African players in Europe: Salah sinks Brentford

Here are some of the Africans who starred in the major European leagues at the weekend.

Watch: Xhaka nets screamer in Bundesliga season opener

Granit Xhaka kicked off Bundesliga matchday one with an incredible screamer against Borussia Monchengladbach as league champions Bayer Leverkusen picked up their first win of the season.

Bayern plot to recapture Bundesliga with Leverkusen in crosshairs

After a first trophyless season in 12 years, Bayern Munich have spent big this summer in the hopes of returning to the Bundesliga summit.

Germany goalkeeper Neuer retires from international duty

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, a 2014 World Cup winner, announced his retirement from international football at the age of 38.

Five new faces to watch in the Bundesliga this season

Here are five new faces to watch in the Bundesliga this season.

Reborn Xhaka vows to keep record-breaking Leverkusen on top

Bayer Leverkusen talisman Granit Xhaka has called on his teammates to challenge for the Bundesliga title again ahead of the new campaign.

Swiss goalkeeper Sommer retires from international football

Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer announced his retirement from international football after a 12-year career.

German stalwart Reus rolls into LA Galaxy

Former Borussia Dortmund and Germany midfielder Marco Reus has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal to play for LA Galaxy.

Dutch international Blind announces retirement

Former Manchester United and Bayern Munich defender Daley Blind has announced his retirement from international football.

Manchester United sign Bayern’s De Ligt and Mazraoui

Manchester United have signed Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich.