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.

Griezmann new deal will keep €100m release clause

Antoine Griezmann will sign a new five-year contract with Atletico Madrid that will retain his €100-million release clause, according to the club’s president.

Verratti’s agent: PSG exit is complicated

Donato Di Campli said he has spoken to PSG as LaLiga giants Barca reportedly pursue his client Marco Verratti.

Coutinho: Barca rumours is ‘complicated’

Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho says it is “complicated” to talk about speculation linking him with a move to Barcelona due to his long contract at Anfield.

Alli, Kane worth more than Messi, Ronaldo

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo might be the dominant figures of 21st-century football but they are worth less than Tottenham duo Harry Kane and Dele Alli according to analysis by the International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES).

Arsenal ‘have to pay’ what Sanchez wants – Parlour

Arsenal must meet whatever contract demands Alexis Sanchez makes, even if he wants £300,000-a-week in a deal that would smash the club’s wage structure, according to Ray Parlour.

UCL qualification a step in right direction – Henderson

Jordan Henderson feels Liverpool are on the right track after securing Champions League qualification, and the midfielder is desperate to take the next step in 2017-18.

Hart future remains unclear

Joe Hart is still waiting for offers, but accepts that his Manchester City career is over after the Premier League club moved for Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson.