Spanish League president Javier Tebas said Wednesday he does not consider Lionel Messi to be a criminal and was happy for the Barcelona star to remain in La Liga.

China will host an annual national team football tournament starting from next year, entertainment and property conglomerate Dalian Wanda Group said Wednesday as it seeks to build a sporting empire.

A court on Tuesday handed Egypt's all-time leading goalscorer Hossam Hassan four days' detention after he allegedly assaulted an interior ministry photographer during clashes after a match involving his club.

Fernando Alonso in a McLaren posted the quickest time on the first day of testing at Silverstone on Tuesday.

San Antonio Spurs star power forward Tim Duncan, one of the best players in NBA history, announced his retirement Monday, ending a brilliant 19-season career that included five league titles.

The 40-year-old Duncan, who was selected as the first overall pick in the 1997 NBA draft, spent his entire career with the Spurs -- an anomaly in a league where players often change teams.

Andy Murray said his second Wimbledon title made him happier than his 2013 All England Club triumph and insisted Sunday's win over Milos Raonic was for him to savor.

A thundering out-of-the-blue shot by substitute Eder gave Portugal a shock 1-0 win over France in the European Championship final, delivering the country's first international title as superstar Cristiano Ronaldo watched injured from the touchline.

Euro 2016 golden boot Antoine Griezmann suffered a second heartbreaking defeat in weeks when France lost to Portugal in Sunday's final.

The Eiffel Tower was closed to the public on Monday after clashes between fans and police at the Parisian landmark during the Euro 2016 final, its operator said.

The Eiffel Tower management said the tower could "not be opened in the proper security conditions" after the clashes in which youths set alight rubbish bins, a car and a scooter before being dispersed by police with tear gas and water cannon.

Serena Williams powered to her seventh Wimbledon crown as the world number one finally claimed a record-equaling 22nd major title with a 7-5, 6-3 victory over Angelique Kerber in Saturday's final.