why Barcelona didn't let Mascherano follow Alves to Juventus-A captain without an armband

  The Argentine has signed a new deal to remain at Camp Nou for three more years - recognition for a player who has led by example ever since he signed from Liverpool in 2010.  Barcelona lost one player to Juventus this summer. Dani Alves left for Turin after eight years at Camp Nou and

Michael Jordan breaks his silence on social issues, donates $2 million

  "I can no longer stay silent."So says Michael Jordan, widely considered the best NBA player of all time but someone who has refrained from using his celebrity to take a public stand on social issues.Jordan, who owns the Charlotte Hornets, published a one-page letter on The Undefeated, a new

Musa: Another Nigerian set to dazzle in the Premier League?

  After four fine years at CSKA Moscow, the Nigerian looks set to replicate his fine form in the East Midlands. Leicester City are preparing for the biggest season in their history. For the first time ever they are defending champions, having won the Premier League title in astonishing fashion

Barcelona announce record revenues for 2015-16

The Liga champions turned in a €29m profit after tax for the last campaign, affirming that they are in line to reach a projected €1billion annual revenue in 2021Barcelona returned record revenues of €679million during 2015-16, according to the club's financial results for the season.The LaLiga champions

Suarez Mk II: Denis can take burden off MSN at Barca in 2016-17

  The in-form winger has confirmed his return to Camp Nou and can provide the backup needed by the Catalan club to ensure that their three elite forwards avoid fatigue next season If one thing was made clear from Barcelona's slump towards the end of last season, it was that they need another

Lopetegui named Spain coach

  The ex-Porto boss, who has managed La Roja's Under-19, Under-20 and Under-21 sides in the past, has replaced Vicente del Bosque following his decision to step down after Euro 2016Julian Lopetegui has been appointed as Spain's new manager, replacing Vicente del Bosque. Del Bosque left the role

Borussia Dortmund sign Mario Gotze

  The attacking midfielder returns to his former club from Bayern Munich, having previously departed the club in 2013 to move to the Allianz Arena, where he struggled for game time Borussia Dortmund have announced the signing of Mario Gotze from Bayern Munich. The Germany international, who

Halilovic: Barcelona a positive experience for me

  The former Dinamo Zagreb midfielder believes that his time in Spain has helped him develop ahead of his move to the Bundesliga and is excited to get started at his new clubAlen Halilovic says his experience at Barcelona was positive, despite making just one first-team appearance. The 20-year-old

Men fall from cliff playing Pokémon Go

  If all your friends jumped off a cliff, would you too? What if your Pokémon took you there?Two men in their early 20s fell an estimated 50 to 90 feet down a cliff in Encinitas, California, on Wednesday afternoon while playing "Pokémon Go," San Diego County Sheriff's Department Sgt. Rich Eaton

Barcelona to sign Andre Gomes

  The midfielder has reportedly penned a five-year deal at the club following an impressive two-season stint at La Liga rivals Valencia and Euro 2016 campaign with winners PortugalBarcelona have announced an agreement with Valencia to sign Portuguese midfielder Andre Gomes.Gomes has spent two

Miami shooting: Man was on ground with hands up, he says

  The picture shows a man lying in the street, holding his hands in the air."All he has is a toy truck," the man shouts. "I am a behavior therapist at a group home." Charles Kinsey said the footage, released by his attorney, shows the moment Monday when he tried to persuade North Miami police

WhatsApp in Brazil temporarily suspended

WhatsApp was temporarily suspended in Brazil after a judge said the company had failed to hand over information requested in a criminal investigation.The third suspension in two years lasted for a few hours, affecting millions of users.But Supreme Court judge Ricardo Lewandowski later lifted the

Pokemon Go: Bosnia players warned of minefields

  Bosnians playing the hit mobile game Pokemon Go are being warned to avoid straying into areas still sown with landmines from the war in the 1990s.A Bosnian demining charity, Posavina bez mina, issued its warning after hearing reports of Pokemon Go users venturing into risky areas.Players use

Ahmed Musa makes winning debut for Leicester City

  The Super Eagles forward was impressive in his first game for the Foxes as they came-back from behind to win at Oxford United on Tuesday. Nigeria striker Ahmed Musa made an impressive debut in Leicester City 2-1 victory over Oxford United in a pre-season match on Tuesday. Demarai Gray

'Mourinho can be Man Utd's new Ferguson' - Ranieri

  The Portuguese has replaced Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford, and Leicester City's title-winning manager insists he can replicate the success of the iconic Scot Jose Mourinho can be the new Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, according to Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri. The Portuguese