Dutch striker Depay signs with Brazilian club Corinthians

Reports say the contract would be worth 70 million Brazilian real

China bans 43 soccer players and officials for life for match-fixing

The investigation found that 120 matches had been fixed

Modric lifts Croatia to 1-0 win over Poland

Modric sealed the win in the 52nd minute with an expertly executed free kick

Chelsea's Kerr not rushing return from ACL injury

Kerr suffered the ACL injury during training with Chelsea in January and missed the Paris Olympics

Kane set to become 10th player to win 100 caps for England

He has scored 66 goals in 99 appearances for England since his debut in 2015

Uruguay's Suarez bids farewell in goalless draw with Paraguay

The 37-year-old forward reached 143 appearances for his country with 69 goals

Brazil return to winning ways with dreary win over Ecuador

They are eight points behind leaders Argentina and only two points over Ecuador in sixth

Belgium need improvement for Monday's French test

Captain Kevin De Bruyne scored twice and Youri Tielemans got the other

Real Madrid defender Militao leave Brazil camp with leg injury

Militao complained of muscle pain in his right thigh after training

Moriyasu cautious ahead of Bahrain clash despite China demolition

A late Harry Souttar own goal handed the Bahrainis an unexpected 1-0 win in opening game

Argentina cruise past Chile, Bolivia thrash Venezuela in World Cup qualifiers

Reigning world champions Argentina are cruising towards confirming their place at 2026 finals

Lyon sign Veretout for 4 million euros

The signing includes bonuses of up to 3 million euros and a 25pc sell-on clause

Spaniard Mata heads Down Under to Western Sydney Wanderers

The versatile 36-year-old moves to Wanderers after leaving Japan's Vissel Kobe in January

Bahrain stun Australia after late own goal in World Cup qualifier

The Bahrainis celebrated wildly after the final whistle

Minamino hits double as clinical Japan thrash China

Wataru Endo and Kaoru Mitoma gave Japan a two-goal lead at the interval

Tiafoe relishing 'epic' battle with Fritz in US Open semis

He has advanced to the first all-American Grand Slam semi-final since 2005

Japan must focus on positives ahead of World Cup qualifiers, Endo says

Japan host China at Saitama Stadium on Thursday as the third round of qualifying gets underway

Foden, Palmer and Watkins out of England squad

Both Palmer and Watkins have returned to their clubs to continue their rehabilitation

Maatsen must bide his time for first Netherlands cap

It was during the Euros that his move from Chelsea to Aston Villa was finalised

Al-Nassr sign defender Simakan from Leipzig

Reports said the deal was worth 45 million euros

Al-Ittihad sign Netherlands winger Bergwijn from Ajax

The Saudi Pro League side will pay more than 21 million euros

Newcastle defender Lewis joins Sao Paulo on season-long loan

The 26-year-old Northern Ireland international becomes first British player to play for Sao Paulo

Sinner cautious ahead of clash with improved Paul at US Open

Sinner's fellow top seed Iga Swiatek is on track to add a second New York title

This is my last season at Liverpool, says Salah

'There is a lot of ifs, but at this moment he is one of ours and I am really happy with him'

PSG cruise to 3-1 win at Lille to maintain perfect start

Vitinha opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 33rd minute

Juventus coach Motta calls for more precision in attack

Juventus dropped the first points of their league campaign after kicking off the season

Brighton defender Van de Hecke gets first Dutch call-up

The Netherlands host Bosnia & Herzegovina in Eindhoven on Saturday

Haaland second successive hat-trick earns Man City 3-1 win at West Ham

Haaland nearly scored a fourth in the fifth minute of added time but Fabianski saved his shot.

