Breaking News: Neymar Fights With Barcelona Team-Mate Nelson Semedo In Shocking Training-Ground Spat: Star Storms Off As He Nears Record £195m Move To PSG

Neymar Fights With Barcelona Team-Mate Nelson Semedo In Shocking Training-Ground Spat: Star Storms Off As He Nears Record £195m Move To PSG

Neymar has stormed out of Barcelona training after a bust-up with team mate Nelson Semedo

The Brazilian striker squared up to defender Semedo before storming off the training field in Miami

Neymar had to be restrained by team-mate Sergio Busquets and ripped off his bib in anger as he left

It has also been revealed Neymar planned not to fly back to Spain on Sunday with his team-mates

He was due instead to fly to China while Barca and PSG negotiate his world-record transfer 

Neymar has stormed out of Barcelona training as his exit from the Spanish giants appears to move closer.

In an exclusive video obtained by Sportsmail, the Brazil superstar walks off the pitch after a fight with new Barca signing Nelson Semedo.

Neymar has been linked with a world-record move to Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth £195million, and his walkout now looks to have made that move even more likely.

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Bayern Munich Manager Carlo Ancelotti Tells Inter Milan To 'Forget' About Signing Midfielder Arturo Vidal

Carlo Ancelotti has told Inter Milan that midfielder Arturo Vidal is not for sale

The Chile international has been linked with a move away from the German side

But Ancelotti, who claims he is 'happy' at Bayern, said: 'Vidal will stay with us'

Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal will not be leaving Bayern Munich this summer, manager Carlo Ancelotti has told Inter Milan ahead of the two sides' friendly in the International Champions Cup.

Amid reports that Schalke's Leon Goretzka could be on his way to the Allianz Arena, Vidal has linked with a move away from Bayern.

But ahead of Thursday's friendly in Singapore, Ancelotti has reiterated that the Chile international, who has scored 16 goals in 89 appearances since joining from Juventus, is not for sale.

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Breaking News: Liverpool Insist Barcelona Target Philippe Coutinho Has Not Put In Transfer Request Despite London Talks Involving Spanish Club's Officials

Liverpool Insist Barcelona Target Philippe Coutinho Has Not Put In Transfer Request Despite London Talks Involving Spanish Club's Officials

• Liverpool have rejected a Barcelona bid for playmaker Philippe Coutinho

• But the Spanish giants are increasingly confident of signing the Brazilian 

• Manchester United scouts are watching Anderlecht's Leander Dendoncker

• Newcastle are keen to sign West Ham goalkeeper Adrian

• Bayern Munich have told Renato Sanches he will go out on loan for one season

Liverpool insist Philippe Coutinho has not asked to leave the club despite increased confidence in Barcelona that a deal for the Brazilian can be struck.

Liverpool have rejected Barcelona's opening bid and told the Spanish club their star midfielder is not for sale.

Barcelona's sporting director Robert Fernandez and lawyer Andre Cury, who helped to sign Neymar, are understood to have held discussions with Coutinho's representatives in London prior to linking up with the team in Washington.

Philippe Coutinho, on tour with Liverpool in Germany on Thursday, is wanted by Barcelona

Spanish radio reports have since claimed Coutinho has asked to leave Liverpool though this has been denied by the Anfield club.

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has also been linked as a potential makeweight in negotiations but the player's camp have told Sportsmail they are not aware of any such negotiations and the 29-year-old is very happy at Barcelona after signing a new four-year contract in March.

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Breaking News:Paul Pogba, Jose Mourinho, Romelu Lukaku and Co touch down in Manchester after United's pre-season tour of USA ends in Barcelona defeat in Maryland

Paul Pogba, Jose Mourinho, Romelu Lukaku and Co touch down in Manchester after United's pre-season tour of USA ends in Barcelona defeat in Maryland

• Manchester United were beaten 1-0 by Barcelona on Wednesday night with Brazilian Neymar on target

• The match marked the end of the Premier League side's whistle-stop pre-season tour of the United States 

• Paul Pogba, striker Romelu Lukaku and Jose Mourinho were all pictured landing back in the UK on Thursday

• United beat Manchester City on their tour and also faced Champions League winners Real Madrid

Manchester United arrived home from their pre-season tour of the United States on Thursday afternoon, fresh from a narrow defeat by fellow European giants Barcelona.

Jose Mourinho's side fell to a Neymar goal in the final match of their stateside jaunt.

Paul Pogba, who Mourinho singled out for praise after the clash with the Catalan giants, came out of the terminal almost an hour after his team-mates after waiting on his luggage.

Paul Pogba arrives at Manchester airport after being kept waiting for his luggage for almost an hour after his team-mates

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Breaking News:Has Jose Mourinho Set 'Agent Paul Pogba' On A Mission To Persuade Neymar To Leave Barcelona For Manchester United? Fans joke On Twitter After Pair's Cosy Display

Has Jose Mourinho Set 'Agent Paul Pogba' On A Mission To Persuade Neymar To Leave Barcelona For Manchester United? Fans joke On Twitter After Pair's Cosy Display

• Neymar scored the winner as Barcelona beat Manchester United 1-0 in friendly

• Brazilian star was greeted warmly by United midfielder Paul Pogba afterwards

• The pair chatted and embraced in the tunnel, while Neymar also hugged United manager Jose Mourinho

• It led United fans to speculate whether 'Agent Pogba' was on another mission

• Pogba helped persuade Romelu Lukaku to choose United over Chelsea

• Neymar's Barcelona future up in the air at present amid interest from PSG 

His smooth line in persuasion has already lured Romelu Lukaku to Old Trafford this summer, and now Manchester United fans are speculating that 'Agent Paul Pogba' has been set to work again on Neymar.

The pair are certainly cosy judging by their displays of affection in the tunnel after United's International Champions Cup defeat to Barcelona on Wednesday night.

Neymar scored Barcelona's first-half winner at the FedEx Field in Washington and had plenty to talk about when he came across Pogba in the tunnel afterwards.

Paul Pogba greets Neymar in the tunnel after Barcelona's 1-0 win over Man United 

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Breaking News: Zlatan Ibrahimovic Compares Himself To King Kong As Former Manchester United Striker Shows Off His Muscles

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Compares Himself To King Kong As Former Manchester United Striker Shows Off His Muscles

• Zlatan Ibrahimovic looks ripped in his latest Instagram post

• The egotistical forward showed off toned abdominal muscles in topless picture

• Ibra referred to himself as the 'King' while striking a pose that apes King Kong

• Manchester United are considering re-signing the injured 35-year-old

• Post proves his upper body is still in good shape, sparking hope of a return

Zlatan Ibrahimovic - ever the egotist - has compared himself to 'King Kong' in his latest Instagram post, which suggests he thinks his rehabilitation is going well.

Ibrahimovic referred to himself as the 'King' as he posed next to a picture of the fictional behemoth ape. 

The 35-year-old has been out of action since April when he suffered cruciate knee ligament damage in Manchester United's 2-1 win over Anderlecht.

But that hasn't prevented Ibrahimovic from staying in shape, as evidenced by his latest post, showing him flexing his muscles while wearing nothing but a pair of white boxer shorts.

The iconic striker is currently a free agent after United decided against renewing his £367,000-a-week contract at the end of last season. 

United could not commit to a new deal as Ibrahimovic is set to remain sidelined until early 2018, but the 35-year-old has continued training with the Red Devils.

And it seems his non-footballing fitness work is going well, judging by the Instagram post he shared with his 26.5million followers on Thursday.

Zlatan was United's topscorer last term with 28 goals - more than Romelu Lukaku hit at Everton

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Breaking News: Manchester United Set To Miss Out on Renato Sanches as Bayern Munich Midfielder 'Agrees Four-Year Deal To Join AC Milan' In £35m Transfer

Manchester United Set To Miss Out on Renato Sanches as Bayern Munich Midfielder 'Agrees Four-Year Deal To Join AC Milan' In £35m Transfer

• Renato Sanches has been linked with a move to Manchester United

• Jose Mourinho has confirmed he is in the marker for a midfielder this summer

• However the 19-year-old now looks set to join AC Milan in a £35million transfer 

Manchester United look set to miss out on Bayern Munich midfielder Renato Sanches. 

The Portuguese ace has been linked with a move to Old Trafford to hook up with compatriot Jose Mourinho, who confirmed yesterday that he was in the market for a midfielder. 

He was heralded as a future star after his performances at Euro 2016 and Bayern snapped him up for £27.5million - however he has failed to make an impact in Germany and is free to leave.  

Renato Sanches played for Bayern in their victory over Chelsea on Tuesday but that could be his last game for the club as he closes in on a move to AC Milan

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Breaking News: Pep Guardiola's Incredible Spending On Players Hit £865m This Summer… And Signing Kylian Mbappe Would Take Him Over £1BILLION

Pep Guardiola's Incredible Spending On Players Hit £865m This Summer… And Signing Kylian Mbappe Would Take Him Over £1BILLION

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been spending heavily this summer

He has already paid out £221.7m in transfer fees and more is to come 

Should City buy Kylian Mbappe, Guardiola's career spending would top £1billion

Sportsmail breaks down where the money's gone and who it's been spent on

Pep Guardiola might be considered to be among the very best coaches in the world but he certainly knows how to spend a pretty penny as well.

The Spaniard has enjoyed immense success during his relatively brief career in management prior to arriving at Manchester City but it hasn't come cheap.

That haul of three La Liga titles, three Bundesliga crowns and a brace of Champions League victories came at tremendous cost.

Guardiola poses with Benjamin Mendy, his £52million signing from Monaco

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Breaking News: Diego Costa Will Not Play For Antonio Conte's Chelsea Again As Manager Banishes Striker From Training

Diego Costa Will Not Play For Antonio Conte's Chelsea Again As Manager Banishes Striker From Training

Diego Costa made it clear he wanted to leave Chelsea in midst of title fight 

Antonio Conte decided he wanted to move forward without striker in January

It seems last season's key performer has made last appearance for champions 

He said: 'For the club, for him and his agent and for me the situation is closed'

Diego Costa will not play for Antonio Conte at Chelsea again and has even been barred from joining the first-team group for training.

As the champions confirmed the signing of Alvaro Morata on a five-year deal, boss Conte also revealed that his decision to axe Costa from his future plans was made in January.

The striker made it clear at the turn of the year that he wanted a lucrative move to Chinese Super League club Tianjin Quanjian. With Chelsea in the midst of a title fight, they resisted his demands but the manager's mind was made up and there is no way back.

Antonio Conte decided that Diego Costa's Chelsea future was over last January 

Costa informed the Blues three times that he wanted to leave the club last season

In January, the Costa situation was made very clear,' said Conte, speaking for the first time since his infamous post-season text-message exchange with the striker.

'For the club, for him and his agent and for me the situation is closed.' Costa told Chelsea he wanted to leave Stamford Bridge three times in 10 months.

The first was during last year's pre-season tour in the United States when he asked to return to Atletico Madrid, his former club. Conte, who had only just arrived at Chelsea, responded by dropping him from the team for two friendlies.

Then, Costa made it clear he wanted the mega-money move to Tianjin Quanjian in January and, at the end of the season, reiterated his desire to leave.

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Breaking News: Chelsea Confirm Alvaro Morata Move From Real Madrid In Club Record £70.6m Transfer On A Five-Year Deal

Chelsea  Confirm Alvaro Morata Move From Real Madrid In Club Record £70.6m Transfer On A Five-Year Deal

• Chelsea have announced the signing of Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid 

• Morata has signed a five-year deal at Stamford Bridge in a £70.6m deal

• The 24-year-old will be on £155,000 a week with the Premier League champions

• Morata said goodbyes to Zinedine Zidane and the Real squad on Wednesday

Chelsea have completed the signing of Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid for £70.6million.

