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.

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).