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.

DJ Solveig apologises after asking Ballon d’Or winner Hegerberg to twerk

French DJ Martin Solveig has apologised after sparking a sexism row by seemingly asking Ballon d’Or winner Ada Hegerberg to twerk.

Micho urges Pirates to turn Orlando Stadium into a fortress

Milutin Sredojevic admits that he concerned by Orlando Pirates below-par performance at home, urging them to turn the Orlando Stadium into a fortress.

Mbappe wins inaugural Kopa Trophy

Kylian Mbappe has won the inaugural Kopa Trophy, a new award given to the world’s best male footballer aged under 21.

Klopp charged for derby celebrations

Jurgen Klopp has been charged with misconduct after running on to the pitch while celebrating Liverpool’s late winner in Sunday’s Merseyside derby against Everton, the Football Association has confirmed.

Modric ends Messi, Ronaldo Ballon d’Or dominance

Luka Modric has been crowned the winner of the Ballon d’Or, capping a wonderful 2018 for the Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder.

Sierra Leone disqualified from Afcon qualifiers

Sierra Leone will play no further part in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after the CAF Executive Committee disqualified the Leone Stars from participation.

Struggling Southampton sack Hughes despite United draw

Mark Hughes has been sacked as Southampton manager despite Saturday’s 2-2 draw against his former club Manchester United.

Klopp apologises for running on pitch to celebrate winner

Jurgen Klopp says he apologised to Marco Silva for running on the Anfield pitch to celebrate Divock Origi’s last-gasp Merseyside derby winner.