An investigation has been opened into potentially fraudulent payments made by Kylian Mbappe to five police officers assigned to protect the French national football team, the public prosecutor's office told 'AFP' on Thursday.

Barcelona have a problem with the Spotify Camp Nou. 'Jijantes' detailed that the club will confirm on Friday the cancellation of the Joan Gamper Trophy. Furthermore, 'RAC1' added that UEFA doubts that the stadium will be ready in time for the Champions League league phase.

England roared into the semi-finals of Women's Euro 2025 on Thursday after coming back from two goals down and then beating Sweden 3-2 on penalties to continue their title defence.

Mounir Nasraoui, father of Lamine Yamal, defends his son over the Barcelona star's 18th birthday celebrations, which are even under government scrutiny.

Patrick Kuivert's Indonesia were on Thursday handed a tough draw for the final round of Asian qualifying as they try to reach the World Cup finals for the first time since 1938.

'Jijantes' reports that Marc-Andre Ter Stegen is considering undergoing further back surgery to finally resolve his persistent discomfort. He already underwent a procedure in December 2023. Barcelona, in the event of another operation for the German, will consider deregistering him.

Noelle Maritz said Thursday that fervent home support will help Switzerland in their task of beating world champions Spain in the quarter-finals of Women's Euro 2025.

Marco Asensio and Carlos Soler, along with Milan Skriniar, trained with PSG's reserve team on Thursday. All three are surplus to requirements under Luis Enrique and are seeking new clubs.

Robert Lewandowski could return to the Polonia national team, or at least that is what their new coach, Jan Urban, wants, who has requested the return of the Barcelona striker to the national team.

Real Betis have confirmed the return of Junior Firpo. The 28-year-old footballer arrives as a free agent and has committed to the Seville-based club until 30 June 2028.

Manchester United have made a third and potentially decisive offer for Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo, valued at up to £70 million. The Red Devils await a response from Brentford, with hopes of finalising the deal before their US pre-season tour.

Serie A champions Napoli announced Thursday the signing of Netherlands attacker Noa Lang from PSV Eindhoven.

Lucas Vazquez marked his final day as a Real Madrid player with an emotional farewell ceremony at the Santiago Bernabéu, where the club and supporters celebrated his distinguished career in white.

Barcelona trained on Thursday with one eye on their upcoming Asian tour, which begins in seven days when the team heads to South Korea and Japan. Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, who again trained separately, remains a major doubt.