Messi not in Ballon d’Or top three for first time since 2006
Lionel Messi has missed out on a place in the Ballon d’Or’s top three for the first time since 2006.
Modric says winning Ballon d’Or title is ‘a unique feeling’
Luka Modric described winning the Ballon d’Or as a unique honour after beating Cristiano Ronaldo and Antoine Griezmann to the individual award.
What else do I have to do to win Ballon d’Or? – Griezmann
Antoine Griezmann is proud to have been on the Ballon d’Or podium but expressed his surprise at missing out on the top prize.
Scaloni to be offered Argentina job on full-time basis
Interim Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni is to be offered the job on a permanent basis, according to Argentine Football Association (AFA) president Claudio Tapia.
Messi: I didn’t mean Pique assist
A delighted Lionel Messi admitted his free-kick to set up Gerard Pique during Barcelona’s win over PSV was an accident.
Messi’s genius wraps up top spot in Group B
Lionel Messi’s twin moments of inspiration helped Barcelona overcame a shaky hour to win 2-1 at PSV and sew up top spot in Group B.
Ronaldo beats Messi to Champions League landmark
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first player to reach 100 wins in the Champions League, beating old rival Lionel Messi to the landmark.
Barca mark 15-year anniversary of Messi’s first match
Barcelona have released footage of a pimply faced Lionel Messi’s first minutes in senior football to mark the 15-year anniversary of his club debut.
Ballon d’Or success would not change Modric’s ‘best year’
Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric is among the front-runners for the 2018 Ballon d’Or, but he is not focused on the prize.
Barca concede four at home for first time since 2003
Barcelona’s shock 4-3 defeat to Real Betis on Sunday marked the first time the Catalan giants have conceded four goals at Camp Nou in... Read more