20 of the Most Stunning Deals in World Football History

Six years ago on July 6, the Bernabeu was full to capacity for the unveiling of the one and only Cristiano Ronaldo as a Real Madrid player.
The Portuguese superstar had completed a then-world-record £80 million move from Manchester United, with his adoring public welcoming him to the club for whom he's now scored a scarcely believable 313 goals in 300 games.
The magnitude of the huge move still resonates today, but as this list shows, there have been plenty more stunning transfers down the years.

Manchester United squad report back for pre-season training

Manchester United squad report back for pre-season training

The Manchester United squad has reported back to Carrington to start pre-season training.
Captain Wayne Rooney and new signing Memphis Depay were among those who were snapped driving into United's training ground on Monday.

Andrea Pirlo moves to New York City FC from Juventus

Andrea Pirlo: Leaving Turin for New York after four years with Juventus

Nani failed to make the grade at Manchester United and played in shadow of Cristiano Ronaldo... his move to Fenerbahce is a convenient way to keep earning

Without wishing to disrespect football in Turkey, there are generally two reasons why players from the big European leagues tend to head east. 

They are either at the end of their careers and seeking to extend their time playing at a reasonably high standard or they go there seeking wages they may not be offered elsewhere.

Nani Undergoing Medical

Lucas: Quick start is vital for Reds

Lucas Leiva insists a strong start to the 2015-16 season is a must for Liverpool if they are to achieve their aim of a top-four finish.

Bravo, Messi and Mascherano make 2015 Copa América team of the tournament

The three Barça players all make the Final and end up on best XI
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FC Barcelona goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, striker Lionel Messi, and midfielder Javier Mascherano were all 

 named to the 2015 Copa América team of the tournament by CONMEBOL, the governing body of South American football which organises the event. Bravo respresented Chile, which won this year's edition, while both Messi and Mascherano played for Argentina, which finished as the runner-up. The final was decided on penalty kicks.

Bravo, the Chile captain who only allowed one penalty kick to get past him at the end of the Final, also received the Golden Glove as the best goalkeeper of the competition.

Here's a look at the complete team: 

Herrera posts first picture of Reds back in training

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Manchester United’s players have started to return to the Aon Training Complex this week as pre-season preparations get under way, and Ander Herrera has posted the first picture of the Reds back in Manchester following the summer break.

These first few days back are a chance to renew acquaintances almost six weeks after the 2014/15 campaign came to a close. But the hard work starts soon as the Reds gear up for pre-season training, Tour 2015, presented by Aon, and the season’s big kick-off against Tottenham Hotspur on 8 August, confirmed today (Friday) as Saturday’s lunchtime curtain-raiser on the opening weekend of the season.

Ander’s selfie featured plenty of happy faces as he was joined by good friends Juan Mata, Antonio Valencia and Adnan Januzaj in the image posted on Instagram. Ander’s post reads: "Again together, looking forward to start the new season."

Valencia, who missed this summer's Copa America tournament after undergoing an operation to remove metalwork from an old injury in his leg, shared the picture with the comment: "[A] day of training with mates. Thank God, strength and heart."

Mata also posted the pic, adding: "Back in Manchester. Can’t wait for next season." And Januzaj commented: "Good to be back!"