Kick Off: Reason why CR7 left Real revealed; Maradona wants Messi to retire from Argentina

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TOP HEADLINES

Cristiano Ronaldo's reasons for leaving Real Madrid are revealed (El Mundo)

Real Madrid said goodbye to Cristiano Ronaldo in July of this year, but the player's journey through the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu exit doors began in May of 2017.

Maradona: Messi should not come back to the Argentina national team

While the Barcelona star has remained tight-lipped on his future, the Argentinian legend believes the country cannot ask anything more of him

Manchester United could get rid of Jose Mourinho THIS WEEK

Manchester United's 3-1 defeat by West Ham on Saturday is being interpreted in England as the final straw which could see Jose Mourinho sacked this week.

WHAT THEY SAY

Manchester United mess down to club chiefs - Gary Neville

Manchester United legend Gary Neville insists the club's problems are down to top officials and not Jose Mourinho or the playing squad.

Milner sends Liverpool warning to rivals

The Reds spurned ample opportunities against Chelsea during Saturday's 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge, to the midfielder's frustration

Aaron Ramsey ‘excited to play under Jurgen Klopp’ with Liverpool set to make another move

Liverpool are set to make another move for Aaron Ramsey and the Welshman is understood to be excited by the prospect of playing under Jurgen Klopp.

Hazard urges Sturridge to repeat heroics against Man City

Eden Hazard has urged Daniel Sturridge to repeat his heroics  against  title rivals Manchester City next weekend after his stunning late goal earned Liverpool a point at Stamford Bridge.

Bentancur: Juventus can cope without Ronaldo

The midfielder says Juventus will be able to cope without their star signing  against Young Boys in the Champions League

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Ramos rested for Real Madrid's UCL squad against CSKA as injured Bale not included

Isco and Marcelo were already expected to miss out as a result of their appendicitis and calf injury respectively, and they'll now be joined on the absentee list by Ramos, who suffered a cut during Saturday's Madrid derby, and Gareth Bale, who picked up a knock.

Sassuolo 1-4 Milan: Kessie, Suso & Castillejo seal crucial win for Rossoneri

Gennaro Gattuso's position as AC Milan's head coach was strengthened by a timely 4-1 win at high-flying Sassuolo, which featured a trio of brilliant goals.

Infantino 'outraged' after Ronaldo and Messi snub The Best awards ceremony

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is furious with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for their failure to attend this year's The Best awards ceremony in London.

Life is really tough without Xavi and Iniesta

The problem for Barcelona is in the midfield. Whoever had to count the number of lost balls and imprecise passes that Barcelona had against Athletic would have ended up throwing the calculator away.

Cristiano Ronaldo turned down PSG, AC Milan and Manchester United

It was months before his Juventus move became official that Cristiano Ronaldo made the decision to leave Real Madrid, as his frustration at not being the world's highest-paid player became a problem.

Ibrahimovic and Rooney both hit braces in MLS

Wayne Rooney and Zlatan Ibrahimovic both continued their prolific Major League Soccer form as they bagged braces for DC United and LA Galaxy respectively.

Luis Enrique's injury list grows

La Roja will take on Wales in a friendly and England in the UEFA Nations League in the October international break, but they'll have to do so without a number of regulars.

A series of recent injuries will have given Luis Enrique a headache, as the Asturian coach prepares to name his latest Spain squad.

Barcelona have the lowest points total of all previous seventh round leaders

The start to the 2018/19 LaLiga Santander season has been a strange one and Barcelona are still top of the table, even if they've only claimed 14 points from seven rounds.

Mourinho is resigned to his fate at Man Utd - after getting a call from Zidane (Sun)

Jose Mourinho is resigned to his fate at Manchester United — after getting a call from Zinedine Zidane.

Valverde playing with fire by resting Barcelona ace Messi

Barca look clueless without their star man, and with the focus on winning the Champions League standards have been much lower in La Liga as a result

ANALYSIS & OPINIONS

Why Ronaldo feels he is being persecuted since leaving Real Madrid

The Juventus superstar believes he is being victimised, after being sent off against Valencia and failing to win the FIFA and UEFA best player prizes

Hazard genius not enough if Chelsea strikers don't score

The Blues measured themselves up against one of England's strongest sides, but one thing remained clear: they rely on their Belgian star

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