Kick Off: La Liga captains say NO to USA game; Chelsea put €60m price tag on Alonso

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TOP HEADLINES

La Liga strike? 'Outraged' captains say NO to playing in the USA

Footballers in Spain have not ruled out strike action over a plan to stage a top-flight league match in the United States, says the players' union.

Cristiano Ronaldo admits overhead kick ovation helped bring him to Juventus

The former Real Madrid star earned plaudits from the home fans after scoring a stunning goal for the away side in Europe last season

TRANSFER CENTRE

Chelsea put €60m price tag on Real Madrid & Atletico target Marcos Alonso (AS)

The Premier League club would negotiate if a 60m-euro offer came in, but are very happy with the Spaniard and don't want him to leave.

Barcelona convinced Paul Pogba will not leave Man United this season (MD)

Barcelona believe Paul Pogba will remain at Manchester United this season, despite his agent Mino Raiola heaping pressure on the relationship between the club and their record signing.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Torres scores his first goal in Japan against Iniesta's Vissel Kobe

In the battle of the Spaniards in Japan, Fernando Torres scored the third and final goal, his first for the club, in a 3-0 win over Andres Iniesta's Viseel Kobe.

Dele Alli raises stakes in viral hand celebration with DOUBLE gesture to cover both eyes

Dele Alli has raised the stakes in viral hand celebrations after introducing a new gesture that involves covering both eyes with looped fingers.

Arsene Wenger arrives in Liberia to receive award from George Weah

Arsene Wenger landed in Liberia on Wednesday as he prepares to receive the country's highest honour from president George Weah.

Madrid-bound? Not even Brazilians watch Neymar in France

Brazilian broadcasters have decided against buying the TV rights for Ligue 1 as they believe the forward will soon leave for Spain - are they right?

Manchester United fans to fly banner calling for Ed Woodward’s head

Manchester United supporters have paid for a plane to fly a banner calling for Ed Woodward to be axed as pressure grows on the Old Trafford chief.

WHAT THEY SAY

Ronaldo reveals what Ferguson taught him at Man Utd

Alex Ferguson's influence still endures for the former United star as the Portugal international begins his new chapter at Juventus

Valverde: I'm curious to see how Real Madrid get on without Ronaldo

The Barcelona coach spoke at length about how the team is shaping up at this early stage of the new season in an interview for Barça season ticket holders' magazine.

Rooney backs Juventus to win Champions League following Ronaldo signing

Wayne Rooney has backed Juventus to win the Champions League this season following the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ozil criticism 'hypocritical', says Liverpool manager Klopp

The animosity directed toward the Germany star has been disproportionate and unbalanced, the Liverpool manager has said

Chelsea star Willian impressed by signings Jorginho and Kovacic

Summer signings Jorginho and Mateo Kovacic are already impressing team-mate Willian in Chelsea training.

Sadio Mane claims Liverpool team-mates copy HIS celebrations

Roberto Firmino's famous kung fu kick celebration was created by Sadio Mane... and the Brazilian isn't the only Liverpool player to copy the Senegalese forward.

'Lewandowski can't score on his own', says Bayern star Kimmich

The defender insists that the striker is right to stay at the club, but has warned him he cannot score without his team-mates

ANALYSIS & OPINIONS

Cristiano Ronaldo’s famous No 7 shirt still up for grabs as Real Madrid look to decide

Real Madrid have yet to allocate Cristiano Ronaldo's old No 7 shirt to another player more than one month following his departure to Juventus.

Liverpool could offer biggest threat to Manchester City’s supremacy

Manchester United’s summer of discontent and Spurs’ off-field distractions suggest that the strongest challenge to Pep Guardiola’s side will come from a more muscular Liverpool

Starting lineups for the main Champions League contenders

With the Champions League draw just one week away, the biggest clubs in Europe have more than just an idea of their starting lineups to take on the almost invincible Real Madrid. There are some serious contenders for Europe's elite prize this season, some that have made high-profile signings and others that have made little tweaks.

The dilemma surrounding Coutinho's best position

Ernesto Valverde isn't giving away any clues as to what will be his favoured system this season. It appears that he won't nail himself down to using just the 4-4-2 as he did last year and could give 4-3-3 a try. The second system would depend heavily on one man, someone who showed what he can do in the league opener against Alaves, Philippe Coutinho.

'Tarnishing everything he's done' - Is Mourinho's legacy on the line at Manchester United?

Is Jose Mourinho's third-season syndrome a myth or about to unfold?

Two Champions Leagues, eight domestic titles and numerous cup victories. Jose Mourinho's sides know how to win - so why is it the Portuguese tends to bow out after three seasons at a club?

Foden, Hudson-Odoi, Vinicius, Weah & Europe's 15 young stars to watch

With the rest of the continent's 'Big Five' leagues set to get under way this weekend, Goal lists 15 players aged 21 or under to follow this season

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Mbappe's goal vs Guingamp is scarily similar to Ronaldinho's in 2003