Five changes which helped to transform football

Today, the sport is a multi-billion pound industry which enjoys huge levels of popularity all over the world, but how did football get where it is today? As it happens, a number of major rule changes, amendments to the playing environment and inclusion of new technology have all served to help bring the game forward.

Barcelona back in for Luiz

Chelsea are bracing themselves for a bid from Barcelona for defender David Luiz, the Mirror understands. The La Liga champions have been linked with the Brazil international all summer as they look to recruit a new centre half. The Catalan clubs defensive frailties were exposed last season, none more so than in the 7-0 aggregate