Suarez scores twice as Inter Miami crush Chicago

Miami, once again without Lionel Messi, have already secured their place in the playoffs

Former Ivory Coast defender Sol Bamba dead at 39 - clubs

"Leeds United are devastated to learn of the passing of former captain Sol Bamba at the age of 39"

Ronaldo's YouTube channel included in Guinness World Records

Ronaldo received silver, gold and diamond play buttons in record time

Newcastle win on penalties as Wimbledon beat Ipswich in League Cup

Fourth-tier AFC Wimbledon emerged as second-round giant-killers

England defender Trippier retires from internationals

Trippier made his senior debut for England in 2017 and has played in last two editions of World Cup

Liverpool sign Italy international Chiesa from Juventus

Juventus said the deal was worth 12 million euros plus 3 million in add-ons

Brighton sign Kadioglu from Fenerbahce for 30mn euros

He was a stand-out player for Turkey in their 2-1 win over Austria

Liverpool agree deal to sign goalkeeper Mamardashvili from Valencia

He will spend the remainder of the current campaign with the LaLiga club before moving to Merseyside

Uruguayan defender Izquierdo dies after collapsing during match

He had been undergoing medical treatment since collapsing in match against Brazilian side Sao Paulo

Englishman Westwood named new Hong Kong head coach

Westwood, a former Manchester United trainee, replaces Norway's Jorn Andersen

African players in Europe: Salah sinks Brentford

Salah struck on 70 minutes at Anfield after also completing the scoring in a 2-0 win at Ipswich

Injured Messi absent from Argentina squad for qualifiers

Messi has not played for club side Inter Miami since suffering an ankle injury in Copa America final

South Korea coach Hong hands Spurs-bound Yang first call-up

'I think he has done enough this season to deserve a spot on the national team,' says head coach

Atletico beat Girona 3-0 at home for first win of the season

Atletico put on a solid performance at the Civitas Metropolitano stadium

Former Brazil winger Costa lands at Sydney FC

He will arrive at the five-times A-League champions following a difficult term with Fluminense

Teenager Estevao gets first Brazil call-up for World Cup qualifiers

Estevo will partner former Palmeiras teammate and new Real Madrid recruit Endrick

Brighton leave it late to beat Manchester United 2-1

Brighton took the lead when Kaoru Mitoma received the ball on the left flank

Wei Shihao left out of China squad for World Cup qualifiers

He banned for four matches for a foul he committed playing in the Chinese Super League

Fulham sign Norway midfielder Berge from Burnley

Fulham had agreed to pay around 20 million pounds plus add-ons for him

Villarreal sign goalkeeper Luiz Junior from Famalicao

Villarreal reportedly paid around 12 million euros for the 23-year-old

Chelsea sign Felix from Atletico on seven-year contract

Media reported that Chelsea paid around 46 million pounds for the deal

Ajax reinforce defence with Rugani signing

The 30-year-old defender won seven caps for Italy between 2016 and 2018

Bayern defender Stanisic out for weeks with knee ligament tear

He was injured during Monday's training session

Leicester City and Tottenham, Premier League Clash ends in a draw

Pedro Porro and Jamie Vardy scored a goal each for their teams.

Napoli stunned 3-0 by Verona in Serie A opener

Conte was forced to take off Kvaratskhelia just before halftime

Lille's Gomes released from hospital after head injury

The match was held up as 23-year-old Gomes was treated on the pitch for over 30 minutes

Real Madrid stars crash to earth in dull draw at Mallorca

Vedat Muriqi's second-half header cancelled out Rodrygo's early strike

Switzerland goalkeeper Sommer quits internationals

Sommer made 94 appearances for his country since making his debut in 2012

Vondrousova, Norrie withdraw from US Open due to injury

Czech Vondrousova withdrew from the Games due to a hand injury

Milan sign midfielder Fofana from Monaco

The transfer fee was not disclosed but Italian media said Milan would pay around 25 million euros

Zirkzee's late debut goal gives Man United win over Fulham

Manchester United grabbed nervy 1-0 victory over Fulham in their Premier League season

Lazio sign forward Dia from Salernitana

Reports said the deal to be valued at 12 million euros for the 27-year-old striker

PSG sign midfielder Doue from Rennes

Doue signed a contract with PSG until 2029 in a deal reportedly worth 50 million euros

Willian leaves Fulham after two-year stay

The former Arsenal and Chelsea player signed a one-year contract extension at Fulham last year

Chelsea to face Switzerland's Servette in Conference League playoffs

The tie was goalless following the first leg in Portugal before Braga beat Servette 2-1

