Rangers have matched a record that has stood for 114 years and made SPL history by securing a sixth successive clean sheet in the Scottish top flight.
Barcelona fire lawyers for conflict of interest in Messi case….
The Messi case has already claimed its first victim. On Wednesday, FC Barcelona informed the prestigious Cuatrecasas law firm that it was dispensing with its services as legal counsel to the club.
Guardiola to miss Manchester City pre-season….
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola will start the 2020/2021 missing much of the pre-season after he paid a visit to Barcelona.
Messi has no buy-out clause in his final year….
According to Spanish radio station Cadena SER’s El Larguero programme, Leo Messi has no €700 million buy-out clause applicable to the final year of his contract, which would be 2020/21.
Novak Djokovic wins Western and Southern Open….
World number one Novak Djokovic kept up his unbeaten record in 2020 with a 1-6 6-3 6-4 victory over Milos Raonic to win the Western and Southern Open.
Aubameyang stars as Arsenal beat Liverpool to win Community Shield….
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a superb goal and netted the winning penalty in a shootout as Arsenal beat Premier League champions Liverpool in the Community Shield at an empty Wembley Stadium.
Memphis Depay scores a hat-trick as Lyon begin new season with pomp….
Champions League semi-finalists Lyon began their new Ligue 1 season with a 4-1 victory over Dijon on Friday…
Nigeria’s Tyronne Ebuehi joins FC Twente on loan….
Nigerian defender Tyronne Ebuehi is looking to revive his career after sealing a season-long loan deal to Dutch Eredivisie side FC Twente for the 2020-21 campaign.
FIFA wants Cote d’Ivoire FA election suspended….
FIFA have called on the Ivory Coast Football Federation (FIF) to halt its election campaign after Didier Drogba’s bid was rejected, a letter seen by AFP on Friday showed.
Novak Djokovic survives scare to maintain 2020 unbeaten record….
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World number one Novak Djokovic will play Milos Raonic in the final of the Western and Southern Open after edging out Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut in the semi-finals in New York…
Russia sacks head of sports anti-doping agency….
Russia has dismissed the outspoken head of its national anti-doping agency, Rusada, after the country’s Olympic committee accused him of presiding over serious financial violations…
Manchester City confirm Riyad Mahrez, Bernardo Silva & Gabriel Jesus will remain at club….
Manchester City have ruled out letting first-team regulars Bernardo Silva, Riyad Mahrez and Gabriel Jesus leave in any exchange deal for Lionel Messi or anyone else this summer…
Eberechi Eze joins Crystal Palace FC….
Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Eberechi Eze from QPR for a fee that could rise to £20m…
Thiago Silva joins Chelsea FC….
It’s official. Brazil centre-back Thiago Silva has signed for Chelsea on a one-year deal, with the option of another…
Cristiano Ronaldo dispels Juventus exit rumours….
Cristiano Ronaldo’s has revealed he aims to “conquer Italy, Europe and the world” with Juventus in 2020-21, quashing speculation that he may leave the club this summer….
Cricket South Africa sack chief executive….
South African cricket’s governing body has sacked its chief executive Thabang Moroe for what it says were “acts of serious misconduct.”
Goalkeeper Pepe Reina joins Lazio….
Lazio have signed former Spain goalkeeper Pepe Reina from Serie A rivals AC Milan on a two-year deal.
Gareth Barry calls time on football career….
Former Aston Villa, Manchester City and Everton midfielder Gareth Barry has retired from football at the age of 39.
Malang Sarr joins Chelsea FC….
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Didier Drogba rejected for Ivory Coast FA polls….
Didier Drogba has been told he is not eligible to stand in upcoming elections to be the next president of the Ivory Coast Football Federation (FIF).
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