Kompany: Bayern won’t be prepared for next season

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said his team will go into the new Bundesliga season with “almost no preparation” because of their participation at the Club World Cup.

Atletico eliminated as Griezmann calls for accountability

For all the excuses — and there have been many — one line from Antoine Griezmann cut straight to the heart of the matter after Atletico Madrid’s Club World Cup elimination.

Leeds sign Bijol from Udinese

Leeds have bolstered their defence ahead of a return to the Premier League by securing the signature of Slovenian international centre-back Jaka Bijol from Udinese.

Messi set for PSG reunion in R16

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi faces a tantalising test with former club PSG after progressing to the Club World Cup round of 16.

Maresca: Prize money does not mean more pressure

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca has insisted that the club’s owners are not putting extra pressure on him to win the Club World Cup as a result of the enormous financial incentives on offer at FIFA’s new tournament.

Textor sells Crystal Palace stake

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson has agreed to buy John Textor’s 43 percent stake in Crystal Palace in a deal that could boost the Eagles’ hopes of playing in the Europa League next season.

Messi and Suárez launch new club, Deportivo LSM

Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez have embarked on a new footballing venture, founding Uruguayan fourth-tier club Deportivo LSM.

Castle Lager and Big Save invite SA to World’s Biggest Braai

South Africa’s national beer partners Big Save to host the globe’s largest braai, this Heritage Day.

Guardiola: Man City squad must be trimmed

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said on Saturday his club will have to sell players this summer for the stars’ own good.

Maresca ‘trusts’ Mudryk after doping charge

Enzo Maresca said he still maintained trust in Mykhailo Mudryk after the Ukrainian winger was charged by England’s Football Association with violating anti-doping rules