Kick Off: Florentino fumes at 'Messi better than CR7'; James & PSG duo injured

Welcome to All Football's Kick Off, we bring you all important news in the past 24 hours. Make sure you do not miss out.

TOP HEADLINES

Blatter: Florentino was angry when I told him Messi was better than Ronaldo

He may be the tainted ex FIFA President, but Sepp Blatter is never truly away from the footballing limelight. He now finds himself a part of the Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo rivalry. 

Inter 4-0 Lecce: Lukaku bags debut goal to declare his arrival in Serie A

It was the perfect start to Antonio Conte’s Inter career, a 4-0 victory over Lecce with Romelu Lukaku and Antonio Candreva among the scorers.

OFFICIAL: Real Madrid confirm James suffers soleus injury on his right leg

James Rodriguez has been diagnosed with muscle injury in the right soleus after the tests today.

OFFICIAL: Mbappe & Cavani out for 4 weeks & 3 weeks respectively due to injuries

PSG have announced that Mbappe and Cavani will be out for 4 weeks and 3 weeks respectively due to injuries.

TRANSFER NEWS

Abidal & Grau lead Barca expedition to Paris for last-ditch Neymar talks (RAC1)

According to RAC1, Barcelona's expedition lead by CEO Òscar Grau & Abidal already leave Barca for Paris to show their final offensive for Neymar.

PSG want €100M plus Semedo and Dembele for Neymar (Le Parisien)

According to 'Le Parisien', the total cost of the operation would be close to 300 million euros. Barça have offered Dembélé on loan plus €170M for the Brazlian.

Barcelona preparing to launch another bid for Neymar with a €170m offer (Marca)

With just a week before the summer transfer window closes, Neymar's future is still up in the air.

Barca prepare a final offer for Neymar with Dembele in the deal (Chiringuito)

According to Spanish TV program El Chilinguito, Barça are preparing a final offer for Neymar Jr including Ousmane Dembele in the deal.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Messi selected as the La Liga player of season 2018/19 by Transfermarkt

Barcelona striker Lionel Messi has been selected as the La Liga player of the 2018/2019 season by Transfermarkt.

Barcelona apologize for Junior Firpo tweet which enraged Betis fans

After Barcelona's 5-2 win over Real Betis, the club's official Twitter account sparked outrage after publishing an image of Junior Firpo.

LeBron James responses to Griezmann on his celebration imitation: I see you bro!

Antoine Griezmann's love of basketball is no secret, and the biggest star of the last decade in the NBA is LeBron James, yet such is popularity that the French forward paid homage to the Los Angeles Laker.

Valdes: I bought new boots for Ansu Fati because his old ones were a disaster

Victor Valdes has stated that he wasn't surprised to see Ansu Fati perform so well on his senior Barcelona debut at the Camp Nou.

Wan-Bissaka names the Man Utd star he struggles to defend against in training

Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka has revealed that going up against Anthony Martial in training is making him a better all-round player.

James' injury is Real Madrid's ninth of the season

James Rodriguez is the latest player to join the injury list at Real Madrid after the club confirmed he suffered a calf injury during Saturday's draw with Real Valladolid.

Kubo assists Ansu Fati in 2013 in Barcelona academy

If you were familiar with Barcelona's academy structure in 2013, being told that one day both Ansu Fati and Takefusa Kubo would be starting in the same LaLiga Santander matchday would make you assume the pair had forged a quite wonderful path through to the Blaugrana first team, yet that's not how things have played out.

Alarm bells at Real Madrid over Vinicius Junior

Real Madrid's draw with Real Valladolid was a negative result, and one which gives cause for significant analyse and questions, and one major question is what has happened to Vinicius Junior?

A really nightmare day... What happened to Kabir before he breaks his leg

Moestafa El Kabir had one of the worst days any football player is likely to have finishing with the Çaykur Rizespor striker being stretchered off after just 13 minutes of his match with a broken leg. 

WHAT THEY SAY

Thiago Silva: I asked Neymar to stay at PSG, I can't stand the rumours anymore!

Speaking in an interview with RMC, Brazilian central defender Thiago Silva discussed the ongoing suspense surrounding PSG team-mate Neymar’s future.

Lenglet: Dembele has to be humble in order to play again

Ousmane Dembele's situation at Barcelona remains difficult, especially with talk of a possible deal with Paris Saint-Germain for Neymar, and Clement Lenglet believes that his compatriot must be humble in order to play for the club once again.

Valdes: If I talk about Neymar, maybe Barcelona will sack me!

Víctor Valdes spoke to the media ahead of the match between Barça's U19 clash with Ajax at the official opening of the Estadi Johan Cruyff which has been built inside the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper.

AF COLUMN & IN-DEPTH

All Football TOTW: Griez, Aguero & Lewy form attacking trio, Utd target in XI

Who shone enough to make this time's Team of the Week? Have a scroll down and see if you agree with our choices.

VOTE: Who is your pick for All Football Player of the Week?

Who is the best player of last week? We name 5 candidates based on their ratings & performances. Please vote for the player who impressed you most last week.

Barca, Juve, City and 5 clubs that could win a European treble this season

Another long season of competitive football is upon us, as clubs across the European continent have resumed hostilities in a bid for glory come May next year.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Before and after... Do you still remember the day when Sanchez joined Man Utd