Kick Off: Barcelona want Raphinha & Lewy; Rooney slams Rashford

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Top Headline

Barcelona agree 5-year deal to sign Brazilian attacker Raphinha

Barcelona have reached an agreement with Leeds United star Raphinha over a summer move to Camp Nou, according to Catalonian newspaper SPORT.

Man Utd legend Rooney tells Rashford to 'f***ing get his head out of his a***'

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has urged former team-mate Marcus Rashford to focus on being the club's greatest goalscorer.

These Things Happen

Utter mess in Italian dressing room after North Macedonia defeat

How to make sense of this? Italy, the European champions, failed to real the World Cup in 2018 and have now failed to make the 2022 World Cup as well

Messi boasts football's most expensive car collection

With supreme control, effortless acceleration and an iconic image, it's no wonder Lionel Messi has a penchant for sports cars.

Pedri's pre-assist pass for Spain needs explaining, he's a generational talent

Barcelona wonderkid Pedri produced an incredible pre-assist for Dani Olmo's stunning winner against Albania on Saturday, further demonstrating with a special talent he is.

Barcelona reach agreement in principle to sign Lewandowski

Barcelona are reportedly keen to sign Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski this summer. The Polish striker is seeking a new challenge, with his contract with Bayern Munich expiring next summer.

Manchester United told 13 players should not get new contracts

Manchester United could look like a very different club this summer, let alone in a few years' time.

Cristiano Ronaldo thrilled by Pepe's return to the Portugal fold

Cristiano Ronaldo is excited about the return of experienced defender Pepe to the Portugal squad after he missed Thursday's 3-1 win over Turkey due to Covid-19.

Verratti takes to Instagram to call on Italy's fans not to target young players

Marco Verratti has pleaded with Italy's distraught fanbase to not target the national team's younger players following their shocking failure to qualify for the World Cup.

What They Say

'What you doing?' - Henderson was stunned by Maguire in England rondo

Jordan Henderson said, "What you doing?" Harry Maguire after he ruined England's rondo drill during training at St George's Park.

Fans say Messi is 'on vacation in Paris' after stunning display for Argentina

Football fans online reacted to Lionel Messi's outstanding performance for Argentina despite having a rough season with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)

Werner: Maybe Germany suit me better than Chelsea

Chelsea striker Timo Werner has said that he feels more comfortable representing Germany than he does the Blues due to the 'differences in the style of play'.

Fabregas: PSG never had a player like Messi in their lives

Cesc Fabregas has discussed the whistles that his ex-Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi received from Paris Saint-Germain fans following their elimination from the Champions League by Real Madrid.

Messi adds fuel to talk of Barcelona return

Lionel Messi has ignited more talk of a possible return to Barcelona by revealing that he is unsure about his future at PSG.

Thomas Muller agrees with Lampard on £70m Chelsea star who can be key for Tuchel

Germany captain Thomas Muller has hailed Kai Havertz's versatility as the Chelsea man continued his hot run of form in front of goal on Saturday evening

Ranking every player to wear No.7 for Barca since 1995: Figo, Pedro, Dembele...

Barcelona has been home to some world-class forwards over the years – but very few of them have worn the No.7 shirt.

Comparing Gerrard, Lampard and Scholes by their career Ballon d'Or votes

Looking back at the career Ballon d'Or votes of Paul Scholes, Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard makes for very interesting reading.

In Depth

5 best Brazilian players in the world right now based on ratings

Brazil is considered the land of the 'Joga Bonito.' Over the years, Brazilian footballers have mesmerized the world with their skills and finesse

Most valuable XI of players who failed to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup

The 2022 FIFA World Cup will not feature quite a few big names following the elimination of multiple stars over the last six months

Ranking the 5 favorites for PFA YPOTY

By every ramification, the PFA YPOTY (Professional Footballers' Association Young Player of the Year) award is a clear indication of players who are going to continue at the top level in football for years to come.