The end of Cristiano v Messi? It’s just starting, says Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo believes his rivalry with Lionel Messi has plenty of distance left to run after scooping the Best FIFA Men’s Player award in... Read more

Mbappe named Golden Boy ahead of Dembele, Rashford

Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe was named Golden Boy 2017 on Monday ahead of Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele and Marcus Rashford of Manchester United.

No-one can compete with Messi – Bartomeu

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu lauded Lionel Messi for maintaining his “sublime level” after bringing up 100 European goals.

Ton-up for Messi as Pique sees red

Lionel Messi brought up 100 goals in European club competitions as Barcelona made light of Gerard Pique’s red card to cruise to a 3-1... Read more

Guardiola takes pressure off De Bruyne amid Messi comparisons

Pep Guardiola has worked with Lionel Messi and Kevin De Bruyne but says the Belgian cannot yet be compared to the Barcelona superstar.

Is Lionel Messi the most unlucky player in Europe?

Barcelona star Lionel Messi would be right to wish for a change in fortunes after the woodwork denied him yet again against Atletico Madrid... Read more

Mascherano to retire from internationals after 2018 World Cup

Argentina veteran Javier Mascherano confirmed he would retire from internationals after the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

TBT: Barca edge Sundowns in friendly

In 2007, a star-studded Barcelona squad came to South Africa to face Mamelodi Sundowns in a friendly encounter at Loftus Stadium in Pretoria.

Uefa appoint Figo as football advisor

Real Madrid and Portugal legend Luis Figo is to join Uefa in a wide-ranging football advisory role, Europe’s governing body has announced.

Neymar wants Barcelona kicked out of UCL

Brazil star Neymar has called on Uefa to expel Barcelona from the Champions League in a dispute over an outstanding loyalty payment.