Asensio admires Ronaldo’s desire

Marco Asensio says he admires Cristiano Ronaldo’s continued desire for success after the duo helped Real Madrid to Champions League glory.

No surgery for Gabriel Jesus

Manchester City attacker Gabriel Jesus does not have to undergo surgery on the facial injury he suffered in Brazil’s 1-0 defeat at the hands of Argentina.

Terry gets offer from Birmingham City

Former Chelsea captain John Terry has been offered a contract by Championship side Birmingham City ahead of the 2017-18 season.

Allegri confirms Juventus Douglas Costa interest

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed the Serie A champions are interested in signing Bayern Munich forward Douglas Costa.

Lloris: Pogba proved point against England

France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris believes Paul Pogba proved a point to his detractors with his performance in Tuesday’s friendly win over England.

Real Madrid unveil new kit

Real Madrid and sponsors adidas have released a new home and an away kit that the La Liga champions will wear for the 2017/18 campaign.

Emery tells Mbappe to join PSG

Paris Saint-Germain coach Unai Emery has urged Kylian Mbappe to snub Barcelona and Real Madrid in favour of a move to the French capital if he decides to leave Monaco.

Manyama: We’re going to benefit from McCarthy

Cape Town City captain Lebogang Manyama says he is excited about the prospect of working under newly appointed head coach Benni McCarthy.

Porto’s Soares honoured by Liverpool interest

Porto left-back Rafa Soares is flattered by reported interest from Liverpool, but insists he is solely focused on breaking into Sergio Conceicao’s squad.

Fredericks: Gordinho never put a foot wrong

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Stanton Fredericks believes Lorenzo Gordinho “did exceptionally well” on his debut for the national team against Zambia on Tuesday.