Alexis Sanchez - the man Arsenal believe can fire them to the Premier League title - has sealed his £30million move from Barcelona. The Chile superstar, who cut short his holiday to finalise the transfer in London, completed a medical and agreed a four-year contract - with the option of a further 12 months - worth up to £140,000-per-week. The move paves the way for Barcelona to sign Luis Suarez from Liverpool.
Brazil star Neymar could not hold back the tears as he revealed he had come within a few inches of being paralysed. Neymar, giving his first press conference after being hospitalised with a fractured vertebrae in Brazil's World Cup quarter-final win over Colombia.
Police in Rio have declared Ray Whelan, the English director of FIFA's ticket partners MATCH, to be 'a fugitive' after they attempted to re-arrest him.
Arsenal are working on a deal for Atletico Madrid's Javi Manquillo, to compete with imminent signing Mathieu Debuchy for the right-back slot.
TRANSFER COLUMN - SIMON JONES: Chelsea are exploring the feasibility of bringing Didier Drogba back to Stamford Bridge this summer.
Luis Suarez could get his four-month ban for biting put on hold so he can play from the start of the season, it emerged on Thursday night.
Newcastle have not given up on the possibility of signing Arsenal target Loic Remy from QPR for his designated £8m buy-out.
NEIL ASHTON: There was a moment after Argentina's semi-final victory over Holland when Javier Mascherano was reminded of his match-saving challenge on Arjen Robben late in the second half.
Neymar has admitted he will be supporting Brazil's bitter rivals Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final. The injured superstar gave a press conference two days after his side were thrashed 7-1 by Germany in the last four. Neymar plays alongside Messi and Mascherano for Barcelona and will return to the Catalan club on August 5 to continue his recovery.
It is likely that Manchester United will officially unveil Louis Van Gaal as their new manager at a press conference next week after Holland's exit.
Luis Felipe Scolari looked troubled as he held talks with the head of the Brazilian Football Federation before Neymar paid a visit to the training ground.
Angel di Maria trained alone on Thursday as he stepped up his bid to be fit for Sunday's World Cup final.
BRIAN BARWICK was the man who appointed Alan Hansen to his Match of the Day punditry role 22 years ago. Now, as the former defender prepares to bow out at the World Cup final in Brazil, he pays tribute to a man who brought his own special brand of 'touch and technique' to a British television institution.
In a time when others shout, scream and deliberately provoke in the quest for attention, his delivery has remained steadfastly calm, clear and intelligent, adding to his natural authority and earning him the respect of managers and players. Mike Ingham has been chief football correspondent for more than 20 years, bringing his unique blend of effortless eloquence and good sense to the Beeb's coverage.
JONATHAN McEVOY: Alan Hansen does not strike the viewer as a man beset by self-doubt. But the real Hansen possesses a sensitive core.
Mike Ingham recalls his 10 favourite commentary matches from his distinguished career. He was talking to Sportsmail's Matt Barlow.
The great and the good from the worlds of football and broadcasting have paid tribute to Mike Ingham, who retires after the World Cup final.
Mike Ingham reveals his top 10 fondest memories from nearly three decades covering football all over the world. He was speaking to Matt Barlow.
Ron Vlaar's penalty came within inches of crossing the line during Holland's heartbreaking shootout defeat against Argentina on Wednesday night.
Chelsea target Paul Pogba was spotted in west London, just a stone's throw away from Stamford Bridge as he posed for pictures with fans.
Manchester City's French playmaker Samir Nasri has signed a new five-year contract at the Etihad.
New Manchester City signing Fernando hopes to establish himself as one of the club's greats - and would love the chance to play alongside Yaya Toure.
Fabio Borini is the subject of an £8million bid from Sunderland as they attempt to lure back last season's loan star to Wearside.
West Ham are close to finalising a £12million deal for Ecuador striker Enner Valencia. The 25-year-old scored all three of Ecuador's goals at the World Cup.
Everton have made a bid to rival Swansea and West Ham for Muhamed Besic. Roberto Martinez has offered £2.5m plus add ons for the 21-year-old.
