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In a last-minute switch, UEFA reinstated Celtic to the Champions League playoffs after Legia Warsaw were punished for fielding an ineligible player as a late substitute.

Legia Warsaw were thrown out of the Champions League by UEFA after fielding an ineligible player during the second leg of their qualifying tie against Celtic.

Real Madrid's Welsh star, Bale is looking forward to returning 'home' next week when his side take on Sevilla in the European Supercup.

Manchester United is on the look-out for defenders after seeing Nemanja Vidic, Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra leave in the offseason.

Donovan celebrated his record 14th all-star selection with the winning goal in a 23-minute cameo as the MLS all-stars defeated Bayern Munich 2-1.

Jack Rodwell will attempt to resurrect his career at Sunderland after being sold by Manchester City for a reported fee of around 10 million pounds.

Louis van Gaal lauded the backline for adapting well to the new formation he has introduced since arriving at the club last month.

Van Nistelrooy will work under new coach Guus Hiddink and alongside Danny Blind, who will take over from Hiddink in 2018 in a predetermined succession plan.

Everton have broken their transfer record to sign striker Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea for 28 million pounds.

Ancelotti tried to put up a brave face after a 0-1 defeat to AS Roma that saw his side eliminated from the Guinness International Champions Cup.

Rosell was questioned in Spain's criminal high court over an alleged $12 million tax fraud and misappropriation in the signing of Neymar last year.

Australian midfielder Tim Cahill is in line for a surprise move back to the English Premier League only two years after leaving Everton.

Turkish club Besiktas says they have finalized a deal with Chelsea for Senegalese striker Demba Ba's move to Istanbul.

The World Cup final referee says Germany's midfielder Kramer was disoriented and confused after taking a heavy blow to the head early in Sunday's match.

Manchester United have agreed a 10-year, 750 million pounds deal with Adidas AG for the German sportswear company to supply shirts and kit to the former EPL champions.

World Cup final match-winner Goetze said he felt "unbelievable" after scoring the extra-time goal that gave Germany a 1-0 win over Argentina on Sunday.