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'A history that will last forever' – Ronaldo honours Messi after Argentina send-off

Cristiano Ronaldo has taken to social media to pay tribute to his great rival Lionel Messi following his final Argentina game, saying he created "a history that will last forever."

Man City charges: Club facing second sanction as Pep Guardiola's return confirmed

Manchester City face a tense wait as they appeal after being found guilty of 114 breaches of Premier League financial rules.

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City in spotlight with trip to Liverpool, MU and Spur desperate for win and Gyokeres' Arsenal chance

Arsenal vs Leeds - Saturday, 12.30pm kick-off

Ex-Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka's Covid fraud relief: Premier League star spared jail after confessing to faking vaccine

Granit Xhaka has been convicted for obtaining a false Covid-19 vaccination certificate - but has avoided a jail term that could have reached five years.

Everything we’d love to see Lionel Messi do before he retires for good

It’s generally accepted that Lionel Messi has completed football. The World Cup. Two Copa America. Eight Ballon d’Or. God knows how many club trophies.

Premier League predictions & Jones Knows' best bets: Liverpool vs Manchester City, Manchester United vs Tottenham and more

Our top tipster Lewis Jones, aka Jones Knows, provides his analysis and betting insight across the Premier League weekend.

All you need to know ahead of FPL return: Captain picks, suspensions, predicted XIs…

After three long weeks, Premier League football returns this weekend with a full complement of fixtures to enjoy.

Araujo has been Liverpool's most important summer signing by balancing Iraola’s side from right-back

Liverpool conceded two goals in each of their first two games of the season. Not only have they not conceded two in a game since, they have only conceded two in total in the last five matches. It is no coincidence that Ronald Araujo has come in for these games.

Liverpool and Arsenal target Mora 'could fit in with any team', says Mexico boss Marquez

Reported Liverpool and Arsenal target Gilberto Mora "could fit in with any team", believes his Mexico head coach Rafael Marquez.

Where are they now? England’s Xl from Gareth Southgate’s first game in 2016

When Gareth Southgate was named interim manager of the England team in October 2016, it’s fair to say even the most optimistic of supporters would never have imagined what was to come.

Manchester United vs Tottenham: Different summer transfer strategies collide on Saturday at Old Trafford

Tottenham went big in the summer transfer window while Manchester United held back, but both are struggling.

Youssoufa Moukoko: Borussia Dortmund’s former wonderkid is on loan in Turkey having lost his way - but why?

It is four years ago now that Youssoufa Moukoko dug the ball out from under his feet to spark a comeback for Borussia Dortmund against Bayern Munich. In the previous home game, he had headed in the winning goal against Schalke in the Revierderby.

JJ Gabriel: Manchester United could be forced to accept small fee for wantaway teen - Paper Talk

The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...

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JJ Gabriel told straight about Premier League after Man Utd snubbed family’s request

Manchester United talent JJ Gabriel played for the first team in pre-season but has not been given a chance in the Premier League

Haaland calls for Man City to 'stick together' after Premier League verdict

Erling Haaland says everyone at Manchester City must "stick together" when they visit Liverpool on Sunday, off the back of the club being found guilty of breaching Premier League rules.

Tchouameni backs Mbappe, Olise or Dembele for Ballon d'Or glory

Aurelien Tchouameni believes the winner of this year's Ballon d'Or should be a player from France, with Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembele his favourites. 

Mikel Arteta still bears scar of Champions League heartbreak - 'I have poison in my veins'

Mikel Arteta is excited about the future with Arsenal after signing a lucrative new contract, but the Spaniard is also driven by what happened against Paris Saint-Germain in May