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Luciano Spalletti confirms Napoli exit after title triumph
Speaking at an event at the Italian national team's Coverciano training centre, Spalletti said that he would take time away from football and would not be immediately moving to coach another team
Jurgen Klopp won't take break from management despite Liverpool's struggles
Klopp's side missed out on Champions League qualification after finishing outside the top four for the first time in a full season under his leadership.
Troubled Chelsea hire Mauricio Pochettino as new manager
Pochettino agreed a two-year contract with an option for an additional year and will return to the Premier League four years after being sacked by Chelsea's London rivals Tottenham
Serie A: Olivier Giroud seals win at Juve and Champions League spot for AC Milan
Olivier Giroud secured Champions League qualification for AC Milan with the only goal in Sunday's 1-0 win at troubled Juventus.
Premier League: Leicester City, Leeds United relegated to Championship; Everton survive with win over Bournemouth
Abdoulaye Doucoure was Everton's hero after the Mali midfielder smashed home from the edge of the box on 57 minutes to spark jubilant celebrations around Goodison Park.
Sunil Chhetri wants India to take inspiration from Morocco for tough Asian Cup group
India are placed alongside Australia, Uzbekistan and Syria in a tough Group B in 2023 Asian Cup.
Paris Saint-Germain win record 11th French title
Messi's opener was cancelled out by a Kevin Gameiro equaliser, but the result gave PSG an unassailable four-point lead over second-placed Lens with one match of the season remaining.
Bundesliga: How Bayern Munich won title ahead of Borussia Dortmund on last day
Bundesliga title race went right down to the wire with Bayern Munich once again lifting the trophy ahead of Borussia Dortmund.
Bundesliga: Jamal Musiala helps Bayern Munich clinch 11th straight title after Borussia Dortmund held
With Bayern needing a win to overtake Dortmund, Jamal Musiala hammered home with the clock winding down, ensuring the Bavarians keep their grip on the title for another season.
Ex-FIFA vice-president Reynald Temarii charged over 2022 World Cup vote
The charge, the first to emerge from the years-long investigation, is for passive corruption and was confirmed by France's financial crimes prosecutors (PNF).
Replacing Sergio Busquets is key to Barcelona’s success next season: Coach Xavi Hernandez
The 34-year-old pivot is leaving at the end of the season after making over 700 appearances for the club, winning three Champions Leagues and nine La Liga titles
Premier League League: Manchester City's Erling Haaland picks up player and young player prizes
The 22-year-old has taken just 35 appearances to set a new Premier League record of 36 goals in a single season to help Manchester City retain the title
Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich on knife-edge as title race goes to final day
Dortmund know a win over Mainz will secure their first Bundesliga title since 2012, while Bayern can claim their 11th straight title with a win at Cologne — but only if the leaders slip up
Mohamed Salah 'totally devastated' as Liverpool miss Champions League spot
Liverpool, who have failed to qualify for Champions League, suffered a drastic dip in form this season after coming close to an unprecedented quadruple last year.
Premier League: Casemiro stars as Manchester United thrash Chelsea to secure Champions League place
Casemiro, Anthony Martial, Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford were on target as Manchester United moved up to third in the Premier League.
Vinicius Jr. and the racist abuse in Spanish football: Everything that has happened so far
Vinicius Jr was racially abused by Valencia fans on the weekend which has been condemned from footballing world and political figures in Brazil and Spain.
CONMEBOL opens investigation after racist chanting in Argentina
Following the Argentine team's 1-0 victory over Colombians Independiente de Santa Fe on Tuesday, Rodallega claimed some Gimnasia fans had called him 'monkey' and 'black'.
LaLiga: Rodrygo raises fist in Vinicius Jr tribute as Real Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano
Brazilian winger Vinicius received racist abuse against Valencia on Sunday, but was watching on from the president's box because of a knee problem.
Real Madrid supports Vinicius Jr. after racist abuse global outrage continues
Vinicius faced off with a supporter at Valencia's Mestalla stadium on Sunday after being abused during the match, and was later sent off for hitting Hugo Duro.
Premier League: Brighton end Manchester City's winning run to secure top-six finish
A point was enough for Brighton to guarantee they will finish sixth in the Premier League table and secure a place in the Europa League next season.