Kick Off: Arsenal win Community Shield; Messi to skip Barca training

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Arsenal 1-1 Liverpool (5-4 pen): Gunners win Community Shield on penalties

Arsenal lifted the first piece of silverware this season after beating Liverpool on penalties in their FA Community Shield showdown at Wembley this Saturday afternoon.

TOP HEADLINES

Messi tells Barcelona he won't show up for PCR testing on Sunday

Lionel Messi has decided to go to war with Barcelona, and will not attend the PCR testing on Sunday.

Messi's '£629M Barcelona release clause does NOT exist', claimed by Cadena SER

There has been another twist in the Lionel Messi transfer saga, as his £629million release clause is reportedly not active for the last season of his contract.

OFFICIAL: Leeds sign Rodrigo from Valencia for club-record fee

Leeds have signed Spain international Rodrigo for a club-record transfer fee from Valencia on a contract that will run until the summer of 2024.

Pep could MISS the start of Man City's pre-season after travelling to Barcelona

Pep Guardiola will be required to quarantine upon his return to the UK after travelling to Barcelona, casting doubt over whether he can lead the start of Manchester City’s pre-season.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Barcelona fire their law firm for advising Messi

Barcelona have decided to part ways with the services of the Cuatrecasas law firm for advising Leo Messi on his intention to leave the club.

Chelsea new boy Ziyech's debut ends early as he suffered a knock at Brighton

Hakim Ziyech's Chelsea debut started perfectly but came to an early end on Saturday, with the winger forced off with an injury.

Barcelona REFUSE to hold meeting with Lionel Messi unless for a new contract

Barcelona have straight up refused to meet with star man Lionel Messi to discuss the terms of an exit, but will only come face-to-face with the club legend in order to arrange a new contract.

Braithwaite asks for No.10 shirt at Barcelona should Messi leave

Lionel Messi's No.10 shirt at Barcelona could be up for grabs this summer.

Mane 'open to Barca move' with Liverpool forward willing to team-up with Koeman

Sadio Mane is open to a move to Barcelona after wanting more than what his role at Liverpool currently offers, according to reports in Spain.

WHAT THEY SAY

Lewandowski claims he would deserve the 2020 Ballon d'Or

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski claims that he would be the winner of the 2020 Ballon d'Or as the prestigious award was cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic.

In Depth

Chelsea could compete for everything with their new signings next year

This summer's transfer window has been one of the slowest in recent times due to the economic blow teams have experienced because of the coronavirus pandemic.

How Lionel Messi would fit into the XIs at Man City, PSG and Inter Milan

Lionel Messi had been expected to see out the rest of his European career with Barcelona before leaving to join Newell's Old Boys - the side in Argentina he left as a 13-year-old in 2000.