RB Leipzig confident of beating Bayern to Xavi Simons

Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig are both battling to secure the signature of Dutch international Xavi Simons from PSG.

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.