Daily News Summary: Russia thrash Saudi 5-0 in opener; Griezmann will stay at Atletico

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TOP HEADLINES

Russia 5-0 Saudi: Host Russia cruise to win as Cheryshev & Golovin shine in WC opener

The first game of World Cup 2018 turned out to be a goal feast as Gazinsky, Cheryshev, Golovin & Dzyuba scored 5 goals for Russia to give them a 5-0 win over Saudi Arabia.

'My fans, my team, MY HOME!' - Antoine Griezmann WILL stay at Atletico amid Barcelona link

Antoine Griezmann has finally announced his club future that he will stay at Atletico Madrid amid Barcelona link.

2018/19 Premier League Fixtures: City vs Arsenal at week 1; Chelsea vs Liverpool at week 7

Defending champions Manchester City will plot the defence of their title, while rivals Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham and Chelsea can all begin to see where their attempts to win the Premier League will take shape.

WORLD CUP

Salah 'almost 100%' to play against Uruguay in Egypt opener, confirms coach Cuper

Mohamed Salah is in line to start Egypt’s opening game of World Cup 2018 against Uruguay, with Hector Cuper “100 per cent” confident the Liverpool forward is over a shoulder injury.

Putin's way to celebrate, Russians chasing records & things you missed in World Cup opener

The World Cup is finally underway and it was a perfect start for the hosts Russia as they defeated Saudi Arabia 5-0 in a one-sided opener in Moscow.

Forget Messi, Argentina are a complete mess going into World Cup 2018

Lionel Messi leads the cast again as Argentina attempt to go one further than their runners-up slot four years ago but they are beset by problems.

TRANSFER RUMOURS

Truth or Sarcasm? Roma president claims Alisson is close to €78m deal to Real Madrid

Roma president Pallotta may have played a sarcasm on the transfer rumours, saying Alisson Becker was close to a €78m deal to Real Madrid.

Real Madrid agree €75m deal with Roma for Alisson (Mundo Deportivo)

Mundo Deportivo claim Real Madrid have agreed a €75m plus bonuses deal with Roma for Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker.

Manchester United will have to fight off La Liga clubs to net Jerome Boateng

Manchester United will have to fight off interest from Spanish sides in their attempt to sign Jerome Boateng.

Manchester United not looking to sell Anthony Martial this summer (Sky Sports)

Sky sources understand Manchester United aren’t looking to sell Anthony Martia; and the forward remains part of the club’s plans for the new season.

Arsenal, Everton & West Ham interested in bringing Gotze to Premier League (Sky Sports)

Arsenal, Everton and West Ham are interested in bringing Borussia Dortmund's Mario Gotze to the Premier League, Sky Sports understands.

WHAT THEY SAY

Neymar admits he is not worth €222m transfer fee: I would have paid less for myself

The Paris Saint-Germain star feels too much attention is paid to his world-record transfer fee and admits he is not worth that much

Pirlo names the three best free-kick takers in the world

The 2006 World Cup winner has chosen three possible successors to his title as the best set-piece specialist on the planet.

'Today is the happiest day of my life' - Julen Lopetegui unveiled as Real Madrid manager

Julen Lopetegui has been officially unveiled as the new manager of Real Madrid, after he was sacked by Spain two days before their World Cup opener.

Jugones: Pique had to separate Sergio Ramos and Rubiales!

According to 'Jugones' on La Sexta, Gerard Pique had to meditate between Sergio Ramos and Luis Rubiales so that they didn't end up fighting.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Ronaldinho, Will Smith & Nicky Jam star in the video for the official World Cup song

TODAY'S FIXTURE (CET)

World Cup 

14:00     Egypt vs Uruguay

17:00     Morocco vs Iran

20:00    Portugal vs Spain