The English Premier League has sold its television rights in China to streaming service PPTV for $700 million (565 million pounds), a source familiar with the matter said, several times the size of past deals as it cashes in on a growing enthusiasm for football. A spokesman for PPTV, part of...

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu predicted Wednesday that Lionel Messi would not only extend his contract with the Catalan club but also end his playing days there too. Speaking at the launch of a 55 million euros ($59 million) a year shirt sponsorship deal Bartomeu told journalists...

With six-times champion Roger Federer absent, Swiss fans dotted around London's O2 Arena were rooting for Stan Wawrinka at the ATP World Tour Finals on Monday but left feeling short-changed after their man was thrashed by Kei Nishikori. Wawrinka, who claimed a third grand slam title at this...

(Marca)- With his 50th international goal and an overall stellar performance, Neymar helped Brazil to see off the challenge of Argentina on Thursday night and Barcelona fans will be hoping the 24-year-old can play similarly well for the Blaugrana as the season goes on. Although his start to...