Jack Butland would command a transfer fee in excess of the £30million Everton paid for Jordan Pickford, according to Stoke City chief executive Tony Scholes. Pickford became the third-most expensive

France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris believes Paul Pogba proved a point to his detractors with his performance in Tuesday’s friendly win over England. The Manchester United midfielder produced a superb display

Monaco star Kylian Mbappe revealed Real Madrid had been chasing him since he was 14 as speculation continues over his future. Mbappe, 18, enjoyed a breakthrough campaign with the Ligue

Captain Mile Jedinak has withdrawn from Australia’s Confederations Cup squad due to his struggles with a groin problem. Jedinak was hindered by the injury during the closing months of the

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos congratulated Rafael Nadal after the tennis great claimed his 10th French Open crown. It was an historic day at Roland Garros as Nadal became the

Portugal coach Fernando Santos was delighted by his side’s determined and smart display in their 3-0 win over Latvia in World Cup qualifying. Cristiano Ronaldo – fresh from leading LaLiga

Spain coach Julen Lopetegui labelled the whistles aimed at defender Gerard Pique in Murcia as unfair. Pique was targeted by some fans at the Estadio Nueva Condomina as Spain played

Italy coach Giampiero Ventura insists Mario Balotelli’s future with the national team is in the forward’s hands. Balotelli last featured for Italy at the 2014 World Cup despite a much-improved

The Galacticos couldn’t do it. Not even Ferenc Puskas could do it. But for the first time since 1958,there can be absolutely no argument. Los Blancosare indisputablythebest football team anywhere in Europe.

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo hopes James Rodriguez remains at the Santiago Bernabeu but would understand if the Colombian departed. With regular football hard to come by under head coach