No.17 shirt at Barcelona

Barcelona have confirmed Antoine Griezmann has been handed the No.17 shirt.

De Ligt 'could have Juventus medical on Tuesday' to complete €70m move

The marathon is over. Juventus have crossed the finish line for Matthijs De Ligt. 

MATCH REPORTS

Algeria 2-1 Nigeria: Mahrez's 95-minute winner sends Super Eagles home

Senegal will play Algeria in Friday's Africa Cup of Nations final after Riyad Mahrez scored a free-kick in the 95th minute.

Bradford 1-3 Liverpool: Milner nets brace as Brewster scores 3rd goal in 2 games

Liverpool win their 2nd pre-season friendly through a deflected Milner strike and penalty, plus red-hot Brewster's finish.

Senegal 1-0 Tunisia (AET): Lions of Teranga cruise into final thanks to own goal

Senegal reached the Africa Cup of Nations final for the second time with a Dylan Bronn own goal giving them a 1-0 win over Tunisia on Sunday in a tense last-four duel in Cairo.

TRANSFER RUMOURS

Coutinho 'approves of Liverpool loan transfer with option to buy at £88m'

Philippe Coutinho has given his approval to a sensational offer from Liverpool to take him on loan from Barcelona, according to reports.

What Maguire 'transfer agreement' with Utd means for Bruno Fernandes pursuit

Harry Maguire's transfer to Manchester United appears to have taken a step closer amid reports Leicester City will sell the centre-back.

Man Utd 'agree record £80m Maguire transfer'... if you believe in the Sun

Manchester United are set to make Harry Maguire their third signing of the summer after agreeing a world-record deal with Leicester City, according to reports.

Leicester 'agree £45m deal for Maguire replacement' to pave way for Man Utd move

Leicester City have reportedly agreed a £45 million deal to sign Brighton and Hove Albion defender Lewis Dunk as a replacement for Harry Maguire.

Raiola did not want to make the same mistake with De Ligt as he did with Pogba

Mino Raiola is finding it difficult to get one of his big-name clients, Paul Pogba, out of Manchester United as the English side are able to negotiate whatever price they deem to be acceptable, so the agent was determined to not make the same mistake with Matthijs de Ligt's impending move to Juventus.

Man Utd could've signed Maguire for £4m - if they'd listened to Moyes

Manchester United were keen on signing Harry Maguire for just £4million back in 2013 - but they opted against doing so.

Arsenal 'to solve Emery's problem position with a £1m deal'

Arsenal transfer news includes the latest on the pursuit of the highly-rated Luther James-Wildin.

WHAT THEY SAY

'While Griezmann's at Barcelona, I won't go to Camp Nou'

Former agent Josep Maria Minguella was against Barcelona Antoine Griezmann and says he will not visit Camp Nou while the Frenchman is at the club -- something he said weeks ago and plans to stick to. He spoke to SPORT:

Griezmann: If I have to apologise, I will do so on the pitch

Antoine Griezmann, speaking for the first time as a Barcelona player, has said he does not regret the documentary he starred in which saw him reject the club last summer.

Griezmann: Messi and Suarez? Everything can be fixed with assists!

Antoine Griezmann, as he did upon his arrival in Barcelona on Saturday, was full of praise for Lionel Messi at his presentation at Camp Nou on Sunday. 

'The whole Kubo episode was the biggest mistake Barca have made in many years'

Coaching staff at La Masia envisgaed Takefusa Kubo defining an era at the club. Now they are saddened to see the promising Japanese player at Real Madrid.

Neymar: I'm no superhero or perfect role model

The Brazilian has been a controversial figure since moving to the French capital in 2017, but he insists he tries to 'act in the best way possible'

THESE THINGS HAPPENED

Forget Messi & Ronaldo, Rapinoe is being backed for cover of FIFA 20!

USA striker Megan Rapinoe was one of the stand out performers at the Women's World Cup this summer.

Liverpool fans react as Coutinho's agent makes transfer declaration

Liverpool fans have rebuked comments made by Philippe Coutinho's agent that the Brazilian holds the Reds dear to his heart.

Mum of famous YouTuber invades Cricket World Cup final to promote porn site

The Cricket World Cup final was briefly interrupted by a female pitch invader on Sunday afternoon, believed to be the mother of YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy.

Two Roma juniors are teammates and romantic rivals who share a common girlfriend

Aurora Fantacci left Mirko Antonucci and went on vacation with her partner Salvatore Pezzella. On return the flashback.

IN-DEPTH

What's gone wrong for €222m-man Neymar at PSG & should he return to Barca?

Amid injuries, Champions League struggles and off-field issues, Neymar has been linked with a dramatic return to Barcelona. We examine his turbulent time in the French capital and consider what comes next...

VIDEO OF THE DAY

So happy! Griezmann meets his new Barcelona teammates