Arsenal fans that queued outside Puma's flagship store for hours enjoyed their first glimpse of the club's new kits as Santi Cazorla, Mikel Arteta and Mathieu Flamini stepped into the front window of the shop to parade them.
Not only will Arsenal players have a new kit - and several new team-mates - this season, some of them will be wearing brand new boots.
Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal will be 'far more difficult to handle' this season following the signing of the 'tremendous' Alexis Sanchez.
Alexis Sanchez revealed he can't wait to play in the Premier League after completing his £30million move to Arsenal.
Santi Cazorla is confident Alexis Sanchez can fire Arsenal to the Premier League title. The Chile forward completed his £30million move.
As Argentina and Germany prepare to battle it out in the Maracana, who should you be cheering? ROB DRAPER is behind Lionel Messi and the South Americans, while IAN LADYMAN is backing Joachim Low and his team. Who will you be supporting?
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic clearly thought one day of pre-season training with a thick beard was enough as the Serbian showed up at Cobham cleanly shaven on Thursday.
Neymar's agent has blasted Luis Felipe Scolari following Brazil's World Cup humiliation, calling him 'an old jerk' and 'repulsive' in a sarcastic Twitter list.
QPR midfielder Alejandro Faurlin has vowed to get a tattoo of Lionel Messi if Argentina win the World Cup.
Leeds United showed no signs of missing last season's top scorer Ross McCormack after thrashing local side FC Gherdeina 16-0 in a pre-season friendly staged in Italy.
Sunderland are interested in QPR striker Charlie Austin. The 25-year-old scored 20 goals last season but Rangers are keen on Gary Hooper.
Leicester have bid a potential club record £6million for Brighton striker Leonardo Ulloa but the Championship side want £10million.
Nike's groundbreaking promotional World Cup video featuring the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Neymar didn't do their top ambassadors much good at the tournament proper.
JEFF POWELL: Lionel Messi was literally Little Leo on this occasion. It was Javier Mascherano - the man who really did most to squeeze Argentina through to Sunday's World Cup Final against Germany.
Chelsea have re-opened talks with Atletico over their move to sign Filipe Luis. The left-back is viewed as a priority signing by Jose Mourinho.
New Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal will make his first appearance at Old Trafford in a friendly against Valencia on August 12.
Former Real Madrid defender and captain Fernando Hierro will take over from Zinedine Zidane as coach Carlo Ancelotti's assistant, the La Liga club said.
Germany and Argentina will battle for football's ultimate prize on Sunday. In the stands or supporting back home will be a host of glamorous wives and girlfriends. As they say, behind every great man is a great women - here Sportsmail takes a look at those women.
Marcos Maidana has been rewarded for giving Floyd Mayweather his hardest fight in years with a lucrative rematch. Although Mayweather won comfortably on points in May, he struggled to adapt to the Argentine's rough tactics.
Curtis Woodhouse has retired from boxing after losing his British light welterweight title.The ex-Premier League star lost to Willie Limond in Glasgow.
Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has committed his long-term future to the north London outfit despite being linked with PSG.
Kieran Richardson is expected to have a medical at Aston Villa on Friday ahead of his proposed transfer for an undisclosed fee.
The pressure was mounting on Alastair Cook after he failed again with the bat as England replied to India's imposing 457 in the first Investec Test at Trent Bridge.
DEREK LAWRENSON: One of the joys of this golfing season has been the Thursday masterclass from Rory McIlroy and the one delivered at Royal Aberdeen in the opening round of the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open was surely the best yet.
CHARLES SALE: Discarded Kevin Pietersen continues to haunt the England team despite playing his last Test match in Sydney seven months ago.
I know Alastair Cook has had a lot to deal with these past few months. Right now, it must feel as if everything is being laid at his door.
Germany's Tour de France sprint supremacy continued in Champagne country on Thursday as Andre Greipel triumphed in Reims.
