With the season now over for most, football stars from across Europe are jetting off on their summer holidays. A host of players are finally enjoying some time away from the pitch.

Despite knowing he can play no part in a potential trophy-winning tournament, the Paris Saint-Germain ace was all smiles as he reunited with players and staff at their base in Sao Paulo.

Real Madrid fans are relishing the prospect of watching 18-year-old Takefusa Kubo after his latest impressive display at the Copa America against Ecuador on Monday night.

Brazil coach Tite joined the chorus of players and officials complaining about Copa America pitches, saying it was 'absurd' to play on surfaces like the one on which the hosts beat Paraguay on.

Everton striker Richarlison was left out of Brazil's Copa America quarter-final with Paraguay on Thursday amid concerns the attacker has contracted mumps.

When five-time Ballon d'Or winner and Barcelona star Lionel Messi eventually hangs up his boots, he might just have one huge regret lingering in the back of his mind.

Argentina and Lionel Messi remain optimistic about their future despite another year without a trophy. There is some hope despite the team's 2-0 loss to Brazil.

The Chelsea star felt pain in his right thigh during the second half of Tuesday's 2-0 semi-final victory against Argentina but stayed on the pitch as his side had used all three substitutes.

Gary Medel has come out in defence of Lionel Messi after both players were sent off for a confrontation in the Copa America third place playoff. The were dismissed for a clash in the first half.

The FIFA Women's World Cup Final between the US and the Netherlands takes place on Sunday - but the game may not make TV rating history on its own.

Brazil star Dani Alves, currently a free agent, jumped the gun by dropping to his knees as the referee blew his whistle near the end of the Copa America final against Peru.

Dani Alves moved his trophy tally into the forties on Sunday night when he lifted the Copa America in front of a rocking Maracana crowd.

Brazilian right-back Daniel Alves is on his way to Europe to listen to offers, according to globoesporte.globo.com. He willl consider his options after his contract with PSG expired.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has held talks with Fred over the last few weeks, and assured him he is part of Manchester United's first-team plans, according to The Sun. 

The 23-year-old played an integral role in Brazil's Copa America success this summer and has attracted interest from several clubs, including Everton.

Italy are eager to convince Arsenal prospect Gabriel Martinelli to represent them instead of Brazil. Martinelli was born in Brazil and was called up to a training camp ahead of the Copa America.

The Brazilian midfielder booked his wedding for July after expecting to be included in Brazil's Copa America squad. However, he was dropped by Brazil after a disappointing debut Premier League season.

The Duke of Cambridge has been made the Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. It comes as his brother gets set to begin his life away from the monarchy.

Prince William, 37, and Kate Middleon, 38, have appointed a former Home Office press officer as their Chief Communications Officer for The Royal Foundation.

The Cambridges will kick off a day of engagements in South Wales next week with a visit to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) Lifeboat station to learn about the  24-hour rescue service.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were seen awkwardly laughing during Sunday night's BAFTA ceremony after Margot Robbie joked about Megxit during an acceptance speech.

Prince William, 37, and Kate, 38, seemed to relax their 'hands-off' policy in public when visiting Mumbles in South Wales today, according to body language epxert and author Judi James.

Kate, 38, was in Mumbles, near Swansea, alongside her husband Prince William, 37, for a busy day of engagements which saw them visit the Tata Steel plant in Port Talbot and tour a lifeboat station.

Ahead of the publication of her new book on modern manners, Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece, 51, spoke to Town & Country magazine about thank you notes and navigating dietary requirements.

Prince William, 37, and Kate Middleton, 38, will travel to Ireland between 3-5 March at the request of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

The Duchess of Cambridge paid tribute to late designer Alexander McQueen today on the 10th anniversary of his death while attending an engagement in Loughborough.

Royal commentator Ingrid Seward told Ok! magazine that the Queen, 93, struggles with the idea of divorce. She said the royal was 'thankful' for Prince William, 37, and Kate Middleton's, 38, marriage.

The 51-year-old Danish royal sustained a 'minor injury' to his left shoulder on the slopes at Verbier in Switzerland last week. He is being treated at a highly specialised hospital in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Prince William, 38, was caught on camera celebrating when his football team Aston Villa scored against Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

The Duke of Cambridge was speaking to locals while he and Kate spent quality time together outside Dublin and enjoyed a romantic clifftop walk on the Howth peninsula yesterday.

The Duke of Cambridge, 37, has been named as the new patron of the London Air Ambulance charity, having worked as a pilot for the East Anglian Air Ambulance for two years.

All eyes were on Strictly’s naughty couple – comedian Seann Walsh and his professional partner Katya Jones – as they took to the floor for the first time since that kiss.

During a bush tucker trial on Wednesday night, something snapped, and the synthetic wool was pulled from my eyes. Holly and Dec doubled up and laughed as animals’ private parts were eaten.

After 13 weeks, 30 million sequins, 52 leotards, 97 jazz hands, 52 barbs from Bruno, 47 ‘Darlings’ from Craig, and one extra consonant in the name of contestant Sean(n) Walsh we finally had the finalists.

I arrive at the V&A for the Dior exhibition with news ringing in my ears that the Duchesses of Cambridge and Sussex employ staff to regulate the abuse aimed at them on social media.

I’m an insane Stanley Kubrick fan. Barry Lyndon, The Shining, 2001: A Space Odyssey are among my favourite films.

Dior at the V&A has drawn crowds and accolades, but the Mary Quant retrospective in the gallery next door is the first to make me shed tears.

The things some people do for a story… Liz recounts her greatest hits (and misses) 

She's was working for Channel Nine's 9Honey as a presenter for their 2019 Logies coverage. 

Rebecca Harding didn't hold anything back when she posted a video of boyfriend Andy Lee in the shower to her Instagram Stories on Sunday.

Despite claims of it being Australian TV's night of nights, many viewers were left underwhelmed by Channel Nine's red carpet coverage of the Logies on Sunday, voicing their disappointment on Twitter.

The TV Week Logie Awards rely on public votes to crown winners of the 12 'Most Popular' categories. And on Sunday fans were unhappy at polls closing earlier than expected.

KIIS FM prankster 'Intern' Pete Deppeler is notorious for his headline-grabbing stunts. And on Sunday, Bachelor host Osher Günsberg appeared to run out of patience with Pete's antics

She stole the show at the Logies on Sunday night when she put on a very busty display in an over-the-top gold gown.

They triumphantly won the Silver Logie on Sunday night for Most Popular Panel or Current Affairs Program. 

She's the Married At First Sight star who embarked on an inspirational weight loss  journey after being cruelly fat shamed on her wedding day. 

The Logie Awards were the hottest ticket in town on Sunday night. 

She's the beloved Australian songstress who recently upped her fashion game by looking very glamorous on the TV Week Logie Awards red carpet. 

Martha Kalifatidis' feud with the Sunrise breakfast team shows no sign of slowing down

Ines Basic stole Elizabeth Sobinoff's 'husband' Sam Ball on Married At First Sight.