Messi loses appeal against 21-month prison sentence

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has lost his appeal against a suspended 21-month prison sentence for tax fraud.

Madrid complete swoop for €45m Vinicius Junior

La Liga champions Real Madrid have completed a deal to sign promising 16-year-old Brazilian Vinicius Junior from Flamengo in July 2018.

I’m ready to leave, says Griezmann

Antoine Griezmann says he is ready to leave Atletico Madrid in order to pursue a dream of winning trophies consistently.

Mbappe: I’m at an age where I need to play

Monaco’s teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe insisted he will not be forced to go anywhere he does not want to as he stressed the importance of regular football amid links with Real Madrid.

Seven nail-biting final-day deciders between rivals

FourFourTwo takes a look at seven of the most nail-biting final-day deciders between direct rivals in leagues around the world.

11 footballers who played through the pain barrier

FourFourTwo takes a look at 11 tough footballers from around the world who have played through the pain barrier.

Year Zero: The making of Fernando Torres

FourFourTwo takes a look at the making of Spanish international Fernando Torres during his time at La Liga side Atletico Madrid.

Bargains! 11 best free transfers EVER

FourFourTwo takes a look at 11 of football’s best bargain buys, who were bought by clubs on a free transfer.