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Everton, who are expected to unveil new boy Gylfi Sigurdsson to the fans at half-time, take on the Croatian side in the Europa League play-off round. Join ELLIOTT BRETLAND for the action.

England have made a positive start to the landmark first day-night Test match in this country as they take on the West Indies at Edgbaston. Join ADAM SHERGOLD for all the action.

The Irish UFC star and the unbeaten boxer will collide in a money-spinning showdown in Las Vegas on August 26. But the UFC chief admits he once saw the fight as only a fantasy in McGregor's mind.

The Leeds United defender spent his afternoon off at the hospital, visiting staff and patients on the wards and greeting a number of children who were excited to see him.

The prolific 18-year-old starlet was dropped on club orders last weekend, and his latest omission fuels speculation that he is on the verge of joining PSG for £163million.

Philippe Coutinho has been backed to force through his protracted Liverpool sale to Barcelona and is blameless in the saga, according to West Ham winger Michail Antonio.

The 30-year-old sprint legend pulled up during the anchor leg as Jamaica were bidding for gold at the IAAF World Championships. He spent two of the next three nights partying in London.

Marlie Packer led the charge with two tries as defending champions England swatted the USA aside 47-26 to book their place in the Women's Rugby World Cup semi-finals.

Mayweather has hinted he would be open to a rematch. McGregor said he would be happy to a give Mayweather a shot at the belt he holds. But he fears the American will not stay true to his word.

The Irishman, who is the heavy underdog for the August 26 clash, claimed he hopes his opponent can withstand his early onslaught so he can and earn the respect he feels he is due.

Watford head coach Marco Silva is still looking to do plenty of business in the coming weeks even though he believes the transfer window should be closed before the season starts.

Saints boss Mauricio Pellegrino has refused to rule out a deal for Hoedt, while the St Mary's outfit are said to have lodged a £15million bid for the 23-year-old centre back, who has four caps for Holland.

Having so far been rebuffed in attempts to sign Hull midfielder Sam Clucas and Leeds striker Chris Wood, the Clarets must consider whether to increase their bids in a market of rising fees,

West Ham are facing competition from rival clubs for Sporting Lisbon's £36million-rated William Carvalho. Slaven Bilic is waiting for the thumbs up from Hammers co-chairman David Sullivan.

Brighton boss Chris Hughton refused to rule out a future England call-up for Lewis Dunk after tying the defender to a new lengthy contract. The 25-year-old agreed a five-year deal on Thursday.

Paul Clement says Swansea have 'multiple targets' as they plan to use the Gylfi Sigurdsson transfer cash by signing two or three players. The midfielder was sold to Everton for £45m.

Paulinho has been unveiled as Barcelona's latest new signing at the Nou Camp following a £36.5m move from Chinese Super League club Guangzhou Evergrande.

Published on Nike trainer Jamie Reynolds' Instagram account, the current WBA, IBF and IBO World Heavyweight champion is seen punching in a gym, using cables as resistance.

Africa's richest man has expressed his desire to buy Arsenal and declared his first order of business would be to sack Arsene Wenger. He said: The first thing I would change is the coach.'

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will be duelling for the title of world's best footballer after their names once again headed the shortlist on Thursday for The Best FIFA Men's Player.

Toulouse boss Pascal Dupraz shed a sense of perspective after claiming Neymar's world-record £198million transfer fee, astonishingly, would fund his club's operations for 15 years.

There is only one day left until MailOnline's European Super League Fantasy Football game kicks-off, but fear not, there is still time remaining to pick your very own ultimate team.

Rafa Benitez put his Newcastle players through their paces in front thousands of fans as the club staged an open day at St James' Park.

Jurgen Klopp has responded to comments from Barcelona’s general manager, who said a deal for Philippe Coutinho was close, by saying there is no update over the player’s future.

Corden, looking to follow up Lil Wayne, 50 Cent and Justin Bieber, met Mayweather in a hilarious video as part of the ‘Late Late Show’ on Wednesday night but James struggles.

SIMON JONES - THE TRANSFER COLUMN: The manager has been pleased with the shape his squad is taking but wants more pace between the lines and on the flanks.

Bayern Munich defender Mats Hummels has signed up to help Juan Mata in his Common Goal and donate one percent of his salary to charity.

It was a night to forget for Barcelona as they were easily beaten by Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup by bitter rivals Real Madrid.

ANDY WARREN: While questions and scrutiny continue to the dog Blake Bortles, the under-fire Jaguars quarterback retains the support of the Jacksonville Jaguars locker room.

The former Milan player, who currently plays in the MLS, made over 300 appearances for AC, scoring 104 goals, has spoken out regarding the Italian giant's summer spending spree.

Barcelona are facing a significant crisis up front after Luis Suarez was ruled out for up to a month with the knee injury sustained in the 2-0 defeat by Real Madrid on Wednesday.

