Kick Off: Pogba fuels Barcelona rumours; Van Dijk aims dig at Ramos

Welcome to All Football's Kick Off, we bring you all the important news in the past 24 hours. Make sure you do not miss out.

TOP HEADLINES

Pogba to Barcelona rumours fuelled as Man Utd star meets Messi in Dubai

Lionel Messi and Paul Pogba might not be involved for France and Argentina during the international break but they did have time for a deep conversation while having dinner in Dubai.

Hazard: I don't deserve Ballon d'Or - give it to Mbappe

“I would have said Luka Modric, but between August and October he didn't play that well. So if you take the beginning of the season into account, I would say Kylian Mbappé", he told Belgian broadcaster RTBF.

Van Dijk: Ramos isn't the best, I prefer Varane at centre-back

Dejan Lovren's central defensive partner at Liverpool told 'De Telegraaf' gave his opinion on the Real Madrid captain: "He's a great player but not my favourite".

Italy 0-0 Portugal: European champions outplayed but secure Finals spot

Italy were unable to make the most of their control as Portugal left Milan with a 0-0 draw which sees them progress in the Nations League.

FEATURES

Messi, Ronaldo, Salah & the top 20 scorers of 2018

Goal lists the most prolific players of the current calendar year, taking into account goals scored in all competitions for both club and country until 16 Nov.

Modric & Croatia miracle: How are they so good with no money & poor facilities?

The footage of Croatia's World Cup miracle is still playing on a continuous loop near the statue of freedom fighter Stjepan Radic in the centre of Zagreb.

Luis Enrique's Spain players are stuck in a labyrinth

Spain's situation called for a change after the World Cup and that seemed to have come after Luis Enrique's first two games in charge of a side that showed signs of regaining their pulse.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Chile 2-3 Costa Rica: Alexis Sanchez sees penalty saved

Alexis Sanchez saw a penalty saved as Chile slumped to a 3-2 home defeat in a friendly match with Costa Rica.

Barcelona confirm Rakitic hamstring injury

Croatia had already announced that the midfielder would not be fit to face England, with Barca announcing clarifying that he has a hamstring injury.

Spain fans want Casillas selected ahead of Kepa, Pau and De Gea

Following a string of questionable performances by La Roja's current number one, participants in an AS poll were keen to see the Porto keeper reinstated between the sticks.

Where is the napkin that constitutes Messi's first 'contract' with Barcelona?

On a small rectangular piece of paper to clean the mouth and hands was written one of the most important documents in the history of sport.

Cristiano's plan to be rested by Portugal continues

The Juventus striker reached an agreement with the national team coach Fernando Santos to sit out Portugal's games in September, October and November.

TRANSFER NEWS

Wenger reportedly advises PSG to swoop for Arsenal midfielder Ramsey

Arsene Wenger has reportedly told PSG to make a move for Aaron Ramsey.

PSG become latest club to show interest in Bailly

Paris Saint-Germain are the latest club to show interest in Manchester United defender Eric Bailly.

Milan 'will only purchase Bakayoko for €25m' and not the €40m agreement

There are reports Milan will only purchase Tiemoue Bakayoko outright from Chelsea for €25m and not the original €40m agreement.

WHAT THEY SAY

Enrique on De Gea: A keeper can't make mistake if the ball doesn't reach him

One of the main talking points in the aftermath of Spain's 3-2 defeat against Croatia has been the goalkeeping position, but Luis Enrique has defended David de Gea.

Lloris: France lucky to escape with 2-0 Netherlands defeat

Les Bleus suffered their first defeat since their World Cup triumph in Russia, and the Tottenham goalkeeper felt it could have been embarrassing

'Hazard the best I ever played with' - Joe Cole

The pair played together for a season at Lille before the Belgium international swapped Ligue 1 for the Premier League and Stamford Bridge.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Spotted in UAE: Messi and Pogba visit Salt Bae's Dubai restaurant

FIXTURES (CET)

15:00 England vs Croatia

20:45 Switzerland vs Belgium

20:45 Spain vs Bosnia-Herzegovina