The transfer rich list Liverpool tops since 2010IF Liverpool fans ever need a reason to think what their first XI could look like, then this statistic is it.
Rumour Mill: Arsenal eye move for Aussie teenAN Italian outlet is reporting that Arsene Wenger is considering making a play for an 18-year-old Australian talent who has previously played in England.
Ryan may overcome knee blowSOCCEROOS no. 1 Mat Ryan could be fit for next month’s World Cup qualifiers against Saudi Arabia and Japan despite injuring a knee at Valencia training last week.
Unlikely hero helps Real set record minus RonaldoEUROBEAT: Real Madrid set a new record without Cristiano Ronaldo, Inter Milan inflicted a rare defeat on Juventus, and a Bundesliga minnow kept their perfect record.
Rumour Mill: EPL giant’s move to break up MSNMANCHESTER CITY’S three approaches to two of Barcelona’s best players, Mourinho wants to sign PSG and Atleti stars, Rashford set for a new deal, the latest on Adebayor.
EuroBeat: MSN dominate with eight goals/assistsLIONEL MESSI, Luis Suarez and Neymar were all on target as Barcelona got back to winning ways in La Liga with a 5-1 thrashing at newly promoted Leganes.
Europe on alert after Simeone contract bombshellDIEGO Simeone is arguably the most sought after young coach in European football. This move will be a bombshell and throw his Atletico Madrid future into question.
Shock that could see Griezmann in the EPLSPANISH side Atletico Madrid have been rocked by an announcement that could see star French forward Antoine Griezmann leave the club, with the EPL’s giants circling.
Video: First glimpse at Neymar’s new singleBRAZILIAN superstar Neymar promised us he was releasing a single and the world has been waiting with bated breath ever since. Now, it’s here.
Euro giant’s extravagant seduction of NeymarHOW in the world did Neymar turn down this offer from a top European club? It would have garnered him way more than just being the world’s highest-paid player.
How United bombed pursuit of hot Euros gunPAPER TALK: Replacing Louis van Gaal with Jose Mourinho was meant to help Manchester United in the market - but there was one major miss that they could regret.
How the A-League caught Essien’s attentionMICHAEL Essien has played in La Liga, Serie A and the Premier League, but a fellow Ghana international has told Fox Sports what made the A-League spark his attention.
Suarez eclipses Ronaldo’s incredible recordLUIS SUAREZ has beaten Cristiano Ronaldo’s incredible record to cement his place as one of the world’s best players.
Rumour Mill: Chelsea to take Red Devils rejectJOSE Mourinho is quickly assessing his Premier League squad and there’s a first team player that Antonio Conte is very eager to take off his hands.
‘One of most beautiful men you can come across’LUIS SUAREZ has been labelled by a former manager as the best striker in the world ahead of the opening fixture of the Champions League.
Balotelli scores on debut, launches Klopp tiradeMARIO Balotelli was goaded moments before opening his Ligue 1 account within seven minutes, but has also not missed the mark when it comes to Liverpool.
Ronaldo hits back, mocks Xavi with hard truthsCRISTIANO RONALDO hit back at Barca legend Xavi, mocking the Spaniard’s inability to the win the Ballon d’Or and claiming he is the most in-demand player on the planet.
Rumour Mill: Blues eye $150m star in record dealANTONIO CONTE wants to break the transfer record to land a La Liga striker. He got good reason with Manchester United also pursuing the player.
Barca upset by minnow, Real rout equals recordEUROBEAT: Newly promoted Alaves stunned Barcelona by winning 2-1, Cristiano Ronaldo scored on return, Borussia Dortmund were upset, and Gonzalo Higuain’s Juve brace.
How beer made Jose world’s highest-paid coachPAPER TALK: Beer is more than just a drink for some. It’s made Jose Mourinho the highest-paid manager in world football. That and much more!
$280m star: United swoop bigger than PogbaMANCHESTER UNITED and Paris-Saint Germain both came ‘close’ to landing one of the world’s best players for a world record fee.
‘Unfair’ blows hit La Liga giants for a yearFIFA dismissed appeals by Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid against a ban on registering new players in the next two transfer windows.
How EPL stacks up to big leagues in FIFA 17MAN UTD striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is the best outfield Premier League player on FIFA 17 with a rating of 90. But how do the other leagues fair?
Manchester United’s crazy penny pinching policyPAPER TALK: They’re filthy rich and breaking transfer records but this new edict from Manchester United is quite bizarre.
The real reason Messi isn’t FIFA 17’s No.1?EA Sports landed their latest answer on football’s greatest debate - Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi – but the decision might not be as straight forward as it seems.
Why football’s hottest property isn’t in EPL - yetRUMOUR MILL: With the window now closed the biggest near misses are starting to emerge, while managers, clubs and players reveal their big regrets or missed chances.
