Kick Off: CR7 said Saudi PL is better than MLS; Barcelona set to sign Romeu

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Top Headlines

Cristiano Ronaldo: I won't return to European club, Saudi PL is better than MLS

Cristiano Ronaldo was speaking to the media after playing the first half of Al Nassr's 5-0 preseason loss to LaLiga side Celta Vigo in his native Portugal.

Here we go! Romano: Barcelona set to seal Oriol Romeu deal, valid until 2024

Fabrizio Romano: Barcelona are set to seal Oriol Romeu deal, here we go!

TA: Man Utd reach agreement in principle with Rashford on a new deal until 2028

The Athletic reporter David Ornstein: Man Utd reach an agreement in principle with Marcus Rashford over a new 5-year contract. Deal until 2028 in the final stages of negotiation.

Match Report

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr are spanked 5-0 by Celta in pre-season friendly

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr were on the receiving end of a 5-0 thumping in his first pre-season friendly this summer, as they lost to Celta Vigo on Monday night.

These Things Happen

Mbappe returns to PSG training, communicates decision to Enrique

Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe is back in training this Monday, and the talks regarding his future look set to begin in earnest this week.

Sterling building £7m 5-bed mansion after paying £2.3m for land owned by King

Raheem Sterling has paid £2.3million for a plot of land owned by King Charles – and is building a sprawling £7million luxury mansion on it, MailOnline can reveal.

Manchester United set to begin talks over striker Rasmus Hojlund with Atalanta

Manchester United will pick up talks with Atalanta over striker Rasmus Hojlund this week.

Man United have broad agreement with Inter Milan over signing goalkeeper Onana

Man Utd have a broad agreement in place with Inter Milan over the signing of goalkeeper Andre Onana, with the player keen on a move to Old Trafford.

Chelsea announce 29-man pre-season squad, no Reece James and Lukaku hint

Chelsea news: The Blues have named their 29-strong touring party of America for pre-season with some surprise inclusions as transfer hints are dropped

PSG ultras tell Vlahovic they'll 'cut off' his fingers if he signs from Juventus

Paris Saint-Germain ultras have sent a chilling message to Dusan Vlahovic who is a target for the Ligue 1 champions.

Juventus fans chant 'we don't want Lukaku' outside medical centre amid links

Juventus fans have gathered outside the club's medical centre to chant that they 'don't want' Romelu Lukaku.

Haaland's wages make him the PL's highest earner ahead of Man City team-mates

Manchester City star Erling Haaland tops the Premier League's list of highest earners, with the Norwegian's salary after bonuses vastly exceeding the wages earned by team-mate Kevin De Bruyne and Liverpool's Mo Salah.

Former Barca winger is unrecognisable 1 year after his retirement from football

A former Barcelona winger has been pictured looking unrecognisable compared to his playing days, despite retiring just one year ago.

Mo Salah shows off his chiselled abs as the muscular Liverpool football player takes a dip in a freezing ice bath

Mo Salah showcased his jaw-dropping physique as he took a dip in a freezing cold ice bath in his latest Instagram picture on Monday.

Moises Caicedo to Chelsea transfer: £80m bid ready, player unhappy, positive talks, Arsenal hope

Moises Caicedo faces an increasingly uncertain future at Brighton with Chelsea pursuing a deal for a talented midfielder

Arsenal get green light from Man United to complete $65m transfer amid Folarin Balogun option

Arsenal transfer news as Inter Milan's interest in Folarin Balogun has intensified in recent days and one exit could supplement their move for the striker

What They Say

Gundogan explains how he was convinced to leave Manchester City for Barcelona

New Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan was presented at the club’s training ground on Monday, with and explained that Xavi Hernandez was key in his decision to join the club.

Bellingham names 2 Real Madrid teammates that have helping him to learn Spanish

Jude Bellingham has revealed that two of his new Real Madrid team-mates have been particularly helpful in helping him pick up Spanish.

Ilkay Gundogan admits conversations with Xavi were part of the reason why he turned down 'bigger offers' from other clubs - as he is unveiled as a Barcelona player

Ilkay Gundogan has been unveiled as a Barcelona player, inking his new contract with the club during a ceremony today that also saw him enjoy a 'kick-about' with club president Joan Laporta.

In-Depth

Rating the contenders to replace Harry Maguire as Man United captain

Erik ten Hag has shown he is not afraid to make big decisions in his first 12 months at Old Trafford, and he made yet another one on Sunday when he stripped Harry Maguire of the Manchester United captaincy.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Thiago Messi nutmegging his dad 😂