Lahm: Bayern need time to adapt to Guardiola

The Germany international feels pre-season is the perfect opportunity for players and coach to get used to each other

Roma move for Arsenal target Julio Cesar as Wallace loan swoop stalls

The Serie A club have made an enquiry for the QPR goalkeeper as their loan pursuit of his fellow Brazilian, who joined Chelsea in December, stands on the verge of collapse

Messi relishing Neymar link-up

The Argentine is looking forward to playing alongside the Brazil star and thinks the arrival of Pep Guardiola makes Bayern Munich even stronger

Incredible Isco can become Madrid's golden boy

Los Blancos announced their first major summer signing on Thursday as they paid Malaga €35 million for the talented Spain star, for whom genuine greatness awaits

Giggs: Everything in place for Moyes to succeed at Manchester United

The veteran is excited for the future under the former Everton boss, who officially replaces Sir Alex Ferguson on July 1, insisting that the squad is strong enough for more glory

Prandelli: Italy can compete with the best

After an epic clash in the Confederations Cup semi-final, the Azzurri head coach was pleased with the display, saying they have proven themselves against elite opposition

Casillas: Spain rode their luck

La Roja's No.1 believes the current group Vicente del Bosque has at his disposal is very special but they were fortunate to beat Italy in the Confederations Cup semi-final

Tottenham close in on Villa

Spurs are closing in on the Barcelona striker after he reached a broad agreement on personal terms, with both clubs now negotiating a transfer fee to secure the deal

'Messi is totally innocent' - lawyer

The Barcelona forward's legal representative has told Goal of his confidence that his client will avoid punishment over his current case

Gerrard on course for pre-season return following shoulder surgery

Six weeks after undergoing shoulder surgery, the Liverpool midfielder is on course to return to fitness in time for the club's pre-season training next month

Official Euro 2016 logo revealed

With three years to go until the tournament, Uefa has released the emblem at an event held at the Pavillion Cambon Capucines in the heart of the French capital

Pedro backs Neymar to make instant impact at Barcelona

The Spain international believes that the presence of fellow Brazilians Dani Alves and Adriano in Catalunya will help the 21-year-old adapt quickly

Perez warns Ancelotti: Madrid crave the Champions League

The Blancos supremo has told the Spanish club's new coach that another European crown is what the members and supporters covet above all else

Casillas: Mourinho made me cry

The Blancos skipper admits he has suffered after being consigned to the bench for five months by the Portuguese coach last season

Higuain close to completing Arsenal move, admits agent

The Gunners have been tracking the Real Madrid striker for several weeks, and his agent now expects them to beat off interest from Juventus to complete the deal

Ancelotti: Casillas will play if he deserves it

Italian coach heaped praise on the Real Madrid captain but stressed he has not been brought to the club as a peacemaker following Jose Mourinho's exit

Italian police raid 18 Serie A clubs

Juventus, Inter and AC Milan are among the 18 top division teams - and 41 sides across the country - that are part of an investigation into money laundering

Official: Real Madrid confirm Ancelotti signing

The Spanish giants have announced on their official website that the Italian will be their new head coach for the next three seasons

Spain players were not partying before robbery, insists Pique

The centre-back has denied suggestions that the break-in in Recife was preceded by a night of strip poker with a group of women

Official: Napoli sign PSV's Mertens

The 26-year-old winger, who has spent the past two seasons at the Eredivisie outfit, has agreed a five-year deal to become Rafa Benitez’s first signing of the summer

Perez: Madrid are Ferraris, Mou didn’t dent us

The 66-year-old insists Jose Mourinho helped the progression of the team and did nothing to tarnish the club's image

Balotelli’s Confederations Cup over

The 22-year-old has been forced to return to Italy and undergo treatment for a thigh injury

Madrid taught me to always respect your opponent, says Benitez

 

The freshly appointed Napoli coach has fond memories of his time at the Spanish giants and has praised the club's values and morals

Young Nigerians stretch Spain and restore pride in African football

 

The nation did not make it beyond the group stage but, despite the doom and gloom surrounding the lack of success in the region, the Super Eagles can hold their heads high

Soldado dreaming of Brazil-Spain final

The Roja striker wants to keep working hard and help his side reach the Confederations Cup final at the Maracana to fulfil a childhood dream

Messi: World Cup absence makes me sad

The Argentine craves international success with his country more than another Ballon d'Or award and revealed that he is not quite the footballing superstar back at home

Romario: Fifa the real president of Brazil

The former Selecao striker feels that the cost of staging the World Cup is astronomical and that the governing body is leaving everyone else to foot the bill

'Neymar is pure talent' - Iniesta

 

The 29-year-old says he is looking forward to playing alongside the Brazilian and cannot see the Selecao star clashing with Lionel Messi

Fifa: Confederations Cup will not be cancelled despite protests

The tournament in Brazil has been under threat due to demonstrations spreading across the country, but football's governing body says the show will go on

Chelsea agree new 10-year adidas deal

The leading sports brand have renewed their relationship by signing a new deal with the club to remain as their official sponsor and sportswear supplier until 2023

Benitez: I want Cavani to stay at Napoli

The Spaniard is optimistic about holding on to his prized asset as he begins his reign at Napoli and is keen to help the club make the next step in its development

Tahiti-tamer Torres targets Golden Boot

The much maligned Chelsea striker has not found it so easy to hit the back of the net in recent years, having struggled since moving to Stamford Bridge from Liverpool for £50 million.