Neymar release clause payment rejected by La Liga

La Liga has refused to accept the payment of €222-million to meet Neymar’s release clause, potentially presenting a stumbling block to the player’s proposed move to Paris Saint-Germain.

Messi likely to thrive without Neymar

With Neymar on the brink of a world-record move to Paris Saint-Germain, how will Barcelona manage without the Brazilian?

Highlights: Mata bags winner on Matic debut

Nemanja Matic enjoyed a winning debut as Manchester United wrapped up pre-season preparations with a 2-1 victory over Sampdoria in Dublin on Wednesday.

Mourinho labels Matic a ‘genius’ after United debut

Jose Mourinho hailed Nemanja Matic as “a genius”, following his Manchester United debut against Sampdoria.

PSG must pay €222m, Barca tell Neymar

Barcelona have told Neymar and his representatives that his €222-million release clause must be paid in full to complete the Brazil superstar’s prospective world-record transfer to Paris Saint-Germain.

Barca lets Neymar miss training as PSG close in

Neymar has been granted permission to miss training by Barcelona as his world-record move to Paris Saint-Germain reportedly nears completion.

Griezmann happy at Atletico – Juanfran

Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann is happy at the club amid links to Barcelona, according to teammate Juanfran.

Highlights: Liverpool ease past Bayern

Watch Liverpool cruise to a 3-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the Audi Cup at the Allianz Arena through goals from Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and Daniel Sturridge.

Klopp: Barcelona can save energy over Coutinho

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has told Barcelona to “save their energy” as they continue to be linked to star attacker Philippe Coutinho.

I joined Juventus to win UCL – Costa

Douglas Costa insists Juventus’ prospects of lifting the Champions League this season are as good as any team in Europe.