Barca accept payment of Neymar release clause

Barcelona have accepted the payment of Neymar’s €222-million release clause as the Brazil forward’s move to Paris Saint-Germain moves closer.

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.

€200-million for Neymar is cheap – Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says the world-record €222-million fee Paris Saint-Germain are poised to pay to sign Neymar is “not expensive”.

Bafana linger in 64th, Germany tops the Fifa rankings

Germany leap-frogged Brazil and Argentina to move to the summit of the Fifa world rankings, while Bafana Bafana continue to occupy 64th spot in the world.

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.

Man Utd man confident of ending Super Cup curse

Juan Mata has lost twice in the Uefa Super Cup, but the Manchester United star is confident heading into Tuesday’s clash against Real Madrid.

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.