Football Focus: Valencia report two COVID-19 positives

La Liga side Valencia have announced that two members of their squad and coaching staff have tested positive for COVID-19, a day after returning to pre-season training. The club's statement said......

Soccer Extras: Spain striker Torres announces retirement

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Fernando Torres, who scored more than 100 goals across two spells at his boyhood club Atletico Madrid, also played for Premier......

Football Extras: Villa scores first goal in Japan

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: David Villa celebrates. Photograph: Vissel Kobe/Twitter David Villa scored his first goal since moving to Japan on Saturday as......

Football Briefs: Pique announces end of international career

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Gerard Pique says he will not be returning to Spain team. Photograph: Albert Gea/Reuters Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has......

Football Briefs: 'New Liverpool keeper Alisson desperate to play'

Liverpool's new goalkeeper Alisson is 'desperate' to play for the Merseyside club and could make his debut against Serie A side Napoli in a pre-season match on August 4, manager Juergen Klopp has......