Lionel Messi and Neymar show their pedigree as Barcelona outclass a determined Alaves side 3-1 to win the King's Cup for a third successive year, allowing coach Luis Enrique to leave the club on a high.

Carlos Tevez may be reaping the rewards of China's football boom, but believes standards in his new home fall well below the level he has become accustomed to in a glittering career.

PSG coach Unai Emery is focused on the Coupe de France and hopes that his team can win the title for a record eleventh time.

La Liga club Barcelona express their support for Argentine striker Lionel Messi and his father after the Spanish Supreme Court upheld their prison sentences over tax fraud charges, although neither are expected to go to jail.

Paul Pogba propels Manchester United towards a 2-0 victory over Ajax on Wednesday in a Europa League final rendered heavy with emotion by this week's terror attack in Manchester.

Chapecoense are docked three points for fielding a suspended player and opponents Lanus awarded a 3-0 win.

Crystal Palace's former England manager Sam Allardyce has quit the Premier League club five months after being appointed.

Midfielder Koke has signed a contract extension to stay at Atletico Madrid until June 2024, the club confirms.

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) approves the appointment of a ninth foreign coach within nine years with English-born Australian Andrew Ord all set to take charge of the national team in June.

Porto coach Nuno Espirito Santo leaves the club by mutual consent after one season in charge.

Lionel Messi is set to draw level with Cristiano Ronaldo and win the European Golden Shoe for a record-equalling fourth time.

An Argentine first division match between Rosario Central and Racing is briefly halted after the home fans shower the pitch with dolls wearing the shirts of their arch rivals.

Inter Milan avoided setting an unwanted club record of nine league matches without a win by beating Lazio 3-1 away on Sunday after their opponents had two players sent off.

Barcelona's inconsistency over the season had cost them the La Liga title, coach Luis Enrique says.

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante is named Player of the Year by the Premier League, adding a third individual accolade to a list of achievements this season that includes winning a second consecutive Premier League title.

French champions Monaco finished the Ligue 1 season in style with a record 12th consecutive win as they beat Stade Rennais 3-2 away on Saturday.

Two goals each from Stephan El Shaarawy and Mohamed Salah keep Roma's Serie A title hopes alive as they twice came from behind to win 5-3 at Chievo Verona, while Napoli also stays in the running with a 4-1 home win over Fiorentina.

Real Madrid have all they can ask for with just one La Liga game of the season to go and that is the destiny of the title in their own hands, coach Zinedine Zidane said on Saturday.

Lionel Messi will spearhead Argentina's attack against arch-rivals Brazil next month but there was no place in the squad for Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero.

Brazil coach Tite on Friday recalled Chelsea defender David Luiz to his squad for two upcoming friendlies despite his team having secured nine wins in nine games without him.