As Diego Maradona turns 60, we look at the remarkable numbers behind his World Cup 1986 campaign – and his formidable handball record.

A return to Barcelona for Pep Guardiola has been talked up this week but the Catalan coach reiterated his happiness at Manchester City.

Liverpool have announced defender Virgil van Dijk had a planned operation on the knee injury he suffered against Everton.

The German goalkeeper and French centre half were surprising faces amongst those at training on Thursday as Ronald Koeman considers his weekend squad.

The experienced Frenchman and his younger Brazilian teammate both trained as normal on Thursday, before having a moment away from the group to talk.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Premier League clubs should have jumped at the chance to use up to five substitutes in games this season.

Fabio Capello says Juventus were flattered by Wednesday's scoreline against Barcelona, despite a 2-0 Champions League defeat in Turin.

José Mourinho took aim at Real Madrid's "organisation" and pointed to the club's Champions League success following Bale's arrival after years of underachievement.

Roberto Burioni, Italy's best-known virologist, sent an ironic message to his "new colleague" after Ronaldo stated PCR tests are "bullshit" on social media.

MLS has switched to a points-per-game system, but LA Galaxy are still bottom of the West and their coach has been dismissed.

Leicester City are backing themselves to go far in the Europa League, according to star striker Jamie Vardy.

Real Madrid have posted a video offering fans a look at how the redevelopment of the Santiago Bernabéu is coming along.

The CAF has postponed the second leg of the semi-final as well as the final game of the tournament on the back of the bout of covid-19 infections among Raja's players.

Frank Lampard has rejected claims made by Jesse Marsch that he had major doubts over Christian Pulisic's potential.

The Tunisian league has suffered a fresh postponement as a result of the spread of the coronavirus in the country

Xavi's Al Sadd not only lead the Qatar Stars League, but are also the division's most prolific goalscorers and have conceded fewer than any other team.

Luring Pep Guardiola back to Barcelona as head coach and keeping Leo Messi are key promises of Víctor Font, who is aiming to replace Bartomeu.

Four more Raja Casablanca players have recovered from the coronavirus, with the club hoping they can put together a 14-player squad before heading to Cairo.

Mario Balotelli was offloaded by Brescia at the end of last season, and there is no longer a queue of takers for the former Italy striker.

According to reports in Italy, Zinedine Zidane is keen on Paulo Dybala and is willing to cash in on Vinicius Júnior and Isco to land the Juventus forward.

Thomas Tuchel said Paris Saint-Germain's domestic achievements should not be underestimated after recent criticism of his side.

Europe's big spenders are all tracking the latest star to emerge from Ajax's famed academy, 18-year-old midfielder Ryan Gravenberch.