Porto’s Soares honoured by Liverpool interest

Porto left-back Rafa Soares is flattered by reported interest from Liverpool, but insists he is solely focused on breaking into Sergio Conceicao’s squad.

Robben feels he is approaching end of career

Bayern Munich star Arjen Robben has acknowledged he is slowly nearing the end of his career and he is already thinking about life after football.

Bellerin pondering Barca switch, says Suarez

Hector Bellerin is undecided whether to pursue a move back to Barcelona from Arsenal, according to Spain U21 teammate Denis Suarez.

United make Lindelof first close-season signing

Manchester United have completed the signing of defender Victor Lindelof from Benfica for a reported initial fee of €35-million.

A £45m Chelsea bid is ‘low’ for Insigne

Lorenzo Insigne has been linked with a move to Chelsea, but his priority remains Napoli, according to the Italy international’s agent.

Dembele: Barcelona contacted me last year

Still linked with Barcelona, Ousmane Dembele said there was similar interest last year.

Uefa to present individual awards

The Champions League’s best goalkeeper, defender, midfielder and attacker each season will be heralded by new awards created by Uefa.

Ronaldo denies tax fraud complaint

Cristiano Ronaldo’s representatives have strongly denied an accusation that the Real Madrid forward concealed earnings and defrauded the Spanish tax authorities out of €14.7-million.

Chelsea begin title defence against Burnley

Brighton and Hove Albion will face Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in their first Premier League match, while holders Chelsea begin their title defence at home to Burnley.

Buffon hints at calling it a day

Gianluigi Buffon says he will call time on his career at the end of next season unless Juventus can end his wait for Champions League glory.