Real Madrid’s poor pre-season form never worried Zidane

Wins against Manchester United and Barcelona have allayed fears over Real Madrid’s pre-season form – not that Zinedine Zidane was worried.

Iniesta to miss Real Madrid clash

Barcelona will be without Andres Iniesta for the second leg of the Supercopa de Espana against Real Madrid.

Something is up – Zidane questions Ronaldo ban

Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane disputes RFEF’s decision to ban Cristiano Ronaldo for five matches and hopes an appeal succeeds.

Ronaldo ban excessive – Carvajal

Cristiano Ronaldo’s five-match ban following his red card in the Supercopa de Espana clash with Barcelona is “excessive”, according to Real Madrid teammate Dani Carvajal.

Klopp has no say in Coutinho saga

Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group have the final say on Philippe Coutinho’s future at Anfield as Barcelona push to sign the Brazilian.

Watzke sets deadline for Barca’s Dembele deal

Barcelona have two weeks to finalise a move for Ousmane Dembele, Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans Joachim Watzke has indicated.

Barcelona confirm €40m deal for Paulinho

Barcelona have struck a €40-million deal to sign Brazilian midfielder Paulinho from Chinese side Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao.

Ronaldo may land 12-match ban

Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo could be hit with a 12-match ban after shoving the referee in Real Madrid’s 3-1 win over Barcelona.

Bale hails Mourinho quality

Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has heaped praise on Jose Mourinho and tipped him to lead Manchester United back to the top.

It’s difficult for Coutinho to turn down Barca – Bellamy

Former Liverpool forward Craig Bellamy conceded it is “nigh-on impossible” for Philippe Coutinho to stay at Anfield as Barcelona push to sign the Brazilian star.