The Spain striker flew into Heathrow terminal on Thursday, and the Blues have now confirmed the club-record deal after he passed his medical at Cobham.

Morata has put pen to paper on a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge worth in the region of £155,000 a week, and he will join up with the rest of the Chelsea squad in Singapore next week.

Alvaro Morata is officially a Chelsea player after completing his transfer from Real Madrid

The £70.6million transfer is a club record buy for Premier League champions Chelsea

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Breaking News: Neymar All smiles As Barcelona Star Trains with Team-mates In New York Amid Talk Of A World-Record £196m Move To Paris Saint-Germain... Before A Fan Storms The Pitch To Hug Brazilian

Neymar All smiles As Barcelona Star Trains with Team-mates In New York Amid Talk Of A World-Record £196m Move To Paris Saint-Germain... Before A Fan Storms The Pitch To Hug Brazilian

• Neymar joined his Barcelona team-mates in training in New York on Friday

• The Brazilian's future is uncertain amid talk of world-record £196m move to PSG

• Ernesto Valverde's side play Juventus in International Champions Cup on Sunday

The future of Neymar continues to dominate the agenda on Barcelona's pre-season tour to the USA, but the Brazilian star cut a relaxed figure as they trained in New York on Friday.

Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain are willing to trigger the 25-year-old's £196million release clause as doubts grow over his future in Spain.

Despite PSG's mounting interest, Neymar traveled with his team-mates to America earlier this week and look in high spirits as he trained in the mid-afternoon heat.

A fan breaks out from the stand and storms the pitch to hug Neymar during training

Barcelona's star attacking trio Neymar, Suarez and Lionel Messi take a break in training

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Jurgen Klopp hints at first-choice left-back role for “outstanding” Andrew Robertson

Jurgen Klopp has hailed Liverpool’s third signing of the summer, Andrew Robertson, and suggested the Scot could serve as his first-choice left-back.

The Reds confirmed Robertson’s arrival in a deal worth up to £10 million on Friday, with the 23-year-old signing a long-term contract.

Robertson has made a significant step up from relegated Hull City, and before that Dundee United, but proved during his time in the Premier League that he is capable of shining.

With converted midfielder James Milner operating as Klopp’s starting left-back last season, and Alberto Moreno expected to leave this summer, Robertson could arrive as Liverpool’s new first choice.

And speaking on Robertson’s move to Merseyside, Klopp hinted that this could well be the case, saying Milner “can play most positions on the football pitch.”

“This addition gives us fantastic competition in the left full-back position now,” he told LiverpoolFC.com.

“Obviously, James Milner did very well for us last season there and can play most positions on the football pitch.

“Alberto Moreno looks really good in pre-season and we have Jon Flanagan back, who can play left or right full-back.

“This signing strengthens us at full-back and I’m really pleased about this.”

Robertson is a natural left-back, who was one of Marco Silva’s standout stars at Hull last season, and, crucially, is also left-footed.

While Milner certainly proved adept at the role in 2016/17, Klopp’s words suggest he could be used in a utility role in the upcoming campaign, with Liverpool fighting on four fronts.

Whether Robertson makes the transition immediately, after joining midway through pre-season, remains to be seen, but Klopp believes he has acquired a young player able to progress at Anfield.

“For Andrew this is another big step on what has been a quite incredible personal journey in a very short space of time,” he added.

“I love his story; where he has come from professionally to reach this point.

“When you speak to him it is clear why he makes his progress. He has a burning love for playing football—he really loves the game.

“His attitude is outstanding, absolutely outstanding. His talent and skills—also very, very good.

“He has experience of this competition, the Premier League, and he has the mentality and quality to get even better.

