Daily News Summary: Alves ruled out of World Cup; Madrid - Lewandowski talks break down

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TOP HEADLINES

OFFICIAL: Dani Alves ruled out of World Cup for Brazil

OFFICIAL: Dani Alves has been ruled out of the World Cup for Brazil with an anterior cruciate ligament injury that requires surgery, Brazilian Football Federation has confirmed.

Neymar tells teammates he will quit PSG if he wins World Cup with Brazil (MD)

Neymar has reportedly told his Paris Saint-Germain teammates that he will quit the French club if Brazil win the World Cup this summer.

Premier League stars' crazy contracts revealed: From Sanchez, Salah to Aubameyang

Jose Mourinho's desperation to gazump Pep Guardiola in the hot pursuit of Alexis Sanchez saw Manchester United commit to a £6.7million signing-on fee to the Chilean on top of £391,000-a-week pay, it can be revealed.

Buffon charged by UEFA over his criticism about referee Oliver in Juve's UCL exit to Real

Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon has been hit with two UEFA charges after his criticism of referee Michael Oliver.

Griezmann ‘told Diego Simeone in December he would be joining Barcelona’ (AS)

Antoine Griezmann, Atletico Madrid's French forward, told his coach Diego Simeone that he wants to join Barcelona back in December, according to AS. Six months before his release clause was automatically lowered from 200 million euros to 100.

TRANSFER RUMOURS

Talks between Real Madrid & Lewandowski have broken down (Sky Germany)

The German network suggest that the asking price of 100 million euro is a key factor of the LaLiga side leaving the negotiation table.

Liverpool, Spurs, Arsenal, Man City & Chelsea all ready to battle it out for Zaha (Mirror)

Wilfried Zaha could have his pick of the Premier League’s big boys this summer - with five of the top six circling the influential forward

Real Madrid transfer target Neymar models next season's PSG shirt

The information that points to an early end to Neymar's adventure at Paris Saint-Germain hasn't affected the club at all, and they've made the Brazilian the focal point of their presentation for the 2018/19 kits.

WHAT THEY SAY

Philippe Coutinho: I don't dream of inheriting the No 10 shirt from Messi at Barca

Barcelona's latest signing, Philippe Coutinho, gave an interview to a youtube channel Desimpedidos, speaking about various topics.

Mascherano: Messi is much better now than when he won his 5 Ballon d'Or awards

Argentina are doing their best to rally behind Lionel Messi ahead of the World Cup and Javier Mascherano has suggested that the forward is a better player now than when he won his five Ballon d'Or awards.

Achraf on Neymar: "All the best players in the world have a place at Real Madrid"

The Real Madrid right-back was chatting on Twitter and answered some questions and said that Neymar has a home at Real Madrid like all the best in the world.

Zidane: LaLiga is the hardest to win but the Champions League is the best

Before their final home game of the season against Celta Vigo, Real Madrid coach, Zinedine Zidane, admitted that LaLiga was the hardest tournament to win, but that the Champions League was still the best title.

'I think Liverpool game is special' - Carrick claims Reds remain bigger rivals than City

Midfielder Michael Carrick says Liverpool remain bigger rivals to Manchester United than neighbours and Premier League champions Manchester City.

'Ridiculous & ungrateful' Dembele blasted over Barcelona move by Weidenfeller

The France international has drawn criticism from a former team-mate over the manner in which he forced through a departure from Borussia Dortmund.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Cristiano Ronaldo returns to training following ankle injury

Cristiano Ronaldo was back in action as Real Madrid trained ahead of their clash with Celta Vigo on Friday morning.

OFFICIAL: Robben and Rafinha both sign a new one-year contract with Bayern Munich

Manchester United reveal £110 blue third kit for 2018-19 season

Real Madrid and Barcelona stars put Clasico rivalry aside at Madrid Masters

Barcelona and Real Madrid's fierce Clasico rivalry was benched temporarily as the two clubs' stars enjoyed some tennis at the Madrid Masters.

Arsenal charged by FA after players' penalty protests against referee in Leicester defeat

Arsenal have been charged by the Football Association after their players surrounded the referee during Wednesday's 3-1 defeat by Leicester.

Neymar, his father and a salary increase which angered the PSG players

Coexistence at Paris Saint-Germain hasn't been easy this season, and a potential salary increase for Neymar has only widened the gap that exists between the Brazilian and his teammates.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Do you know how to kiss with tongue? Welcome to Neymar's kissing lesson

FIXTURES OF THE DAY (CET)

15:30 Bundesliga Bayern vs Stuttgart

15:30 Bundesliga Hoffenheim vs Dortmund

20:45 La Liga Real Madrid vs Celta

21:00 Ligue 1 PSG vs Rennes