Daily News Summary: Sarri takes over Conte as Chelsea manager; Liverpool sign Shaqiri

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TOP HEADLINES

OFFICIAL: Chelsea name former Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri as new manager

Chelsea have officially announced former Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri as their new manager on a three-year contract following Anotonio Conte's departure.

OFFICIAL: Antonio Conte has been SACKED by Chelsea after a poor season

Chelsea have announced that head coach Antonio Conte has been sacked.

OFFICIAL: Liverpool sign Switzerland international Xherdan Shaqiri for reported £13.5m

Liverpool have completed the signing of Switzerland international Xherdan Shaqiri from Stoke City on a reported £13.5m deal.

Real Madrid officially deny Neymar's potential transfer for the second time

Real Madrid have released an official club statement denying any interest in signing Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain this summer. Related: Real Madrid send an emissary to negotiate with Neymar's father (Globesporte)

WORLD CUP NEWS

FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirms 2022 Qatar World Cup will be held in winter

FIFA has confirmed that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be played between November 21 and December 18. 

Belgium or England? Who can seal the third place to finish their WC adventure?

The two sides will face-off in the third-place fixture that most will have forgotten about by Sunday after being eliminated in the semi-finals.

As Belgium vs England awaits, we look at the best & worst of World Cup 3rd place play-offs

Ahead of Belgium's clash with England, we look at some of the most entertaining and downright dreary World Cup third-place play-offs.

TRANSFER MARKET

Hazard wanted by Barcelona as Catalans make shock move to land him ahead of Real (Mirror)

Barcelona have made the first move for Eden Hazard, in a bid to pinch the Chelsea star from under the nose of rivals Real Madrid.

Maurizio Sarri agrees to become Chelsea boss with Zola as assistant (Sky Sports)

Maurizio Sarri is reportedly in the midst of signing his Chelsea contract, along with Blues legend Gianfranco Zola.

PSG to offer Neymar big pay rise to fend off Real Madrid switch (AS)

PSG are hoping that offering the Brazilian a salary in the region of Messi's will be enough to dispell any thoughts he is harbouring to move to Madrid.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Cristiano Ronaldo back in Madrid to say his goodbyes

His holidays in Greece now over, Cristiano and family returned to the Spanish capital to say goodbye to friends and tie up any loose ends before flying to Turin on Monday.

Two incidents shed light on Messi influence in Argentina camp

The Barcelona star clashed with one of Sampaoli's assistants in March, and also advised the head coach to drop two players for the World Cup, claims Argentinean daily Clarín.

Juventus confirm Cristiano Ronaldo will be officially unveiled on Monday

Juventus have confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo will be officially unveiled as a Bianconero on Monday.

Cristiano's first photo as a Juve player gets fan feedback

The Portuguese forward will be presented as a Juventus player on Monday and following his 117-million-euro move from Real Madrid posted his first image.

Lionel Messi is already back in Barcelona

Leo Messi returned to Barcelona today to spend the second part of his holidays on Spanish soil. Messi, who arrived at El Prat airport with his family, had chosen to take a few relaxing days away from the media's glare following Argentina's unsuccessful World Cup Campaign.

Spain Finance Ministry warns Ronaldo: Even in Italy, an arrest warrant could be activated

Real Madrid have allowed Cristiano Ronaldo to move to Juventus, yet the Ministry of Finance has made clear that even if the Portuguese international is in Italy, a warrant for his arrest could still be activated.

WHAT THEY SAY

'You are already champions' - Neymar hails Rakitic & Mbappe ahead of World Cup final

The Brazil international has sent his good wishes to his current and former team-mates ahead of the France versus Croatia final on Sunday

Antoine Griezmann mocks Chelsea and Courtois after France dig

Antoine Griezmann has hit back at Thibaut Courtois after the Belgium goalkeeper criticised France's tactical approach to Tuesday's World Cup semi-final.

New Barcelona signing Lenglet would love Rabiot to move to Camp Nou

The French defender has been linked with a switch from PSG and his countryman believes that Rabiot would be perfect for the Spanish champions

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Kylian Mbappe shows off goalkeeping skills

WC FIXTURES (CET)

16:00  third-place play-off  Belgium vs England