“I know our environment will benefit him and help him push himself even more than he has already. This is a player who does not limit his ambition, I think.”

Robertson is likely to make his first appearance for Liverpool during the pre-season tour of Germany, potentially against Hertha Berlin on July 29.

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“Stellar business”, “Very, very decent” – Fans welcome Andrew Robertson to Liverpool

Liverpool’s most unassuming signing of the summer, Andrew Robertson’s £8 million move to Merseyside has largely been welcomed by supporters.

The Reds announced Robertson’s arrival on Friday afternoon, with the 23-year-old making the switch from recently relegated Hull City and Kevin Stewart going the other way.

Robertson will wear the No. 26 shirt, and will link up with his new team-mates on their return to Melwood at the start of next week, as pre-season continues.

While names such as Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Naby Keita have hogged the headlines this summer, Robertson’s move to Anfield represents shrewd business by the Reds.

And as the Scotland international put pen to paper, this was reflected by fans on social media.

Andy Robertson to hopefully follow in the footsteps of John-Arne Riise

Welcome to Liverpool Football Club?? pic.twitter.com/XPYZjjwFwR

— CB (@MainmanFirmino) July 21, 2017

An initial £8m rising to £10m deal for Andy Robertson is stellar business, especially as #LFC will get almost as much for Kevin Stewart

— Melissa Reddy (@MelissaReddy_) July 19, 2017

Welcome to Liverpool, Andrew Robertson. Not overwhelmed with the move, but if it works out like Finnan did, then £8m is a fantastic steal.

— Dharma Bhagalia (@Kloppholic) July 19, 2017

Excited for Robertson, good signing imo

— Cam (@salahiino) July 21, 2017

Delighted with Robertson. A left back with a left foot and pace. Magic.

— LFC Glasgow (@KloppstimeLFC) July 21, 2017

Robertson is a very very decent signing!

— Patrick Masterson (@Master_P_7) July 21, 2017

#lfc Robertson and Stewart in what practically amounts to a swap deal with Hull City. Well played Edwards.

— Mario Aquilina (@mario_aquilina) July 19, 2017

Good business on Robertson if we've got 8 million on Kevin Stewart

— Scorpio (@punkworldorder) July 21, 2017

Hopefully 1. First choice 2. Works on his defence 3. Carries on with his impressive attacking. #lfc #robertson pic.twitter.com/kpUEOQdrRR

— LFCZA ?? (@LFCZA) July 21, 2017

Thank you! Can we talk about Robertson to death now? I don't want to hear the names "Keita" or "Van Dijk" again unless at Anfield ? #LFC

— Emma Sanders (@em_sandy) July 21, 2017

Happy with Robertson. Time to end LFC's string of unconvincing LBs who are either dim, fond of aimless crosses or firing shots into the Kop.

— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) July 21, 2017

Robertson has some breathing space, no real fee or expectation, hope he does really well

— TheyCallMeIgor (@NoIdentityFound) July 21, 2017

Karius, Clyne, Matip, Lovren, Robertson, Hendo, Lallana, Coutinho, Mane, Salah, Firmino.
To start the season as we stand, decent team.

— Scott Richardson (@scott5richo) July 21, 2017

Klopp has brought in two left footers in Salah & Robertson ?

Can't underestimate the importance of having such players in your team ?

— Anything Liverpool (@AnythingLFC_) July 18, 2017

??? pic.twitter.com/ahijv6MRMe

— The Anfield Wrap (@TheAnfieldWrap) July 21, 2017

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Breaking News:Mesut Ozil Close To agreeing New Arsenal Deal As Gunners Offer Wages Of £280,000 A Week

Mesut Ozil Close To agreeing New Arsenal Deal As Gunners Offer Wages Of £280,000 A Week

Mesut Ozil has been encouraged by recent negotiations over improved contract 

German midfielder is considering offer of £280,000 per week from Arsenal

Ozil has been holding out for £350,000 but has not garnered outside interest 

Mesut Ozil is close to reaching an agreement on a new Arsenal deal.