Leaked: Biggest clubs’ FIFA 17 player ratingsTHE FIFA 17 leaks are coming in thick and fast - but who’s complaining? Check out the potential player ratings for the world’s biggest clubs.
Revealed: The top 50 players on FIFA 17IT’S finally here! After weeks of waiting, EA Sports have revealed the top 50 players ranked on FIFA 17. Here, we take you through the entire list.
Barca: ‘Why we rejected Pogba’BARCELONA say they had first refusal on Paul Pogba but chose to let him go to Manchester United for this reason.
The EPL problem exposed in transfer windowBUYER, beware. The English Premier League is enjoying unprecedented clout in the transfer market but with the surge of crazy fees and wages comes a dangerous trend.
10 biggest deals of the transfer windowPAUL POGBA, John Stones, Leroy Sane... We round up the Premier League’s biggest transfer deals from the 2016 summer window.
Re-live Deadline Day: Frenetic final 24 hoursCATCH up on a frenetic night across the football globe as transfer windows shut with a flurry of activity - which hasn’t finished yet as final deals trickle in.
Full list of Deadline Day Done DealsKEEP up to date with all the final Deadline Day transfer business with our comprehensive compilation of all the Deadline Day done deals.
2016-2017 Transfer Window Done DealsTHE transfer window is now in full swing as clubs across the globe finalise their squads for the 2016-2017 season. Here are all the major done deals.
Latest FIFA 17 star ratings, rankings revealedTHE countdown to FIFA 17’s release continues with EA Sports leaking some key player ratings, players 31-50, while getting star players to rate their teammates.
Deadline Day arrives: The burning questionsIF Deadline Day Eve was anything to go by, football fans are set for a busy couple of hours until the window closes on Thursday AEST. Here are the big questions.
12 EPL clubs break transfer record this windowTHE Premier League has ushered an era of crazy spending. Who has spent what, who has broken their club record and how is Europe competing?
Done deals: Chelsea strikers move to EPL clubsTWO Chelsea strikers have left the club to join another Premier League side while Barcelona complete the signing of a goalscorer.
Sturridge’s cheeky response to viral angry picturePAPER TALK: Daniel Sturridge has been the subject of intense scrutiny this season but he’s dealt with the speculation in a brilliant fashion.
Rumour Mill: Klopp’s last ditch $52m transfer playJURGEN Klopp has one major play up his sleeve that would be quite a coup, while Arsenal mightn’t be done yet, and Chelsea are on the cusp of two important deals.
10 big transfers to follow through to Deadline DayTHE transfer window closes at 8am AEST on Thursday and there’s a frenzy of final business to be done. Here are 10 compelling narratives to follow.
How a Klopp selfie influenced Liverpool’s seasonPAPER TALK: One of Liverpool’s new signings thought interest from the Merseyside giants was a joke until he received a selfie from Jurgen Klopp.
Rumour Mill: Spurs to land Galacticos playmakerTOTTENHAM have been searching for players to help mount another Premier League challenge. Mauricio Pochettino may have lucked out with this Real Madrid star.
Video: Karma strikes Barca keeper in the faceEUROBEAT: An unlikely scorer gave Barcelona second straight La Liga win to start the season, but French champions Paris Saint-Germain were upset by Monaco in Ligue 1.
Arsenal star who did Wenger’s negotiating for himGERMANY international Shkodran Mustafi is set to be the prized defender Arsene Wenger finally lands - and he can thank one of his stars for helping him seal the deal.
Rumour Mill: EPL club to smash transfer recordTHE foreign offers for Joe Hart, an EPL club is set to break their transfer record, Zinedine Zidane confirms a star will stay at Real Madrid, Spurs star to go on loan.
Video: Late winner rescues Ronaldo-less RealEUROBEAT: A Kroos winner rescues Real Madrid, Khedira helps Juventus to victory, Aubameyang hits a double for Dortmund, Lacazette scores before going off injured.
Ronaldo sets date, club for retirementHE would be the jewell in the crown for Major League Soccer or the Chinese Super League but Cristiano Ronaldo has other ideas for his future.
Rumour Mill: $150m Kane’s big call amid swoopAN offer for Tottenham star Harry Kane was bound to come in eventually. A mega rich club wants to nab the Spurs star, who has responded with a big statement on his future.
Guardiola, City looking to buck worrying CL trendMANCHESTER City have been drawn against Barcelona in the Champions League, a side City and new boss Pep Guardiola haven’t fared well against in the past.
Re-vamp set to shake up Champions LeagueDISCUSSIONS are underway regarding changes to the Champions League which could make it easier for Europe’s top clubs to qualify for the tournament’s group stage.
