Liverpool went to great lengths to keep Ibrahima Konate, but for a second summer running they face losing a first-team defender in their prime years with their contract running down.

Head coach Brendon McCullum says England's Ashes thrashing has left himself and Ben Stokes "crystal clear" how they want to work together as he backed the captain to rediscover his best form amid a potential move to No 7 in the batting order.

Arsenal and Chelsea were the biggest beneficiaries of video assistant referee and on-field errors this season.

Head coach Brendon McCullum says England must deal with the “backlash” to their dismal 4-1 defeat in Australia.

Kick-off show at the Puskas Arena in Budapest will be headlined by rock royalty

The star-studded line-ups aim to bring enthusiasm, insight and analysis across a packed summer of football

Republic of Ireland’s match against Qatar on Thursday was disrupted when fans threw tennis balls onto the pitch

The New Zealander kept his job despite an Ashes drubbing and knows wins are required this summer

In the streets where he grew up the PSG winger’s success is an inspiration and a continual source of prideThe cage where Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s love for football began is still buzzing with life today. Sandwiched between the vast Soviet apartment blocks of Dighmis Masivi, children scream, “Kvaraaaa!” as they strike the ball, replica shirts bearing …

Wembley finalists seek to define status as modern greats but bubbling underneath is salary cap problemIt is fast becoming a familiar story. For the third consecutive season, Hull KR and Wigan square off in a major final, with an historic first meeting in the Challenge Cup decider on Saturday afternoon at Wembley the latest chapter in a generational rivalry. …

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina claimed his coach left him mid-tournament and flew home.

Valtteri Bottas' F1 future has been the subject of speculation in recent days.

Wolves have agreed a deal to sign former Newcastle defender Kieran Trippier.

Ex-England international Kieran Trippier due to become Wolves' first summer signing.

Gunners are the ‘away’ team for Champions League final

New kick-off time for Champions League finals comes into effect this weekend as Arsenal face PSG

Arsenal will have a parade celebrating their Premier League title, regardless of the Champions League final result

The two teams have contested each of the last two Super League Grand Finals.

Konate had said he had been close to a new contract with the club, but his departure leaves a hole alongside Virgil van Dijk