Kick Off: Woman who helped Ronaldo is found; AFA try to reduce Messi's sanction

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TOP HEADLINE

He was most timid, says McDonald worker who gave 12-year-old Ronaldo free burger

A married mum-of-two has come forward as one of the McDonald's workers who gave Cristiano Ronaldo free burgers when he used to beg for food as a child.

Argentine Football Association 'filed appeal to reduce Messi's sanction'

According to reports, the Argentine Football Association filed an appeal to reduce Lionel Messi's sanction.

MATCH REPORTS

Frankfurt 0-3 Arsenal: Saka shines to give Gunners UEL opener win as Auba scores

Joe Willock, Bukayo Saka and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang got the goals as Arsenal kicked off their Europa League campaign with a convincing 3-0 win against Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany.

Man Utd 1-0 Astana: Greenwood debut goal secures narrow win for lacklustre Utd

Mason Greenwood bags first senior goal to spare Manchester United's blushes as hosts stumble over the line to beat Kazakhstan champions Astana in opening Europa League group stage clash.

WHAT THEY SAY

Neuer: I don't like what Ter Stegen said because he could just tell me himself

Manuel Neuer is one of the greatest goalkeepers of his generation and he's coming up against another who has excelled since taking over the number one shirt at Barcelona.

Keown: Saka looks better than £72m signing Nicolas Pepe today

Martin Keown, speaking on BT Sport after the match, thought that 18-year-old Bukayo Saka was excellent, saying he's better than the man they spent big money on this summer.

It would be nice if my son joins Man Utd, says Haaland's father Alf-Inge

Erling Braut Haaland's father, Alf-Inge, has claimed it would be 'nice' if his son joined Manchester United despite the bad history between him and the club.

'Thanks my bro!' - Mbappe happy to be gifted Hazard's No.7 shirt

Kylian Mbappe shows off Eden Hazard's No.7 shirt on Instagram.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Messi enters the world of fashion and presents his own clothing brand ?

Lionel Messi is a worldwide superstar and in order to grow his brand, he has decided to follow the lead of other superstar athletes, such as Cristiano Ronaldo, by having his own clothing brand.

Morgan deleted a tweet about Messi being the GOAT as NOW he says Ronaldo is

Piers Morgan's interview with Cristiano Ronaldo on ITV on Tuesday night was well received but, having called the Juventus forward the greatest ever, Morgan has now had to do some backtracking about Lionel Messi.

OFFICIAL: Man Utd legend Dimitar Berbatov announces his retirement from football

The striker last played in the Indian Super League over a year ago and officially announced that his playing days are over with a message on Instagram.

Areola criticised for Mbappe, Choupo-Moting photo after Madrid defeated by PSG

Real Madrid keeper Alphonse Areola has attracted criticism for posing for a smiling photo with his former colleagues after Wednesday's defeat to PSG.

Sorry man, Karius goes Karius once, twice and three times again ?

Oh no Loris Karius! The former Liverpool keeper makes a huge blunder to gift Slovan Bratislava the lead against Besiktas.

Mount could be available to feature against Liverpool this weekend (Mail)

Midfielder Mason Mount is in a race against time to be fit for Chelsea's Premier League showdown with Liverpool after suffering a sprained ankle.

OFFICIAL: Chelsea sign new 5-year deal with 18-year-old Hudson-Odoi until 2024

Chelsea have signed a new five-year deal with 18-year-old Callum Hudson-Odoi until 2024.

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba named new ambassador for Ballon d’Or

Didier Drogba has been named France Football's new ambassador for the Ballon d'Or.

AF COLUMNS & IN-DEPTH

LIKE A MODEL: Daniella - The beauty who met Mr. Right Fabregas when she was 36

Hello, everyone! Welcome to All Football column LIKE A MODEL! Today we will show you Cesc Fabregas' wife Daniella Semaan.

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