Portugal

Former Chelsea and Paris St Germain (PSG) boss confirms Real Madrid chiefs are speaking to Tottenham regarding transfer of Gareth Bale

Ramon Calderon, who brought Ronaldo to Madrid, believes Bale's signing signals the end of the Portugal international's time at the Bernabeu

Unemployed people in the region decreased by 24,000 in June to 19.3 million from May, says Eurostat.

Santander's key Latin American business saw weak results on lower interest rates and currency valuations.

Liverpool have agreed a season long loan deal with Benfica for left back Lorenzo Melgarejo, Portuguese reports suggest.

White Hart Lane chiefs want cover for Younes Kaboul and Jan Vertonghen

Bernard's agent has revealed the midfielder is likely to reject any advances from Arsenal in favour of joining Porto this summer.

Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola reportedly preparing £40m bid to sign Barcelona target David Luiz

La Liga and former European champions want Brazil international David Luiz to replace club captain Carlos Puyol

Atletico Mineiro midfielder Bernard's father confirms Arsenal's interest in signing the playmaker.

Gareth Bale and Luis Nani are both on Paris Saint German's shortlist as the club search for a winger.

French flash composite PMI rises to 17-month high of 48.8 in July.

Valencia are prepared to allow defender Aly Cissokho to join Liverpool on loan for a season as long as they receive a fee of just €1m.

Nielsen index shows Asian countries are most confident over jobs and personal finances in foreseeable future.

Manchester United have reportedly agreed a fee of €20m with Benfica to sign defender Ezequiel Garay.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho claims Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo still loves his former club, Manchester United

Portuguese President backs fragile coalition government to keep country's bailout on track.

Newcastle hope to complete a deal for Marseille striker Andre-Pierre Gignac in the coming days.

Manchester United winger Nani intends to one day return to Sporting Lisbon.

Muslim striker claims money-lending company offends his Muslim religion and won't wear its logo.

David Moyes will give Luis Nani another chance but will let go of seven players in the coming weeks.

Jackson Martinez has said no to a move to Napoli, giving Tottenham and Liverpool a chance to sign the striker.

Europe needs to work out problems on its own after IMF, EC and ECB group disbanded.

International Monetary Fund fears FTT could have negative impact on transaction volumes.

Portuguese political parties to push through bailout reforms by 21 July.

Daniel Stewart & Co's chief economist looks at the week ahead for the EMU and incumbent markets

Wall Street Rally boosts most EU markets.

Government secures 'state of the economy' review respite as it tackles fractured political situation.

Bryan Robson believes Manchester United fans will forgive Wayne Rooney and rally round him, if he decides to remain at Old Trafford.

Soap legend Barbara Windsor to reprise BBC soap role in one-off special three years after leaving Albert Square.