Diego Maradona stated that Messi’s performances for Barcelona are better than that for Argentina, but said that he wasn't the one to blame for the loss.
Chelsea announce the signing Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic for £8 million on a four-year contract. Begovic will replace Cech in the Chelsea squad as they start pre-season.
Manchester City agree a deal with Liverpool worth £49 million for striker Raheem Sterling. Sterling becomes second most expensive British player in history.