Retired France star Varane joins Como board

Raphael Varane has been appointed a board member at Como after retiring from football last month, the Serie A club announced on Saturday.

Gabbia ends AC Milan’s derby pain with late winner against Inter

Matteo Gabbia fired AC Milan to a stunning late derby win over Inter Milan with a bullet header which earned his team a 2-1 win and local bragging rights.

Inter and AC Milan reject plan to renovate San Siro

Inter and AC Milan rejected the project to modernise and restructure the iconic San Siro stadium which they share.

Brother of French football star Pogba to be tried in kidnap case

French judges have ordered six men to stand trial in a kidnap and extortion case involving French footballer Paul Pogba.

Watch: African ballers impress again in Europe’s top leagues

Another standout weekend for African players across Europe’s top leagues saw thrilling goals from Senegalese’ Nicholas Jackson, Egyptian Mo Salah, Cameroonians Bryan Mbeumo, Andre-Frank Anguissa and more.

Lukaku seals permanent Chelsea exit, reuniting with Conte at Napoli

Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku has put an end to his difficult second stint at Stamford Bridge by signing a permanent three-year contract with Napoli.

Juve confirm Koopmeiners’ big-money move from Atalanta

Juventus have signed Netherlands midfielder Teun Koopmeiners from Atalanta in a deal worth up to 60.7 million euros.

Liverpool sign Federico Chiesa from Juventus

Liverpool have completed the signing of Juventus winger Federico Chiesa for a fee of roughly £10 million.

Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny retires from professional football

Former Arsenal and Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 34.

African players in Europe: Salah sinks Brentford

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