Ventura on the brink as Azzurri miss first World Cup in 60 years
Italy will miss out on the World Cup for the first time in 60 years as Sweden secured a precious goalless draw that punched their ticket to Russia thanks to a 1-0 aggregate win.
Emotional Buffon confirms international retirement
Gianluigi Buffon fought back tears as he confirmed his retirement from international football following Italy’s shock failure to qualify for Russia 2018.
De Bruyne ‘really doesn’t care’ about Messi, Ronaldo comparisons
Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne says being compared to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo means nothing to him.
Rashford reveals Ronaldo inspiration as England prepare for Brazil clash
Brazil great Ronaldo remains an inspiration for Marcus Rashford, who is preparing to face the Selecao with England on Tuesday.
Batistuta annoyed ”extra-terrestrial” Messi broke his record
Argentina great Gabriel Batistuta conceded that he was annoyed Lionel Messi broke his goal-scoring record, but was glad it was surpassed by an “extra-terrestrial”.
Aguero surpasses Maradona’s goalscoring tally
Argentina forward Sergio Aguero was happy to move past Diego Maradona in the nation’s goalscoring charts as he called on his side to continue improving.
Coutinho ”100% fit” ahead of England clash
Liverpool and Brazil star Philippe Coutinho insists he is “100 per cent fit” following his recent thigh injury and is set to feature against England at Wembley on Tuesday.
Ronaldo better than ”incredible” Messi, says Alonso
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is better than the “incredible” Lionel Messi, according to Formula One driver Fernando Alonso.
Dembele steps up recovery as El Clasico nears
Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele could be back in time for their El Clasico against Real Madrid on 23 December.
Neymar joining Madrid is difficult but not impossible – Morata
Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar could join Real Madrid, but it will be difficult, according to Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata.