Leagues and unions take legal action against FIFA over international calendar

Two major bodies representing footballers and football clubs in Europe are filing a complaint accusing FIFA of abusing its position.

Celtic edge Manchester City 4-3 in US pre-season friendly

Nicolas Kuhn scored twice and Luis Palma netted the decider in the 68th minute to give Celtic a 4-3 victory over Manchester City.

Miami’s Messi, Suarez out for MLS All-Star Game

Argentina star Lionel Messi and Inter Miami teammate Luis Suarez will miss Wednesday’s Major League Soccer All-Star Game with injuries.

Torino sign Scotland striker Che Adams

Torino have signed Scotland striker Che Adams as a free agent, the Serie A club announced.

Liverpool call for probe after team walk off in racism row

Liverpool have demanded an “urgent investigation” after their under-18s team walked off following alleged racist abuse.

Marseille sign Tottenham’s Hojbjerg on loan

French Ligue 1 club Marseille have announced the arrival on loan of Danish midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

Villa’s Moussa Diaby set to undergo Al Ittihad medical

Aston Villa Moussa Diaby is on the verge of a move to the Saudi Pro League.

Como sign World Cup winner Raphael Varane on free transfer

Raphael Varane has joined newly promoted Serie A side Como on a free transfer.

Vieira quits as Strasbourg coach, linked to vacant USA manager post

Patrick Vieira stood down as manager Strasbourg, the Ligue 1 club confirmed, as his name was linked to the United States men’s team coaching job.

Double-winning Leverkusen sign French striker Terrier

German champions Bayer Leverkusen have signed uncapped French striker Martin Terrier from Ligue 1 Rennes.