Kick Off: Portugal hit four past Croatia; Messi back to training on Monday

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MATCH REPORTS

Portugal 4-1 Croatia: Cancelo, Jota & Felix all net as holders make perfec start

European champions Portugal made light of Cristiano Ronaldo's absence when they swept aside Croatia with a 4-1 win in their opening Nations League match. Diogo Jota and Joao Felix added two more in the second half before Bruno Petkovic pulled one back in stoppage time and Andre Silva added a fourth with the last kick of the game.

Iceland 0-1 England: Sterling scores late penalty as hosts miss injury-time pen

Sterling netted a late penalty after Kyle Walker was presented a red card for the visitors, before Birkir Bjarnason had the chance to level in the 93rd minute but kicked his own spot-kick over the bar.

Sweden 0-1 France: Mbappe scores as the world champions scrape past Sweden

The Paris Saint-Germain forward struck in the first half from a tight angle past Sweden's Robin Olsen. Antoine Griezmann missed a last-minute penalty over the bar after a foul from Victor Lindelof. 

 TOP HEADLINES

Messi set to join Barcelona training on Monday

Lionel Messi will train under his new coach Ronald Koeman for the first time on Monday, once he has passed a coronavirus test.

Luis Suarez forced to train alone by Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman as striker 'agrees Juventus deal'

Luis Suarez has been asked by new Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman to train on his own as he prepares to leave the LaLiga club for Juventus.

Wolves confirm £35m signing of Fabio Silva in record deal

Wolves have completed the signing of Portuguese wonderkid Fabio Silva for a club record fee.

OFFICIAL: PSG sign goalkeeper Sergio Rico from Sevilla following loan-spell

Paris Saint-Germain have signed Spanish goalkeeper Sergio Rico on a permanent four-year deal from Sevilla, the French champions have confirmed.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Chelsea's record £89m signing Kai Havertz trains with his new team-mates for the first time

Kai Havertz has been training with his new Chelsea team-mates for the first time after sealing a record £89million move from Bayer Leverkusen on Friday.

Utd 'missed chance to sign Thiago Alcantara with Moyes signing Fellaini instead'

Manchester United were reportedly close to signing Thiago Alcantara in 2013, but new manager David Moyes opted to sign Marouane Fellaini instead.

Man Utd slammed over 'panic buy' Donny van de Beek following transfer from Ajax

Manchester United have been criticised over the signing of Donny van de Beek after the Dutchman completed his move to Old Trafford this week.

Pogba 'is waiting for a return to Juventus in 2021' and Pirlo reunion

Paul Pogba is reportedly waiting for a chance to return to Juventus next year and is therefore stalling on a renewal of his Manchester United contract.

Man Utd set timeline to make Dayot Upamecano transfer as defender tops shortlist

Manchester United are plotting to sign Dayot Upamecano from Red Bull Leipzig next summer.

WHAT THEY SAY

Thiago Alcantara breaks silence on Liverpool transfer with strong statement

Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara has denied telling the Champions League winners that he wants to leave.

Luis Suarez: Nobody takes away my dream

Luis Suarez is likely to be the next player to leave Barcelona.

Gregg Berhalter: Pulisic could play for Real Madrid or Barcelona

USA coach Gregg Berhalter believes that Christian Pulisic has the quality to play for either Real Madrid or Barcelona.

Luis Enrique: Messi? I would have preferred an agreement

Spain boss Luis Enrique has weighed in on the Lionel Messi debate after the Barcelona captain confirmed on Friday that he will be staying at the Camp Nou this season.

IN DEPTH

The consequences of Messi staying at Barcelona

The summer's biggest soap opera has ended with autumn's arrival, as Lionel Messi is staying at Barcelona.

From Shevchenko to Kepa - the curse of being Chelsea's most expensive signing

None of Chelsea's last four record-breaking signings managed to impress with their performances at the club.

United haven't learned, Arteta is making Arsenal the real deal and Serie A edges ahead of La Liga

It feels strange to already be reflecting on pre-season given that the Champions League final happened just over one week ago, but here we are ready to jump head first into a fresh campaign.