Ian Hawkey

The midfielder has three goals and an assist from two La Liga games since moving from Borussia Dortmund

Success with national team's young players would make playing legend lead candidate to take over from Didier Deschamps as Les Bleus manager

Azzurri legend frozen out in Turin, while Maguire and Ramos also face uncertain futures

New season begins with another fluid title race expected as Claudio Ranieri makes his return to top flight

Champions look to England captain ahead of title defence, runners-up weakened by loss of key midfielder, Leipzig rebuild after star exodus

Pair had infamous spat when Norwegian was at Borussia Dortmund and will go head-to-head again on Wednesday

France forward appears to have reached agreement with Ligue 1 giants but Brazilian will join Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal

Luton Town back in the Premier League after three decades with Guardiola's team the undisputed leaders

Big two look to young guns ahead of new season while Simeone starts 12th year in charge at Atletico

Luis Enrique ushers in another new era at Ligue 1 leaders

Frenchman backed North Africans' men in their Qatar 2022 semi-final against his home nation

Striker set to make life difficult for Premier League defenders, starting with Arsenal this weekend

Veteran stars can blossom in Saudi Pro League if they synchronise their strengths

Pre-season friendly in US comes before their ban from European competition kicks in

French champions consider move for winger as they prepare to lose talismanic striker