FOOTBALL

Football fans are clamouring for Cristiano Ronaldo to move to MLS after Juventus lost to Atletico Madrid this weekend.

Gareth Bale was included in the Real Madrid squad for their final friendly match ahead of the La Liga season opener.

PSG fans shouted expletives directed at Neymar during the team's Ligue 1 match against Nimes.

Wolves Boss Nuno Espirito Santo has said the VAR is affecting the spirit of the game.

Frank Lampard suffers a humiliating loss against Manchester United in his first EPL game in charge of Chelsea.

As the joy at England's World Cup performance fades the grim reality of the financial crisis facing UK football clubs is coming home to roost.

The idea of the World Cup "coming home" has decidedly shaky historical roots.

2018 FIFA World Cup does not have to be a big waste of time and resources in the workplace.

Harry Kane will miss at least four weeks of action after suffering an ankle ligament injury, Tottenham have confirmed.

Chelsea star N'Golo Kante is in contention for games against Crystal Palace and Barcelona despite fainting at Cobham last week.

Marc Pugh is expected to miss Bournemouth's Premier League meeting with Tottenham on Sunday, while Jordon Ibe and Ryan Fraser will both be monitored.

Jose Mourinho is calling Samuel Umtiti on a regular basis to convince the Frenchman to snub Barcelona's attempts to renew his contract and instead join Manchester United.

Andres Iniesta and eight more first-team players underwent anti-doping tests on Thursday with Barcelona continuing their preparations for the trip to Malaga.

Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha could potentially feature against Chelsea this weekend after taking part in a "modified" training session on Thursday.

Gremio president Romildo Bozan has confirmed that Arthur's transfer to Barcelona "is reaching the final phase".

The club's Financial and strategy director Pancho Schroder says Neymar's move to Paris Saint-Germain proves anything is possible.

Allardyce penned an 18-month contract at Goodison Park in November and is hopeful of holding onto his job beyond the end of this season.

The New Zealander says he will offer Joshua an immediate rematch should he beat the Briton in Cardiff on 31 March.

Barcelona have confirmed that an adductor strain sustained by Denis Suarez during Wednesday's Catalan Super Cup will keep the Spanish midfielder sidelined for between 15-20 days.

Baines was an unused substitute during Everton's 2-1 defeat by Burnley, while Funes Mori featured in an Under-23's game on Monday.

Hector Bellerin, Nacho Monreal and Alexandre Lacazette are all ruled out injured for Arsenal's clash against Milan.

Gonzalo Higuain and Paulo Dybala score in the second half as Juve win 4-3 on aggregate after an exciting second leg at Wembley.

Arthur's proposed move from Gremio to Barcelona could be set for a major twist amid delays in the negotiations between the clubs.

Barcelona starlet Joel Lopez could leave La Masia to move to an English side amid interest from both Liverpool and Arsenal.

Jurgen Klopp's side are expected to sign a replacement for the departed Philippe Coutinho in the summer and were heavily linked with a move for France international Lemar.

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson played down any injury concerns ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Manchester United.

Former Barcelona star Deco has backed Arthur to be a success at the Nou Camp if he finally completes his proposed move from Gremio to the La Liga giants.

Brazilian midfielder Ramires, currently playing in China for Jiangsu Suning, says it would be "spectacular" to pull on the Chelsea shirt again before he retires.

Gonzalo Higuain has made the journey to London for Juventus' Champions League clash against Tottenham with Mario Mandzukic ruled out injured.