Kick Off: Messi named UEFA POTY? Coutinho loan 'brings Neymar closer to Barca'

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TOP HEADLINES

Messi is UEFA POTY Award leaked winner as Van Dijk finishes 2nd, CR7 sits 3rd

Messi is the leaked winner for UEFA Men's POTY Award as Van Dijk finishes 2nd, Ronaldo sits 3rd.

OFFICIAL: Bayern sign Philippe Coutinho on 1-year loan with €120m buy-out option

Bayern Munich have announced the signing of Barcelona attacker Philippe Coutinho for a year on loan.

Coutinho's move 'brings Neymar closer to Barca & prevents Bale to Bayern'

According to Sport, Coutinho's move to Bayern, which relieves a big salary, can bring Neymar closer to Barca and prevent Gareth Bale to Bayern.

MATCH REPORTS 

Athletic 1-0 Barca: Aduriz scissor-kick volley stuns Catalans, Suarez injured

With Lionel Messi absent and Luis Suarez suffering a first-half injury, Barcelona were poor in their 1-0 defeat to Athletic Bilbao.

Bayern 2-2 Hertha: Lewy's brace can't help Kovac's side win Bundesliga opener

Bayern Munich were frustrated in their opening Bundesliga match of the campaign as Hertha Berlin held on to claim a 2-2 draw.

TRANSFER NEWS

Pogba waiting for Madrid but he will NEVER do as Neymar, says Utd star's brother

Mathias Pogba is convinced that his sibling could still complete a switch to Santiago Bernabeu before the European transfer window closes but he claims his professional brother will "never do as Neymar".

Jadon Sancho to leave Dortmund with rivals Man Utd and City set to battle (Mail)

Jadon Sancho is set to leave Borussia Dortmund next summer with the German club already searching for the England star's replacement.

Sanchez 'rejects loan move to Roma even after Man Utd agree to pay half salary'

Alexis Sanchez has reportedly turned down a loan move to Roma, even after Manchester United agreed to pay half his salary.

Xhaka 'came close' to signing for Stoke on loan before joining Arsenal

Granit Xhaka came close to joining Stoke City on loan before eventually signing for Arsenal , according to Borussia Monchengladbach director of sport Max Eberl.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Abraham's girlfriend slams his racist trolls as 'the lowest of the low'

Tammy Abraham's girlfriend has hit out at the racist trolls who abused the Chelsea striker after he missed a penalty in the Super Cup shootout defeat by Liverpool.

OFFICIAL: Hazard suffers thigh injury ahead of Real Madrid's La Liga opener

Real Madrid have officially confirmed that Eden Hazard suffers muscle injury in the left thigh before their La Liga opener.

'Neymar, Neymar!' - Barcelona fans chant at the clubs president Bartomeu

Neymar's potential return to Barcelona was encouraged by Barcelona fans in Bilbao, waiting to greet the team at their hotel ahead of the La Liga opener on Friday.

This is how much Lionel Messi earns every second he breathes

There is no doubt that Messi is one of the most vital parts of his club and his wages only justifies his importance. According to his latest contract, Messi earns a whopping €380,000 a week.

Daniel James recorded the highest speed during Man Utd vs Chelsea

New stats released by United via Opta, the three fastest players from the win against Chelsea have been revealed.

WHAT THEY SAY

Guardiola: Chelsea, Utd & Arsenal are title contenders, Spurs 2nd best in Europe

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal are serious title challengers this season.

Owen: Man United may not win their clash with Wolves this weekend

Michael Owen has backed Liverpool to get all three points against Southampton this weekend, but is not so confident about Manchester United's chances against Wolves on Monday night.

Pochettino: Another trophyless Tottenham season would be unsuccessful to me

Mauricio Pochettino says he would consider another trophyless season at Tottenham to be "personally unsuccessful".

Zidane insists he WILL consider Bale for selection this season

Zinedine Zidane said he would be considering Gareth Bale for selection this season as he gave his last press conference before the start of the season.

Mourinho isn't a winner! - Pogba's brother says Paul doesn't have to back Mou

The brother of Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba believes that Jose Mourinho isn't a winner.

AF COLUMNS & IN-DEPTH

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Luiz, Iwobi, Cancelo, Lo Celso - 10 potential PL debutants this weekend

The new Premier League season continues into its second weekend and a whole host of players are set to feature for their new clubs.
From Pepe to Nelson - Inside Arsenal's creation of a youth army

The Gunners are putting their faith in young players as they look to return to the summit of English football under Unai Emery

VIDEO OF THE DAY

WORST pitch invader of all time! This guy tries to score but falls over TWICE

FIXTURES OF THE DAY (CET)

EPL

13:30  Arsenal vs Burnley

16:00  Southampton vs Liverpool

18:00  Man City vs Tottenham

17:30 Chelsea vs Leicester

Bundesliga

15:30  Dortmund vs Augsburg

La Liga

17:00  Celta vs Real Madrid

Club Friendlies

20:30 Cesena vs Milan

20:30 Triestina vs Juventus