Kick Off: Griezmann mentor blames Messi; PSG open talks with Neymar

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Portugal's doctors assess the extent of Cristiano Ronaldo's ankle injury

The Portuguese national squad are in Lisbon preparing for their three upcoming fixtures and, despite having an ankle injury, Cristiano Ronaldo has travelled to Portugal with the team.

Griezmann mentor blames Messi "reign of terror" for poor form

Eric Olhats, a key figure in Griezmann's career, described Messi as Barcelona's "emperor" and said he had not taken kindly to the arrival of the forward.

PSG chief Leonardo CONFIRMS to open talks with Neymar over contract extension

PSG superstar Neymar has started negotiations with the club over an extension to his £600,000-a-week contract, sporting director Leonardo has revealed.

These things happen

Thiago Silva reveals he's been suffering from 'terrible' HEADACHES after matches

Chelsea centre back Thiago Silva has revealed that he is feeling the physical effects of the Premier League and suffering excruciating headaches after matches.

Mikel Arteta told he has made a transfer mistake at Arsenal

Tony Adams has criticised Mikel Arteta's decision to lose "one of the best goalkeepers in the country" by selling Emiliano Martinez in the summer window.

Riqui Puig learns another lesson

Nine minutes. That's how much time Riqui Puig has spent playing for Barcelona this season. Ronald Koeman did warn the 21-year-old in the summer about the lack of game time he'd receive if he stayed, yet he decided to do just that.

Depay comes up again as Koeman and Barcelona look for goals

Ansu Fati will be out for the next four months after undergoing surgery on the interior meniscus in his left knee. His absence is the latest challenge for Ronald Koeman to overcome, having already experienced problems up front since taking over at the Camp Nou.

Willian was a classy operator in the win at Fulham but he has gone off the boil

It was a horror show for Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday as Mikel Arteta's side were massively outclassed by Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Cristiano Ronaldo: PSG director Leonardo discusses Juventus star

Cristiano Ronaldo has often been linked with a move from Juventus and PSG remain interested but Leonardo says the Portugal captain is out of reach for now.

Fans go crazy for throwback picture of a current Chelsea star with a gleaming smile on visit to club

'Once a Blue always a Blue' is a saying that is often banded around Stamford Bridge, and Chelsea fans have delighted in the club sharing a heartwarming photo of a current player in his youth and seemingly already in love with the club.

Getafe respond to Alvaro Morata on Twitter

Alvaro Morata's first interview since leaving Atletico Madrid was highly anticipated, and it didn't disappoint, and his comments on Getafe even forced the club to respond to him on Twitter.

Camavinga celebrates his 18th birthday having already made history

Eduardo Camavinga celebrates his 18th birthday on Tuesday having already become one of the most sought after young players in Europe.

Raul and Roberto Carlos could enter the Mexican Hall of Fame

Current Real Madrid Castilla coach Raul Gonzalez and retired Brazilian left-back Roberto Carlos are two Real Madrid legends and they are still being recognised for their achievements

Time for Odegaard to impress with Real Madrid

Fede Valverde's injury opens the door for the Norwegian to establish himself in Zidane's midfield with a packed schedule ahead for the club.

What they say

Sergio Garcia: Ramos is the best centre-back, but Pique is also fantastic

Garcia spoke about his new club, about Espanyol and about his admiration for Sergio Ramos and Gerard Pique.

Morata: 'I wish to end my career at Getafe'

Juventus forward Alvaro Morata said Atletico Madrid will always be his team but admitted he wants to finish his career at Getafe.

Ancelotti: 'Ibra and Cristiano immortal'

Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti believes Milan ‘are still missing something’ even if Zlatan Ibrahimovic ‘is immortal, like Cristiano Ronaldo.’

Asensio: This is my second country, I have Dutch blood

Many were surprised when Luis Enrique handed Marco Asensio an international recall ahead of the clash with the Netherlands, given his 20-month absence due to injury, yet the coach by his own admission 'loves' the player, although the Real Madrid man admitted that he feels a certain kinship with the Oranje, claiming he has Dutch blood.

Wijnaldum on Van Dijk's recovery: He's going through hell

Virgil van Dijk picked a serious knee injury that will sideline him for several months and his teammate Georginio Wijnaldum has stressed that his compatriot is going through a tough moment.

Reguilon: I'm not at Madrid because it wasn't up to me, my conscience is clear

Tottenham left-back Sergio Reguilon has had a fantastic start to the season with his new side, assisting three goals in just eight games for the London-based team since moving from Real Madrid.