LEAGUES
La Liga
Modric and the tense fight between Cristiano and Mourinho: "He was on the brink of tears"
Luka Modric has revealed in his biography a tense episode between Cristiano Ronaldo and José Mourinho during a Copa del Rey match in 2013. "Cristiano was desperate, on the verge of tears. His team-mates had to intervene," revealed the Croatian.
Legendary footballer in China's cross-hairs after 'overthrow' videos
Hao Haidong faces being scrubbed from the history of Chinese sport after videos emerged showing the retired football star calling for the overthrow of the ruling Communist Party.
La Liga
OFFICIAL: Messi injured eight days before LaLiga's restart
Barcelona officially confirmed in a report on their last training session that Lionel Messi is suffering from a contracture in his right quadriceps. The captain is expected to rejoin the group in the next few days to be ready for the return of the league.
La Liga
"Hazard is on Messi's level"
Former goalkeeper Hugo Gatti analysed football's return in La Liga and surprised by matching Eden Hazard and Leo Messi. "He's up to it, time will tell," he said at 'El Chiringuito'.
Ligue 1
Neymar mistakenly approved for $120 virus welfare payment: report
Neymar, the world's most expensive footballer, was approved to receive a $120 welfare payment meant for low-paid Brazilian workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic, in an apparent case of identity theft, a report said Thursday.
Serie A
Junior and 70 million euros to sign Lautaro
Barcelona have established a plan to sign Lautaro Martinez. The last offer will include Junior Firpo plus 70 million euros to get the Argentinean forward.
Bundesliga
No place like home? Not in German Bundesliga
Various quirks of the Bundesliga's return after a hiatus of more than two months due to the coronavirus have included disinfecting match balls, banning handshakes and installing cardboard cutouts of fans, but one factor has impacted results from top to bottom -- the disappearance of home advantage.
Ekstraklasa
'I didn't have a clue what to do' - Adjusting to football's new reality
Daily medical questionnaires, frequent temperature checks, weekly testing, face masks in the changing room and showers at home only. Not to mention trying to work out how to celebrate goals.
Bundesliga
Growing calls for anti-racism protests as Bayern scent Bundesliga title
Bayern Munich face one of the final obstacles in their hunt for an eighth consecutive Bundesliga title this weekend as players in Germany contemplate staging collective protests following the death of George Floyd in the United States.
Copa Sudamericana
South American football to restart with 'maximum guarantees'
South American football will restart with the "maximum guarantees" for the health of players and those involved, CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez told the medical teams of the region's 10 member associations by video call on Thursday.
Premier League
VIDEO: Son talks about his time doing military service
Spurs star Heung-min Son discusses his experience of military service in South Korea which he did during the Premier League's corona break.
La Liga
Real Madrid and Rennes speed up negotiations over Camavinga
'RMC Sport' shared a report which said that Real Madrid have accelerated negotiations with Rennes over Camavinga and they have apparently offered between 60 and 70 million euros for the young midfielder.
