Manchester City's title-winning trio Erling Haaland, Phil Foden and Rodri lead the PFA men's Player of the Year shortlist which was announced on Tuesday, with Arsenal's Martin Ødegaard and Chelsea's Cole Palmer also in contention for the honour.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick says his team must learn quickly from Monday's 3-0 defeat to AS Monaco as they prepare to kick off the new LaLiga season against Valencia at Mestalla on Saturday.
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Samu Omorodion's move to Chelsea from Atlético Madrid collapsed on Sunday, sources told ESPN, but the clubs are working on a deal for João Félix to return to the Premier League.
Barcelona's preparations for the new LaLiga season ended with a disappointing 3-0 defeat at home to Monaco in the Joan Gamper Trophy at the Olympic Stadium on Monday.
Brentford have signed attacking midfielder Fabio Carvalho from fellow Premier League side Liverpool on a five-year deal, the West London club announced on Monday.
Ballon d'Or contender Vinícius Júnior is the latest target for the Saudi Pro League, a source told ESPN, and the Real Madrid player is considering a proposal to move to the Gulf country.
England defender Lucy Bronze has said that she wants to win the Champions League with new club Chelsea and that the move to the west London club was the "perfect fit" after joining the Women's Super League (WSL) champions last month.
Anson Dorrance, whose 21 NCAA championships are the most by a head coach in any Division I sport in college history, is retiring after 45 seasons directing the women's soccer program at North Carolina.
Liverpool romped to a comfortable 4-1 win against Sevilla at Anfield in their final preseason friendly game thanks to a goal from Diogo Jota and two from Luis Díaz.
Robin van Persie's coaching debut ended in defeat on Sunday as Heerenveen lost their opening game of the new season in the Netherlands at Ajax Amsterdam.