Tearful Neymar reveals he came within inches of being paralysed
And the Brazil star also disagreed with his agent for calling Luiz Felipe Scolari 'an old jerk'
Hair we go! Fellaini sports braids ahead of new season
Marouane Fellaini looks to kick-start his career... while fearing the chop from Manchester United
Sanchez completes £30m Arsenal move
SAMI MOKBEL: The man Arsenal believe can fire them to the Barclays Premier League title has joined from Barcelona
Cazorla, Arteta and Flamini unveil new kit
And the Gunners timed the launch of their new strip to perfection following the eyecatching signing of Sanchez
Di Maria trains alone whilel Messi and Co enjoy light session
Angel di Maria has stepped up his bid to be fit to face Germany in the World Cup final
Ivanovic gets rid of his bushy beard after just one day of pre-season training with Chelsea
Branislav Ivanovic clearly thought one day with a thick beard was enough
Zabaleta posts a celebratory blue-haired, bloodied selfie after Argentina's shootout win over Holland
Pablo Zabaleta took a few knocks in Sao Paulo
Nasri and girlfriend Anara looking buff
Samir Nasri's girlfriend Anara Atanes posted a photo on Instagram of the couple after a session in the gym
Bendtner works on his shooting after being released by Arsenal... by taking out a shotgun
Nicklas Bendtner may be a free agent but he is still working on his shooting
Messi's girlfriend joins fellow WAGs to cheer Argentina all the way to the World Cup final
Argentina's players were cheered all the way to the World Cup final
Transfer target Negredo included in City squad as they fly off for pre-season tour
Manchester City's squad jet to Dundee for their Scottish pre-season tour
Model behaviour from Ambrosio and Lima
Victoria's Secret models Alessandra Ambrosio and Adriana Lima showed their support for their native Brazil
One Direction's Niall and Louis sport Barcelona strips at the Nou Camp
Another city, another football club for the One Direction boys
Fancy free McIlroy eyes a Scottish Open and Hoylake double
Rory McIlory parties in Ibiza with mates and steps out with model Nadia Forde in Dublin
Luk who's at it again
Selfie king Lukas Podolski celebrated Germany's emphatic 7-1 win over World Cup hosts Brazil by taking a team snap on the plane
From Uruguay's victory 84 years ago to Spanish success in 2010, Sportsmail remembers all 19 showpieces
It's Neymar-geddon! Best of Brazil virals
It was just a matter of minutes before the internet was overloaded with viral images mocking Brazil...
Vidic trains with new Inter Milan team-mates
Nemanja Vidic trained with his new Inter Milan team-mates following his move from Manchester United
Everton sign Barry
Gareth Barry has agreed a three year contract with Everton. The 33-year-old impressed on loan last season and had offers from Arsenal and Spurs
Double sessions? Not in Vegas, as Rooney and Coleen kick back
Wayne Rooney looked a million miles way from the shifts United players were putting in at home
Dutch coining it in thanks to RVP stunner
A coin commemorating Robin van Persie's header against Spain has sold out within hours of going on sale
So Clint, tell us about this soccer World Cup ball thingy you were in
USA captain Clint Dempsey will appear on The Late Show with David Letterman
Tom Cleverley and Georgina Dorsett were out in Manchester
Down time! Cleverley and Georgina hit the town after DOUBLE sessions for midfielder
Long may the green and gold shine! Top 10 sporting moments in Australian history
The greatest 'yes!' moments' in Aussie sporting history...
Snap-happy Becks backs injured Neymar
David Beckham has given his public support to Neymar by posting pictures of the pair together over the years
Poulter reveals his career moment of truth... and it wasn't at the Ryder Cup
Ian Poulter will go in search of his maiden major title next week.
