England's Jordan Pickford and Ruben Loftus-Cheek during the match against Panama on June 24, 2018
Ruben Loftus-Cheek: 'I want Premier League football next season'
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek states that he wants more Premier League first-team action next season and will mull over his options over the coming weeks.
Jul 15, 10:59
Marco Silva is unveiled as the new Everton manager on June 4, 2018
Marco Silva: 'Level of football in Everton, ATV Irdning friendly was low'
Marco Silva admits that the level of football in the pre-season friendly between Everton and ATV Irdning - which ended 22-0 to the Toffees - was "really low".
Jul 15, 10:50
Croatia's Dejan Lovren gestures at the end of the match against Brazil on June 3, 2018
Jurgen Klopp: 'Dejan Lovren right to call himself a top defender'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp believes that Dejan Lovren is right to call himself one of the world's best defenders although he should not have said so publicly.
Jul 15, 10:30
Yerry Mina in action for Barcelona on February 11, 2018
Report: Leicester City join race to sign Barcelona defender Yerry Mina
Leicester City are believed to have joined Everton and West Ham United in the race to sign Barcelona and Colombia defender Yerry Mina this summer.
Jul 15, 10:20
Wayne Rooney appears for DC United against the Vanncouver Whitecaps on July 14, 2018
Wayne Rooney: 'I want to win with DC United'
Wayne Rooney insists that his hunger to win is strong as ever following his victorious debut for DC United on Saturday.
Jul 15, 10:13
FA technical director Dan Ashworth inside the stadium before the match between England and Columbia on July 3, 2018
Dan Ashworth: 'England World Cup semi-final run not going to be a one-off'
Football Association technical director Dan Ashworth is confident that England's fourth-place finish at the 2018 World Cup will not be a one-off.
Jul 15, 10:04
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho patrols the touchline during the 2018 FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley
Jose Mourinho: 'World Cup players will miss start of Manchester United season'
Jose Mourinho reveals that the Manchester United players who turned out at the World Cup have been given three weeks off and will miss the start of the season.
Jul 15, 09:50
Olivier Giroud in action for Chelsea in the FA Cup on April 22, 2018
France forward Olivier Giroud confident of ending World Cup drought in final
France forward Olivier Giroud believes that he has not been far off scoring in World Cup matches and is confident of scoring against Croatia in the final.
Jul 15, 09:39
Kevin Mirallas in action for Everton on October 15, 2017
Everton score record 22 goals in pre-season rout of ATV Irdning
Marco Silva begins his tenure in the Everton dugout with a 22-0 win over Austrian minnows ATV Irdning at the ATV-Riesneralm-Arena.
Jul 14, 17:56
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez on October 10, 2017
Roberto Martinez: 'Belgium players wanted to make country proud at World Cup'
Roberto Martinez is pleased with his Belgium charges for sealing the national team's best ever World Cup finish in their third-place playoff triumph over England.
Jul 14, 17:42
England striker Harry Kane in action during his side's international friendly with Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
Harry Kane: 'World Cup Golden Boot win would be proud moment'
England captain Harry Kane is disappointed with his lack of goals in the knockout stages of the World Cup but would nonetheless be "very proud" to win the Golden Boot.
Jul 14, 17:29
England striker Harry Kane in action during his side's international friendly with Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
Harry Kane: 'England could not have given any more against Belgium'
Harry Kane insists that he and his England teammates "couldn't have given any more" in their World Cup third-place playoff loss to Belgium.
Jul 14, 17:16
England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Gareth Southgate: 'I could have not have asked for more from England at World Cup'
Gareth Southgate praises his England players for their conduct at the 2018 World Cup and stresses that they "deserve every bit of praise" for their fourth-place finish.
Jul 14, 17:04
Gareth Southgate during an England training session on May 28, 2018
Gareth Southgate: 'England World Cup loss to Belgium a game too far'
Gareth Southgate concedes that Belgium are "a better side" than England and believes that the World Cup third-place playoff loss was "a game too far" for the Three Lions.
Jul 14, 16:53
Germany's Angelique Kerber celebrates winning the Wimbledon women's singles final with the trophy on July 14, 2018
Angelique Kerber overcomes Serena Williams to clinch Wimbledon title
Angelique Kerber beats Serena Williams in straight sets to win her first Wimbledon title.
Jul 14, 16:28
Harry Kane reacts to a missed chance during the World Cup third-place playoff between Belgium and England on July 14, 2018
Harry Kane: 'England loss to Belgium at World Cup highlights room for improvement'
Harry Kane concedes that England are "not the finished article" following their 2-0 loss to Belgium in their World Cup third-place playoff encounter.
Jul 14, 16:22
Unai Emery in charge of PSG on April 6, 2018
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang nets hat-trick as Arsenal put eight past Boreham Wood
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang nets a first-half hat trick as Unai Emery's first game in charge of Arsenal ends in a 8-0 win over Boreham Wood.
Jul 14, 15:56
Sunderland's Darron Gibson applauds the fans on August 13, 2017
Former Sunderland midfielder Darron Gibson given trial at Wigan Athletic
Republic of Ireland midfielder Darron Gibson, who was released by Sunderland in March after being charged with drink-driving, is offered a trial at Wigan Athletic.
Jul 14, 15:49
Maurizio Sarri in charge of Napoli on May 6, 2018
Report: New Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri 'forced to deny being homophobic, sexist'
A report claims that Maurizio Sarri has had to reassure Chelsea that he does not hold homophobic or sexist views ahead of his appointment as Blues manager.
Jul 14, 15:46
Lazio's Felipe Anderson celebrates scoring their second goal against Dynamo Kiev on March 8, 2018
Report: Lazio midfielder Felipe Anderson passes West Ham United medical
A report claims that Lazio midfielder Felipe Anderson has passed his West Ham United medical ahead of a switch to the London Stadium.
