Cahill named new Chelsea captain by Conte

Gary Cahill is the right man to succeed John Terry as Chelsea captain on a permanent basis, manager Antonio Conte has said.

Real Madrid defender Danilo joins Manchester City

Manchester City have completed the signing of Brazilian right back Danilo from Real Madrid for a reported fee of £26.5-million.

Pedro taken to hospital after Ospina collision

Chelsea winger Pedro was taken to hospital, following a collision with David Ospina in Saturday’s friendly win over Arsenal, manager Antonio Conte has confirmed.

De Gea definitely staying at United – Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has ruled out selling reportedly Real Madrid target David de Gea this off-season.

WATCH: New-look Milan side thrash Bayern

First goals for the club, by Franck Kessie and Hakan Calhanoglu, either side of a double from young striker Patrick Cutrone, gave Vincenzo Montella’s side the win in Shenzhen against a disjointed Bayern side.

WATCH: Liverpool defeat Leicester

Mohamed Salah and Philippe Coutinho were on target for Liverpool as they beat Leicester City 2-1 to win the Premier League Asia Trophy.

WATCH: Batshuayi brilliance downs Gunners

Chelsea earned some consolation for May’s FA Cup final defeat to Arsenal with a 3-0 friendly win over the Gunners in Beijing on Saturday.

Bonucci makes debut in Bayern thrashing

Patrick Cutrone continued his fine pre-season form as AC Milan stunned Bayern Munich in the International Champions Cup.

James: I can replace Messi, Ronaldo

New Bayern Munich signing James Rodriguez has outlined ambitious plans to take over from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as one of the world’s foremost footballers.

Zouma extends Chelsea deal, Stoke loan

Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma has completed a loan switch to Stoke City, after penning a new six-year contract at Stamford Bridge.