The 29-year-old Croatian international has scored 33 goals across all competitions in his two seasons with La Viola but looks ready to join the Milan revolution at the San Siro.

Bayern Munich will be without goalkeeper Manuel Neuer when the Bundesliga season gets under way. Neuer broke a bone in his foot in April and has been working on his comeback.

If Celtic were to draw Liverpool in the Champions League it would be 'absolutely amazing', says Brendan Rodgers. Celtic are almost assured qualification after their 5-0 win.

Sportsmail columnist Martin Keown returned to answer your questions as we look ahead to the weekend's action in the Premier League and across Europe.

Griezmann was heavily linked with a summer move to Manchester United, before signing a new contract in June. He looked anything but unsettled as he smiled his way though the session.

Borussia Dortmund have rejected claims from Barcelona that a deal for Ousmane Dembele is close to completion with CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke saying talks have not advanced.

The second-leg of the Spanish Super Cup saw Real Madrid comfortably beat Barcelona to take home the trophy. Sportsmail brings you eight things that you may have missed.

James won two gold and bronze medals at the 2013 Track Cycling World Championships in Belarus, but preparations for Rio were disrupted by a knee injury and cancer scare.

Torquay are the first club in the top five leagues to sack their manager this season, with Kevin Nicholson leaving his post 12 days into the campaign.

He may be one of the best goalkeepers in football, but it looks like David de Gea would have been just as comfortable on drums for one of the biggest bands in the world.

MIKE KEEGAN: It is a long and complicated road which has led Manchester City to Jonny Evans. Long before the summer started, defence was at the top of Pep Guardiola's shopping list.

German sprinter Marcel Kittel has left Belgium's Quick-Step Floors and signed a two-year deal with Swiss cycling team Katusha Alpecin. The 29-year-old says he looks forward to the challenge.

The Spanish striker has been exiled from the Premier League champions after being informed by Antonio Conte that he was not part of his plans this season.

Paris Saint-Germain's world-record signing Neymar braves the cryotherapy chamber with temperature of minus 157 degrees Celsius. The Brazilian posted the video on his Instagram account.

Fiorentina have signed Giovanni Simeone, son of Atletico Madrid coach, Diego. 'It's a wonderful opportunity and what I wanted,' the 22-year-old forward said.

The New Zealand centre, who was dismissed in the All Blacks second test defeat to the Lions back in July, became the first All Black to be shown a red card for almost half a century.

It seems like a surprising transfer on paper. PSG have let a seemingly key member of their squad depart to a potential Champions League rival, and for what is now a low fee.

Barcelona are in pieces just days before the new season. How has it gone so wrong for a team that was lifting the Spanish Cup just three months ago. PETE JENSON asks who is to blame.

Tottenham face having up to 20,000 empty seats for their Premier League debut at Wembley Stadium against Chelsea on Sunday. Spurs cannot put tickets up for general sale amid safety issues.

The Spanish champions were 3-1 ahead on aggregate before the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu and managed to emerge 2-0 victors on the night to secure the trophy.

The 'Money Man' Floyd Mayweather will once again live up to his moniker, with the legendary boxer set for £19m in ringwear alone on August 26.

Exclusive sordid messages between All Black Aaron Smith and the woman he was caught having sex with in a disabled toilet in Christchurch can be revealed for the first time.

Mauricio Pochettino has been hectically busy as he prepares Tottenham for another Premier League title tilt, but he still found time to respond to one lifelong fan ahead of the biggest day of his life.

The most lucrative fight ever is Mayweather's clash with Manny Pacquiao, which garnered £61m in ticket sales, £14m in sponsorship and broke pay-per-view records by attracting 4.6m buys.

If Rory McIlroy thought he had problems, he really should spare a thought for Oliver Smith of Ashton on Mersey Golf Club who produced what might well be the wildest card in the history of pro golf.

Conor McGregor will be coming up against one of his all-time heroes when he enters the ring in Las Vegas in nine days time, according to Ireland's first MMA world champion Aisling Daly.

But the Irish fighter insisted that Paulie Malignaggi would have to 'join the queue if he wanted to take on the UFC star in a fight following Conor McGregor's upcoming mega-fight.

5 POINTS: Some Chelsea supporters are far from happy after one weekend of the season - and they've been quick to let us know. There's also a bit of Diego Costa, Nemanja Matic and Usain Bolt.

The Brazilian joined Arsenal from Villarreal for £15m in 2015 but has failed to hold down a regular place for the Premier League outfit. Arsene Wenger is keen to streamline his squad.

The 34-year-old van Persie, whose 50 goals in 101 internationals makes him Holland's top scorer, last played in a 3-2 loss to the Czech Republic in the European Championship qualifier in October 2015.

