INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL HEADLINES

***Barcelona forward Lionel Messi and his father Jorge have filed a "corrective payment" with the Spanish authorities amid allegations of tax fraud. The pair are alleged to have filed incorrect tax returns between 2006 and 2009 and a court located near Barcelona confirmed on Wednesday that a payment of just over €5million has been received.

***Atletico Madrid midfielder Mario Suarez is eager to play himself into contention for a place in Spain's squad for the FIFA World Cup.

***Real Madrid assistant coach Paul Clement has told the BBC that Gareth Bale is not guaranteed a starting place despite commanding a world-record fee. (ESPN)

***AC Milan youngster M'Baye Niang has missed out on a spot in the club's 25-man squad for its Champions League group stage due to a paper-work blunder by a club official.

***Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes the club is equipped to "win everything" this season, despite what is perceived to have been a frustrating summer transfer window for new boss David Moyes. (ESPN)

***Athletic Bilbao midfielder Ander Herrera has admitted he was flattered by interest from Manchester United, while suggesting the Premier League club have more questions to answer over their conduct when trying to complete the deal on transfer deadline day.

***Super Eagles and Liverpool loan-star Victor "holy" Moses insist he has joined the Anfield giant to save his career. Moses stated bluntly that the prospect of being largely a spectator with Chelsea could seriously harm his career. (The Mirror)

***Gareth Bale has described his protracted move from Tottenham to Real Madrid as a "very stressful" process. But, though Bale has admitted the lengthy negotiations were frustrating, he insists his faith in Real's ability to get the deal over the line never wavered.

***Scotland defender Russell Martin has hailed Belgium as potential World Cup winners as the two nations prepare to go head to head on Friday. Martin believes their opponents have the potential, not just to secure their place at Brazil next summer, but to go all the way in the tournament. (talkSPORT)

***England and Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick thinks the future is looking bright for England ahead of their World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Ukraine. The Manchester United midfielder believes there is plenty of talent coming through, and is excited by a possible international strike partnership between his club team-mate Danny Welbeck and Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge. (SkySports)

***Arsenal midfield youngster Jack Wilshere insists he is not feeling the strain of being English football’s great young hope. Wilshere, 21, is adamant the weight of expectation will sit easily on his young shoulders. (talkSPORT)

***Juventus have reportedly identified Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso as the perfect candidate to replace Andrea Pirlo. Juventus have already made plans if Pirlo does leave, with Alonso appearing to be their top target. (Tuttosport)

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