United make Lindelof first close-season signing

Manchester United have completed the signing of defender Victor Lindelof from Benfica for a reported initial fee of €35-million.

A £45m Chelsea bid is ‘low’ for Insigne

Lorenzo Insigne has been linked with a move to Chelsea, but his priority remains Napoli, according to the Italy international’s agent.

Vitesse confirm Serero signing

Vitesse Arnheim have secured the services of Bafana Bafana midfielder Thulani Serero from Ajax Amsterdam on a three-year deal.

Dembele: Barcelona contacted me last year

Still linked with Barcelona, Ousmane Dembele said there was similar interest last year.

Uefa to present individual awards

The Champions League’s best goalkeeper, defender, midfielder and attacker each season will be heralded by new awards created by Uefa.

Ronaldo denies tax fraud complaint

Cristiano Ronaldo’s representatives have strongly denied an accusation that the Real Madrid forward concealed earnings and defrauded the Spanish tax authorities out of €14.7-million.

Chelsea begin title defence against Burnley

Brighton and Hove Albion will face Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in their first Premier League match, while holders Chelsea begin their title defence at home to Burnley.

Highlights: France edge England in friendly

England captain Harry Kane scored twice as the Three Lions suffered a 3-2 defeat by 10-man France in an international friendly in Paris on Tuesday.

Buffon hints at calling it a day

Gianluigi Buffon says he will call time on his career at the end of next season unless Juventus can end his wait for Champions League glory.

Ronaldo accused of tax fraud totalling €14.7m

Portugal and Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been accused of defrauding Spanish tax authorities out of €14.7-million.