Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has described feeling "outraged and violated" after Julian Alvarez's penalty was disallowed in the Champions League last 16 clash against Real Madrid.

FC Barcelona have acknowledged accounting discrepancies with UEFA regarding the interpretation of the club's financial levers, following a report by The Times which claims the Catalan side could face fresh sanctions from European football's governing body.

Patrick Kluivert said he is "very confident" Indonesia will get a positive result against China in front of a sell-out crowd in Jakarta on Thursday to move closer to a historic World Cup spot.

Manchester United are poised to open formal talks with Brentford in the near future as they look to secure the signing of Bryan Mbeumo.

Spain are aiming to become the first side to defend the Nations League trophy, with Luis de la Fuente's side going from strength to strength on the international stage ahead of next year's World Cup.

Liverpool are on the verge of reaching a final agreement with Bournemouth for the transfer of centre-back Milos Kerkez, who would strengthen the Reds' backline for next season.

China will fight to stay alive in the hunt for a World Cup spot with hopes of a "perfect performance" when they face Indonesia in a crucial qualifier on Thursday, coach Branko Ivankovic said.

England defender Millie Bright on Wednesday ruled herself out of selection for next month's women's Euros, saying she is "not able to give 100 percent mentally or physically".

Gavi defended himself from criticism in an interview for ‘Mundo Deportivo’ where he spoke about his return to the Spanish national team, the process to return and denied that he plans to leave Barcelona: ‘People read what they believe in any media’.

Spain trained this Wednesday with the great novelty of Fabian Ruiz. The midfielder joined the training session after being late to join the training camp after playing the Champions League final with PSG.

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman harshly criticised FIFA for the creation of a new Club World Cup because it will destroy the players. "It's ridiculous that it's being played," said the Dutch coach.

Lisandro Martinez has dismissed reports linking him with a move to Napoli, insisting he is determined to remain at Manchester United and succeed at Old Trafford.

Inter Milan have opened talks with Cesc Fabregas as they look to appoint him as Simone Inzaghi’s successor, with personal terms reportedly agreed between the Spanish coach and the Italian club.

PSG's victory in the Champions League final sparked a wave of riots across France, especially in Paris. In the capital, eight people have so far been sentenced to immediate prison terms for what happened.