Kick Off: Ronaldo free to face Pogba at Old Trafford; Neymar's style branded 'annoying'

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TOP HEADLINES

Ronaldo to be available for Old Trafford return after one-match UCL ban

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed one-match ban by UEFA for his Valencia red card as he can make long-awaited Old Trafford return.

OFFICIAL: VAR to be used in Champions League from 2019-20 season

UEFA have officially confirmed that VAR (Video assistant referee) will be used in the Champions League from next season.

OFFICIAL: Germany beat Turkey and win vote to host UEFA EURO 2024

Germany will host the 2024 European Championships after being selected ahead of Turkey by UEFA's executive committee.

OFFICIAL: Sergio Busquets extends contract with Barcelona until 2023

FC Barcelona and Sergio Busquets have signed a contract renewal for the player on Thursday morning, an agreement that will keep Busquets at Barca through June 30, 2023. The buyout clause has been raised from €200m to €500m.

Pogba saga

Mourinho to Pogba: You are the anti-captain (Marca)

The relationship between Paul Pogba and Jose Mourinho is broken with the events of recent days causing a problem that shows no sign of reversing, especially as it's believed the coach told the player directly that he was an anti-captain.

Mourinho told to sell Pogba, buy Messi after 'diabolical' deals

Former Manchester United star Willie Morgan believes there is no way back for the disruptive Frenchman at Old Trafford as feud talk rumbles on

Wenger, Ramos, Terry & Guardiola... Who are Mourinho’s biggest foes and friends?

With the Manchester United boss reportedly falling out with his star player Paul Pogba, Greg Lea picks out Jose's biggest allies and enemies in the game.

Paul Pogba has created rebel group in Man United dressing room

Jose Mourinho must quell a growing rift within his dressing room that has been exacerbated by the toxic fall-out with Paul Pogba.

Pogba IS wanted by Barca - but they will only offer HALF of Man Utd's valuation (Mirror)

Barcelona will try to get Paul Pogba on the cheap - by offering HALF of Manchester United’s valuation.

Man United should axe Mourinho and Pogba - Parker

The former Red Devils man insists that if the troublesome pair were to be axed, the club would ultimately emerge stronger for it

Paul Pogba's brother Mathias completes move to French third-tier side Tours

Paul Pogba's future is up in the air after his latest clash with boss Jose Mourinho.

How do Utd end Pogba vs Mou war? Should the club get rid of both?

It would set a dangerous precedent to favour a player over the manager but Mourinho has a history of clashes, so might the end be nigh for both?

Where could Pogba end up? Will he outlast Mourinho at Manchester United?

Paul Pogba's relationship with Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho appeared to hit a new low this week.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Expert reveals Leganes' first goal against Barca was offside by 16cm

The controversial dismissal of Clement Lenglet against Girona had already left Barcelona upset with VAR and the Catalan club will be even more frustrated now that it has been shown that Leganes' first goal on Wednesday night involved an offside.

Cristiano: highest income generator via Instagram posts

The Portuguese banks €641,000 por each post via the photo and video-sharing social networking service, ahead of rivals Neymar and Messi.

WHAT THEY SAY

'Sanchez will be kicking himself over Man City snub' - Ince

The former Red Devils midfielder says the Chilean forward will be cursing his decision to move to Old Trafford rather than the Etihad Stadium

Neymar’s style of play branded ‘annoying’ by Meunier

Paris Saint-Germain defender Thomas Meunier has admitted that his team-mate Neymar's style of play can be 'annoying' for opposing defenders.

ANALYSIS & OPINIONS

Is Courtois' dream move to Real Madrid turning sour already?

First came the confirmation that he will probably not be playing Champions League football this season and then came the hammer blow of three goals conceded in half an hour’s football.

Lost Suarez, defensive slump... The ten reasons why Busquets and Barca are worried

Rarely does a professional footballer admit to being worried about the direction of the team.

Why Cristiano Ronaldo is called 'CR7'

It's one of the most recognisable nicknames in the world of sport, but what does it mean and how did it come about?

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Football or Boxing match? Players almost give K.O. punch in opponent's face

FIXTURES OF THE DAY (CET)

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