Tim Merlier pips Jonathan Milan on the line in a sprint finish to win a crash-marred stage three of the Tour de France.

Tim Merlier won the third stage of the Tour de France on Monday after a sprint finish that resulted in a number of riders crashing saw the Belgian edge just ahead of Jonathan Milan. The Soudal Quick-Step rider needed a photo finish to confirm he ended narrowly in front of Italian Milan at the finish line in the coastal city of Dunkirk.

Tim Merlier discusses his Stage 3 victory at Dunkerque, where he just edged out Jonathan Milan in a chaotic photo finish to earn his second career Tour de France stage win.

Real Madrid's Croatia captain Luka Modrić will join AC Milan after the Club World Cup, the Serie A club's newly-appointed manager Massimiliano Allegri confirmed on Monday.

Real Madrid's Croatia captain Luka Modric will join AC Milan after the Club World Cup, the Serie A club's newly-appointed manager Massimiliano Allegri confirmed on Monday.

Modric is currently playing for Madrid at the Club World Cup and will become a free agent once Madrid's tournament ends.