Spurs sign winger Odobert from relegated Burnley

Odobert was 18 when he became the youngest Premier League goalscorer for Burnley

West Ham sign Wan-Bissaka from Man United

The deal is worth around 15 million pounds for the 26-year old

Germany claim bronze medal with 1-0 victory over Spain

Olympic debutants Spain were once again far from their best after their semi-final defeat

West Ham sign French defender Todibo from Nice

Media reported that the buy option is worth around 40 million euros

MLS terminates contract of FC Cincinnati's Aaron Boupendza

Boupendza's stint with FC Cincinnati lasted all of 13 months

Spain midfielder Olmo announces departure from Leipzig

He has played 148 times for the team in all competitions, scoring 29 goals

PSG sign Ecuadorian defender Pacho from Frankfurt

Neither PSG nor Frankfurt disclosed the financial details of the deal

Shaheen Afridi unveils Manchester United's new kit

Manchester United has launched its new kit, featuring Shaheen Shah Afridi.

Nadal to skip US Open, plans to return at Laver Cup

He has taken the decision due to concerns about his fitness

China reach men's final with win over feisty France

China team triumphed over host nation France with a 3-0 semi-final victory

Spain hope to cap dominant summer with Olympic gold

'We are delighted that we are a benchmark in Europe and the world'

Brazil shock world champions Spain 4-2 to reach Olympic final

Brazil capitalised on a number of Spanish defensive mistakes to reach final

Spain's Morata and Rodri banned for one match by UEFA over Euro celebrations

The players sang 'Gibraltar is Spanish' on July 15, the day after European Championship final win

PSG sign Portuguese midfielder Neves from Benfica on five-year contract

Reports say the deal was worth around 60 million euros plus 10 million euros in potential ad

West Ham sign striker Fullkrug from Dortmund

Fullkrug was on the London club's radar before last season

Real Sociedad sign Croatia's Sucic on six-year deal

Sucic won the Austrian Bundesliga three times during his four years at Salzburg

Injuries rule out Manchester United's Hojlund Yoro for weeks

Rasmus Hojlund will be out for six weeks with a hamstring injury

Pak Street Child football team stuns Germany, advances to Norway Cup semis

Muhammad Kashif netted two goals and Muhammad Junaid scored one

Dortmund sign Germany midfielder Gross from Brighton

Gross has signed a two-year contract with the Bundesliga club

Cardiff sign Dutch forward El Ghazi

El Ghazi was initially suspended by the Bundesliga club last October over a social media post

Chelsea sign goalkeeper Jorgensen from Villarreal

The 22-year-old has signed a seven-year deal, Chelsea said

Table Tennis-China's Wang and Sun win mixed doubles gold

South Korea's Lim Jonghoon and Shin Yubin defeated Hong Kong's players

Iran's Azmoun joins Emirati side Shabab Al-Ahli

'Shabab Al-Ahli is the best,' the 29-year-old said in a video posted

Portsmouth's Bishop to undergo heart surgery

A potential risk was diagnosed during his routine pre-season medical check

Pak Street Child Football team secures second win in Norway Cup

The Pakistan team beat Wardenset with a score of 5-0

Varane signs for Italian club Como

He has joined Como on a two-year deal with an option to extend the contract

Atletico reach agreement to sign Le Normand

Media reported that the deal will be worth around 30 million euros plus add-ons

Soccer-Argentina coach Mascherano decries 'circus' after chaotic opening loss

Cristian Medina thought he had salvaged a 2-2 draw for Argentina

Villa winger Diaby joins Saudi club Al-Ittihad

The transfer fee paid by Al-Ittihad for Diaby was not specified

Torino sign Scotland forward Adams

The 28-year-old Scotland international left Southampton at the end of last season

Aguirre named Mexico head coach for a third time

The move comes as Mexico prepares to co-host the 2026 World Cup with Canada and the US

Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez to miss MLS All-Star Game

The MLS All-Star Game pits top players from league clubs against players from Mexico’s Liga MX.

