Why VVD deserves to beat Messi, Ronaldo to football’s big awards in 2019

It’s rare to see defenders win individual prizes over attackers – but Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has recently scooped two. Is this the sign of a shifting tide?

Watch: Ferguson sends emotional congratulatory message to Ronaldo

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson sent Cristiano Ronaldo a congratulatory video message after the Juventus forward was named Portuguese Player of the Year.

Roy Keane won’t forgive Sir Alex Ferguson

Roy Keane has insisted he will never forgive former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Why Zlatan is the most overrated player of the modern era

Former Swedish international Zlatan Ibrahimovic has scored plenty of goals for big clubs in uncompetitive leagues, but never managed to make the difference on the biggest stages.

Mount looking forward to lining up with Rice for England

Mason Mount can’t wait to line up alongside old friend Declan Rice once again, as the talented youngster prepares to follow in Chelsea manager Frank Lampard’s footsteps by playing for England.

Everything you need to know about Barca’s 16-year-old goalscorer

The teenage La Masia graduate Ansu Fati already has his first La Liga goal and, oh, a €100-million transfer release clause.

Winks: Watching England from afar was difficult

Harry Winks is back in the England fold once again and admits it has been difficult to watch from afar as the Three Lions have reached consecutive semi-finals.

Laporte undergoes knee surgery

Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte has undergone successful surgery on the knee he injured at the weekend.

Solskjaer branded United players a ‘joke’ in dressing-room rant

An angry Ole Gunnar Solskjaer labelled Manchester United’s performance in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Southampton a ‘joke’.

Emery reveals how Ferguson mocked him for being in the UEL

Arsenal manager Unai Emery has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson once mocked him for his regular presence in the Europa League.