Football

Tuesday's hearing showed that Spain's tax office made 20 inspections of Lionel Messi during its three-year investigation.

Dani Carvajal started for Real in the penalty shootout victory over Atletico Madrid but left the pitch six minutes into the second half when the severity of his injury meant he could no longer continue.

UEFA's election on Sept. 14, to finally replace its banned president Michel Platini, is a key step for Europe's governing body to focus fully on its asset.

The two Spanish football clubs met in the 2014 final of the tournament in Lisbon, when the Real claimed the title 4-1

The Orlando City midfielder will replace Bayern Munich's Douglas Costa, who was cut from the squad because of an injury to his left thigh.

The run in this season’s Champions League has probably been the toughest of all the participating clubs, but the team dressed in ‘Red and White’ has risen to the occasion to give even the likes of Barcelona and Bayern Munich much to ponder upon.

The 23-year-old Xhaka is joining Arsenal from Borussia Monchengladbach after captaining the German team to fourth place in the Bundesliga.

An 11th European Cup would cap a sensational start to Zidane's senior management career having turned around Real's fortunes with 21 wins from 26 games.

The manager will also need to quickly integrate a group of younger players along with the fitness of senior key players to mould them back into a tournament team.

"I look forward to the new season in Munich and will do everything possible to be in top shape for my first training session under Carlo Ancelotti," Goetze told German newspaper Bild.

Jose Mourinho will be appointed Manchester United manager next week to replace Louis van Gaal despite Saturday's FA Cup final victory over Crystal Palace.

"Playing at home, with Neymar, I see a great possibility for the gold medal going to Brazil," Ronaldo was quoted as saying by goal.com on Friday.

Louis van Gaal claims victory over Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final on Saturday would restore Manchester United's pride after a turbulent season.

In their first European final since defeat to AC Milan in the 2007 Champions League, Liverpool are bidding to scupper the Spanish side's bid for an unprecedented third straight Europa League title.

United blamed a security contractor on Monday over a dummy bomb that caused the abandonment of Sunday's final Premier League game against Bournemouth and left the club facing a multi-million-pound bill.

Matic has backed team mate Hazard to lead the club back to the top of the English game next season after the winger's form improved dramatically over the past few games.