Ozil is in the final year of his contract but the club have been encouraged by recent negotiations and comments from the 28-year-old about staying in London.

Arsenal have offered £280,000 a week.

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Breaking News: Liverpool Boss Jurgen Klopp Dismisses Barcelona's €80m Bid For Philippe Coutinho: 'He Is Not For Sale. We Are Not A Selling Club

Liverpool Boss Jurgen Klopp Dismisses Barcelona's €80m Bid For Philippe Coutinho: 'He Is Not For Sale. We Are Not A Selling Club

Barcelona are keen to sign Liverpool's star man Philippe Coutinho for €80million

Catalan club have identified Coutinho as their replacement for Andres Iniesta

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says his star man is not for sale at any pric

Jurgen Klopp has insisted that Philippe Coutinho is not for sale – at any price.

As revealed by Sportsmail, Barcelona launched a bid of €80million (£72m) for the gifted midfielder on Thursday night.

The Catalans have identified Coutinho, 25, as the replacement for Andres Iniesta, who is 33 and in the final year of his contract at the Nou Camp. 

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has insisted that Philippe Coutinho is not for sale – at any price

Barcelona have lodged an €80million bid for Liverpool's star playmaker Coutinho

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Breaking News: Manchester United 2-0 Manchester City: Romelu Lukaku And Marcus Rashford Find the Back Of The Net As Jose Mourinho Gets One Up On Pep Guardiola

Manchester United 2-0 Manchester City: Romelu Lukaku And Marcus Rashford Find the Back Of The Net As Jose Mourinho Gets One Up On Pep Guardiola

Manchester bragging rights went to United after a victory over their local rivals in Houston, Texas 

Romelu Lukaku put United ahead after a poor piece of goalkeeping from Ederson in the 37th minute

Marcus Rashford added a second from Henrikh Mkhitaryan's pass two minutes later to put United in control

Lukaku hit the frame of the goal after half-time as Jose Mourinho's side began to dominate

One of the criticisms aimed at Romelu Lukaku is that he doesn't score enough goals against the big clubs. Here, in Houston's NRG Stadium, he went some way to dispelling that notion with a effort of stunning quality to set his new club on course for victory in the Manchester derby.

It was Lukaku's second goal in as many games for Manchester United following a £75million move from Everton, and the fact it came against Manchester City will be all the sweeter.

A routine finish against Real Salt Lake is one thing, but this was something else altogether; a sublime finish from the tightest of angles against one of United's main rivals for the Premier League title next season. 

Romelu Lukaku celebrates after opening the scoring for Manchester United against Manchester City in Houston

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Breaking News: Neymar To Paris Saint-Germain: Inside Story Behind £196m Deal That Would Stun The World As Barcelona Grow Tired Of Brazilian's Playboy Lifestyle

Neymar To Paris Saint-Germain: Inside Story Behind £196m Deal That Would Stun The World As Barcelona Grow Tired Of Brazilian's Playboy Lifestyle

• Barcelona star Neymar could be set for a £196m move to Paris Saint-Germain

• The Brazilian is unlikely to get out of the shadow of Lionel Messi at the Nou Camp

• Club angered by Neymar's nights out with Lewis Hamilton and Justin Bieber

• They fear he could go way of Ronaldinho, whose social life cut his career short

• Barcelona could use the £196m fee to chase Marco Verratti and Kylian Mbappe

• READ: PSG growing confident of landing Barcelona star Neymar for £196m

It will be the most stunning European football transfer since Real Madrid snatched Luis Figo back in 2000, and once again Barcelona will be the victims.

Neymar, poised to step out of the shadow of Lionel Messi and into the spotlight at the Parc des Princes, was the player the Catalans boasted about beating the rest of Europe to in 2013.

But they are on the brink of losing him after only four years, for a fee that will smash the existing transfer record.

