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Neuer was on Thursday named as the new captain of world champions Germany following Bastian Schweinsteiger's international retirement.

Arsenal's German winger Serge Gnabry joined Werder Bremen on Wednesday in a bid to get more first-team football, while Hamburg signed Brazil defender Douglas Santos before the Bundesliga's transfer window closed.

Valencia have signed France defender Eliaquim Mangala from Manchester City on a season-long loan, the Spanish club announced on Wednesday.

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is in danger of missing the Manchester derby after he was charged with violent conduct by England's Football Association on Tuesday.

UEFA announced significant changes to the Champions League on Friday with the top four European leagues each guaranteed four places in the group stage from the 2018/19 season.

AC Milan have rejected a 'significant offer' for Alessio Romagnoli from English Premier League Chelsea, the Italian club said on Thursday.

Pep Guardiola's move for Bravo is likely to push England goalkeeper Joe Hart closer to an exit from Eastlands after he lost his place to back-up Willy Caballero at the start of the season.

Holders Mexico and twice winners Argentina were knocked out of the Olympic men's soccer tournament on Wednesday while Nils Petersen scored five as Germany progressed to the next round by hammering hapless Fiji 10-0.

"From the moment I talked to the owners about their vision for Leicester City, I knew it was something I wanted to be part of for a long time," Ranieri said.

De Boer replaces Roberto Mancini who parted company with the Milan-based club by mutual agreement on Monday.

After a come-from-behind draw against Japan, India will face last edition's bronze medallists Great Britain in their second Pool B women's hockey match at the Rio Olympics on Monday.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho hailed France midfielder Paul Pogba's imminent arrival from Juventus on Sunday, describing the move as "amazing".

Scholes believes that the English football club will be paying over the odds if they sign French midfield sensation Paul Pogba from Juventus for a proposed world record transfer fee of around $130 million.

Sam Allardyce was appointed England manager on Friday on a two-year contract, tasked with restoring pride in the national team after their dismal performances at Euro 2016.

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has voiced his backing for Sunderland's Sam Allardyce as the new England manager, despite previously criticising the way his team played.

Brazil's Olympic coach admitted on Tuesday that he was relying on Barcelona star forward Neymar to shoot the hosts to a first Games gold in Rio next month.