Lionel Messi has been named as Barcelona's new captain for the 2018/19 season, Skysports reported.
The Argentine 31-year-old takes over the role following the departure of Andres Iniesta to Japanese club Vissel Kobe.
Sergio Busquets, Gerard Pique and Sergi Roberto will also wear the armband when required.
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique confirmed his retirement from Spain national team, goal.com reported.
“I have had a really good time, with a European Championship and a World Cup, but that story is at an end. I have told this to Luis Enrique,” he said.
Pique deputed in Spain national team in 2009, and scored five goals in 103 appearances.
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Bayern Munich intends to sign Barcelona's midfielder Ivan Rakitic during the current transfer window, The Sun reported.
German club's boss Niko Kovac, is personally interested in the 30-year-old player. French giants PSG were reportedly preparing to launch a sensational £112million bid for Rakitic.
During the past season, Rakitic scored two goals, and made five goals assists in 45 appearances.
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Croatian will stay at the Santiago Bernabeu on new terms
Luka Modric has made the decision to stay at Real Madrid, AS reports, with the Croatian now set to make the same as captain Sergio Ramos.
It had been said that Modric was tempted by the offer of a guaranteed six-year deal offered by the owners of Inter Milan and Jiangsu Suning – a four-year deal in Italy, followed by two in China.
Madrid, however, have offered Modric improved terms to stay, which, according to the report, had been the 32-year-old's preferred option the whole time.
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Jose Mourinho insisted Paul Pogba is happy to be back at Manchester United following France's World Cup victory, despite reports linking the midfielder with a move to Barcelona and Juventus.
Pogba played a crucial role for Didier Deschamps' triumphant side in Russia, and the 25-year-old star returned to United training on Monday ahead of Friday's opening Premier League fixture of the season against Leicester City.
La Liga champions Barca are reportedly interested in taking Pogba to Camp Nou, with the transfer window still open until August 31 for most of Europe's major leagues, while former club Juve have also been linked.
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A Friday meeting has been set as club tries to keep their star happy
Real Madrid officials will meet with Luka Modric's represenatives on Friday amid reports of Inter's interest, reports Marca.
The Serie A club have been linked with a blockbuster move for the Croatia star, but Madrid have denied any interest in parting with him.
The club and Modric's representatives will meet to discuss a new contract, in hopes of ending another possible standoff following Cristiano Ronaldo's departure.
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The Chilean forward is among those to have been left disappointed by a lack of transfer activity at Old Trafford during a quiet summer window
Alexis Sanchez admits he was hoping for “more world-class players” to arrive at Manchester United as Jose Mourinho faces up to a frustrating deadline day.
When the Red Devils landed the Chile international in January, his arrival was considered to be quite the coup and a sign of things to come at Old Trafford.
United have, however, struggled to build on that deal, with Mourinho conceding that there may be no more additions on the final day of the summer window.
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The former Chelsea man will sign a six-year deal with Los Blancos, but their current goalkeeper has no plans to leave
Champions League-winning goalkeeper Keylor Navas is hell-bent on staying at Real Madrid despite
.
Navas has helped Madrid to three successive European crowns but the Costa Rica international's future is in doubt after the Spanish giants agreed a deal with Chelsea for Courtois.
Belgian star Courtois will sign a six-year contract at the Santiago Bernabeu, however, Navas has no plans to leave Madrid.
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The Red Devils made an enquiry about the centre-half but were told the 32-year-old will be signing a new contract at the Wanda Metropolitano
Manchester United have had an approach for Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin rejected, with the Uruguayan set to sign a new contract with the Spanish club.
United have been linked with an array of central defensive targets during the summer transfer window, with Tottenham’s Toby Alderweireld their number-one objective .
Ahead of Thursday evening’s transfer deadline the Red Devils have made various advances for Harry Maguire, Yerry Mina and Jerome Boateng as back-up options should they not push the Alderweireld deal over the line.
Brazil star Marcelo has reached out to Serie A champions
Real Madrid full-back Marcelo is pushing for a move to Juventus as he hopes to reunite with Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Brazil international has reached out to the Serie A side to discuss a move after being encouraged to consider a switch by Ronaldo.
However, the 30-year-old still holds great affection for Madrid and may not want to force his way out of the club.
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