Liverpool agree fee for Moroccan winger, with Sunderland and Newcastle also completing signings as Premier League kick off approaches

Wealth, fame, the adulation of thousands and constant media attention. The life of a footballer in one of Europe’s top leagues is far removed from that of the average man on the street.

After 75 long years, the United States’ national soccer team can finally celebrate a victory across its southern borders following Wednesday’s 1-0 win against Olympic champions Mexico.

Italian football champions Juventus plan to appeal against the 10-month ban that coach Antonio Conte has received after failing to report match-fixing when he managed Serie B side Siena.

It is the breakthrough signing that has confirmed Paris Saint-Germain’s arrival as a potent force in European football as they unveiled Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Tuesday.