SUGAR LAND, Texas. (GVE) — The Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the 2019-20 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year, the NBA announced today. This marks the first NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award for Antetokounmpo, who finished in second place last season.

At least eight clubs are in position to sign Lionel Messi from Barcelona, according to Diario Ole.

Everton are close to completing a shock move for Real Madrid playmaker, James Rodriguez, according to Sky Sports.

Former Barcelona captain Carles Puyol and current forward Luis Suarez, have reacted to news that Lionel Messi has demanded to leave the club.

England manager, Gareth Southgate, has said he did not include Bukayo Saka in his squad for the UEFA Nations League because the player is more attack-minded than defensive.

Pep Guardiola and Lionel Messi had a conversation over the phone last week, over the possibility of the player joining Manchester City, ESPN reports.

Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, has told the club to terminate his contract, so he can leave as a free agent, Marca reports.

New Juventus manager, Andrea Pirlo, has said that Gonzalo Higuain will leave the club this summer, while Paulo Dybala is set to stay.

Manchester United on Tuesday issued a statement, after their captain, Harry Maguire, was handed a suspended prison sentence of 21 months and 10 days by a Greek court.

Louis van Gaal has revealed 10 transfer targets he wanted to bring to Manchester United during his time as manager, but he was unable to sign any of them.