Kick Off: Messi shows off scars; Ramos becomes top-scoring defender in La Liga

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TOP HEADLINES

Messi shows off scars from Sevilla star Carlos's horror challenge in training

Lionel Messi has returned to training ahead of Barcelona's game at home to Athletic Bilbao, with the Argentina star sporting some visible scars on his leg.

Ramos picks up injury minutes after becoming highest scoring defender in La Liga

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos was forced to leave the pitch with a knee injury after opening the scoring in their 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad.

MATCH REPORTS

Villa 1-2 Chelsea: Blues earn comeback win in top 4 race as Pulisic & Giroud net

Christian Pulisic and Olivier Giroud scored within two minutes of each other as Chelsea came from behind to beat Aston Villa 2-1.

Sociedad 1-2 Madrid: Zidane's men go top but Ramos off injured, Benzema nets

Karim Benzema added to Sergio Ramos' penalty as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 2-1 on Sunday to move top of LaLiga.

Everton 0-0 Liverpool: Sloppy Reds can't get closer to PL title in raining derby

Everton checked Liverpool's progress towards the Premier League title with a sturdy defensive showing in a forgettable Merseyside derby.

Inter 2-1 Sampdoria: Lukaku & Lautaro help Conte's men cut gap on Juve to 6 pts

Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez both scored as Inter claimed a 2-1 win over Sampdoria in Serie A.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Mane forgets about Black Lives Matter kneel as he dashes into Everton's half

Players across the Premier League have been taking the knee at the start of games to show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement.

Barca and Messi open talks over new two-year contract with £500K salary (Marca)

Talks are reportedly underway between Barcelona and Lionel Messi over a new contract.

Barcelona confirm De Jong suffers injury in his soleus of right leg in training

The clinical follow-up on Frenkie De Jong has uncovered an injury in the soleus of his right leg.

R.I.P. Las Palmas announced the tragic death of youth player Jorge Sanchez Vaca

Las Palmas announced the tragic death of youth player Jorge Sanchez Vaca on Sunday.

Gerard Pique could be banned for his words after Sevilla draw

Gerard Pique could be in trouble. His words at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan can be taken as a jab at the referees. “It will be difficult to win the league … it will be hard for Madrid to drop points,” is what he said after the 0-0 draw at Sevilla on Friday.

Cesc Fabregas finally learns how to pronounce N'Golo Kante's name

Cesc Fabregas finally learned how to pronounce N'Golo Kante's surname on Sunday evening, despite playing alongside him for three years at Chelsea.

VOICE

Pulisic: Lampard told me to win for Chelsea before sending me on as substitute

Christian Pulisic has revealed that Frank Lampard told him to win the game for Chelsea when he brought him on against Aston Villa.

Ancelotti: I would've liked to have coached Messi if only to compare him to CR7

Former Real Madrid and current Everton coach Carlo Ancelotti has admitted which players he would have liked to have coached during his career, and Barcelona star Lionel Messi is among them.

Klopp heaps praise on Rashford for his victory over free school meals

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says Marcus Rashford's campaign on free school meals was 'unbelievable' and admits he respects him for convincing the Government to U-Turn on their policy.

Sarri: Ronaldo prefers wider role rather than playing as centre-forward

Maurizio Sarri confirms Cristiano Ronaldo asked to play in a wider role for Juventus, but he tries to put the Coppa Italia disappointment aside for the trip to Bologna.

Paraguayan Legend Chilavert: Maradona didn't win one percent of what Messi has

Jose Luis Chilavert doesn't think there's any comparison between Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona.

Maguire lauds Sheff Utd but admits they need to finish one place below Man Utd

Harry Maguire has admitted he is 'proud' of what Sheffield United have done this season but remains intent on snatching a Champions League spot away from his former club.

Xavi once told Saviola: If you join Madrid, you'll lose me as a friend

Javier Saviola is one of a select group of players to have played for both FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. The former Argentine international told ESPN's 'Frente a Frente' radio what happened when he decided to sign for Barça's arch-rivals - and the message Xavi Hernandez gave him.

Zidane annoyed by non-stop talk of referees favouring Madrid

Zinedine Zidane has expressed his frustration that Real Madrid's performances on the pitch are being overshadowed by talk about referees.

TRANSFER RUMOURS

Brazil legend Ronaldo Nazario offers Sanchez an escape at Real Valladolid

Brazilian legend Ronaldo has offered Alexis Sanchez the chance to return to Spanish football with Real Valladolid and end his Manchester United and Inter Milan nightmare.

Chelsea 'reject Juventus proposal to swap Jorginho with Pjanic'

Chelsea have rejected an attempt from Juventus to swap Miralem Pjanic for Jorginho according to Calciomercato.

Jesus 'enters the picture in Lautaro deal' as Inter eye Argentine's replacement

Man City's Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus has become a potential part of the Lautaro Martinez deal. Barcelona are trying to sign Inter Milan's Argentine striker. They will need a substitute and in England they say Man City's Gabriel Jesus is of interest to Inter. The Manchester Evening News have said that Inter asked about his situation.

Guardiola insists City will not sign replacement for want-away Sane

Pep Guardiola has questioned Manchester City’s financial muscle to sign a replacement for Leroy Sane, admitting that transfer priorities lie elsewhere.

Arthur 'beginning to soften stance on Juve and open to Pjanic exchange'

Pep Guardiola has questioned Manchester City’s financial muscle to sign a replacement for Leroy Sane, admitting that transfer priorities lie elsewhere.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Happy Father's Day to Bruno Fernandes ❤️

FIXTURES OF THE DAY

Serie A

Lecce vs Milan UTC 2020/06/22 17:30

Bologna vs Juventus UTC 2020/06/22 19:45

EPL

Man City vs Burnley  UTC 2020/06/22 19:00