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After years of debate and discussion, the FA's chief executive has confirmed the Premier League will get a mid-season break The Premier League is getting closer to the implementation of a mid-season break after the Football Association (FA) chief executive Martin Glenn claimed it will "very soon" be introduced. A period of rest has been a regular topic of debate in English football over the last 10 years or so, with some putting the country's international failings down to the lack of respite afforded to players during the campaign. All of the other top five European leagues have breaks over the Christmas period, while coaches and players brought to England from abroad have often suggested changes should be made to bring English football into line with other countries. Although it was not confirmed when precisely in the calendar the break will take place, it has been reported that a two-week rest will allow players time to recuperate after the us

The Spanish tax authorities have demanded 28 million euros from the Real Madrid player, double what he has offered to settle the case. The Spanish tax authorities have rejected an offer of 14 million euros from Real Madrid player Cristiano Ronaldo to settle his tax fraud case. The player had offered the amount, plus an admission of guilt, in exchange for a reduced prison sentence of two years. As the player has no previous convictions in Spain, under Spanish criminal law he would not serve any time in jail. The 33-year-old was accused by Spanish prosecutors last June of defrauding the country's tax authorities of 14.8m euros from image rights income. Spanish tax authorities demand €28 euros from Cristiano Ronaldo The Spanish tax authorities however have rejected the offer, demanding that the player accept the total amount of the tax defrauded (14.7 million euros) plus interest, fines and costs. A total of nearly 28 million euros. Ronaldo can either pay this amount b

"I like Paris... I wouldn't mind, but I would prefer him to return to Manchester," said Dolores Aveiro days before speculation about Ronaldo's future took hold following Champions League final Dolores Aveiro, the mother of Cristian Ronaldo, has said that while she would not be against the Real Madrid star moving to PSG, she would prefer him to return to Manchester United, the club with whom he won his first Champions League and first Ballon D'Or. "I like Paris. I go there now and again. The last time was with my son when he won the Ballon D'Or. I felt very proud. Every time I go to Paris, everyone treats me very well," she said in a televised interview on SFR Sport. Responding to a question about her son's future and whether it could be in Paris, she said: "If I'm telling you the truth, I wouldn't mind, but I would prefer him to return to Manchester." The interview was conducted days before the Champions League f

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond Bale may cost £335 million for Man Utd Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho fears his club may be priced out of signing Gareth Bale because of a massive £335 million (€384m/$446m) cost of doing business, according to the Mirror . After Bale’s Champions League winning display, Real Madrid want £200m (€229m/$266m) for the Wales international, who then would require another £135m (€155m/$180m) in total wages over four years. That figure has left Mourinho doubting the Red Devils will shell out for a 29-year-old who has struggled with injuries in the past. Manchester City line up £75 million Mahrez Manchester City are hoping to complete the £75 million (€86m/$100m), signing of Leicester City star Riyad Mahrez by the end of the week, according to the Daily Mail . The club are close to agree a deal with Mahrez, though the structure of the payments

Liverpool Football Club confirm a deal has been agreed for the transfer of Fabinho from AS Monaco. The Brazil midfielder will formally seal a switch to the Reds on July 1 after successfully completing a medical and finalising terms on a long-term contract at Melwood. Fabinho told Liverpoolfc.com: “I am really excited about this move. “This is something that I always wanted – this is a giant of a team. The infrastructures of the club look exceptional. “A football club of this size coming after my services, I didn’t have to think that much about coming over. “I will try to create my own history at this football club. Hopefully, on a personal level, I’m able to win titles with this club. “I will try to grow and learn and improve myself, and to be part of the club’s history.” Fabinho, who has four caps for his country, becomes the club’s first signing of the summer transfer window. The 24-year-old will arrive from Monaco, where he made 225 appearances an

Diego Simeone has often spoken of the keeper's importance and the club are to offer the 25-year-old a massive wage increase. Atlético Madrid have set the wheels in motion to ensure that Jan Oblak remains at the club amid interest from a host of European teams in the Slovakia international goalkeeper. Oblak won the Zamora trophy as LaLiga’s most effective stopper for a third season running in 2017-18 and has conceded just 61 times in the past three league campaigns, making him one of the most sought-after number ones in world football. PSG have long been credited with an interest in the 25-year-old and several Premier League clubs, with Liverpool the latest to be mentioned, have been credited with an interest in Oblak, whose current contract runs to 2021 and includes a minimum release clause of 100 million euros. Atlético eager to see off suitors for Oblak In today’s market that is no obstacle to a bid from the likes of the Ligue 1 giants, who would think n