Video: Messi’s superb strike voted season’s bestA sumptuous team goal from Barcelona, finished off by Argentine superstar Lionel Messi has been voted as UEFA’s Goal of the Season.
Arsenal finally set for $87m double dealTHE wait looks close to over for Arsenal fans. The Gunners have agreed a deal to sign a La Liga striker and are close to capturing a defender.
Overnight done deals: Swoop seals Hart’s fateMANCHESTER CITY have completed their swoop for a goalkeeper to push Joe Hart closer to an unwanted exit from the Premier League club.
Rumour Mill: Chelsea’s final list before deadlineCHELSEA might have won three games already but Antonio Conte wants three more signings in the race to Deadline Day, while rival Arsenal has a change of plan with a week left.
More leaks: EPL, Euro big guns’ FIFA 17 ratingsTHE FIFA 17 leaks are coming in thick and fast - but who’s complaining? Check out the potential player ratings for the world’s biggest clubs.
The $1.3m sweetener that revolutionises FIFA 17GRAPHICS, game modes, and game play get better in each new FIFA edition, but this time EA Sports looks set to reach a new level of eSports professionalism.
Confirmed: Final UCL pots, 32 teamsTHE 32 teams who will enter Thursday’s draw for the 2016/17 UEFA Champions League group stage and the pots into which they have been divided have now been confirmed.
Daring play to snare Messi from BarcelonaIT would surprise the football world if Leo Messi ever left Barcelona, but a club in his native Argentina believe they can lure the superstar home.
When is the European transfer deadline in AESTTIME is running out for clubs to recruit new signings for the 2016-17 season, but when is Deadline Day and what time does the transfer window close? Find out here.
Revealed: Every PES 2017 EPL club nameAS we count down to the release of the latest Pro Evolution Soccer game, the always controversial club names for the new edition have been released.
Neymar’s wild hairdo, tattoo to celebrate Rio goldNEYMAR has made the most of celebrating Brazil’s iconic Olympic triumph, and gone all out after the iconic gold medal victory in Rio.
Rumour Mill: Klopp’s frantic bid to off-load starJURGEN Klopp says he can’t wait for the transfer window to close - but at the same time, it’s not just Mario Balotelli he’s trying to prune from his squad.
Done Deal: Chelsea finally off-load flopCLAUDIO Bravo has jetted in to Manchester to complete his move to City, while Chelsea finally off-load a player who failed to reach his potential.
11 desperate moves to watch as Deadline Day loomsTHERE’S a little over a week before the transfer window closes, and some teams and players are getting increasingly desperate to get deals before the window slams shut.
Rumour Mill: Three clubs vying to rescue MarioMARIO BALOTELLI may yet find a way to leave Anfield. Three clubs have entered the race to sign the unfavoured striker from Liverpool.
Video: Bale scores after 72 seconds for RealGARETH Bale scored twice to help Real Madrid make a winning start to the Spanish league with a convincing 3-0 victory at Real Sociedad on Sunday.
Rumour Mill: Jose’s fresh Devils discards listJOSE Mourinho is taking aim. Six United players could leave Old Trafford, while another international career may be impacted after falling down the pecking order.
Done Deals: Wenger off-loads striker despite shortageEVERYONE says Arsenal need a striker. So, Arsene Wenger has loaned out one of his fringe options instead. Plus, Barca sign a keeper to pave way for Claudio Bravo exit.
Overnight done deal: Pep gets his man to replace HartJOE Hart’s days as Manchester City’s No.1 look all but officially over with Pep Guardiola landing his man to take over between the sticks.
Video: Suarez smashes treble, Messi’s superb braceLUIS Suarez scored a hat trick and Lionel Messi added two more goals as Barcelona started its Spanish league title defense in style by routing Real Betis 6-2 .
Have we reached peak Ronaldo?IS this the beginning of the end for Cristiano Ronaldo? It’s hard to imagine after such a trophy laden season, but make no mistake the superstar is entering the twilight zone.
Brilliant Barca set to become even betterTHEIR squad boasts arguably the best three forwards in the world, but Barcelona look set to become even stronger, writes Steve Wilson.
Video: Lewandowski’s first-half hat-trickEURO BEAT: The Bundesliga hasn’t even started, but Robert Lewandowski is already in mid-season form, bagging a brilliant first-half hat-trick in the German Cup.
Leaked FIFA 17 ratings: Winners, losers, shocksFIFA 17 ratings for some of the world’s biggest clubs seem to have been leaked online, and it’s stirred up debate. Who is rated to high and who should be lower?
La Liga challengers to break Barca-Real monopolyREAL Madrid and Barcelona have won all but one of the past 12 La Liga titles, but challengers are rising and could yet break the superclubs stranglehold on the title.
