knows a thing or two about winning the Premier League and has already seen enough to be confident of a Manchester United title challenge this season.

Jose Mourinho returned from the UEFA Super Cup feeling chipper despite admitting it is "game over" in Manchester United's pursuit of Gareth Bale and his team losing to Real Madrid.

Jose Mourinho is hopeful of winning the Uefa Super Cup despite Manchester United’s absentees, the stifling Skopje heat, and Real Madrid’s quality.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in Real Madrid's squad for the UEFA Super Cup clash with Manchester United.

Seven years on from their last visit, Manchester United return to Dublin tonight and the decline in form of the former Premier League kingpins hasn’t diminished their support in Ireland.

Romelu Lukaku could not turn down the chance to join Manchester United after hearing Jose Mourinho’s plan to “rebuild the club”.

Manchester United defender Eric Bailly has received a three-match European ban after he was sent off in May's Europa League semi-final against Celta Vigo.

Jose Mourinho insists Manchester United's hectic-looking pre-season schedule will help rather than hinder, going as far to say as their American tour is "perfect".

Cristiano Ronaldo will miss the UEFA Super Cup, the Real Madrid forward has announced.

Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d’Or award for an unprecedented fifth time as the Barcelona forward reclaimed the biggest individual accolade in world football at a lavish ceremony in Zurich last night, beating Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo, the three-time winner he has been runner-up behind for the last two years.

Pep Guardiola has revealed he is weighing up multiple offers from England as elite Premier League clubs battle to attract the Bayern Munich manager.

Nissan seems to be taking inspiration from Rocket League, as it will soon enable players to control Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 using the Nissan Qashqai.

Bayern Munich’s honorary president Franz Beckenbauer has warned Pep Guardiola not to keep the club waiting over signing a new contract.

Celtic have the prospect of facing Robin van Persie and Nani’s new side Fenerbahce plus Ajax and Molde from Norway in Group A after they were drawn together in the Europa League group stages.

Louis van Gaal claims David de Gea told one of his coaches he did not want to play for Manchester United in their first match of the season.

Barcelona 5 Sevilla 4: Pedro shrugged off speculation over his future to score the winner in extra time and help Barcelona lift the Uefa Super Cup after a 5-4 win over Sevilla.

Liverpool are keeping a close eye on the Copa America as they pursue their interest in South American trio Roberto Firmino, Carlos Bacca and Salomon Rondon.

Less than 24 hours after overseeing his final game in charge of Napoli, Rafael Benitez landed in Madrid yesterday morning.

Less than 24 hours after overseeing his final game in charge of Napoli, Rafael Benitez landed in Madrid this morning.

Arsenal paid a fitting tribute to Thierry Henry, as did a number of his soon-to-be new colleagues, after the former Gunners striker announced his retirement from football on Tuesday morning.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has made Sevilla left-back Alberto Moreno his eighth signing of the summer.

Welcome to your Wednesday morning briefing. Let us ensure you’re up to speed on what’s happening and are prepared for the day ahead.

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Gareth Bale wants the attention to be on securing silverware rather than any sentimental homecoming when he lines up for Real Madrid in today’s UEFA Super Cup clash against La Liga rivals Sevilla.

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is ready to unleash the full might of his enviable playing resources in tonight’s Uefa Super Cup clash against La Liga rivals Sevilla (kick-off 7:45pm).

Germany captain Philipp Lahm has retired from international football.

Germany captain Philipp Lahm is set to announce his retirement from international football with immediate effect, according to Germany’s Bild newspaper.

Germany’s World Cup winner Toni Kroos has joined Real Madrid from Bayern Munich for an undisclosed fee.

Ryan Giggs produced the defining moment of Manchester United’s greatest season, 15 years later he finds himself tasked with lifting the Red Devils from their lowest ebb for a generation.

Sandro Rosell has resigned as president of Barcelona with immediate effect.

Franck Ribery claims he deserved to win the FIFA Ballon d’Or ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo because the Real Madrid forward won nothing in 2013.

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Bayern Munich midfielders Mario Gotze and Bastian Schweinsteiger will miss Germany’s World Cup qualifiers against Austria and the Faroe Islands due to injury.

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Jose Mourinho and Chelsea will test Manchester United’s determination to retain striker Wayne Rooney before the transfer window closes because “nobody forbids you to try”.

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has branded the re-scheduling of his side’s Barclays Premier League trip to Chelsea “unfair” and suggested they have suffered because they are not one of the so-called big teams.

Jose Mourinho expressed satisfaction with his Chelsea squad after completing the three-match tour of Asia with an 8-1 win over BNI Indonesia All-Stars in Jakarta yesterday.

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Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher is to retire from football at the end of the season, the club have confirmed on their official Twitter feed.

Frank Lampard should learn tomorrow whether he will miss Chelsea’s top-of-the-table Premier League showdown with Manchester United after he lasted just 15 minutes of their first serious defeat of the season.