Northern Ireland manager Michael McArdle says that teenager Emily Cassap is an "exciting young talent" as she is called into the senior squad for the first time.

Jose Mourinho signs a three-year deal to become Real Madrid head coach for a second time.

Real Madrid are named as the most valuable club in world football, with Barcelona overtaking Manchester United to go second.

Steve Clarke says his near U-turn to continue as Scotland head coach was based on his conviction he is the best man for the job.

Head coach Brendon McCullum says England's Ashes thrashing has left himself and Ben Stokes "crystal clear" where they want to take the side as he backed the captain to rediscover his best form.

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.

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

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

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

Bristol City are close to appointing Lincoln boss Michael Skubala as their new manager.

Former Italy under-21 international Cristian Volpato switches allegiance to Australia days before the Socceroos announce their squad for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

Arsenal face Paris Saint-Germain in Saturday's Champions League final still riding high from their domestic success. Their title win was their first in 22 years but their 14th in top-flight history. Only Liverpool and Manchester United have won more.

Adolfo Daniel Vallejo has provoked outrage by claiming his French Open match "needed to be umpired by a man" with sufficient "strength" to go against the Roland Garros crowd.