Canada defender Collins to miss Paris 2024 soccer tournament through injury

Gabrielle Carle will replace Collins in Canada's Olympic squad

Croatia's Vida retires from international football

Vida, 35, made his international debut in May 2010 and has played 105 matches

Rakitic joins Hajduk Split after leaving Al-Shabab

The 36-year-old scored once in eight games after joining Al-Shabab in January 2024

Lacazette proud to captain France, says coach Henry wants attacking soccer

'We all have the same ambition, to go all the way and win a medal'

Meunier joins Lille on a two-year deal

Meunier, 32, had joined Turkish side Trabzonspor in February from Borussia Dortmund

Paris 2024 soccer tournaments: Groups, schedule and qualified teams

The men's tournament consists of 16 teams, divided into four groups

Newcastle sign teenage defender Pivas from Serbia

He spent most of his youth career in Austria, playing for Siezenheim and Grodig

Pak Street Child Football team training camp from July 21

The national team will fly to Norway on July 25 to participate in the event

Spain climb to third in FIFA rankings, Argentina stay top

Spain had defeated England to win the European Championship

Serbia skipper Tadic announces international retirement

Tadic led the squad as captain at the 2022 World Cup and at Euro 2024

Lionel Messi asked to apologize for Argentina players' racist chant

Fofana has family ties to Ivory Coast and is among several French players who are Black

Mexico coach Lozano sacked after Copa America disappointment

Lozano had been offered the chance to continue as an assistant until the 2026 World Cup

Chelsea sign England's Bronze on free transfer

She has won the Women's Champions League five times

Stuttgart sign Augsburg forward Demirovic

He scored 15 goals and registered nine assists in 33 Bundesliga matches last season

Rodri, Yamal among six Spain players in Euro 2024 team of the tournament

UEFA's technical observers chose a 4-3-3 formation

Spaniard deserving of Ballon d'Or after Euros win, says Rodri

No Spaniard has won the prize for best player in the world since Barcelona great Luis Suarez in 1960

Switzerland's Shaqiri retires from international football

Shaqiri has played 125 matches for Switzerland, scoring 32 goals

Germany's Mueller retires from international football

The 34-year-old featured in his eighth and last tournament on July 5

Argentina clinch record 16th Copa America with 1-0 extra-time win over Colombia

Argentina's win saw them move ahead of Uruguay after the pair had been tied on 15 Copa title

Man Utd secure the services of Dutch striker Zirkzee

The 23-year-old had an excellent season with the Serie A club last season

Argentina face Colombia in quest to make Copa America history

Argentina are on the cusp of a historic treble

Japan's Sugawara joins Southampton

Southampton begin their Premier League campaign at Newcastle United on August 17

Uruguay down Canada on penalties to win Copa third-place playoff

Result comes after Luis Suarez scored the equaliser in the injury time

Positive England substitutions show Southgate's progress

Southgate was pilloried for his touchline inertia in earlier games

Uruguay coach Bielsa takes responsibility for Copa America exit

Uruguay next face Canada in the third-place playoff match on Saturday

Bayern sign Portuguese midfielder Palhinha from Fulham

He made 79 appearances for the Premier League club in all competitions

Van Dijk to consider future for club and country after Dutch defeat

Says he would spend the next weeks figuring out his next career steps

Blind archer Tanveer Ahmed set to return home with gold medals

He has became first to win individual gold for Pakistan in Para Archery World Ranking Event

Colombia defeat Uruguay 1-0 to reach Copa America final

A 39th-minute Jefferson Lerma header sealed victory for Colombia, who will face Argentina in final

Uruguay defender Araujo to miss rest of Copa America with injury

Araujo suffered an injury to the back of his left thigh during the first half in Brazil match

Colombia, Uruguay clash in Copa semi-final with records in sight

Colombia enter the semi-final having avoided defeat in 27 consecutive games

Messi on target as Argentina beat Canada 2-0 to reach Copa America final

Argentina will face either Uruguay or Colombia in Sunday's final in Florida

Record scorer Giroud bows out anonymously as France exit Euro 2024

Giroud played 137 times for Les Bleus and scored 57 goals

Argentina see off Canada to reach Copa America final

The defending champions will face the winners of Wednesday's semi-final between Uruguay and Colombia

Yamal comes of age with wonder goal to fire Spain into Euro 2024 final

Yamal, 16, produced a bolt from the blue and became youngest goalscorer in the tournament's history

