Kick Off: Lukaku rejoins Inter Milan on loan, Chelsea chasing Raphinha

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Top Headlines

OFFICIAL: Inter Milan sign Romelu Lukaku on loan from Chelsea

Inter have finally succeeded in bringing Lukaku back to Milan. Chelsea have given the green light on his return and in doing so, granted the attacker's wish.

These things happen

Messi poses in new PSG kit as he silences any rumours of summer transfer exit

LIONEL MESSI has seemingly confirmed he is staying at Paris Saint-Germain... by appearing in the club's kit for the new season.

Qatar World Cup chiefs give assurances LGBT fans will NOT be persecuted

QATARI World Cup chiefs have given assurances that gay fans will not be persecuted when they visit the country in November.

Dortmund 'slap £103m price tag on Bellingham' amid interest in midfielder

Borussia Dortmund will only accept offers above €120 million (£103m) for their English star Jude Bellingham next summer, according to a new report.

Footballers get their final breaks in before new season kicks-off next month

It may be just mere weeks before the new football season kicks off, but some of Europe's biggest names are still sunning themselves on their summer holidays.

Manchester United agree deals to sign Frenkie de Jong and Tyrell Malacia

Manchester United have agreed deals in principle to sign Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona and Feyenoord left-back Tyrell Malacia.

Raphinha's wages at Chelsea revealed as £65 million transfer edges closer

Chelsea are reportedly edging closer to completing the signing of Leeds United winger Raphinha. The Brazilian has been the subject of interest from a number of Europe's top clubs thanks to his performances for the Whites last season.

Rodriguez plays PlayStation on private jet as Ronaldo's partner stuns at show

GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ took a private jet to France for a fashion show and played PlayStation on the way.

What They Say

Lukaku reveals he is 'very happy' after returning to Inter on loan from Chelsea

Romelu Lukaku has expressed his delight after rejoining Inter Milan on loan from Chelsea.

Shakira's former brother-in-law reveals ‘The reason’ why she broke up with Pique

The insider told a Spanish media outlet the problems between the Colombian star and the soccer player began for money.

Messages between Ramos and Rubiales: I want you to help me win the Ballon d'Or

A conversation between Sergio Ramos and Luis Rubiales, the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation has been unveiled wherein the player appears to want help winning the Ballon d'Or.

Barcelona fans slam new white third kit featuring red and blue cross

BARCELONA fans have slammed the club's new third kit for the 2022-23 season which features a red and blue cross.

Koeman says Barcelona are living in the past with their ‘4-3-3 and tiki-taka’

Former Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has been on an interview spree since being sacked by Joan Laporta. The two were evidently not on the best of terms, and the Dutchman has not hidden his disappointment, and for the large part, anger against the president.

In-Depth

How Manchester United could line up with Tyrell Malacia and Frenkie de Jong

You know what they say about Manchester United transfers... you wait ages for one to happen and then two come along at once.

How Chelsea could line up with Raphinha and Sterling in scary new-look attack

CHELSEA are set to boast some serious firepower next season which may well turn them into title contenders.

Arteta's new Arsenal: Gabriel Jesus, Fabio Vieira, Saka, Odegaard

Arsenal missed out on the Champions League late on last season. The Gunners' defeats to Tottenham and Newcastle deprived Mikel Arteta's side of a place in the competition, in which they have not played since 2016/17.

5 players who can replace Neymar at PSG

In a surprising turn of events, PSG are open to offloading Neymar Jr. this summer, as per reports. As things stand, the idea is still only being rotated and no concrete decisions have been made just yet. Neymar joined Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona in the summer of 2017 for a world-record €222 million.