EXCLUSIVE: Ross Barkley has torn a hamstring and needs an operation which will keep him out for three months — and could scupper a move to Tottenham Hotspur.

STEPHEN McGOWAN AT CELTIC PARK: Ten minutes from the end of a highly satisfying Celtic's support made up their minds. Chances are they won't be wrong.

Arsene Wenger insists he has the backing of the Arsenal board to keep his out of contract stars at the club even if it means writing off upwards of £200million.

Chelsea are set to offer £25m plus add-ons for the 27-year-old Leicester midfielder. That will be rejected but an offer closer to £30m plus add-ons could trigger a breakthrough.

Michelle Wie hasn't been shy in showing her patriotic side ahead of the Solheim Cup, which starts on Friday. Wie played in a practice round on Wednesday and sported Team USA' s outfit.

Nice endured a miserable return to European football's premier competition after having two men sent off in a 2-0 defeat at Napoli.

Tackling the disturbing number of non-runners disrupting the sport is top of the agenda for the British Horseracing Authority.

The 23-times Grand Slam winner announced her pregnancy in April and will be on maternity leave for the rest of the year. The 35-year-old is engaged to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.

LAURIE WHITWELL AND MIKE KEEGAN: Manchester City have had a shock £18million bid for Jonny Evans rejected by West Bromwich Albion to leave Pep Guardiola weighing up another offer.

Surrey opener Mark Stoneman, 30 and from Newcastle, has a career first-class average of 34 and has never been picked for an England Lions tour before, let alone a Test.

NASSER HUSSAIN: I'm not an old fuddy-duddy, and just because you've done something one way all your life it doesn't necessarily mean that's the way you should carry on.

England will face West Indies in their first day-night Test in this country at Edgbaston on Thursday. Sportsmail looks at how the new ball differs to the traditional red ball used since 1877.

As England prepare to take on West Indies, Sportsmail's PAUL NEWMAN runs through his top five Edgbaston Tests staring with the famous 2005 Ashes victory over Australia...

NASSER HUSSAIN: There is no question Edgbaston is one of England’s favourite grounds because of the atmosphere and the way it has become such a fortress.

Sorenstam found herself in an unprecedented situation for a Solheim or Ryder Cup captain when she was forced to name a replacement for the Europe team in the week of the contest.

Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Thursday's meetings at Salisbury, Beverley, Yarmouth, Fontwell and Chepstow.

Mesut Ozil and Shkodran Mustafi has hit the gym in preparation of Arsenal's trip to Stoke on Saturday evening. The Gunners will be aiming to build on their opening day victory over Leicester.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY DANIEL MATTHEWS: Ahead of one of the most polarising fights in history, Schaub's belief that Conor McGregor has a chance of beating Floyd Mayweather is proving controversial.

Fighters competing at super welterweight usually wear 10oz gloves. But the Nevada State Athletic Commission have confirmed they will wear 8oz gloves for the non-title fight on August 26.

Unlike the headline fight, in which McGregor will make his boxing debut against the most dominant fighter of his generation, Cleverly-Jack is a meeting of two established world level fighters.

Floyd Mayweather proved he lives by his mantra 'hard work and determination' by completing a sparring session at 4am as he moves into the final stages of his preparations ahead the Conor McGregor bout.

PETE JENSON: Jese Rodriguez is one of the best strikers to come out of Real Madrid's youth academy since Raul. Mark Hughes and Stoke might be just the combination that saves him.

It is just two days until MailOnline's European Super League Fantasy Football game kicks off, but there's still time to pick your trusted XI, and Sportsmail are here to help.

Blaise Matuidi has become the latest star to join Juventus with the club confirming his arrival in Turin to put the final touches on an £18million move from Paris Saint-Germain.

The cream of Britain's track and field athletes will take on their American counterparts in an innovative new competition call 'The Meet' at the London Stadium next year.

The Argentine defender suffered the knee injury in the Europa League against Anderlecht back in April at Old Trafford and he is expected to remain on the sidelines for a while longer.

Tottenham target Davinson Sanchez appears to have ended his dispute with Ajax after returning to training on Wednesday amid continued speculation regarding his future.

JOE BERNSTEIN: After another incident-packed evening on Tuesday night, Sportsmail takes a look at 10 of the biggest talking points from the early part of the Championship season.

LAURA MUIR: I look back on my World Championships and I’m really happy. Coming fourth and sixth in two major global finals, the 1500 metres and 5000m, is a pretty solid outing.

Two brothers with deep ties to Las Vegas are investing heavily in the upcoming match-up between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor ahead of their Sin City showdown.

EXCLUSIVE - IAN LADYMAN: It was not at St James' Park, Newcastle, on Sunday that Jonjo Shelvey realised he had a problem. That reality dawned eight months earlier.