Rumour Mill: $100m unknown to smash Blues recordTHE Premier League transfer arms race isn’t just confined to the Manchester clubs, with Chelsea set to break records to sign a Serie A defender.
The five biggest transfers in La LigaREAL Madrid and Barcelona are still big players in Spain but a surprise challenger is rising, bagging two of the biggest La Liga transfers heading into the new season.
United dominate new FIFA 17 ‘Legends’ inducteesTHE hype to the launch of FIFA 17 has snowballed with a series of leaks and announcements ahead of the game’s release.
Paper Talk: Klopp’s incredible pledge to LiverpoolYOU can tell Jurgen Klopp is infatuated by Liverpool, but the 49-year-old has made a big call in an interview in Germany.
Football’s fastest goals: Cahill still edges NeymarNEYMAR scored the fastest goal in Olympics history to help Brazil coast into the gold medal match against Germany, but where will his strike rank in the history books?
Turan, Messi lead Barca to record Super Cup titleARDA TURAN and Lionel Messi blew away Sevilla as Barcelona lifted their 12th Spanish Super Cup with a 3-0 victory at the Camp Nou.
Euro big spenders: Shock EPL rival in transfer warTHE Manchester clubs have flexed their muscles in the transfer market but they’re not alone. Here are the winners, and quiet achievers across Europe as deadline looms.
Rumour Mill: $180m play to ignite Arsenal’s seasonEVERYONE says Arsenal need to re-enforce before Deadline Day and now the time has come for Arsene Wenger to land the targets to ignite their season.
Rumour Mill: Klopp’s three surprise transfer callsARSENAL challenge Manchester United for a defender, Jurgen Klopp’s three strange decisions, where Joe Hart could go, and Cesc Fabregas’ Chelsea future.
Rumour Mill: Jose pips rival to $50m Olympic gunJOSE MOURINHO leads the chase for a wonder kid, Guardiola looks set to land a new goalkeeper, Wenger eyes new defenders, Chelsea and Real Madrid stars could swap clubs.
Controversial UK pundit’s Reds relegation warningEVERYONE who watched Liverpool loved what they did in attack they started talking EPL top four or more. Not this prediction.
Kewell fluffs lines on UK TV punditry debutPAPER TALK: Former Socceroos and Liverpool winger Harry Kewell is making the transition from player to pundit, but his UK TV debut got off to an embarrassing start.
Rumour Mill: The $116m bid to ruin Arsenal’s seasonIT’S one thing for Arsenal to struggle in its pursuit to recruit, but should the club lose one of their star man, it would be an impossible blow for Arsene Wenger.
EuroBeat: Suarez strikes in Super Cup finalBARCELONA take a Spanish Super Cup final lead, Bayern Munich win the German Super Cup, and Alexandre Lacazette’s Lyon hat trick.
Rumour Mill: Blues, Reds vie for $66m Euros starCHELSEA and Liverpool battle for a Euro 2016 star, Arsenal set to solve their defensive crisis, City’s goalkeeper changes, and Real Madrid’s strangest link.
A televised football-fest awaitsTHE good news for Australian football lovers is that this season brings an unprecedented amount of the sport to screens.
Paper Talk: Chelsea’s bizarre pre-season banIT’S the eve of the Premier League season, a time where football should be in the festive swing, but Chelsea have gone full grinch with this bizarre ban.
Rumour Mill: Klopp tears up midfield transfer planJURGEN Klopp isn’t done with his transfer work this window, but that’s included a strong statement about a player who wanted to leave.
Watch Messi’s ridiculous overhead Suarez assistIT may only be pre-season, but sit back and behold another ridiculous moment in Lionel Messi’s history of highlights as he tees up a goal for Luis Suarez.
Paper Talk: Klopp reveals Roo Smith could returnJURGEN Klopp has explained his transfer strategy that led to him selling Australian Brad Smith, explaining why his days at the iconic club are not neccessarily over.
Rumour Mill: Giroud-plus-cash bid for new strikerARSENAL were meant to sign a striker to challenge Olivier Giroud, but it seems they could be preparing a bid that actually includes him.
Video: Stunning 119th-minute Super Cup winnerDEFENDER Dani Carvajal scored a dramatic extra time winner as European champions Real Madrid battled back to beat Europa League winners Sevilla in the UEFA Super Cup.
Rumour Mill: The four City stars set for Pep cullingIT’S all happening in Manchester - and not just at Old Trafford, as Pep Guardiola puts the line through his squad, while Chelsea suffer a transfer strategy U-turn.
Wenger‘s incredible fear of his football mortalityTHERE are plenty tipping this to be Arsene Wenger’s last year at Arsenal. But in a revealing interview, the 66-year-old has told of his great fear.