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.

Guardiola better for United than Mourinho – Cantona

Pep Guardiola is a far better fit to manage Manchester United than the ‘no fun’ Jose Mourinho, according to Old Trafford favourite Eric Cantona.

There will always be rumours – Pogba brushes off Barcelona talk

Paul Pogba says talk of a move to Barcelona are just rumours, while insisting he shares ‘common goals’ with Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho.

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.

I’ll be back coaching soon – Zidane amid Man United links

Former Real Madrid and Champions League-winning head coach Zinedine Zidane says he will return to the dugout soon.

Mourinho loves his job at Man United – Makelele

Claude Makelele, who won two Premier League titles under Jose Mourinho at Chelsea, says the 55-year-old is happy in Manchester.

Neymar has a lot of growing to do despite Brazil captaincy

Gilberto Silva says Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar has a lot of room to grow after being handed the Brazil captaincy.

Nations League Wrap: Giroud fires France past Netherlands

Kylian Mbappe illuminated France’s World Cup homecoming, while Olivier Giroud ended his international goal drought to help seal a 2-1 Nations League win over the Netherlands.

Alexander-Arnold respects ‘winner’ Ramos

Trent Alexander-Arnold continues to hold Sergio Ramos in high esteem despite the simmering tension between Liverpool and the Real Madrid captain.

Nations League Wrap: Spain edge England at Wembley

Luis Enrique won his first game in charge of Spain as La Roja came from behind to beat England 2-1 at Wembley in the Nations League.