Zidane revealed Bale had been dropped because the club were “working on his departure”, adding that he hoped it happens soon, “for everyone’s sake”. read more

Both sides gave debuts to high-profile acquisitions in a game that featured appearances from 41 different players. read more

Newspaper Marca said the 22-year-old would head to north London “without an option to buy”, and the Gunners “would be responsible for 100% of the player’s salary, which is about three million euros ($3.36 million).” read more

Star India grappler Vinesh Phogat won her second consecutive gold in 53kg, winning the Yasar Dogu International with a commanding victory over Russia’s Ekaterina Poleshchuk, here read more

Barcelona announced the signing of Antoine Griezmann on Friday after activating his release clause of 120 million euros. read more

The move follows a revamp of the men’s Davis Cup which will culminate in an 18-nation event in Madrid in November. read more

Kubo, who has been dubbed the “Japanese Messi”, made his full international debut against El Salvador earlier this month and was also linked with Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Premier League champions Manchester City. read more

Defending champion Nadal is chasing a 12th title on the crushed red brick of Paris where he has lost just twice in 93 matches. read more

Mohamed Salah’s early penalty and a late goal by Divock Origi steered Liverpool to a sixth Champions League title on Saturday as they beat Tottenham 2-0 in an all-English final in Madrid. read more

The Spanish capital is being taken over by a sea of English supporters on a searingly hot weekend before the Premier League sides clash at the Metropolitano Stadium at 9pm (1900GMT). read more

Ramos said: “I want to make my future clear, I’m a Madridista (Real Madrid fan), I want to retire here and what better way than to rebuild this team? read more

It is the first leg in a week of European finals dominated by England, with Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur contesting the Champions League showpiece in Madrid on Saturday. read more

Hazard could play his last match for Chelsea in the Europa League final against Arsenal on Wednesday, with the Belgian’s contract expiring next year. read more

England forward Kane has been out of action since suffering an ankle injury during the first leg of the quarter-final against Manchester City. read more

Three different players ousted the Spaniard in claycourt tournaments in Monte Carlo, Barcelona and Madrid before he roared back to his best to beat world number one Novak Djokovic in the final in Rome. read more