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Di Maria determined to keep on improving

Angel Di Maria is aiming to inflict further agony on Rennes after his Trophee des Champions winner for Paris St Germain.

Valverde demands more from Griezmann after Bilbao stun Barca

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde has called on Antoine Griezmann to be more involved in games after the Catalan giants were beaten 1-0 by Athletic Bilbao in their LaLiga opener.

Bayern agree deal to take Coutinho on loan

Bayern Munich have agreed a deal “in principle” with Barcelona to sign Philippe Coutinho on a season-long loan deal.

Parker pleased with Fulham’s progress

Fulham boss Scott Parker said his side have now got to grips with life in the Sky Bet Championship.

Huddersfield sack Siewert after home loss to Fulham

Huddersfield have sacked boss Jan Siewert following their 2-1 defeat by Fulham.

Levein delighted with Hearts’ response to ’embarrassing’ Ross County draw

Hearts manager Craig Levein praised his team’s determination to atone for an “embarrassing” display after they knocked Motherwell out of the Betfred Cup.

Bayern Munich agree deal for Barcelona’s Philippe Coutinho

Bayern Munich have agreed a loan deal for Barcelona’s Philippe Coutinho.

Cavaleiro strikes as Fulham intensify pressure on Huddersfield boss Siewert

Huddersfield suffered a 2-1 defeat at home to Fulham as the pressure on beleaguered Terriers manager Jan Siewert intensified.

Robert Lewandowski double earns Bayern Munich a point against Hertha Berlin

The video assistant referee came to Bayern Munich’s rescue as Robert Lewandowski’s second-half penalty spared the defending champions an opening-day defeat at home to Hertha Berlin.

Northern Irish pair shine as Hearts see off Motherwell

Northern Ireland internationals Michael Smith and Conor Washington netted in front of national boss Michael O’Neill as Hearts knocked Motherwell out of the Betfred Cup.

Rudiger and Willian could return to bolster Blues

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard will be hoping to have both Antonio Rudiger and Willian available for Sunday’s Premier League visit of Leicester.

Farke’s options reduced by injury

Daniel Farke will be without a number of key players for his side’s clash with Newcastle, including continued absences of defenders Timm Klose and Christoph Zimmermann.

Zidane ‘optimistic’ ahead of new campaign despite troubled pre-season

Zinedine Zidane insists he is “optimistic” about Real Madrid’s prospects this season and has appealed to fans to get behind the club.

Fernandinho in contention to return for Manchester City against Tottenham

Midfielder Fernandinho is back in contention as Manchester City have close to a fully-fit squad available for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Tottenham.

Gomes poised for another Royals reshuffle

There may be further movement in the Reading squad after a midweek Carabao Cup clash against League One side Wycombe ended with a penalty shoot-out victory.

Andre Gomes an injury worry for Everton

Everton are waiting on the fitness of Andre Gomes ahead of their Premier League clash with Watford.

Bradshaw set to be in Millwall mix for Owls visit

Tom Bradshaw will be hoping that he is handed the chance to claim a second goal for Millwall against Sheffield Wednesday after the striker scored his first for the club in their Carabao Cup first-round win over West Brom.