Ronaldo like Nadal, Messi like Federer – Cassano
Antonio Cassano used tennis icons Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer to compare Juventus recruit Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona’s Lionel Messi.
Kaka backs Brazil boss Tite after ‘excellent’ World Cup
Tite remains the man to lead Brazil to World Cup glory in 2022 despite suffering a quarter-final exit at Russia 2018, according to former Selecao great Kaka.
‘We kill them’ – Pogba’s World Cup speech revealed
Paul Pogba delivered an inspiring speech before France’s World Cup last-16 win over Argentina, telling his teammates ‘today we kill them, Messi or no Messi’.
Insigne prefers Messi to new Juve star Ronaldo
Napoli winger Lorenzo Insigne prefers Lionel Messi to new Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who he claims will not be able to win games on his own in Serie A.
Familiarity with demands of Real Madrid an advantage – Lopetegui
New Real Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui thinks his familiarity with the demands and expectations of the club following his previous spells there will serve as an advantage to his chances of success.
Alderweireld hints at Tottenham departure
Toby Alderweireld cast doubt over his future at Tottenham after describing the club’s decision not to utilise him towards the end of 2017-18 as ‘unjustified’.
Man United and Ajax agree Daley Blind transfer
Daley Blind is edging closer to an Ajax return after Manchester United confirmed the two clubs have agreed terms on a transfer.
10 World Cup star signings who turned out to be failures
The World Cup offers players the chance to shine on the world’s biggest stage. If they are able to perform they are often thrust into the limelight with a big move once the tournament is done, but it doesn’t always work out as planned.
10 things we will all remember about World Cup 2018
The 2018 Fifa World Cup has come and gone but the events over the last month will live long in the memory of those who enjoyed all the action.
How do you replace a player like Cristiano Ronaldo?
How do you replace someone who’s averaged 50 goals a year over nine seasons? Back in 2009, when Cristiano Ronaldo joined Real Madrid, Manchester United learned how hard it can be when they slumped to second place after three league titles in a row.