Daily News Summary: Messi bags hat-trick in Argentina rout; Ramos controversy continues

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TOP STORIES

Argentina 4-0 Haiti: Messi hat-trick gives their World Cup preparations a good start

Lionel Messi's hat-trick saw World Cup-bound Argentina to a comfortable victory against Caribbean minnows Haiti in Buenos Aires.

Gareth Bale wins All Football Player of the Week award

Gareth Bale received the most votes from the users of All Football.

All Football Power Rankings of the Week (May 29, 2018): Real rank on top when season ends

Hello again! We organize clubs of Europe's top 5 leagues into an order that reflects the up-to-the-minute hierarchy every Tuesday. 

WHAT'S HAPPENING

UEFA take no action against Sergio Ramos for Loris Karius clash

UEFA says it is taking no action against Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos for a clash with Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius in the Champions League final.

Sergio Ramos' actions in the Champions League final have split Spain

Outrage at Sergio Ramos’ behaviour in the Champions League final has extended to Barcelona but is still making no waves at Real Madrid, where supporters of the European Cup holders are largely oblivious to the controversy.

Bale stars in Real Madrid new kit launch but Cristiano Ronaldo isn't anywhere to be seen

Real Madrid have released the new kits their players will be wearing for the 2018-19 season following their triumph in the Champions League.

Argentina confirm squad numbers for the World Cup as Messi gets No.10 shirt

Argentina have confirmed their final 23-man squad numbers for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, with Leo Messi getting the No.10 shirt.

TRANSFER NEWS

Barcelona close in on Griezmann & have Eriksen as 'Plan B' (SPORT)

Barcelona are edging closer to completing their long awaited signing of Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid, according to reports in Spain.

Manchester United and Chelsea want to sign Barcelona left-back Alba (SPORT)

Jordi Alba’s fine season did not go unnoticed in the Premier League. SPORT have learned that Manchester United and Chelsea both want to sign the Barcelona left-back.

Real Madrid willing to pay Gimenez's €60m buyout clause (MARCA)

Atletico Madrid defender Jose Maria Gimenez has been on Real Madrid's radar for quite some time and Los Blancos are now in the position to pay his release clause.

Real Madrid want Alisson to compete with Navas and to be his heir (MARCA)

Keylor Navas may just have won his third Champions League title in a row and he may be Zinedine Zidane's undisputed starter, but Real Madrid are keen to bring in another goalkeeper to compete with the Costa Rican and to provide a long-term option.

Barcelona and Real Madrid to battle it out for Juventus midfielder Pjanic (Sport)

With the football season finished, attention once again turns to the summer transfer window. One of the players to watch will be Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic, who has been linked with Barcelona and Real Madrid by different outlets in different countries.

Chelsea have met Blanc as they won't pay Sarri's release clause (France Football)

It’s increasingly unlikely Maurizio Sarri will be the new Chelsea manager, as the club won’t pay his release clause and met Laurent Blanc.

WHAT THEY SAY

Toure warns Man City of Man Utd threat ahead of 2018-19 title race

The midfielder expects City to be challenged closely for the Premier League title next season, not least by rivals United.

Former Argentina coach: Real Madrid scored three goals they didn't deserve

All three of Real Madrid's goals in their 3-1 Champions League final victory over Liverpool had an element of luck to them, according to former Argentina coach Cesar Luis Menotti.

FEATURES

Real Madrid's summer of uncertainty: Who will leave and who will join?

Only Real Madrid could win the Champions League for the fourth time in five years and then spend the next few days debating who will be leaving the club.

Keita, Fabinho & now Fekir? Klopp's Liverpool already moving on from UCL heartache

It has been a season of progress at Anfield but they need more if they are to become a winning team, as Saturday's loss to Real Madrid underlined.

Salah, Neymar, James Rodriguez and the top 15 transfers of the season

Goal takes a look at the players who proved to be the best new piece of business in the transfer market this term.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Navas catching the goals of Cristiano Jr and Marcelo's son