Neymar has played for Barcelona since 2013 but could now be set for a huge move to PSG

I don't think that will happen,' said Barcelona's technical secretary Robert Fernandez on Monday when asked if a club would meet Neymar's €222million (£196m) buy-out clause.

If that was throwing down the gauntlet to PSG chairman Nasser al-Khelaifi he seems increasingly convinced that accepting the challenge is what it will take to make the French side Champions League winners.

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Breaking News: Cristiano Ronaldo Poses Next To A Nike-Branded Jet As Real Madrid Man Enjoys Extra Time Off Before Pre-Season Training

Cristiano Ronaldo Poses Next To A Nike-Branded Jet As Real Madrid Man Enjoys Extra Time Off Before Pre-Season Training

• Cristiano Ronaldo is not part of Real Madrid's pre-season United States tour

• He has extra time off after playing in the Confederations Cup with Portugal

• His Madrid team-mate Alvaro Morata is set to sign for Chelsea 

While the Real Madrid side are in Los Angeles on a pre-season tour, Cristiano Ronaldo is still enjoying time away from the football pitch.

The 32-year-old has extra time off after his exploits on the international stage with Portugal, who reached the semi-final of the Confederations Cup in Russia last month before losing on penalties to Chile.

Ronaldo shared a picture on his Instagram on Thursday stood in front of a Nike-branded private jet. Nike have their own private aircrafts which are based near the Oregon base at Hillsboro Airport and are used to transport their key personnel over the world

Cristiano Ronaldo shared a picture of him standing in front of an aeroplane on Thursday 

On Monday, Ronaldo was pictured at the opening of a restaurant that Rafa Nadal owns 

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Breaking News: Alvaro Morata arrives in London with wife Alice Campello to seal £70m Chelsea move and declares he is 'so happy' to work with Antonio Conte

Alvaro Morata Arrives in London With Wife Alice Campello To Seal £70m Chelsea Move And Declares He Is 'So Happy' To Work With Antonio Conte

• Alvaro Morata was spotted arriving at London Heathrow earlier on Thursday 

• Chelsea have agreed a club record £70.6million deal for the Spain international

• He said his goodbyes to boss Zinedine Zidane and Gareth Bale on Wednesday  

• His wife Alice Campello flew in from Spain to join him in the Heathrow terminal

Alvaro Morata has arrived in London ahead of his club record move to Chelsea with cameras there to greet him as he walked through Heathrow airport with wife Alice Campello. 

The Spanish striker jetted in from Real Madrid's Los Angeles training base overnight and reunited with Campello, who is believed to have travelled from Spain to be with her husband for his unveiling as a Blues star. His agent, Juanma Lopez, was also present.

Asked by Sky Sports News why he was joining Chelsea, he said: 'Because it is the best club. Antonio Conte is one of the best coaches of the world and I am so happy to work with Antonio.'

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Breaking News: Chelsea squad for China and Singapore tour contains four teenagers as manager Antonio Conte gives forgotten striker Loic Remy another chance

Chelsea Squad For China And Singapore Tour Contains Four Teenagers As Manager Antonio Conte Gives Forgotten Striker Loic Remy Another Chance

• Antonio Conte has named four teenagers in his Chelsea squad for the tour to China and Singapore
• With a shortage of options up front, it means another opportunity for 30-year-old striker Loic Remy
• Diego Costa, Nemanja Matic and Kurt Zouma are all absent ahead of completing moves away from the club
• Eden Hazard and new £40million midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko have stayed in London to work on fitness
• £32m defender Toni Rudiger yet to report for pre-season after extended international duty with Germany

Antonio Conte has named four teenagers in his Chelsea squad for the tour to China and Singapore along with forgotten striker Loic Remy.

As expected there were some big-name omissions with Diego Costa, Nemanja Matic and Kurt Zouma all absent with a view to completing moves away from the club.

Eden Hazard and new £40million midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko have stayed in London to work on fitness, and £32m centre-half Toni Rudiger has yet to report for pre-season training after extended international duty with Germany in the Confederations Cup, but will join up with the team separately.

