Real Madrid say they did everything they could to sign Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea, after missing the deadline by two minutes.

Wayne Rooney ended his goal drought in sublime fashion against Club Brugge, scoring a hat-trick as Manchester United ran out 4-0 winners in the second leg of their Champions League play-off.

Manchester United and Lazio are all geared up for the Champions League play-off second leg on Wednesday.

Manchester United's early-season goal-scoring problems resurface in a 0-0 draw with Newcastle United on Saturday.

Barcelona start the defence of their La Liga title Athletic Bilbao while Real Madrid kick-off the new season against Sporting Gijon.

Chelsea have agreed a deal with Barcelona to sign winger Pedro for a fee of £21m.

Manchester United target Sergio Ramos has agreed to sign a new five-year contract with Real Madrid.

The English football season returns on Sunday when Premier League champions Chelsea meet FA Cup winners Arsenal in the FA Community Shield at Wembley.

Manchester United sign Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero as a result of the uncertainty over David De Gea.

Manchester United continue their winning run on their pre-season tour of the United States with a 3-1 win over Barcelona.

Chelsea sign Monaco striker Radamel Falcao on a season-long loan deal, with the option to make the deal permanent.

Barcelona's Dani Alves signs a new two-year deal to remain at FC Barcelona ending rumors of moving to Liverpool or Manchester United.

Manchester United is the world's most valuable football brand, replacing Bayern Munich, according to a report from consultancy Brand Finance.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said that Danny Welbeck had been motivated by a desire to prove Manchester United wrong after he knocked his former club out of the FA Cup.