Mourinho hails Lukaku, Matic

Romelu Lukaku earned praise for his competitive Manchester United debut from Jose Mourinho, despite missing an open goal in Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid.

Mourinho concedes loss in Bale pursuit

Gareth Bale is not paying attention to Manchester United rumours and Jose Mourinho says signing him is now impossible.

Sanchez out for ‘a while’, confirms Wenger

Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez will miss at least two weeks with an abdominal strain picked up before last weekend’s Community Shield victory over Chelsea.

Madrid edge United to win Super Cup

Casemiro and Isco gave Real Madrid a 2-1 Uefa Super Cup win over Manchester United, despite Romelu Lukaku’s debut goal.

Kolasinac could become an EPL great – Walcott

Theo Walcott has described Arsenal defender Sead Kolasinac as “an absolute tank” and “an animal”, and says the former Schalke man can become one of the Premier League’s best.

Watch: Barcelona nets five against Chapecoense

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez were both on target in their first match without Neymar as Barcelona eased to a 5-0 win over Chapecoense in the Joan Gamper Trophy.

Valverde evasive on Neymar replacement

Following Barcelona’s victory in the Joan Gamper Trophy, coach Ernesto Valverde has not ruled out the prospect of activity in the transfer window.

Mourinho outlines Super Cup task

Jose Mourinho believes Manchester United are clear underdogs heading into their Uefa Super Cup showdown with Real Madrid in Skopje.

Henry backs Lacazette for Arsenal success

Thierry Henry believes Alexandre Lacazette will succeed at Arsenal, but manager Arsene Wenger will need a full squad the for collective to similarly achieve.

United ready to pounce if Madrid let Bale leave

Manchester United will be “waiting on the other side” for Gareth Bale if the Wales star is unwanted by Real Madrid, according to manager Jose Mourinho.