Matt O'Connor-Simpson

Matthijs de Ligt has claimed that he made a "step up" in the summer by swapping Juventus for Bayern Munich.

Atletico Madrid have condemned the racist abuse Vinicius Junior received ahead of the Madrid derby.

Russia have been banned from Euro 2024 qualifying following the military invasion of Ukraine, UEFA has confirmed.

Robert Lewandowski will wear a captain's armband featuring the Ukrainian colours at the World Cup following a meeting with Andriy Shevchenko.

Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal has admitted that he would be "happier" if Frenkie de Jong was playing more regularly ahead of the World Cup.

Virgil van Dijk has insisted that Liverpool's slow start to the season has nothing to do with the squad being distracted by the upcoming World Cup.

In-form Arsenal frontman Gabriel Jesus has broken his silence over his omission from Tite's latest Brazil national team squad.

Bruno Fernandes has responded to claims that he and Cristiano Ronaldo don't gel well together as a partnership at Manchester United.

Bryan Robson has revealed that he, Eric Cantona and Sir Alex Ferguson came close to convincing Jude Bellingham to join Manchester United back in 2020.

The Liverpool man's wretched form means he could be of the biggest casualties of the intense competition for places in Gareth Southgate's squad.

Carlo Ancelotti has batted away fresh claims that Kylian Mbappe could join Real Madrid, insisting he is focused on his own in-form strike force.

Julian Nagelsmann has challenged Sadio Mane to be "more arrogant", while also insisting that the Bayern Munich star has not "reached his peak yet".

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte has revealed that he joined the crowds paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace following her death.

Barcelona sporting director Jordi Cruyff has claimed the club's summer signings rejected "better offers" elsewhere in order to "follow their dream".

Manchester United forward Antony opened up about his challenging upbringing in a favela in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

The waiting is finally over - EA Sports has revealed the first batch of FIFA 23 ratings.

Former Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Turkey midfielder Arda Turan has announced his retirement from football aged 35.

Leonardo Bonucci has claimed that Juventus were "robbed" of victory against Salernitana due to an incorrect VAR decision.