Alvarez's Arsenal dilemma amid summer's most bitter transfer tussle

An analysis of Julian Alvarez's future with the transfer window closing on 1 September - and the Argentine's chances of a move from Atletico Madrid to Arsenal.

When are the Europa and Conference League draws and how do they work?

The Europa League and Conference League league phase draws will see British clubs - including Bournemouth, Sunderland, Crystal Palace - discover their opponents.

Liverpool are still haunted by the mess of last summer | Jonathan Wilson

Sunday’s draw with Newcastle shows Andoni Iraola’s new ideas as manager will need to overcome the squad’s lack of balance Sign up for our free newsletter here The good news for Liverpool is that, Arsenal aside, every other team with vague title aspirations who played over the weekend looked undercooked, and that Andoni Iraola’s men did, in the end, come away from Newcastle with a point . But the vulnerability to the counter that undermined them so often last season has not gone away, and nor have they suddenly found a new creativity under Iraola. The main theme of the first three days of the

‘There’s a baby on the field’: Toddler invades pitch during Minnesota’s MLS win over San Jose

Child wandered on field during MNUFC’s 5-1 win Minnesota posts win was ‘Like taking money from a baby’ A toddler interrupted a Major League Soccer match between Minnesota United and San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday by invading the pitch – a bizarre scene punctuated by an on-air analyst saying, “There’s a baby on the field.” With a minute and a half to play in the game that Minnesota won 5-1 at PayPal Park in San Jose, California, the small child took to the field – and the referee blew his whistle to stop play. Continue reading...

Don't panic! Why Man Utd and Carrick get a pass after flat Hull defeat

I was at the game on Saturday and it was clear early on in the game that Manchester United were not at the races against Hull City.

Barcelona say police used 'disproportionate' force on fans

Barcelona accuse police of using "disproportionate force" against their fans before Sunday's 5-0 win away at Elche.

Julián Alvarez walks alone at Atlético in transfer saga with no end – and no winners | Sid Lowe

Barcelona target left exposed after draw with Villarreal as supporters vented their fury at his ‘dream’ to leave Julián Alvarez entered a long, dark tunnel on his own. “We’re stronger together,” Giuliano Simeone said but that wasn’t the way it went. At the end of their first home game of the season, a 2-2 draw with Villarreal, all of Atlético Madrid’s players gathered by the centre circle, shook hands with their opponents and each other, then headed towards the south end of the Metropolitano. Almost all of them did, anyway: one was left behind . Somebody in a suit had a quiet word then the

England's Carse unavailable for Lord's Test after nightclub incident

England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been withdrawn from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's from Thursday following an incident outside a Derby nightclub that is being investigated by the Cricket Regulator.

The new Bundesliga season is here, but has the glow gone?

Another Bundesliga season arrives, but are the golden years of Germany's top football league already over, and what can it do to change its course?

Celtic unchanged vs LASK as they target place in Thursday's CL draw LIVE!

Does Elliott have a Liverpool future after latest omission?

Harvey Elliott's position at Liverpool looks uncertain following his absence from the matchday squad at Newcastle on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.

Former world snooker champion Dott found guilty of child sex abuse

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been found guilty of historical child sex abuse.