Messi loses appeal against 21-month prison sentence

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has lost his appeal against a suspended 21-month prison sentence for tax fraud.

Final tough for homegrown United – Neville

Phil Neville feels the likes of Marcus Rashford, Jesse Lingard and Paul Pogba will find the Europa League final particularly difficult after the attack in Manchester.

Milner warns players joining Liverpool for UCL

James Milner has a warning for any players wishing to join Liverpool ahead of their European return: Do not sign if the sole reason is Champions League football.

Madrid complete swoop for €45m Vinicius Junior

La Liga champions Real Madrid have completed a deal to sign promising 16-year-old Brazilian Vinicius Junior from Flamengo in July 2018.

I’m ready to leave, says Griezmann

Antoine Griezmann says he is ready to leave Atletico Madrid in order to pursue a dream of winning trophies consistently.

Arsenal must spend more or be left behind – Seaman

Arsenal must be willing to invest greater funds into the playing squad to avoid falling behind their Premier League rivals, says David Seaman.

Europa final offers Pogba redemption

He has been a much-maligned figure this season, but has Paul Pogba struggled as much as some have suggested at Manchester United?

Mbappe: I’m at an age where I need to play

Monaco’s teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe insisted he will not be forced to go anywhere he does not want to as he stressed the importance of regular football amid links with Real Madrid.

Arsenal ‘too nice’ to Ozil, Sanchez – Keown

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown has accused the players of indulging the attitudes of star duo Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez.

Coutinho: Why I will remain at Liverpool

Philippe Coutinho wants to establish a legacy at Liverpool rather than leave and be “another player” at Barcelona, Bayern Munich or Real Madrid.