Suarez's exit may not be confirmed - but one shop in Spain is already printing Barcelona shirts with 'Suarez 9' on
Luis Suarez is still a Liverpool player... for now
Nibali finally gets his kiss... 24 hours after he was comically snubbed
Vincenzo Nibali was finally rewarded with a kiss after finishing safely in the third stage
Cole takes £160,000 a week PAY CUT to join Italian club Roma
Ashley Cole landed in Italy on Monday ahead of Roma and has agreed to a huge pay-cut
Man United unveil new kit to kick-off Van Gaal era at OId Trafford
Manchester United have unveiled their new home strip for the 2014/15 Premier League season
McIlroy practices at Royal Liverpool... days after enjoying night out with Irish model Forde
Rory McIlroy steps up his preparations for The Open with some practice
Smalling relaxes with girlfriend Cooke on holiday as Manchester United return to training
Chris Smalling spends some downtime with girlfriend Sam Cooke
Rush's girlfriend brushes off 22 year age gap between her and Liverpool legend
Liverpool fan and singer Carol Anthony does not notice 22 year age gap
Sinclair enjoys beach time with Flanagan, swapping Manchester City for Mexico
Scott Sinclair and Helen Flanagan enjoy a smooch on the beach
Balotelli caught smoking on hotel balcony while on holiday in Florida with Fanny
Former City star Mario Balotelli with girlfriend Fanny Neguesha
Pirlo relaxes in Ibiza with fans and family as Juventus maestro gets over Italy's World Cup disappointment
Andrea Pirlo gets some chill-out time in Ibiza
Djokovic clinches second Wimbledon title with five-set win over defiant Federer
The Serb needed to draw on all his bloody minded determination
Colombia return to heroes' welcome as thousands pack streets of Bogota for stars
James Rodriguez and Co are greeted by thousands of noisy fans
TARTAN BARMY! Scotland unveil lurid parade uniforms for Commonwealth Games opening ceremony
The Scots will open the Games in style...
Robben says 'I'm tired of this bull****', having faced strong criticism after admitting diving
Arjen Robben has said he is tired of people criticising him
PREMIER LEAGUE NEW KIT SPECIAL: The strips your team will be wearing in 2014/15
Ahead of the 2014/15 season, we take a look at the brand new strips
Cavendish ruled OUT of Tour de France after shoulder injury
Mark Cavendish is out of the Tour de France after crashing at the end of the opening stage
Ronaldo poses for selfie with model girlfriend Irina Shayk
CR9 seems to have gotten over Portugal's elimination from the World Cup in Brazil
Emile Heskey and his wife Chantelle Tagoe go back to school at a fancy dress party
Former England striker Heskey enjoys night out with wife
Djokovic and Kvitova dazzle at Wimbledon Champions Dinner
Novak Djokovic and Petra Kvitova swapped their tennis gear for formal wear on Sunday
Tindall, Swann and Watson leads Team England to glory as Zara Phillips looks on
The Celebrity Cup reached its climax at Celtic Manor on Sunday
French fanfare! Pogba, Benzema, Evra and Co land in Paris after World Cup defeat to Germany
The France squad were given a warm welcome on their return to Paris
Liverpool ace Sterling parties with Gayle at his sports bar in Jamaica
Cricket legend Gayle added Sterling to the list of sporting superstars who have graced his bar
Was Holland manager Van Gaal inspired by Sturrock? Former Southend boss swapped keepers moments before penalty shootout over a year ago!
Lionel Messi's girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo poses in Argentina shirt as she celebrates World Cup quarter final victory over Belgium
Warne suffers broken hand after old Australia team-mate Lee bowls beamer in MCC match
Warne sustained a broken hand and withdrew from match
Kvitova wins SW19 title after beating Bouchard in straight sets
Petra Kvitova beat Eugenie Bouchard 6-3, 6-0 on Centre Court to claim second crown
Sky apologises after Strauss is overheard calling Pietersen a c*** by overseas viewers
Former England captain made remarks at Lord's during MCC match
If the cap fits: Shearer poses in one of Rio's '5 Unity' caps in Brazil
Alan Shearer has posed on Twitter wearing one of Rio Ferdinand's 5 baseball hats
The show must go on! Tour de France resumes without injured Cavendish as riders embark on 125-mile second stage from 
Pucker up! Gazza plants a surprise smacker on Redknapp
QPR boss invites Gascoigne to training ground after chance meeting in Southampton
Nasri girlfriend Atanes defends City player from Muslim criticism as he posts crude picture
Samir Nasri's girlfriend Anara Atanes has leapt to the City star's defence
Wenger's work never stops as he sports Arsenal training gear in Brazil at the World Cup
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger stays on brand while out for dinner
The Barcelona of the Championship? Charlton new away strip is a mirror image of Barca's old 'tequila sunrise' kit
Charlton Athletic imitate the Catalan's bright kit
Mata reckons it's Superbad...but what is film funnyman McLovin doing harrassing star?
