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Real Madrid has signed breakout forward Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for a fee of over 100 million Euros (CAD$160 million), soccer insider Fabrizio Romano reported Sunday.

Stars Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul didn’t play, but Inter Miami still found a way to beat CF Montreal 1-0 at Stade Saputo on Saturday.

Tai Baribo converted from the penalty spot in the 10th minute of stoppage time, Sean Johnson had six saves, and D.C. United beat Toronto FC 2-1 on Saturday night to snap a five-game winless streak.

Toronto FC is looking for its first win since April as it squares off against D.C. United in an MLS Eastern Conference showdown on Saturday night. Follow the action with Sportsnet’s live tracker, with kick-off at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m.…

Vancouver Whitecaps defensive midfielder Andres Cubas has been named to Major League Soccer’s all-star team.

South Korea midfielder Lee Kang-In has agreed to join Atletico Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain, the Spanish club said Saturday.

Alvin Williams joins the FAN Pregame to discuss LeBron James’s decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency, breaking down how James will fit into an already very talented roster.

CF Montréal acquired defender Brayan Ceballos from the New England Revolution on Friday.

Newcastle United signed midfielder Aladji Bamba from Monaco for a reported 34 million pounds ($45 million) on Friday.

CF Montreal is in genuine danger of slipping completely out of the playoff race before the summer ends. And a game against Inter Miami doesn’t offer any respite.

Former Netherlands international Mark van Bommel has taken over as head coach of Belgium’s national team following its run to the World Cup quarterfinals.

Senegal’s appeal to regain the Africa Cup of Nations title it won in a chaotic final against host nation Morocco in January will be heard at sports’ highest court on Oct. 8.

Ravi Kahlon, B.C.’s minister for jobs and economic growth, told Postmedia’s Patrick Johnston that a sale of BC Place to the MLS club is one option being considered.

Néstor Lorenzo will continue as Colombia’s soccer coach after the national team conceded only one goal in five games at the recent World Cup.

Croatia captain Luka Modric signed up Thursday for one more season with AC Milan when he will turn 41 in a standout career.

Manchester City officially completed the signing of England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest on Thursday for a reported $155 million.

Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho went to Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea on Thursday, joining a Champions League team from one that has no European action this season.

The Italian soccer federation (FIGC) has talked to former Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola and Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti about taking over the crisis-hit national team.

Premier League champion Arsenal signed Greece forward Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge on a long-term contract on Thursday.

The German soccer federation has called a news conference for Friday when it is expected to present Jürgen Klopp as the next national coach.

France’s new coach will be announced next Tuesday, when Zinedine Zidane is widely expected to replace Didier Deschamps.

Spanish champion Barcelona signed forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on a five-year contract on Thursday, as it rebuilds the attack following the departure of veteran striker Robert Lewandowski.