Kick Off: Rashford & co extend their Utd contracts; Lewy on his chat with Messi

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OFFICIAL: ETH confirms Man Utd Dalot, Fred, Rashford & Shaw contracts extension

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has confirmed that the club have triggered one-year extension clauses in the contracts of four senior players.

Messi 'agrees new PSG contract' with World Cup winner 'set to stay until 2024'

Lionel Messi has reached an agreement in principle to renew his Paris St-Germain contract, according to Guillem Balague.

New World Cup market values: Mbappé back to the top - Saka joins €100m club

The World Cup is the greatest stage on the planet, and 53 players were able to use the platform to increase their market values. Eight Premier League players, two players in the Championship, and three players in the Scottish Premiership saw their market value increase. There is also a new, most valuable player at the very top worldwide. 

Pele's daughter posts emotional photo hugging her dad in hospital bed

The daughter of Pele has posted a moving photo of her father in a hospital bed as they cherish 'another night together' while he continues his cancer battle.

Unai Emery ‘desperate’ to sell World Cup winner Emiliano Martinez

Emiliano Martinez has been on top of the world this week, celebrating having helped Argentina to World Cup glory for the first time since 1986.

Man United star Antony films himself while driving on a motorway in his £337,000 Lamborghini

Manchester United star Antony filmed himself while driving in his £337,000 Lamborghini on a motorway before quickly deleting the phone footage after posting it on social media.

World Cup final VAR official hits back at claims Messi's goal shouldn't have stood

A VAR official from the World Cup final has joined the match referee in hitting back at claims that Argentina's goal should not have stood - as he insists his team coped well with 'several tight decisions'.

The latest World's most valuable XI according to Transfermarkt💰

Over 200k people have signed the petition asking France to 'stop crying'

A brutal petition has been created in response to a France fan asking FIFA to replay the World Cup final.

Lionel Messi’s bisht could be sold for €1m

The image of Lionel Messi lofting the World Cup trophy above his head is one that will remain in many people’s memory for a long, long time.

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Robert Lewandowski on his chat with Lionel Messi at the World Cup

During the game between Argentina and Poland in the World Cup, Robert Lewandowski faed off with Lionel Messi.

Patrick Vieira slams Emiliano Martinez for 'STUPID' decision to mock France

Patrick Vieira has hit out at Emiliano Martinez over the Argentina goalkeeper's 'stupid' decision to mock France after their win in last weekend's World Cup final.

Pogba revealed a photograph sent by Mourinho - the end of their relationship

Paul Pogba revealed that a picture sent by Jose Mourinho to Mino Raiola was the beginning of the end of their relationship at Manchester United.

World Cup final referee admits committing one mistake during Argentina vs France

World Cup final referee Szymon Marciniak said that he made an error during the match between Argentina and France.

DANIEL MATTHEWS: Ronaldo has found a £1.2bn Saudi consolation - and can boost 2030 World Cup bid

Pity those cynics who might suggest that - if reports are right - Cristiano Ronaldo’s next chapter gives new meaning to the phrase: embarrassment of riches.

Jurgen Klopp only has one selfie on his phone and it's with Lionel Messi

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp once revealed that a picture with Lionel Messi was the only selfie on his phone – and he was in the same room as Cristiano Ronaldo when the snap was taken.

Messi was so 'worried' about Zlatan's Barca arrival that he messaged Guardiola

Lionel Messi might not have too many equals to worry about, but clearly the arrival of Zlatan Ibrahimovic had him fearing for his place at Barcelona.

Lionel Messi is the 'best footballer in history, claims Lisandro Martinez

Lisandro Martinez has paid tribute to Lionel Messi for inspiring their Argentina side to World Cup glory.

In Depth

Fofana - Chelsea’s 'new Drogba' and what does he have in common with Haaland?

20-year-old David Datro Fofana is set to become the first Ivorian striker at Chelsea since Didier Drogba but can he emulate his legendary compatriot at Stamford Bridge?

VIDEO OF THE DAY

VIDEO: Mateo Messi doing Messi things 🔥 (via joaquinlozano37/TT)