PSV and Valencia reach agreement for Guardado

Both the midfielder and the Eindhoven club have voiced their wish to see him make his loan deal permanent and a deal between the two sides has been reached

Hazard: I'll never match Mourinho's Messi and Ronaldo expectations

The Belgian has cast doubts over the prospect of him being a 40-goal-a-season player and claims exiting the Champions League was a blessing

Balotelli is going through a bad patch - Bonucci

The Juventus centre-back has implored his compatriot to change his ways and put in more effort if he wants to be back in the Italy squad

We signed Neymar to be Barcelona's Beckham, reveals Bartomeu

Footage has emerged of the Barcelona chief explaining the Brazilian's global marketing power was a major factor in their decision to sign him

Lukaku injury down to fatigue, says Martinez

Darron Gibson, Arouna Kone and the striker will all be monitored ahead of the Toffees' game against Southampton at Goodison Park next weekend

Sneijder: I'll celebrate if I score against Turkey

The midfielder says playing for Galatasaray will not stop him showing his elation, while Guus Hiddink admits it will be tough to replace Arjen Robben and Robin van Persie

Hughes agrees new Stoke City deal until 2018

The Potters boss is happy to be ensuring a sense of "continuity" at the Britannia Stadium, with his side currently only one point away from eighth in the Premier League

Enyeama to miss South Africa clash

The Lille goalkeeper has been ruled out of the friendly with Bafana Bafana after he sustained a back injury in their latest training session

South Korea 1-1 Uzbekistan: Kuziboyev's debut strike denies hosts

The hosts defeated the visitors earlier this year in the Asian Cup but, on this occasion, were unable to grab a winning goal

Luiz Gustavo shines as Brazil rediscover their groove - five things we learned from victory over France

Chevrolet Brasil Global Tour takes a look back at some of the major talking points after the Selecao marched to their seventh consecutive victory at Stade de France on Thursday

Japan 2-0 Tunisia: Kagawa & Honda shine in Halilhodzic's first game

The Borussia Dortmund & AC Milan stars changed the game after being brought on as substitutes early in the second half

Juventus midfielder Marchisio ruled out for rest of season

The midfielder picked up a serious knee injury while warming up in Italy training, leaving the Scudetto champions without another key star

Bartomeu: Vilanova not to blame for Neymar tax case

The Barca chief was interpreted by some as suggesting the legal proceedings are the late coach's fault, but he insists his words have been twisted

Ozil & Mertesacker nominated for German football award

The Arsenal duo, along with on-loan Inter forward Lukas Podolski, have been named on a shortlist of 11 of the best German footballers playing in a foreign league

Di Matteo: Schalke face stiff competition for Khedira

The Bundesliga outfit are keen to lure the German midfielder back to the Bundesliga but their coach admits the Real Madrid man "is spoilt for choice" over a move

Rooney has England record firmly in his sights

The striker is close to entering the international record books, with just four more goals needed for him to become the Three Lions' all-time top scorer ahead of Bobby Charlton

Badstuber & Bellarabi out of Georgia clash

The Bayern defender has been sent home due to a muscular problem, while the Leverkusen attacker is unavailable due to illness

Bale and Jese attackers face fines and suspensions

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The duo were among the Real Madrid stars to face abuse while returning home on Monday and those responsible could be made to pay €3,001

There's no jealousy between Messi, Suarez and Neymar - Pique

The defender says his attacking team-mates have a perfect understanding and feels Luis Enrique has added an extra edge to their usual style

Messi fitness concerns grow as he misses Argentina training

The AFA claimed earlier this week that the forward had shaken off a knock to his foot but he was not involved with the team on Thursday