Copa America: Uruguay knock Brazil out on penalties

It's a second straight quarterfinal exit in a major tournament

Rodriguez inspires Colombia into Copa America last four with 5-0 win over Panama

The Colombian delivers another top-class performance, creating two goals and scoring a penalty

Netherlands mount Euros comeback against Turkey to remain in title race

Murt Muldur turned into his own net under pressure after 76 minutes to hand the Dutch victory

England into Euro semis after shootout win over Switzerland

They will face the Netherlands on Wednesday

Juventus sign goalkeeper Di Gregorio from Monza

The 26-year-old kept 12 clean sheets for Monza in the 2023-24 season

Switzerland's Lehmann leaves Villa for Juventus

She is a former Women's FA Cup finalist with West Ham United and played in 58 Women's Super League

West Ham sign defender Kilman from Wolves on seven-year deal

Reports said the London side had paid 40 million pounds ($51 million) for the Wolves skipper

Broken nose inhibits Mbappe's form as France advance

The importance of Mbappe to the French cause cannot be underestimated

Turkiye's Demiral banned for two games, England's Bellingham fined

Demira will now miss Turkiye's quarter-final on Saturday against the Netherlands

England forward Kirby joins Brighton after Chelsea exit

She was also one of the key players behind the Lionesses' Euros 2022 win

Ecuador sack coach Sanchez after Copa America exit

Ecuador reached the last eight for the third time in the last four editions

Martinez saves Messi blushes as Argentina beat Ecuador to reach Copa semis

Messi missed the opening penalty but thanks to Martinez, Argentina recovered to win shoot-out 4-2

Mbappé praises 'legend' Ronaldo and urges France to support Griezmann in 'tough spell' at Euro 2024

Mbappé said he was having to modify his style of play for his country

Mbappe relishing another encounter with hero Ronaldo

Mbappe was only 10 when he met the Portuguese great for the first time

Manchester United extend Ten Hag's contract to 2026

There had been speculation he would be sacked after United ended eighth last season

Turkiye hails Italian coach Montella as one of its own

The win in Leipzig prompted wild celebrations among the country's diaspora in Germany

Brazil into Copa quarters after 1-1 draw with Colombia

Colombia, who finished top of Group D on seven points, will face Panama in the last eight

Alvarez, Otamendi named in Argentina squad for Olympics

The 18-man Olympic squad is being coached by Javier Mascherano

Germany out to snap 36-year winless run against Spain

The Germans are enjoying their best international tournament in eight years

Turkiye snatch Euro dark horses tag from Austria in last-16 win

They play the Netherlands in the quarter-finals in Berlin on Saturday.

Everton sign Ndiaye from Marseille

Everton did not disclose financial details of the deal

Much-improved Netherlands beats Romania 3-0 to reach first Euros quarterfinal in 16 years

It was nevertheless a match to remember for Romania and its loud mass of yellow-clad fans

Demiral double sends Turkey into Euro 2024 quarters at Austria's expense

Turkey beat Austria 2-1 to book their place in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals.

Slovenia exit Euro 2024 with high hopes for the future

Slovenia had qualified for the knockout rounds of a major tournament for the first time

Venezuela seal top spot in Copa Group B with win over Jamaica

The team has set up a Copa America quarter-final with Canada

Winger Minteh joins Brighton from Newcastle

Terms of the deal were not disclosed but media reports put the transfer fee at 30 million pounds

Martinez double powers Argentina to top of Copa America Group A

The winners opt to rest key players, including Messi, after already qualifying for quarterfinals

Canada into Copa America quarterfinals after 0-0 draw with 10-man Chile

Two-times champions end with two points and fail to progress further in the event

Germany weather storm to beat Denmark and reach quarters

Both sides had one goal each ruled by VAR

Woeful Italy sent packing from Euro 2024 by super Swiss strikes

They will face England or Slovakia next Saturday in quarterfinal

Chelsea sign teenager Kellyman from Villa

The deal between the two Premier League clubs was worth some 19 million pounds

Romania goalkeeper Nita hopes to avoid penalties against Netherlands

The 36-year-old has been impressive in goal for the Romanians

Pressure mounts as Ronaldo's Portugal brace for underdogs Slovenia

Portugal stumbled to an unexpected defeat against lowly Georgia

Camavinga not happy on French bench but feels his time will come

The 21-year-old midfielder was a regular for Real Madrid as they swept to the Champions League

