Kick Off: Barca facing Cup exit… while Neymar 'called 5 times' trying to return

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 STORIES

Levante 2-1 Barcelona: Coutinho penalty not enough as Catalans in Copa crisis

Erick Cabaco and Borja Mayoral were on target as Levante beat Barcelona 2-1 in the first leg of their Copa del Rey's last-16 tie.

Six months ago today, Ronaldo finalised shock Juventus move

Six months ago, the biggest transfer in Serie A this decade was finalised: Ronaldo joined Juventus.

Neymar has called Barcelona FIVE times in an attempt to return (El Mundo)

Joining Paris Saint-Germain is something that Neymar has grown to regret and the Brazilian has called Barcelona five times in an attempt to return to the Camp Nou.

FEATURES

Weekly Quotes: Neymar 'equals Ronaldo & Messi', Mourinho was the problem at Utd

Hello everyone! Welcome to our brand-new column All Football Weekly Quotes. We list the most impressive words in football world every week.

LIKE A MODEL: Alvaro Morata - 'Lost boy' in London who will eventually be back

Hello, everyone! Welcome to All Football column LIKE A MODEL! Here we will bring you the sexiest & hottest men in the football world. So just feast your eyes and give your points for them. The handsome footballer of this week that we choose is Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata. 

Scout Report: Benjamin Pavard, WC's wonder strike kicks off new life at Bayern

Welcome to All Football Scouting Report, in here we will take you a closer look at world's promising stars. Benjamin Pavard, France's World Champion who scored a stunning goal against Argentina that won Goal of the Tournament, now could have a brightening future at Bayern. How good is he? Let's have a look...

Top 10 most handsome soccer players in the world

Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world which has produced many remarkable and energetic players. Soccer has got the most attractive players which is one aim why the game attracts the most spectators towards it. Soccer is similarly famous among children as well as the youngsters.

OPINION: Selling Ronaldo was one of the worst decisions in football history

Juventus are reaping the benefits of having a five-time Ballon d'Or winner in his prime while the club he left behind struggle for goals and points.

TRANSFER CENTRE

Barcelona ready to launch £50m bid for Willian in deal including Malcom (Mail)

Barcelona have launched a new player-plus cash bid worth £50million for Chelsea midfielder Willian.

Frenkie De Jong finally agrees terms with Barcelona (MD)

Mundo Deportivo reports that Frenkie De Jong has finally agreed terms with Barcelona, while Sport reports Adrien Rabiot's move to the club now looks uncertain.

Neymar may have priced himself out of a move amid Barca and Madrid interest

The plan for Neymar when he left Barcelona in 2017 was always very clear – win the Champions League and Ballon d’Or in Paris and then make one more eye-watering, record breaking transfer, probably to Real Madrid.

Man Utd's potential XI with Coutinho, Perisic & Koulibaly is frightening

If rumours are to be believed, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is doing all the right things to convince the Manchester United hierarchy to give him the role full time.

Zola makes phone call to Chelsea target in bid to push through deal

Gianfranco Zola has reportedly called Cagliari midfielder Nicolo Barella in a bid to convince him to sign for Chelsea .

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Police 'issue a warrant to obtain Cristiano Ronaldo's DNA' after rape claims

According to the Wall Street Journal, the Las Vegas police have found DNA on the clothing of the alleged victim, Kathryn Mayorga.

Ronaldo ranked 2nd in Sports Illustrated's Fittest 50 while Modric included

Sports Illustrated released their Fittest 50 earlier today, a project which aims to rank the fittest athletes on planet Earth. As for the criteria, the authors write that "athletes were assessed based on strength, speed, endurance, agility, flexibility and skill in his or her respective sport."

Royal reward for a Common Goal: Man Utd star Mata receives 'Queen Sofia' award

Manchester United forward Juan Mata has been recognised for his work with setting up the charity Common Goal with a royal award in Madrid.

WHAT THEY SAY

Mourinho on Madrid: If they want you back, it's because you did something well

Mourinho plays down speculation that he will return to manager Real Madrid and says he is happy where he is at the moment after losing Manchester United job.

Pogba pleased to be playing after Mourinho exit

The World Cup winner found himself benched under a former boss, but has enjoyed a welcome return to form with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at the helm

Navas: I'll leave when I realize I can't be the first choice at Real Madrid

This morning, the Real Madrid keeper received the National Sports Award, the Iberoamericana Community trophy from the Spanish monarchs.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Moise Kean got Matuidi thinking it was a picture

FIXTURES (CET)

17:00  Friendly  Dortmund vs Feyenoord