Man Utd midfielder Juan Mata doesn't enjoy the attentions of prankster
Jones hits Hollywood with girlfriend Kaya after England World Cup woe
Phil Jones posted a picture of himself with girlfriend Kaya Hall in front of Hollywood sign
Shakira to sing Brazil 2014 anthem at World Cup's Maracana final... but her native Colombia won't be there
It'll be the beauty's third World Cup
Shane Warne confirms relationship with Australian Playboy model Emily Scott
The pair were pictured kissing in Sydney last month.
Jackson Martinez reveals he would jump at chance to sign for 'childhood club' Arsenal
Jackson Martinez would find it difficult to turn down a move to Arsenal
Southampton players put through their paces on return to training
Southampton's players had a first chance to impress new manager Ronald Koeman
Sandro hopes to be motoring for Spurs
The midfielder chose an unusual mode of transport to return to North London for pre-season training
Barack Obama calls Howard and Dempsey after 'heroics'
President Obama made a personal phone call to Clint Dempsey and goalkeeper Tim Howard
Joel Campbell startles Arsenal fans by posing with a Santos shirt at the World Cup
Arsenal fans given a shock when striker posed with Santos shirt
Howard virals: The best online images praising USA keeper's great display against Belgium at World Cup
Beckham proves he hasn't lost his touch by showing off physique for latest clothing range
That's certainly one way to deal with World Cup woe, Wayne!
The Man United striker and his wife Coleen relax in Las Vegas after England shambles 
Lambert escapes from his World Cup disappointment by jetting off to Barbados
The Liverpool striker was on the holiday island with his wife
Mayweather confirms he will fight Maidana again in September
Floyd Mayweather Jnr is set to face Marcos Maidana for a second time this autumn
Wickham splashes £17,500 on champagne
Connor Wickham has been spotted partying hard with a £17,500 bottle of champagne during the close season
Silva forgets about Spain's World Cup flop... with a sunshine break
The Manchester City midfielder was in Ibiza trying to relax before the new season
'Would I win against Messi? Obviously!'
Alexis Sanchez completes Arsenal move from Barcelona for £30m as Chile star cuts short his holiday to seal...
Neymar breaks down in tears as he reveals how he came within inches of being paralysed by Juan Zuniga in...
English boss of FIFA hospitality firm is 'a fugitive' after leaving Brazil hotel 'through service exit' to...
Arsenal closing in on move for Atletico Madrid right-back Javi Manquillo
THE TRANSFER COLUMN: Didier Drogba could be on his way back to Chelsea as Jose Mourinho seeks to rekindle...
Luis Suarez considering final bid to delay bite ban which could allow striker to start the season with...
Loic Remy in fresh Newcastle talks after Arsenal fail to agree terms with striker
Javier Mascherano reveals: 'I tore my a***' to make match-saving tackle against Arjen Robben in World Cup...
Neymar: I'll be rooting for Lionel Messi and Argentina in 2014 World Cup final
Louis van Gaal will not take a holiday after the World Cup as new Manchester United boss is keen to get...
Luis Felipe Scolari looks distressed ahead of Brazil training as injured star Neymar embraces under-fire...
Angel di Maria trains alone while Lionel Messi and Co enjoy light session as Real Madrid star bids to be fit...
Alan Hansen has proved himself a Match of the Day master and bows out after 22 years of loyal service on the...