England keeper Earps to leave Manchester United

The 31-year-old also holds the record for the most clean sheets in WSL history

UEFA's head of referees backs no-penalty decision in Scotland Euro game

Scotland manager Steve Clarke was livid after Stuart Armstrong went down in the penalty area

Uruguay put five past Bolivia to edge closer to Copa quarters

Maximiliano Araujo struck from close range to kill off the contest in the 77th minute

Newcomer Ndoye Switzerland's man of the moment at Euro 2024

The Bologna player has been a dynamo in a Swiss attack

Messi misses Argentina's Copa America training due to muscle injury

Argentina trained at the Miami International University sports ground without Messi.

Nacho joins Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah

He will join his new club after Spain's Euro 2024 campaign

FIFA launches 'Football Manager' World Cup with $100,000 in prize money

Players will compete for $100,000 in prize money in the final event from Aug 29 to Sept 1

Hungary exit Euro 2024, but end group stage on a high

The players can hold their heads high after collecting three points from the group stage

France confident goal-shy strikers will come good

France have not scored a goal in open play in their last four matches

FIFA awards win to Niger after Congo no-show in World Cup qualifier

Congo had refused to travel to Kinshasa, capital of neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo

Messi may skip Argentina's Copa America game v Peru to rest

Messi required brief medical treatment on his thigh

Brazil still unable to get the best out of Vinicius

His decision to take Vinicius out of the game came as a huge surprise

Real Madrid captain Nacho to leave club

The 34-year-old Spain international has won six Champions League titles with Madrid

Hungary score last-minute winner to send Scots home

They must wait on other results to discover whether they can reach the next round

Fuellkrug strikes late as Germany draw with Switzerland to win Euro 2024 group

Swiss are also into the last 16 as runners-up in Group A

Mexico lose captain Alvarez to injury in narrow win over Jamaica

Alvarez collapsed clutching his hamstring in the 30th minute and limped off the pitch in tears

Belgium defender Theate denies criticising coach

Theate signalled to the bench to be substituted after 77 minutes of the victory in Cologne

France need goals against Poland with or without Mbappe

France have so far failed to find the net themselves in Germany

Brilliant Belgium back on track with over Romania

All four teams in Group E on three points after two games

Motivator Rangnick plays mind games to lift Austria

Baumgartner scored the decisive goal in Austria's 3-1 win over Poland

Hlozek, Cerny start for Czechs against Georgia

Patrik Schick will lead the Czech attack in a side also including West Ham United's Tomas Soucek

Messi becomes most capped player in Copa America history

Messi reached 35 appearances in the opening match of the tournament against Canada

Serbia's Tadic returns to starting lineup against Slovenia

Serbia will also play without Juventus winger Filip Kostic

Asani powers up for Albania in Super Mario boots

His impressive performance gives Albania an early lead against Croatia

Czechs and Georgians look to rebound after Euro 2024 defeats

The results leave Georgia sitting at the bottom of Group F

Euro 2024: Southgate faces Foden dilemma ahead of England's clash with Danes

Foden laboured to make any impact on England's nervy 1-0 win against Serbia in their Group C opener

Euro 2024: Ruiz ready to play starring role again for Spain against Italy

Italy came from behind to beat Albania, while Ruiz was outstanding as Spain thumped Croatia 3-0

Slovakia's shock win over Belgium gives hope to Euro minnows: Calzona

Calzona's team caused the first major upset of the tournament

Racist slur probe dropped against Uruguay club football coach

In an interview with Radio Sport 890, Caruso Lombardi denied being racist

France scrape past Austria in Euro 2024 opener despite Mbappe's broken nose

France will be relieved to have emerged victorious after a build-up overshadowed by talk of politics

Portugal's record collector Ronaldo 'thinking big' at Euro 2024

Portugal kick off their tournament against Czech Republic in Leipzig on Tuesday

Dutch football: A street in The Hague turns orange for Euro 2024

A dedicated team of up to 10 volunteers has been decorating the area for two months

Switzerland thrash clumsy Hungary

Swiss boss says game won on tactics. Hungarian coach cites passiveness, costly errors