Modric’s fire still burns bright at almost 40

Croatia captain Luka Modric said Wednesday he had penned a one-year contract with AC Milan to “stay competitive and in Europe”.

Diogo Jota remembered as Liverpool begin pre-season

Diogo Jota was hailed “a champion” on Sunday by Liverpool manager Arne Slot as the Reds returned to the field for the first time since the Portuguese’s death by beating Preston 3-1 in a pre-season friendly.

Tottenham seal Kudus deal, Gibbs-White set to join

Tottenham have signed Mohammed Kudus from West Ham and are set to capture Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White in a double swoop worth over £100 million ($136 million).

Real Madrid midfield maestro Modric exits after defeat

The curtain finally fell on Real Madrid midfield maestro Luka Modric’s superlative career at the club after a drubbing by Paris Saint-Germain in New Jersey, but in years to come that will be forgotten.

Xabi Alonso ready to rebuild from the bottom

Xabi Alonso is looking forward to “starting from scratch” with Real Madrid next season after being thrown in at the deep end as coach of the Spanish giants in the Club World Cup.

Luis Enrique urges PSG to finish the job

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique savoured his team’s performance in blowing away Real Madrid on Wednesday to reach the Club World Cup final and urged them to go on and cap a historic season by claiming yet another trophy.

France U21 star Barry moves to Everton

France under-21 striker Thierno Barry signed for Everton from Villarreal on Wednesday, the Premier League club announced.

Jamal Musiala faces months out with broken leg

Bayern Munich playmaker Jamal Musiala faces a “long period” on the sidelines after he suffered a broken fibula and an ankle dislocation at the Club World Cup, the German champions said on Sunday.

Martin Zubimendi signs five-year deal with Arsenal

Arsenal on Sunday announced the signing of midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad in a deal reportedly worth around £55 million.

Chelsea edge Palmeiras to book semi-final spot

A late own-goal by goalkeeper Weverton took Chelsea through to the Club World Cup semi-finals on Friday as the Premier League side edged Palmeiras of Brazil 2-1 in a last-eight tie that had been lit up by a moment of magic from young star Estevao Willian.