Daily News Summary: Luis Enrique named new Spain coach; Real & Juve close to Ronaldo deal

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HEADLINES

OFFICIAL: Former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique named the new Spain head coach

Spain have appointed former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique on a two-year contract following the exit of Fernando Hierro.

Real Madrid and Juventus close to agreeing deal for Ronaldo (Sky Sports)

According to Sky Sports, Real Madrid and Juventus close to agreeing deal for Cristiano Ronaldo with significant developments likely in next 48 hours.

OFFICIAL: Barcelona sign Arthur from Gremio on a 6-year contract for €40m

Gremio had hoped to hold on to Arthur until the end of the year, but the midfielder has completed his long-awaited move to Barcelona.

Former Atletico star Torres announces he will join Japanese side Sagan Tosu

RUMOURS

Sampaoli given chance to save Argentina job with Under-20s stint

Argentina's football chiefs held crunch meetings on Monday to determine Jorge Sampaoli's future as national team coach with his position secure, for now.

Ronaldo transfer to Juventus edges closer after 'holding talks with boss Allegri'

Cristiano Ronaldo's proposed move to Juventus is edging closer after reportedly holding talks with boss Massimiliano Allegri.

Cristiano Ronaldo signs deal in Italy to promote blood donation

Juventus have been strongly linked with Cristiano Ronaldo over the past week, so eyes have been raised at the fact that the player has agreed a deal with an Italian association that promotes blood donation.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Mbappe misses France training but Deschamps plays down fitness worries

Samuel Umtiti, N’Golo Kante and Benjamin Pavard were also absent from the field but are expected to be able to play without any trouble.

Brazil angry as Neymar stays silent after World Cup elimination

The Brazil squad, dumped out of the World Cup by Belgium, returned home, but the PSG star sneaked out the back door.

OFFICIAL: Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere joins West Ham on a three-year deal

Jack Wilshere has signed a three-year contract with West Ham - the club he supported as a boy.

Belgium captain Eden Hazard named All Football Player of the Round

Belgium captain & All Football Ambassador Eden Hazard has been named All Football Player of the Round. 

World Cup 2018 Power Rankings: Belgium eliminate Brazil to sit on top as England rank 3rd

Hello again, the FIFA World Cup is finally here! After every round of the tournament, we will bring you an updated power rankings, telling you who is in form, who is out of form and who is ready to win the greatest sporting event on Earth.

WHAT THEY SAY

‘I think nobody can go back now’ - Agent explains why Ronaldo will complete Juventus move

Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Juventus has progressed too far to collapse now, according to a leading football agent.

Messi muted and he can do the same to Hazard - Deschamps backs Kante against Belgium

The France coach believes that the Chelsea midfielder has had an excellent tournament to date and is "essential" to his plans

<a href="allfootball:///news/721579" target="_self" );">Hazard winks at Real Madrid again: The shirt is special with or without Zidane

With the World Cup still his focus, Eden Hazard isn't determined to fight for a transfer out of Chelsea but he has admitted that Zinedine Zidane's exit hasn't removed the aura from Real Madrid.

ANALYSIS & OPINION

Who is Georgina Rodriguez? Everything you need to know about Ronaldo's girlfriend

The 22-year-old from Spain is the Real Madrid star's most serious love interest since he broke up with long-term partner Irina Shayk.

Meet new Barca signing Arthur: Gremio’s midfield artist compared to Iniesta

How to replace a legend like Andres Iniesta? Barcelona had to solve that conundrum sooner rather than later, with the evergreen midfielder having taken the decision to move on from Camp Nou and continue the twilight years of his career in Japan with Vissel Kobe.

A trio with Dybala and Higuain? How Juventus could line up with Cristiano Ronaldo

The Portuguese superstar is expected to move to Turin in the coming days but where would he be best deployed by Massimiliano Allegri?

Mbappe, Hazard, Kane, Modric and the World Cup Ballon d'Or contenders

This World Cup has proved adept at tearing up the best laid plans of much-fancied teams and individuals.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

On this day in 2006, Zizou's last act as a professional footballer