Thiago Silva may join Chelsea back four on a free transfer

Lampard looking to Brazilian’s vast experience as he seeks defensive reinforcements

Inter Milan players all test negative for coronavirus

Nearly all Serie A clubs have re-started training on an individual basis this week

How I explore now: The travel writers who can’t leave home

Take virtual train trips, learn on Duolingo, and plan for when they can travel again

Coronavirus continues to hit sport but Japan insists Tokyo 2020 is on track

Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe still hopes to host Olympics ‘without a hitch’

Transfer window so far: La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1

Who is in and who is out in Europe’s four big leagues outside of the Premier League

Edin Dzeko facing lengthy ban after appearing to spit at referee

Roma were thrashed 7-1 by Fiorentina in their Coppa Italia quarter-final

It was ‘year zero’ for Italian football – and then came Ronaldo

Serie A has not witnessed a transfer coup of Ronaldo’s magnitude since the arrival of the Brazilian Ronaldo at Inter in 2002

Napoli’s title dream dealt a severe blow by Fiorentina defeat

Defeat leaves Napoli four points behind leaders Juventus with three matches to play

Juventus still in the driving seat but with trickier run-in

Napoli were four points behind Juventus ahead of Sunday’s 1-0 win at Allianz Stadium

I am a dreamer, says Pochettino as Spurs prepare for Juventus

Spurs have grown season on season, and now sense opportunity

Davide Astori: prosecutors investigate possibility of manslaughter

The cause of Fiorentina captain’s sudden death on Sunday is yet to be ascertained

Tears shed for Davide Astori as Serie A stops to remember

‘With that smile that never ended, which let us know how much good you had inside you’

Fiorentina captain Davide Astori dies suddenly aged 31

All Serie A games postponed after Italy defender dies in hotel ahead of Udinese game

Pochettino bullish after Tottenham swat Arsenal aside

Spurs boss looking forward to Champions League clash against experienced Juventus

Chelsea hope to put turbulence behind them for Liverpool clash

Air scare on return from Champions League fixture will not be used as excuse, says Conte

Manchester United planning to swoop for Eric Dier

Player keen to move but Spurs chairman Levy has already ruled out a transfer deal

US banks look to rebuild European football from the ground up

Glodman Sachs and BofA Merrill Lynch helping sports teams improve infrastructure

How do you break down this Juventus rearguard?

What shape Juve use probably depends how they expect Real Madrid to line up

How Antonio Conte’s lightbulb moment transformed Chelsea

Italian’s 3-4-3 formation move put Chelsea on path to glory as he quietly overhauled team

Pochettino in a pickle as Spurs seek to banish Wembley woes

Unloved Europa League looms but Tottenham are desperate for a ‘home’ win

Europa League round-up: Charlie Austin fires Southampton to victory

Inter Milan shocked by Hapoel Be’er Sheva, as Zenit St Petersburg stage remarkable comeback

Arsenal sign classy young Bolton defender Rob Holding

Alex Manninger joins Liverpool on a free transfer to become third-choice goalkeeper

Germany’s Joshua Kimmich must beware of Mario Gotze’s fall from grace

Bayern Munich players have had very different experiences at the tournament so far

Jakob Blaszczykowski comes out of shadows to inspire Poland

Winger has regained form that made him such a key man for Klopp’s Dortmund

Euro 2016: Turan looks to steer Turkey through group

Manager Fatih Terim, in his third stint in charge, will hope for a repeat of 2008 campaign

Euro 2016: Hard to know what to expect from Italy

Business-like in qualification the Azzurri went unbeaten and topped their group by four points

Euro 2016: Strong midfield will boost Croatia’s chances

Elite midfield pair of Real Madrid’s Luka Modric and Barcelona’s Ivan Rakitic the best of a strong Croatia squad

Atlético Madrid close the gap as leaders Barcelona slip up

Cristiano Ronaldo helps Real Madrid to a 4-0 thrashing of Eibar

Harry Kane and Dele Alli lead inexperienced England in Germany test

Roy Hodgson believes young squad members could develop into top European players

Tottenham replicate league form and ease by Fiorentina

London club through to Europa League last-16 after win at White Hart Lane

Mauricio Pochettino admits Dele Alli has a lot to learn

Petulant kick during hard-fought draw in Italy could have led to red card

Michael Walker: Numbers are on Leicester’s side

Those expecting Claudio Ranieri’s bubble to burst are not paying close attention

Crystal Palace interested in signing Nicklas Bendtner on loan

Alan Pardew interested in a big name to give his side much-needed boost

Manchester United face Danish champions in Europa League

Liverpool paired with German side Augsburg, while Tottenham face Fiorentina

Jamie Vardy continues on hot streak as Leicester go top

Claudio Ranieri compares striker to Argentinian great Gabriel Batistuta

Super Sunday round up: Wins for Bayern Munich and PSG

All square in the Madrid derby as PSG beat Marseille and PSV and Napoli also win

John Terry: Arsenal defeat could provide wake-up call

‘It could be a blessing in disguise. It’s going to be even tougher this year,’ says Chelsea skipper

Stevan Jovetic agrees 18-month Inter Milan loan deal

Man City forward has been nudged out by Wilfred Bony and Raheem Sterling arrivals

Barcelona say transfer business is done - Pedro is staying

President Josep Bartomeu says the club will not be buying or selling any more players

Seven arrested in Italy for fixing Catania matches

‘Influencing the results and altering the outcome of matches’

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