Chelsea tour squad from left to right: Tomas Kalas, Jake Clarke-Salter, Michy Batshuayi, N'Golo Kante, David Luiz, Willy Caballero, Marcin Bulka, Thibaut Courtois, Kenedy, Pedro, Cesc Fabregas, Willian, Loic Remy, Marcos Alonso, Andreas Christensen, Victor Moses, Lewis Baker, Mario Pasalic, Charly Musonda, Fiyako Tomori, Jeremie Boga

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Breaking News: Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says Antonio Valencia was sent off after he refused to take him off for a bad tackle in Real Salt Lake win

Manchester United Boss Jose Mourinho Says Antonio Valencia Was Sent Off After He Refused To Take Him Off For A Bad Tackle In Real Salt Lake Win

•  Antonio Valencia was sent off for a late challenge on Sebastian Saucedo
• He was on the pitch for more than two minutes before being shown red card
• MATCH REPORT: Romelu Lukaku scores first goal for Manchester United 

Jose Mourinho revealed that Antonio Valencia was sent off because he refused a request from the referee to take him off in Manchester United's win over Real Salt Lake.

Valencia took retribution on Real player Sebastian Saucedo whose challenge on Juan Mata forced the Spaniard out of the game. Mata is set to be out for a week with a swollen ankle while Saucedo left the stadium on crutches.

Valencia floored him with a scything challenge but stayed on the pitch for more than two minutes while Saucedo received treatment and MLS referee Allen Chapman asked Mourinho to replace the Ecuador defender.

Antonio Valencia was sent off for fouling Sebastian Semedo but United could have kept 11 men

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Breaking News: Arsenal stars endure ice baths in China after another gruelling Shanghai training session in 30 degree heat

Arsenal Stars Endure Ice Baths in China After Another Gruelling Shanghai Training Session In 30 Degree Heat

• Arsenal are in China for pre-season, where it is currently over 30 degrees
• Some of the Gunners squad had an ice bath after a training session on Tuesday
• Danny Welbeck and Theo Walcott looked uncomfortable, but not Olivier Giroud 

After another Shanghai training session in gruelling heat of over 30 degrees on Tuesday, there was only one way for Arsenal's players to cool off: an ice bath.

But even after going through their paces to build fitness in the Asian humidity, it still made for an uncomfortable experience for a few of Arsenal's main men. 

Mohamed Elneny, Aaron Ramsey, Theo Walcott and Danny Welbeck all looked extremely uncomfortable with the experience but Olivier Giroud seemed to find it quite relaxing.

Danny Welbeck looked immensely uncomfortable as he jumped into an ice bath in China

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Breaking News: Arsenal squad enjoy Chinese culture in Shanghai as Mesut Ozil and Alexandre Lacazette dance at a fan party while Olivier Giroud attends tea ceremony

Arsenal Squad Enjoy Chinese Culture In Shanghai As Mesut Ozil And Alexandre Lacazette Dance At A Fan Party While Olivier Giroud Attends Tea Ceremony

Arsenal's pre-season tour has taken them to China, where they will play twice

The Gunners meet Bayern Munich on Wednesday and Chelsea on Saturday

The squad experienced some Chinese culture after training on Monday

After going through a gruelling pre-season training session in China, Arsenal's players have taken to the streets of Shanghai to meet fans and immerse themselves in local culture.

Arsene Wenger's side went through their paces in the heat at the Yuanshen stadium on Monday before trio Olivier Giroud, Laurent Koscielny and Mohamed Elneny visited a tea ceremony.

Meanwhile, Mesut Ozil, Alexandre Lacazette and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain attended an Arsenal fan party at a hotel, where the FA Cup was on show following their tournament triumph last season. They beat Chelsea 2-1 at Wembley.

Laurent Koscielny, Mohamed Elneny and Olivier Giroud went to a tea ceremony in Shanghai

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