Ronaldo doesn’t compare to Messi – Xavi

Xavi insisted Barcelona star Lionel Messi is the best player in the world, regardless of what Real Madrid foe Cristiano Ronaldo believes.

Bristol dump Man Utd out of EFL cup

EFL Cup holders Manchester United have been knocked out of the competition by Championship side Bristol City after a late Korey Smith goal.

Klopp played down prospect of signing new defenders

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has played down the prospect of new defenders joining the club in the January transfer window.

Ronaldo a Clasico injury doubt?

Cristiano Ronaldo raised fears he would miss the first top-flight Clasico clash of the campaign when he was absent from full training on Wednesday.

Morata breaks Bournemouth’s hearts with last-gasp winner

Alvaro Morata snatched a dramatic 91st minute winner moments after Bournemouth had equalised as Chelsea reached the EFL Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.

Last-gasp Smith winner dumps out EFL Cup holders

Korey Smith’s stoppage-time winner stunned EFL Cup holders Manchester United, as Championship side Bristol City beat Jose Mourinho’s men 2-1 at Ashton Gate to secure a semi-final berth.

Police investigating ‘hate crime’ amid reports of Sterling attack

Raheem Sterling was reportedly attacked before Manchester City played Tottenham Hotspur and police are investigating a “hate crime”.

Clasico win won’t decide title race, warns Iniesta

Andres Iniesta says Saturday’s Clasico against Real Madrid cannot decide the LaLiga title race, although he admits victory would be a “huge step” forward for Barcelona. 

Neymar treated everybody like his brother – Jesus hails Brazil star

Brazil and Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus lauded Neymar as he revealed how the superstar helped his nation win gold at the Rio Olympics.

Suarez heaps praise on “elite” Griezmann, Coutinho

Barcelona forward Luis Suarez praised “elite players” Antoine Griezmann and Philippe Coutinho as the duo continue to be linked to the LaLiga giants.