Kick Off: Robben retires for the second time

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OFFICIAL: Arjen Robben announces his retirement for the second time

Arjen Robben has retired from football for the second time after deciding not to spend a second season playing for Dutch club Groningen.

Griezmann & Saul: Barcelona in talks with Atletico over swap deal

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are in talks about a swap deal which would see Antoine Griezmann and Saul Niguez switch clubs. 

Bukayo Saka's statement after social media abuse: No room for racism or hate

Bukayo Saka has spoken out for the first time since missing a penalty in England's Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy, claiming that he knew instantly that he would be targeted by racist abuse.

These things happen

 Abellan demanded 10 million euros from Real Madrid to delete audio recordings

Jose Antonio Abellan - the journalist at the centre of the leaked audio recordings storm surrounding Real Madrid president Florentino Perez - is said to have demanded 10 million euros from the club in exchange for deleting the files.

Chelsea's opening offer for Haaland turned down by Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund have turned down Chelsea's opening offer for striker Erling Haaland, according to Sky in Germany.

Giroud touches down in Italy for AC Milan medical ahead of £1m move from Chelsea

Olivier Giroud has touched down in Italy for his AC Milan medical ahead of joining the Serie A giants from Chelsea in a £1million deal.

Messi's heartfelt message to 100-year-old man who records all of his goals

It is not new for sportsmen to send messages to their fans for one reason or another

Rashford and Sancho take a private jet to green-list Turks and Caicos

Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho have jetted out on holiday together as the duo look to rest and recharge following the sickening racist abuse directed at them.

What they say

Joe Cole: 'Mourinho made us horrible but Ancelotti fed me shots!'

Joe Cole claims Jose Mourinho turned Chelsea from a 'nice club' to a 'horrible' one during his first stint in London and opened up on how the Portuguese coach clashed with everyone.

 Ancelotti: I really liked the hunger of Real Madrid's veteran players

Carlo Ancelotti has discussed Real Madrid's pre-season preparations so far and was full of praise for the dedication shown by some Los Blancos older guard in the training sessions.

In-Depth

Stupid football tattoos - fans edition & a volume just for England supporters

Here we take a look at a list of the stupidest football tattoos from fans all over the world, and yes we will get to the footballers' tattoos later.

Meet footballers and their pets, from Messi's dog to Havertz's donkey

It has been said that keeping pets at home comes with so many benefits, such as lowering down stress levels, keeping away from being alone

Analysis: What can Memphis Depay contribute to Barcelona's attack?

Following some outstanding performances at Euro 2020 with the Netherlands, Memphis Depay is set to join his new team Barcelona

The most high-profile swap deals in football history

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are close to reaching deal that would see Antoine Griezmann return to Los Rojiblancos and Saul Niguez move to the Camp Nou