Chelsea want to start the new season with a spring in their step after winning the inaugural Club World Cup last month and bolstering their already huge squad with another string of new young players.

For the third year in a row, Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo was left out of the top 30 list for the Ballon d’Or, which was recently announced by the French authorities.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said it is completely normal for his side to be viewed as favourites to retain their Premier League crown, citing last campaign's success rather than their close-season transfer activity.

The number nine shirt at Real Madrid is more than just a number -- it’s a responsibility, a legacy, and sometimes, a curse. Now, it belongs to Brazilian teenage prodigy Endrick.

Midfielder Rodri is recovering from a "big injury" sustained during the Club World Cup, likely limiting the Ballon d'Or winner's playing time in the early stages of the new Premier League season, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said.

As per reports, Barcelona duo Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski have been fined, while coach Hansi Flick has been handed a one-match suspension for their conduct during and after the Champions League semifinal second leg against Inter Milan in May.

From Manchester United’s latest attacking addition to PSG’s defensive reinforcement, here’s a look at the latest moves and rumours in the transfer market:

Diego Simeone's once untouchable reign at Atletico Madrid faces its biggest crisis as the club great starts his 14th season amid mounting pressure after four trophy-less campaigns and a growing disconnect between his measured ambitions and the board's aims.

Barcelona on Friday reinstated goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen as captain after resolving a dispute over the German's fitness.

Manchester United's renovated training base features smart urinals that measure a player's level of hydration, dry flotation tanks, an underwater treadmill, a padel court, a Formula 1 simulator, and even a barber shop.

Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen took to social media on Friday to defend himself after Barcelona started disciplinary proceedings that could allow them to terminate his contract.

Bangladesh stormed to an emphatic 8-0 victory over Timor-Leste in their second match of the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers in Laos on Friday to top Group H, thanks to a hattrick from Trishna Rani Sarkar.

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has suffered a hamstring injury and may miss the start of the La Liga season, the Catalan club announced on Friday.

European champions Paris Saint-Germain have reached an agreement with Lille to sign highly-rated goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, a source close to the negotiations told AFP on Friday.

At the Laos National Stadium, Peter Butler’s side dominated proceedings.

Obeid played 24 international matches for team Palestine, the PFA said.

If entertainment value and visibility are benchmarks for attracting sponsors and club interest, then our women footballers have already made a strong case.

Bangladesh will look to keep their winning momentum going in the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers when the women in red and green take on unfamiliar opponents Timor-Leste in their second match at the Laos National Stadium today.

Harry Kane scored his first goal against his former side as Bayern Munich romped past Tottenham 4-0 at home in a pre-season friendly on Thursday.

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, facing five rape charges in England, on Thursday completed a move to Spanish club Villarreal.