Soccer PIX: Pirlo's Juve thump Sampdoria; Real draw opener

Images from football matches played across Europe on Sunday. IMAGE: Juventus Cristiano Ronaldo (left) and Juventus head coach Andrea Pirlo celebrate victory at the end of the Serie A match against......

Football Briefs: Mbappe strikes as PSG beat 10-man Metz 5-1

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their second goal with Edinson Cavani during their Ligue 1 match......

Villa and Leicester safe, Gerrard farewell agony

Southampton's Sadio Mane celebrates scoring their second goal with James Ward Prowse. Photograph: Stefan Wermuth/Reuters Aston Villa were crushed 6-1 by Southampton but joined Leicester City in......

League Cup: Lampard strikes twice in City's magnificent seven

Frank Lampard, right, of Manchester City celebrates with Jesus Navas after scoring. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images Frank Lampard and Edin Dzeko scored twice as holders Manchester City......

Ligue 1: James Rodriguez at the double as Monaco win at Bastia

Colombian James Rodriguez scored both goals in Monaco's 2-0 victory at Bastia on Saturday, keeping them in contention for the Ligue 1 title, five points behind leaders Paris St Germain. Rodriguez,......