Ange: People waiting for white smoke on my fate

Ange Postecoglou believes people “are waiting for the white smoke” to see if he will be sacked as Tottenham manager and challenged his players to “break the cycle” by ending the club’s 17-year wait for silverware.

France aims to copy Premier League finance model

French football intends to have its own version of the Premier League, with a club-owned entity replacing the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) as part of plans announced by French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo on Monday.

Sources: Alonso close to being named Madrid boss

Real Madrid are finalising a deal for Xabi Alonso to become their new coach as soon as possible, multiple sources have told ESPN, with the club keen to have him in place for this summer’s Club World