Messi hails ‘phenomenal’ Ronaldo after UCL triumph

Lionel Messi hailed the quality of Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portuguese star helped Real Madrid to retain their Champions League title.

Messi dreams of finishing career at Barcelona

Barcelona star Lionel Messi dreams of finishing his career with the La Liga giants after reportedly agreeing to a new deal.

Vardy withdraws from England’s double header

England will be without Jamie Vardy for their matches with Scotland and France, after the Leicester City striker withdrew from Gareth Southgate’s squad due to injury.

Costa claims Conte no longer wants him at Chelsea

Chelsea striker Diego Costa says he has been told by manager Antonio Conte that he does not have a future at Stamford Bridge.

Kolasinac is the complete package, says Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes new signing Sead Kolasinac has all the attributes required to succeed in English football.

Rashford backs Rooney for England return

Marcus Rashford thinks Wayne Rooney’s England career is “nowhere near over”, despite the captain being left out of two straight international squads.

Giroud demands more Arsenal game time

Olivier Giroud has warned Arsenal he needs more playing time or he could seek a move elsewhere.

Gerrard: Liverpool should sign van Dijk

Steven Gerrard has urged Liverpool to make a move for Virgil van Dijk, as he feels the Southampton defender could make a huge difference to the team.

Rashford welcomes Morata move

Marcus Rashford insists that Manchester United pursuing big names like Alvaro Morata in the transfer market is a positive thing.

There was nobody near Hazard – Martinez

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez described his shock at Eden Hazard’s serious ankle injury, saying no-one was near the Chelsea star when he was hurt.