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.

De Bruyne the best in the EPL – Hazard

Chelsea star Eden Hazard has declared Belgium colleague Kevin De Bruyne to be the best player in the Premier League.

Klopp ”doing a good job”, despite defensive woes – Owen

Jurgen Klopp is doing a good job at Liverpool, but needs defensive reinforcements if he is to take the club to the next level, according to the Reds’ former striker Michael Owen.

Morata eyeing long-term Chelsea stay

Alvaro Morata is relishing the limelight at Chelsea, and has no regrets about leaving European champions Real Madrid for Stamford Bridge as he targets Premier League silverware.