Critical former referees add to culture of fear, says retiring Taylor
Retiring Premier League referee Anthony Taylor says his decision to quit was partly due to the toxic debate around officials.
Fulham leave pitch as Malaga take penalty into empty net
Fulham’s pre-season friendly against Malaga ends in chaotic fashion as the Premier League side leave the pitch before a penalty shootout.
Jones turns to geese to inspire Japan
Before their second Test against Australia, Eddie Jones reveals an interesting method he uses to coach Japan – watching videos of geese fly in formation.
Fearless Madjo, 17, ends eight-month wait with eye-catching Villa debut
Teenage striker Brian Madjo scores on his Aston Villa debut in Uefa Super Cup defeat by Paris St-Germain to end eight-month wait for a chance to play in competitive games.
I owe Villa the world but Man Utd are above them – Tielemans
Manchester United new boy Youri Tielemans gives his first extended interview on his £35m dream move, making it third time lucky for the ex-Aston Villa man.
The late-bloomer left-back joining Chelsea for £16m
Pep Chavarria joins Chelsea on a five-year deal, having played in the Spanish lower leagues until he was 24.
Depay says Corinthians ‘unacceptable’ as contract ends
Memphis Depay accuses Corinthians of “unacceptable behaviour” and of breaching an agreement after the Brazilian club decide against renewing his contract.
Why is the women’s 800m record so tough to break?
The world record for the women’s 800m is the longest standing in athletics. No-one has managed to break it for 43 years. Why is it such a tough task?
Emery chases first Super Cup – but does it matter?
Aston Villa are competing in the Super Cup for the first time since 1982, but manager Unai Emery has much more recent experience of the match.
Forest sign Sporting’s Ivory Coast defender Diomande
Nottingham Forest sign Ivory Coast defender Ousmane Diomande from Portuguese club Sporting for a reported £34m.