European transfer spending at all-time high, says study group
This summer’s transfer spending across Europe’s ‘big five’ leagues has set a new record, according to the International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES). Statistics compiled
European football
Barca beaten in Bilbao by thunderous strike from Aduriz
Champions Barcelona fell to a 1-0 defeat at Athletic Bilbao in their opening La Liga game of the season thanks to a sensational late overhead
Hazard out of Madrid season opener with thigh injury
Real Madrid’s preparations for the new season hit an untimely snag as marquee signing Eden Hazard was ruled out of Saturday’s La Liga season opener
Barcelona without Messi in La Liga opener against Athletic
Barcelona will be without talisman Lionel Messi for their opening LaLiga match against Athletic Bilbao on Friday. The game will be the first season opener
Gloomy outlook at Real Madrid despite spending spree
Real Madrid have spent more than 300 million euros on new recruits but they head into the new La Liga season clouded by uncertainty and
Griezmann fuels ultra-attacking Barca’s bid for third straight title
Barcelona have coasted to the last two domestic titles and the added presence of Antoine Griezmann in an already formidable forward line makes them favourites
Inter sign Belgium striker Lukaku from Manchester United
Inter Milan have completed the signing of striker Romelu Lukaku from Manchester United, ending the Belgium international’s two-year spell at Old Trafford which began brightly
Atletico debacle completes Real’s miserable US tour
Real Madrid finished their tour of the United States with a 7-3 humiliation by rivals Atletico Madrid in New Jersey on Friday, ensuring they head
Atletico ask La Liga to block Griezmann’s Barca registration
Atletico Madrid have asked La Liga to block French forward Antoine Griezmann’s move to Barcelona in a dispute over the transfer fee between the two
I have not ‘disrespected’ Bale, says Zidane
Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane said on Monday he had not “disrespected” Gareth Bale and it was the club who wanted to sell the
Bale agent criticises Zidane as Welshman close to Real exit
Gareth Bale appears to be on the verge of a Real Madrid exit after Zinedine Zidane revealed transfer talks are under way with an unnamed
Sarri says likes Pogba, unsure if he will join Juventus
New Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri said on Saturday he was a fan of Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba but he did not know if the
Juventus sign De Ligt from Ajax
Juventus have announced the signing of highly-rated Dutch centre-back Matthijs De Ligt from Ajax. The 19-year-old, who had previously been linked with Manchester United and
Ramsey ready to embrace ‘Sarriball’ at Juventus
Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey is looking forward to working with new head coach Maurizio Sarri having been impressed with the Italian at close-quarters last season.
Barcelona sign Griezmann from Atletico Madrid
Barcelona have signed French World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid for 120 million euros ($135 million) on a five-year deal after paying his
Neymar can leave PSG if we get an offer, says Leonardo
Paris St Germain sporting director Leonardo says Neymar is free to leave the French champions but there have been no offers for him and only
Greece hopes league overhaul will boost crowds and revenue
A new-look 14-team Super League with a title playoff format at the end of the season will be carrying the hopes of Greek soccer with
Veteran Buffon returns to Juventus after year at PSG
Goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, one of the biggest names in Italian soccer over the past two decades, has returned to champions Juventus for another season after
Atletico sign Felix from Benfica for 126m euros
Atletico Madrid signed 19-year-old striker Joao Felix from Benfica on Wednesday for 126 million euros, making him the fourth most expensive player of all time.
Benfica confirm 126m euro offer for Felix from Atletico
Benfica are evaluating an 126 million euros offer for Portugal forward Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid, the Portuguese club said in a statement on Wednesday.