Argentina playing as a team without Messi – Scaloni
Lionel Scaloni said Lionel Messi’s absence has forced Argentina to play as a team, though he hopes the five-time Ballon d’Or winner will return to the international fold.
Watch: Bolt nets brace to stake claim for Mariners contract
Usain Bolt scored twice on his first start for the Central Coast Mariners and must now wait to see if he has done enough to earn a deal with the A-League club.
Modric will win Ballon d’Or – Hazard
Luka Modric will win the Ballon d’Or as a reward for his ‘wonderful season’, according to Belgium and Chelsea star Eden Hazard.
Mbappe inspires late comeback to spare world champions’ blushes
France just managed to avoid a defeat at home to Iceland, as Kylian Mbappe starred from the bench to secure a 2-2 draw.
Tau likens Belgium move to NFD loan spell
Bafana Bafana international and former Mamelodi Sundowns star Percy Tau insists he is unfazed by people’s opinions on his loan move to Royale-Union Saint Gilloise.
Real Madrid to take legal action over Ronaldo NDA claim
Real Madrid are to take legal action against a Portuguese newspaper that suggested the club pressured Cristiano Ronaldo into seeking a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with Kathryn Mayorga.
Ronaldo’s lawyer: Documents in rape allegation are ‘fabricated’
Cristiano Ronaldo’s lawyer says the Juventus forward ‘vehemently denies’ the rape allegation and claims statements reportedly originating from the player are ‘fabricated’.
Messi announces Cirque du Soleil show based on his life
Argentina and Barcelona captain Lionel Messi is to be the basis of a new show by Cirque du Soleil.
Kroos: Sane spurred on by World Cup snub
Leroy Sane feels motivated by missing out on Germany’s World Cup squad and the criticism levelled at him by compatriot Toni Kroos.
Hazard to Real Madrid? It’s not like other cases, says Morata
Eden Hazard might want to join Real Madrid but the Belgium star will not try to force through a move, according to Chelsea teammate Alvaro Morata.