Kick Off: 'Fergie wanted to send CR7→Barca'; Beckham says CR7 not at Messi level

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.

WHAT THEY SAY

Beckham: Messi is alone in his class as a player & Ronaldo is not at that level

Lionel Messi is a level above even Cristiano Ronaldo, says Manchester United legend David Beckham, with the Barcelona superstar considered to sit in a class of his own.

TRANSFER

Ferguson was angered by Madrid & wanted to send CR7 to Barca in 2009 (AS)

Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson reportedly attempted to coax Cristiano Ronaldo into signing for Barcelona in favour of Real Madrid back in 2009.

Chelsea 'could sell Emerson, Zouma, Batshuayi & Barkley to raise over £100m'

Chelsea could reportedly raise more than £100m from player sales during this summer's transfer window, according to Football London.

Inter identify Martial as Lautaro transfer replacement in summer (GdS)

Inter Milan are weighing up a move for Manchester United forward Anthony Martial, as the San Siro club prepares to replace Lautaro Martinez this summer.

Ajax reportedly name €40m asking price for Barca, PSG & Chelsea target Onana

According to the Telegraph, Ajax would demand at least £35million (around €40million) for their goalkeeper Andre Onana who is heavily linked with a potential exit.

Utd can’t spend £300m so Spurs could get Grealish, says ex-Spurs striker Bent

Manchester United will not be able to spend “upwards of £300 million ($375m)” on Jadon Sancho, Harry Kane and Jack Grealish, says Darren Bent, with Tottenham being tipped to steal in for the latter.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Griezmann happy after using Ronaldo's Portugal to smash Spain 6-1 in PES2020

Griezmann has posted a photo that showing he was playing PES2020 and he celebrates the victory after using Ronaldo's Portugal to smash Spain 6-1.

Incorporate unique shade of green! Man Utd's away kit for 2020/21 season leaked

An online post has revealed how Manchester United's 'leaked' away kit for the 2020/21 season could look.

Messi's goals & Oblak's record will be official even if no more games played

The 19 goals scored by Lionel Messi, the top scorer in LaLiga Santander so far, and the record of Jan Oblak, the goalkeeper who has conceded the least with 21 goals, will become official, even if the season is brought to an end due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Ex-Spurs star Mido loses 37kg in five months who once reached weight of 150kg

It's not always easy for footballers when they retire from football but former Tottenham Hotspur striker Mido found it particularly difficult.

Oxlade-Chamberlain reveals new clean-shaven look after losing bet with Carragher

Liverpool star Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain has revealed a new clean-shaven look after losing a bet with Jamie Carragher.

Ronaldinho's house arrest: He asked for a room where he can have a kickabout

Ronaldinho is currently under house arrest in Paraguay, along with his brother, after entering the country with a false passport, but it has been revealed that the former Barcelona star has asked for a room in his hotel where he can have a kickabout with a football.

AF COLUMNS

From Liverpool loss at Watford to City defeat on Norwich...5 PL games of season

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic affected the Premier League like most other sporting events around the world.

Online Tour - Pop into Old Trafford & Etihad Stadium and their city, Manchester

During the days we must stay at home without matches to watch, let us start an online-travel to go into the most beautiful stadiums in the world and their attractive cities. Our 6th station is Old Trafford & Etihad Stadium, and their beautiful city Manchester.

Age Battle Episode 33: Who is the best defender at 30 years old?

Hello AFers, Welcome to our Age Battle. We select the elite players from each age group for AFers to decide the best one starting from 17 years old and finishing with 40+.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Bowling, fishing, mannequin challenge... 🤣 Funny and bizarre goal celebrations