Mike Ingham, the voice of football commentary on BBC radio for over two decades, will step down after World...
Alan Hansen won everything with Liverpool and became a masterful Match of the Day pundit... but deep down he...
Mike Ingham recalls his 10 favourite commentaries from over 30 years with the BBC, from Liverpool's triumph...
Sir Alex Ferguson leads tributes to BBC commentator Mike Ingham as he hangs up his mic after over 30 years...
Mike Ingham recalls his 10 fondest memories from a sparkling career at the BBC, from Brian Clough and Alex...
Ron Vlaar's penalty came agonisingly close to crossing the line during Holland's World Cup semi-final...
Paul Pogba spotted near Stamford Bridge as Chelsea target fuels transfer talk
Marouane Fellaini has braided his hair ahead of the new Premier League season as he looks to kick-start his career while fearing the chop from Manchester United. Maybe, after a disappointing season with both club and country, he has decided it's time for a fresh start and a new look? Or perhaps, he's trying to disguise himself from Louis van Gaal?
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone unintentionally told the wife of World Cup journalist Jorge 'El Topo' Lopez that her husband had been killed in a car crash in Sao Paulo on Twitter.
As the World Cup final line-up is confirmed with Germany once again facing Argentina on the ultimate stage and after five weeks of breathtaking action, Sportsmail's ROB DRAPER looks back over what we have seen at Brazil 2014 to determine what we have learned from the greatest football show on Earth.
It is a fixture weighted in World Cup history; two finals, red cards, mass brawls, humiliations, penalty shootouts and more. Argentina versus Germany will climax the latest edition of football's showcase tournament in Rio on Sunday.
I've never been so angry watching a game as a neutral. My initial shock and fascination at what was unfolding soon turned to disgust at half-time.
FIFA has fined the Argentine Football Association £196,000 for failing to bring players to pre-match news conferences at the World Cup.
Germany defender Mats Hummels is a doubt for the World Cup final after coming off with a knee problem in the semi final against Brazil
Germany made a half-time pledge not to humiliate Brazil in their astonishing semi-final clash on Tuesday night.
Brazil football great Zico says coach Luiz Felipe Scolari must be replaced if his country is to move past its disappointing World Cup performance.
NEIL ASHTON: Brazil legend Romario claims Brazilian football is being ruined by 'talentless moguls' in an extraordinary outburst.
Germany coach Joachim Low is leaving no stone unturned as he prepares for Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina and he was still hard at work while strolling along the beach on Thursday.
As if the thought of Argentina playing a World Cup final at the Maracana wasn't bad enough for Brazil fans, now they have to watch their fierce rivals celebrate with a Brazilian icon.
Sportsmail takes a closer look at the Premier League players and clubs who have played the most minutes at the World Cup so far...
Louis van Gaal claims he 'taught Sergio Romero how to save penalties' when he managed the Argentina goalkeeper at AZ Alkmaar.
Nigeria has been suspended from all international football amid allegations of government interference in its football federation.
IAN LADYMAN: It can be seen as a sporting disappointment in context or as symbolic humiliation of a population fast losing ways to feel proud.
Holland manager Louis van Gaal revealed two players had refused to take the first penalty following their shootout defeat by Argentina on Wednesday.
IAN LADYMAN: After the semi-final we feared, there will now be one overwhelmingly satisfied team left in Brazil. That team is called Germany.
Brazil's real misfortune was not losing their talisman Neymar or leader Thiago Silva, but coming up against a team who would take advantage like no other.
JOE BERNSTEIN: The last thing Liverpool need when Luis Suarez goes is a repeat of Tottenham's post-Gareth Bale trauma. Brendan Rodgers has already done his homework and made plans to rebuild a Liverpool team that can challenge in the Premier League and Champions League.
Manchester City will play in all blue next season as they attempt to defend their Premier League title. City have released their new kit for the season which features shorts that are the same colour as the shirt - a departure from last season's white shorts.
