Daily News Summary: Paulinho leaves Barcelona on loan; Hierro quits role as Spain manager

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HEADLINES

OFFICIAL: Paulinho loaned back to Chinese side Guangzhou after just one season at Barca

Paulinho has returned to former club Guangzhou Evergrande on a one-year loan, after just one year at Barcelona.

OFFICIAL: Fernando Hierro will not continue as Spain manager after World Cup flop

The Spanish FA (RFEF) has announced that Fernando Hierro will not continue in the post of head coach following the country's last-16 exit at the hands of Russia at World Cup 2018.

Cristiano Ronaldo rejected a 200m euro offer from the Chinese Super League

Real Madrid are preparing for life without Cristiano Ronaldo, and the Portuguese forward has rejected a 200 million euro contract offer from the Chinese Super League.

Luka Modric named All Football World Cup Best Player of the Day

Croatia captain Luka Modric has been named All Football World Cup Best Player of the Day.

RUMOURS

Neymar wants former Barca teammate Suarez to join him at PSG (Sport)

The World Cup is over for the game’s biggest stars, with the exception of Antoine Griezmann and Harry Kane. Glances are now turning back towards the transfer market, which could Barcelona and Pais Saint-Germain involved -- featuring Luis Suarez.

Mahrez set for Man City medical in the next 48 hours after £60m deal is agreed (Mail)

Manchester City have agreed a £60m deal with Leicester  for long-term target Riyad Mahrez, with the winger set to undergo a medical in the next 48 hours.

Hazard is Real Madrid's plan B if Neymar doesn't arrive

Roberto Martinez has steered Belgium into the World Cup semi final, and with Eden Hazard in fine form at the tournament, Real Madrid have identified him as their plan B if Neymar's move doesn't materialise.

PSG reportedly offer €270m for Barcelona star Philippe Coutinho

Paris Saint-Germain have submitted a €270 million (£239m) bid to sign Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona, according to reports in Spain. 

WHAT THEY SAY

'If I was Mesut, I’d quit' – Ozil’s father speaks out on son's Germany future

The Arsenal star is "bent, disappointed and offended" by the treatment he has received this summer, according to his dad

'Mbappe used to watch me, now I watch him!' - Hazard in awe of France rival before semis

The Chelsea and PSG stars will both be vying for a place in the final on Tuesday - as will Hazard's Blues team-mate N'Golo Kante.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Cristiano Ronaldo gelato already formulated in Turin as excitement brews

The people of Turin are ready and waiting for Cristiano Ronaldo to arrive from Real Madrid with an ice cream shop concocting a dessert named after the winger.

Ronaldo soaks up the sun with girlfriend and family as he contemplates £88m Juventus move

Cristiano Ronaldo has been taking a break following his World Cup exploits ahead of a huge decision regarding his future.

The shirt of Cristiano Ronaldo still sells... but a lot less

All the information points to Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Real Madrid in the coming days, and for this reason the Official Store of the club at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu is selling less of his shirts than normal - though the Portuguese's shirt still remains one of the best sellers.

'Welcome Ronaldo!': Real Madrid superstar closes in on move to Serie A giants

Cristiano Ronaldo turned down an offer from China that would see him earn £177million over the course of two seasons in favour of a move to Juventus, according to reports.

Napoli president now wants €20m in compensation from Chelsea for Sarri (Tuttosport)

Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis reportedly now wants €20m in compensation from Chelsea for Maurizio Sarri.

ANALYSIS & OPINION

Eden Hazard: From 'Burger-gate' to potentially lifting the World Cup on July 15

In 2011 Eden Hazard was just 20 years old and was a talent taking his first steps with Lille and the Belgian national team, but an overreaction to being subbed off almost spelt the end of his international career before it had begun.

Fearless France ready to show Belgium's Henry he picked wrong side

France will go into their semi-final against neighbours Belgium with a 'hunger to win' and a desire to show 1998 World Cup winner Thierry Henry that he picked the wrong side, Giroud said on Sunday.

Kane leads WC Golden Boot race... But how good is he & what does it mean for a player?

Kane, twice the Premier League's top scorer with 108 goals in 153 top-flight games, now has the biggest individual goal scoring prize of all in his sights - the World Cup's Golden Boot.

Why are England so good at set pieces at World Cup 2018?

The Three Lions have scored more goals from dead-ball situations than any other side this summer in the finals – how have they been so successful?

VIDEO OF THE DAY

ANIMATION: England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford's brilliant saves against Sweden