Kick Off: Messi misses PCR tests; Tottenham sign Matt Doherty

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TOP HEADLINES

La Liga confirm paying Messi's €700M release clause would be the only way out

Paying Messi's €700M release clause would be the only way out for him, insists La Liga

OFFICIAL: Tottenham sign full-back Matt Doherty from Wolves

Tottenham sign Matt Doherty from Wolves.

Breaking: Messi has not shown up to PCR tests at Barcelona as scheduled

Messi has not shown up to PCR tests at Barcelona as scheduled.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Manchester United 'agree five-year deal with Ajax star Donny van de Beek'

Manchester United have fought off a last-gasp bid from Tottenham to sign Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek, according to reports.

Koeman to start pre-season with 17 players missing

Lionel Messi wasn't the only Barcelona player not to attend PCR testing on Sunday.

Kai Havertz's £90m Chelsea move 'is on the brink of completion after he MISSES fitness assessments'

Kai Havertz has missed Bayer Leverkusen's performance tests over the weekend as he closes in on a transfer to Chelsea, according to Bild.

Barcelona 'will have to pay £12m to cancel Suarez's contract'

Barcelona will reportedly have to pay £12million (€14million) in order to cancel Luis Suarez's contract.

Van de Beek sits out Ajax friendly amid Barcelona, Man Utd links

With speculation intensifying over a potential move to Manchester or Barcelona for Donny van de Beek's, the Ajax star was omitted on Saturday.

Young Barcelona fans left devastated after Messi no-show

Barcelona fans across the world were left saddened by the news Lionel Messi hadn't turned up for PCR testing on Sunday.

France XI made up of the stars left out of Didier Deschamps' squad

A star-studded France line-up including the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann and Paul Pogba ruled the world two years ago as they lifted the most-coveted prize in international football.

Lautaro Martinez 'put off Barcelona move' by Messi saga and could sign new deal

Lautaro Martinez has been put off a potential move to Barcelona by the Lionel Messi saga and could sign a new contract at Inter Milan, according to reports.

Neymar and Nike end 15-year partnership

Nike have decided to cut ties with Neymar.

WHAT THEY SAY

Frank Lampard hopeful Hakim Ziyech injury is 'not too bad' after winger was forced off on his debut

Frank Lampard is hopeful that new signing Hakim Ziyech will not be out for long after suffering an injury in his first Chelsea appearance.

Lampard praises Thiago Silva as he says defender will add leadership to his team

Frank Lampard has hailed Thiago Silva's leadership qualities after the experienced defender joined Chelsea on a free transfer.

Messi's 'killer phrase' as he tells Guardiola he wants Man City transfer

Lionel Messi has reportedly told Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, he wants to move to the Etihad - and believes he can with the Ballon d'Or for the next two years if he does so.

Van Dijk says we 'shouldn't panic' over Community Shield defeat against Arsenal

Virgil van Dijk says Liverpool 'shouldn't panic' after their Community Shield loss, especially having bounced back from defeat in last year's match by romping to the Premier League title.

In Depth

Who would be the best replacement for Messi?

Lionel Messi has informed Barcelona of his decision to depart the club and many fans may wonder which player would be able to fill his void.