Samir Nasri's summer of fun with girlfriend Anara Atanes is coming to an end, as the start of the Premier League season draws closer and closer.
West Ham will have the word 'London' inserted on their new club crest when they move into the Olympic Stadium in 2016, if fans approve.
Steven Gerrard may start only half of Liverpool's matches next season as Brendan Rodgers devises a plan to keep the 34-year-old fresh.
World Cup winger Max Gradel is a firm target for Bournemouth as they try to build on an impressive first season back in the Championship.
Manchester United defender Patrice Evra is on the brink of a move to Juventus. Evra is believed to be weighing up a two-year deal with the Italians.
Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata has revealed he is on the verge of a move to Juventus.
Blackburn striker Jordan Rhodes has signed a two-year contract extension. The 24-year-old has committed his future to Rovers.
Louis van Gaal won't be daunted by taking over at Manchester United and is 'relishing' the opportunity to revive the club's fortunes, according to Ryan Giggs.
If, as expected, Patrice Evra completes a move to Juventus, Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal will be greeted by a dressing room that looks and sounds rather different to the one that David Moyes left behind in April. United's four most senior players - Ryan Giggs, Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic and Patrice Evra - have all moved on, although Giggs' services have been retained in his new position as assistant manager.
Watch out West Ham, there is a new footballing power on the march in east London. That is the message Barry Hearn believes his sale of Leyton Orient to Italian businessman Francesco Becchetti has sent to the Barclays Premier League side.
Gerard Pique has put behind Spain's disastrous World Cup by hitting the tables of Las Vegas to compete in the annual World Series of Poker.
Inter Milan are making another attempt to prise Stevan Jovetic away from Manchester City.
Ronald Koeman is interested in signing Sunderland's Connor Wickham as the new Southampton boss looks to replace Rickie Lambert.
Liverpool are ready to revive interest in Swansea pair Ben Davies and Wilfried Bony as their proposed moves to Tottenham stall.
Arsenal are pressing ahead with plans to sign Colombia goalkeeper David Ospina, 25, of Nice.
Nigeria star Michael Babatunde has urged Sunderland to step up their interest in him. The 21-year-old has claimed the Black Cats have made him an offer.
Chris Froome has abandoned the 2014 Tour de France after the Team Sky leader crashed for the third time in two days. The defending champion had a precautionary X-ray on his wrist following a crash on Tuesday's fourth stage and took another tumble on the route from Ypres to Arenburg Porte du Hinaut.
Holland's Lars Boom prevailed amid the carnage which saw defending champion Chris Froome abandon the Tour de France to win a thrilling fifth stage over the cobbles of northern France on Wednesday. The Ypres to Arenburg Porte du Hinaut stage commemorated 100 years since the start of World War One and featured many of the cobbles used in the Paris-Roubaix one-day race 'the Hell of the North'.
With Chris Froome out, Richie Porte steps up to become leader of Team Sky, the first time the British team has ever been led by a non-Brit at the Tour.
Mark Cavendish is considering taking legal action after Alexander Kristoff accused him of 'crashing on purpose' during stage one.
The selfie craze has hit the Tour de France. But riders have warned that spectators could get seriously hurt if they step into the road to grab these pictures.
Mark Cavendish has had successful surgery after dislocating his shoulder and damaging ligaments during the sprint finish on stage one.
The third stage of the 101st Tour de France began in Cambridge on Monday, with Italian Vincenzo Nibali in the yellow jersey for the final day on UK soil.
The 2014 Tour de France gets underway in Yorkshire on Saturday with Chris Froome looking to defend his winner's yellow jerse
Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff feels Lewis Hamilton has proven he has the mental strength to cope with the pressure of this year's Formula One world title fight following his British Grand Prix win.
Marussia sporting director Graeme Lowdon has revealed the confusion and mayhem that followed Kimi Raikkonen's accident on the opening lap of Sunday's British Grand Prix helped wreck Max Chilton's race.
McLaren are to operate in 2015 with the biggest budget in the team's history as look to chase the likes of Mercedes, Red Bull and Williams.
