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OFFICIAL: Carvajal extends contract with Real Madrid until 2025

Dani Carvajal has extended his contract with Real Madrid until 2025.

Taremi wins UEFA Goal of the Season for bicycle kick vs Chelsea

Porto striker Mehdi Taremi has won the UEFA Goal of the Season award for his stunning bicycle kick against Chelsea.

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Chiellini confirms he's set to re-sign for Juventus

Giorgio Chiellini is set to re-sign for Juventus, with the Italy star having confirmed his imminent return to Turin while outlining his desire to "lift some more trophies".

OFFICIAL: West Ham sign Areola on loan with an option to buy from PSG

West Ham have completed the loan signing of goalkeeper Alphonse Areola.

Barca given financial boost from credit agency

Barcelona have been handed a rare piece of positive economic news after credit rating agency Fitch opened the door for the club to refinance their debts in order to ease their troubled balance sheet.

Pepe triggers mass brawl in Porto friendly with Roma after Mkhitaryan clash

It may only be pre-season but it appears as long as Pepe is involved in a football match there is always the possibility that tempers can boil over.

A coroner ruled Liverpool fan as 97th Hillsborough victim after he passed away

Liverpool fan dies 32 years after Hillsborough disaster as coroner rules Andrew Devine as 97th victim.

Revolutionary technology can diagnose concussion in just FOUR minutes

The makers of a new headset which can diagnose concussion in a matter of minutes are looking to bring their revolutionary technology to English football.

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Van Dijk sends emotional message to Liverpool fans after injury return

Virgil van Dijk says “the work doesn’t stop now” in an emotional message to Liverpool fans and his team-mates after making his long-awaited return from injury.

Rafael claims Van Gaal told him to leave Man Utd because he 'HATES Brazilians'

Former Manchester United defender Rafael has claimed Louis van Gaal bluntly told him to leave the club because he 'hates' Brazilian players.

Ramos sends message to former Real Madrid team-mate Varane ahead of Man Utd move

Sergio Ramos has penned an emotional message to Manchester United-bound Raphael Varane following their illustrious days together at Real Madrid.

Gerrard responds to renewed talk of replacing Klopp

Steven Gerrard maintains that a return to Liverpool does not form part of his immediate future plans, with the Reds legend fully committed to a title-winning post at Scottish giants Rangers.

Sir Alex Ferguson reveals pride in being honoured with statue at Aberdeen

Sir Alex Ferguson is 'thrilled' at plans by Aberdeen to build a statue in his honour.

I didn't arrive at Real Madrid by accident - Jovic

Luka Jovic is eager to point out that he "didn't arrive at Real Madrid by accident", with the Serbian striker retaining full faith in his ability, but another loan door is being left open at Santiago Bernabeu.

Mbappe makes ’biggest dream‘ declaration amid Liverpool & Real Madrid links

Kylian Mbappe has dealt a blow to his admirers but outlining his intention to win the Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain.

In-Depth

Living fossils! Over-35 footballers still active in Europe’s top five leagues

Thanks to the advancement of sports science and training regimes, age is increasingly becoming ‘just a number’ in the world of football.

Right now, there is a host of players aged 35 and above operating at a world-class level in Europe’s top five leagues. We’ve picked out who we believe to be the best here.

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