Football

Teams clash to register early supremacy in tournament’s first match on Saturday

Portuguese sports daily A Bola says its story is based on a reliable source

World champions go to Russia with young squad as main players given summer off

18-year-old is world’s most sought-after footballer and may break transfer record if he moves

Les Bleus outplayed Three Lions despite Varane's sending off

FIFA bans unsanctioned political, religious or commercial messages on shirts

From 2019, matches could be played in Saturday evening

Real Madrid striker is accused of hiding money through offshore companies in British Virgin Islands and Ireland

Asian giants defeat Uzbekistan to secure berth in big tourney

Manager has made some difficult calls since taking over and results have improved

Three Lions beat Venezuela 1-0 to break world cup drought after 51 years

Three Lions manager sees positives in team's 2-2 draw with Scotland

France skipper’s horror last-minute mistake led to 2-1 defeat

Leisure Leagues Pakistan completes its line-up for Ronaldinho & Friends exhibition

Battle between top football nations expected to boost Aussie game

Players, spectators both gather in numbers at Hazara Town Football Ground

Former Newcastle United midfielder joined China's second-tier club Beijing Enterprises in February

Frenchman makes history by guiding Real to back-to-back Champions League crowns

Old Lady can complete their first-ever treble, Los Blancos can become first club to defend title

Roma rejects Liverpool's Salah bid as Newcastle closing in on Chelsea's starlet

World Cup winner to be part of Leisure League’s exhibition match

Price of £100 will put off many from buying the Nike ball

ESPN's Fame 100 list shows which sportsmen would win in a popularity contest

Manchester giants have sprung into action in the transfer market following a dour season

A win in Saturday's Champions League final against Juve will put Portuguese in pole position in award race

Argentine was shown the door at Bernabeu while he also has a reputation as a big-game

Former Chelsea captain sends best wishes to Leisure Leagues Pakistan

No side has successfully defended the European Cup since Italian legend did so in 1990

Frenchman will see tenure reach whopping 23 years if he sees out new contract

2016 PFA player of the year feels it is time to move on, with Arsenal and Monaco interested

Former Athletic Bilbao manager signs two-year deal with Catalan giants

National midfielder Saddam Hussein says size doesn't matter, system does

Diego Perotti struck 90th minute winner as Giallorossi cement automatic CL qualification with 3-2 win over Genoa

Manchester United midfielder sends Ramazan greetings from Makkah

Frenchman claims board will study whole picture before deciding if he's the right man

This weekend spells end for ageing structure that housed Los Rojiblancos for over 50 years

Mouthwatering line-up for planned 5-a-side match is now complete

Formerly derided defender could win his fifth trophy in Chelsea colours

Roma legend to retire a day after weakened Juve face Bologna

Goodbye galore expected in Copa del Rey decider

Manchester United's record goal-scorer says he has no end of offers in England

Asian federation asks FIFA to grant PFF chief an extension

Man United boss reminds critics his side won three trophies in a year of struggles

Barcelona star received 21-month jail sentence and €2.09 million fine

The match will be screened live from the Stockholm Friends Arena on a giant screen

Argentine duo and their Parisian club are being probed for alleged tax fraud

Crystal Palace manager announces his retirement from football management

Italian pledges to continue with Chelsea “in the best way”

Match between Air Force and Al-Zawraa clubs first since 2013

Midfielder put an end to speculations regarding his future with Los Blancos during La Liga celebrations