Harry Kane is entering the final 18 months of his Bayern Munich contract, and the German champions are eager to keep the prolific striker, as German football writer Constantin Eckner explains.

Fringe players hoping for chance to impress against Kazakh champions

Guardiola accused Farai Hallam, who was taking charge of his first Premier League game, of attempting to make the story about himself against Wolves.

Madrid and Barcelona are in the running to host the showpiece match but Casablanca is also an option

The Africa Cup of Nations came to a dramatic end as Senegal beat Morocco after extra time following a walk-off protest

The first expanded version of the Club World Cup was held last year in the United States, with Chelsea emerging as champions

We take a closer look at the betting and examine the potential contenders to take over the Selhurst Park hot seat

Erling Haaland has not scored from open play in his last nine matches

Patrick Dorgu has been in scintillating form under Michael Carrick's management but now faces a lengthy spell out injured.

Liverpool could face a daunting path to the Champions League final after the league phase is wrapped up this week.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot was without Joe Gomez and Ibrahima Konate during Tuesday's training session.

Red Bull have been highlighted after an eye-catching start to pre-season testing in Spain.

Sepp Blatter has supported calls for fans to stay away from this summer's World Cup.

Watch the morning session of day two of the shakedown as teams run their cars at the Barcelona test.

BBC Sport NI looks at the growing Irish impact in the NFL and the next batch of players hoping to secure a career in American football.

Carlos Alcaraz continues his quest to become the youngest ever man to complete the career Grand Slam with a dominant straight-sets win against home hero Alex de Minaur in their Australian Open quarter-final.

Bournemouth sign striker Rayan, a striker of "enormous potential" from Vasco da Gama after completing a loan move for Lazio goalkeeper Christos Mandas.

Spain "will be the leader of the 2030 World Cup and the final of that World Cup will be held here" says the president of the country's football federation.

Pep Guardiola has apologised to new Premier League referee Farai Hallam if he "feels offended", having taken issue with the official following Manchester City's victory over Wolves on Saturday. But the Spaniard said he has to "defend my club and my players".

The world No 1 moved two wins away from completing the career grand slam with a statement win over Alex de Minaur