Argentina held to stalemate by Colombia
Argentina maintained their long unbeaten run against Colombia after a 0-0 friendly draw between the nations in New Jersey.
Busquets: Messi has no equals
Luka Modric is a ‘spectacular’ player but does not share Lionel Messi’s class, according to Barcelona’s Sergio Busquets.
Hazard is second only to Messi – Rudiger
Cristiano Ronaldo was the 2017 Ballon d’Or winner but, according to Antonio Rudiger, Lionel Messi and Eden Hazard are the world’s best.
Sane can be Germany’s Kylian Mbappe – Werner
Timo Werner has defended Leroy Sane and feels the Manchester City forward can be as important for Germany as Kylian Mbappe is for France.
Rakitic lauds ‘world’s best’ Modric
Luka Modric is the best player in the world and deserves a Ballon d’Or, according to Ivan Rakitic.
Lopetegui: I would not doubt Madrid’s players
Julen Lopetegui warned not to doubt Real Madrid’s players after Lionel Messi claimed Juventus are one of the clear favourites to win the Champions... Read more
The Best? Messi compared to Ronaldo, Salah and Modric after Fifa snub
Lionel Messi was surprisingly snubbed on Monday when the nominations for the Best Fifa Men’s Player award were announced, and Opta data suggests he has... Read more
Real Madrid not as good without Ronaldo – Messi
Lionel Messi is convinced Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit makes Real Madrid a ‘less good’ team and immediately transforms Juventus into one of the favourites for... Read more
Messi sets sights on Champions League improvement
Lionel Messi thinks Barcelona have to focus on the Champions League this season after underwhelming among Europe’s elite in each of their past three... Read more
Messi, Ronaldo, Bale and Salah up for Puskas Award
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Mohamed Salah are all included in a stellar field for the Fifa Puskas Award.