I say get rid of this shoulder and armpit nonsense and judge offside by the players' feet. Draw the line and see whether the attacker's foot is closer to the goal then that of the last defender.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Frank Lampard, dripping with sweat, has just returned from his daily 45-minute post-training run around Chelsea's complex at Cobham with his assistants.

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, nine, amassed almost 800,000 Instagram followers on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after joining the photo-sharing platform.

Jorge Mendes' house in Portugal has been searched by Portuguese tax authorities as part of an ongoing investigation.

ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: It hasn't been easy for Aaron Ramsey since he swapped Arsenal for Juventus but the midfielder finally appears to have understood the mechanisms of Serie A.

The footballer, 35, is self-isolating after his Juventus team-mate Daniele Rugani tested positive for COVID-19, however his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez did enjoy some retail therapy on Tuesday.

Writing in Spanish, she said of the Portuguese star: 'By your strength and courage you will always be our HERO. By protecting us at night and by day you will be our GUARDIAN ANGEL.'

AS report that Cristiano Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes has spent a significant amount of money buying 200,000 gowns and three ventilators for the hospital in Porto.

Cristiano Ronaldo and his agent Jorge Mendes will finance three intensive care units for patients suffering from coronavirus at hospitals in Lisbon and Porto - with the donation worth £1million.

Brazil legend Pele has added his opinion about who is the current world's best between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi - with the three-time World Cup winner plumping for the former.

Serie B goalkeeper Alberto Paleari says footballers cannot be expected to give up their wages like Cristiano Ronaldo because he will not struggle financially.

Pele this week said that he believes Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Lionel Messi, a view that goes a long way in strengthening the Portuguese's case. But what have other legends made of the rivalry?

Paulo Dybala has told Juventus team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo he is hated in Argentina because of his figure and how he walks. But Dybala also said that he has been left surprised by Ronaldo.

The Juventus talisman has recently sported a top-knot this season, but may be about to debut an entirely new look after uploading a video of his model partner stepping up the mark.

Caster Semenya smashed Cristiano Ronaldo's 'core crusher challenge' record in the Nike Living Room Cup challenge, an initiative aiming to promote exercising indoors during the coronavirus pandemic

Cristiano Ronaldo is urging people to keep busy during the coronavirus lockdown by inviting football fans to take part in a core strength challenge. The Juventus star took part in Nike's Living Room Cup initiative.

The Juventus star has regularly updated his 211 million followers on Instagram about his recent activities with football indefinitely suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Cristiano Ronaldo and girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez took part in a couple's workout during a lockdown exercise session on Wednesday.

The former Madrid captain and goalkeeper proposed that former players of Real Madrid and Barcelona came together for a game where proceeds would go to charities for those in need.

After a month in Madeira, the Juventus forward has decided to leave his £7m seven-storey home and relocate as he looks for more privacy for him, partner Georgina Rodriguez and his kids.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been revealed as the driving force behind the donation, which will help non-professional teams across Portugal stay alive during the COVID-19 pandemic.

West Bromwich Albion manager Slaven Bilic has predicted there will be widespread change to football finances after the coronavirus crisis comes to an end.

Cristiano Ronaldo was every inch the doting dad as he shared an early morning selfie with his kids and partner Georgina Rodriguez on Saturday.

ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: Christian Vieri was a goal machine in every sense. As one of just six Italians in history to win a golden boot at a foreign club, Vieri is well aware of what it takes to succeed.

Paris Saint-Germain are digging their heels in over Kylian Mbappe as he continues to be linked with a move to Real Madrid. The striker has been a long-term target of the Spanish giants'.

Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend, 26, showcased her sensational figure in a workout video she shared to Instagram on Thursday.

Cristiano Ronaldo 's girlfriend, 26, made sure to keep up with her fitness routine during the quarantine, as she took to Instagram to share another workout video on Friday.

While the Scottish midfielder plays a different role to the Manchester United legend, he cites Cristiano Ronaldo's mental and physical strength as a massive influence on his career.

Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend, 26, showcased her sensational curves in a tiny black crop top and a pair of gym leggings as she worked out at home in Funchal, Portugal.

The Spanish beauty, 26, fully exposed her pert bottom in a black thong while appearing to air laundry on a clothes rail.

The Juventus star, 35, cosied up to his girlfriend of three years, 26, as they strolled through the rocky terrain with his oldest son Cristiano Jnr, nine, in snaps from the outing on Saturday.

From haircuts and hikes to working out with friends and family, Ronaldo has kept his 216 million followers on Instagram in touch with his daily activities ahead of his return to Italy on Monday.

The forward was accompanied by members of his family and a huge security presence on Monday evening as he made his much awaited return to Italy.

Filipe Goncalves is a goalkeeper for the youth team of Portugese side Nacional and one day was woken up by a phone call asking him to go and train at the Madeira Stadium in Portugal.

Spain manager Vicente del Bosque has admitted that if he doesn't know if goalkeeper David de Gea will be mentally ready to face the Czech Republic in Toulouse on Monday in their Euro 2016 opener.

Andres Iniesta has no concerns over Spain's form as they prepare to begin their Euro 2016 campaign against the Czech Republic.

Day four of this summer's European Championship sees holders Spain in action against the Czech Republic. Belgium's clash with Italy will also be a tasty affair while Ireland are in action.

Tomas Rosicky may have left Arsenal this summer after 10 years at the club but there is still life in the old dog yet as he takes to Euro 2016 with the Czech Republic.

IAN LADYMAN AT THE STADIUM MUNICIPAL: The defining moment looked simple but it wasn't. The cross from Andres Iniesta had to be almost perfect and it was, dropping on Pique's head

It was around 7.15pm on Monday night when Gerard Pique finally made his way out of the Stadium Municipal in Toulouse and onto the Spain team bus.  But nobody cared - the big man had saved the day.

The group stages have provided goals and controversies, outrageous skill and dreadful mistakes. Sportsmail takes a look at every nation and grade's their performance so far...

Czech national team manager Pavel Vrba has quit the job and signed a contract with Anzhi Makhachkala, the Czech Football Association and the Russian Premier League club announced.

Cristiano Ronaldo's side were victorious despite winning just once inside 90 minutes and finishing third in their group, during a tournament where UEFA gave their new 24-team format its debut.

CHRIS WHEELER AT GENERALI ARENA: It wasn’t pretty by any means but Northern Ireland have the point they wanted to get their World Cup qualifying campaign up and running.

The 30-year-old missed the world champions' morning training session and, after undergoing medical checks, was ruled out for their Group C qualifier.

The manager of the Czech Republic national team Karel Jarolim has left his position by mutual consent, the country's Football Association said on Twitter on Tuesday.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY DOMINIC KING: To see the Czechs returning to Wembley on Friday stirs memories of that golden generation. Berger was a poster boy for a team that reached the Euro '96 final.

Stuart Dallas has called on Northern Ireland to pick themselves and get a result in Monday's friendly against the Czech Republic after Thursday's last-gasp defeat to Holland left them floored.

Sancho got back down to work on Saturday alongside his England team-mates as they look to respond emphatically following their disappointing 2-1 loss to the Czech Republic.

TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE CARDIFF CITY STADIUM: Gareth Bale had Wales daring to dream of a Euro 2020 place, on a night when Daniel James suffered a sickening blow to the head.