Uefa set to launch third European club competition

A third continental club competition that would commence in the 2021-22 season is pending approval from Uefa, according to the European Club Association (ECA).

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.

Nations League wrap: Portugal pile more misery on Italy

Andre Silva stepped up and scored the decisive goal as Portugal began their Nations League campaign with a 1-0 win over Italy to take control of League A’s Group 3.

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.