Ahead of the 2014/15 campaign, Sportsmail takes a look at the brand new strips set to feature as they are unveiled throughout the summer.
If the World Cup wasn't enough to whet your appetite this summer, there's a transfer window packed with Premier League sides looking to revamp.
After the dust settles on the World Cup, make sure you keep up-to-date with all the Premier League pre-season fixtures and results with Sportsmail.
Fast bowler Stuart Broad admitted to feeling frustrated as England battled a slow pitch at Trent Bridge on the second day of the first Test against India.
PAUL NEWMAN AT TRENT BRIDGE: Alastair Cook shuffled a little too far across to the off side, stayed fatally a little too far back.
DAVID LLOYD: There is a conundrum for wicketkeepers over where they should stand on a pitch as slow as this.
Lawrence Booth's view of day two of the first Test between England and India at Trent Bridge in which England were 43-1 at stumps.
Some teams use cones during training sessions, others aim at simple targets, but when it comes to Bath Rugby, they opt for vacuums. The Aviva Premiership side welcomed their new sponsors Dyson on Thursday, and immediately put the appointment to good use.
Tony Bellew knows victory over Julio Cesar Dos Santos on Saturday will bring him closer to his ultimate dream - ending Nathan Cleverly's career.
Four days after winning Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic has married his pregnant fiancee in a private ceremony in Montenegro.
Matthew Macklin will use his August ring return as a launchpad for a world-title date in Dublin. The Anglo-Irish middleweight will fight in Dublin on August 30.
Colin Montgomerie twice sank three consecutive birdies en route to a six-under 65 that put him one clear after the opening round of the US Senior Open.
Tears formed in Eilish McColgan's eyes as she described how an undiagnosed irregular heartbeat forced her into hospital earlier this year.
Wakefield's revival under rookie coach James Webster continued with a hard-fought win over Widnes at the Rapid Solicitors Stadium.
Japan's Ayako Uehara mastered the windy conditions at Royal Birkdale to lead after the opening round of the Ricoh Women's British Open.
The threat of more rain on the July Course could result in a host of withdrawals but any further emphasis on stamina may suit INTEGRAL.
THE DEBATE: I thought David Luiz was having a good World Cup until Tuesday night, when he completely lost his way. People won't like this but the performances of Luiz and Gary Cahill at this World Cup only go to show what an outstanding player John Terry is.
There is something romantic about one of the supreme footballers of all time passing away just as his country of birth comes to the climax of its bid to win the World Cup. Vamos, vamos Argentina - in memory of Alfredo The Great.
We are starting to plan the next move for Carl Froch and there are exciting times ahead with a number of options on the table.
Andy Murray may have lost out at Wimbledon, but is a towering example of what may be achieved by a combination of immense natural talent and ferocious dedication.
I hope Ashley Cole enjoys his time in Italy, he's the best player England had for years, most misunderstood this country has ever produced.
A defining phenomenon at this World Cup for me has been the impact of special managers who have moulded their players into more than the sum of their parts.
MARTIN SAMUEL - THE DEBATE: It's the Luis Suarez debate. And as you'd expect, it's going to get messy.
While Tim Krul has been hailed as the hero for Holland his antics as Costa Rica players approached to take their kicks went beyond gamesmanship.
Brazil's win over Colombia was an ill-tempered affair and was notable for both teams trying to stop the other side's No 10.
On Thursday night in Lausanne, Switzerland, three sprinters broke the 10-second barrier for the 100 metres: Justin Gatlin, Tyson Gay and Mike Rodgers.
USA captain Clint Dempsey appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman on Wednesday night in a further indication of the rise in popularity of football in America.
Alright, it was not the greatest surprise of all time that Germany beat Brazil, who had been surviving on the oxygen of public euphoria. But seven-one? Brazil, the emergent economic nation, may not recover from this.
Chelsea's new signing arrives from Croatia after receiving rave reviews at Hajduk Split. Here, LAURIE WHITWELL explains what the fuss is about.
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