Jul 14, 15:13
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Report: Isaac Hayden seeking to leave Newcastle United for family reasons
Isaac Hayden is reportedly seeking to Newcastle United in order to seal a return to southern England for "exceptional family reasons".
Jul 14, 11:02
Bordeaux's Malcom looks dejected in the game against Marseille on February 18, 2018
Report: Inter Milan to sign Bordeaux star Malcom ahead of Tottenham Hotspur
Bordeaux attacker Malcom is reportedly on the verge of joining Inter Milan ahead of fellow suitors Tottenham Hotspur.
Jul 14, 10:50
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte poses with the FA Cup on May 19, 2018
Report: Antonio Conte "disgusted" by nature of Chelsea sacking
Former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is reportedly feeling "disgusted" by the nature of his sacking by the Premier League club.
Jul 14, 10:39
Sheffield United's Jamal Blackman on February 10, 2018
Report: Chelsea goalkeeper Jamal Blackman undergoing Leeds United medical
Chelsea goalkeeper Jamal Blackman is reportedly undergoing a medical at Leeds United ahead of a loan switch to Elland Road.
Jul 14, 10:22
Generic image of a locker room
Tottenham Hotspur launch investigation into stadium parachute intrusion
Tottenham Hotspur confirm that an incident in which an intruder parachuted into their new stadium off the roof is being investigated.
Jul 14, 10:12
Daley Blind in action for Manchester United on October 31, 2017
Report: Manchester United defender Daley Blind on verge of Ajax return
Manchester United are believed to be on the verge of selling Netherlands international Daley Blind to Ajax for a fee that could eventually rise to £18.5m.
Jul 14, 09:59
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Glenn Middleton hoping to impress Rangers boss Steven Gerrard
Glenn Middleton admits that he was shocked to be handed his Rangers debut against Shkupi but is confident of cementing a place in the first-team squad.
Jul 14, 09:52
Eden Hazard in action for Belgium on June 2, 2018
Roberto Martinez: 'Eden Hazard can play for best clubs in world'
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez stresses that Chelsea forward Eden Hazard "can play for any of the best clubs in the world".
Jul 14, 09:38
Croatia's Ivan Rakitic in action with Nigeria's Odion Ighalo in the World Cup group-stage match on June 16, 2018
Ivan Rakitic: 'Croatia will have millions on World Cup final pitch'
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic believes that Croatia will have "4.5m players on the pitch" when they face France in Sunday's World Cup final.
Jul 14, 09:25
Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic on November 9, 2017
Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic coy over potential Premier League move
Croatia head coach and World Cup finalist Zlatko Dalic suggests that he could be open to a Premier League move in future.
Jul 14, 09:15
Mesut Ozil in action for Germany against Austria on June 2, 2018
Arsenal boss Unai Emery eager to help Mesut Ozil rediscover form
New Arsenal boss Unai Emery wants to help Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil rediscover his form for club and country.
Jul 14, 08:56
Juventus's Daniele Rugani celebrates scoring their fourth goal against Udinese on October 22, 2017
Report: New Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri targets triple transfer swoop
New Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is reportedly hoping to sign Juventus defender Daniele Rugani, CSKA Moscow midfielder Aleksandr Golovin and Roma goalkeeper Alisson Becker.
Jul 14, 08:45
England manager Gareth Southgate watches on during the international friendly against Netherlands on March 23, 2018
Gareth Southgate: 'England World Cup loss will live with me forever'
Gareth Southgate confesses that England's 2018 World Cup semi-final defeat to Croatia is likely to live with him "forever".
Jul 14, 08:35
Maurizio Sarri in charge of Napoli on May 6, 2018
Former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri confirmed as new Chelsea head coach
Chelsea announce the appointment of former Napoli head coach Maurizio Sarri as Antonio Conte's replacement at Stamford Bridge.
Jul 14, 08:16
Gareth Southgate during an England training session on May 28, 2018
Gareth Southgate: 'Euro 2020 is almost a home tournament for England'
Gareth Southgate hints towards already planning for the European Championships in 2020 following England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Croatia.
Jul 14, 08:10
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere in action during his side's Premier League clash with Stoke City on April 1, 2018
Unai Emery: 'Tactical reasons behind Jack Wilshere decision at Arsenal'
Unai Emery stresses that he could not guarantee Jack Wilshere a starting role at Arsenal for "tactical and technical" reasons as opposed to fitness issues.
Jul 13, 06:56
AC Milan defender Leonardo Bonucci in action during his side's Serie A clash with Inter Milan on April 4, 2018
Report: Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain keen on AC Milan captain Leonardo Bonucci
Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are both believed to have expressed an interest in signing AC Milan defender Leonardo Bonucci this summer.
Jul 13, 06:54
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard in action during the FA Cup final with Manchester United on May 19, 2018
Report: Chelsea star Eden Hazard agrees Barcelona move
Chelsea attacker Eden Hazard is reported to have agreed a move to Barcelona this summer amid the managerial uncertainty at Stamford Bridge.
Jul 13, 06:52
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte poses with the FA Cup on May 19, 2018
Former Chelsea captain John Terry pays tribute to Antonio Conte
John Terry publicly thanks Antonio Conte for helping him through a tough time at Chelsea amid reports of the Italian vacating the reins at Stamford Bridge.
Jul 13, 06:50
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Prince Oniangue leaves Wolverhampton Wanderers to join Caen
Wolverhampton Wanderers confirm that Congo midfielder Prince Oniangue has joined French club Caen for an undisclosed fee.
Jul 12, 21:55
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