With our ‘cojones’, Atletico can beat anyone – Costa

Diego Costa insists Atletico Madrid are capable of defeating anyone with their desire and courage after upstaging Real Madrid in the Uefa Super Cup.

Lopetegui: Super Cup loss doesn’t change Real transfer policy

Julen Lopetegui says losing to Atletico Madrid in the Uefa Super Cup does not mean Real Madrid will decide to sign new players.

Moses retires from international football

Chelsea defender Victor Moses has announced his retirement from international football after playing for Nigeria for six years.

Kevin De Bruyne suffers knee injury

Kevin De Bruyne has suffered a knee injury in training and looks set for a period on the sidelines, Manchester City have confirmed.

Atletico beat Real in Super Cup thriller

Atletico Madrid edged out Real Madrid 4-2 after-extra-time in an enthralling encounter in the Super Cup final on Wednesday evening at the A Le Coq Arena in Estonia.

Brighton’s Tau secures Belgium loan move

Brighton & Hove Albion have confirmed that Percy Tau has joined Belgium second-tier side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise on loan for the 2018-19 season.

Kante comfortable with surprise new Chelsea role

After being given a licence to attack by new manager Maurizio Sarri, Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante is relishing his unexpected new responsibility.

Tevez looking forward to Messi reunion

Carlos Tevez is looking forward to facing former Argentina team-mate Lionel Messi when Boca Juniors meet Barcelona in the Joan Gamper Trophy match at Camp Nou.

Neville hopes Shaw is on to something special after first United goal

Luke Shaw looked as sharp as he has for several years for Manchester United on Friday, and Gary Neville is hopeful for his future.

Messi becomes Barca’s most decorated player with 33rd title

Lionel Messi stands alone as the most decorated player in Barcelona history after Sunday’s Supercopa de Espana triumph.