The 20 highest-paid footballers have been revealed

The latest list from France Football reveals the ongoing Messi vs Ronaldo rivalry, the sustained rise of China, and the demise of Bayern Munich.

Valverde: There is ‘Messidependence’ at Barca

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde refused to excuse his side’s dependence on Lionel Messi after the Argentina international came off the bench to spark a dramatic late comeback against Villarreal.

Van Dijk training boost for Liverpool

Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk took part in training on Tuesday, easing worries over his fitness ahead of the clash with his old club Southampton.

Mourinho open to Bundesliga move

Jose Mourinho has set his sights on domestic glory in a fifth different country and left the door open to an approach from the Bundesliga.

Middendorp wants Ekstein to stay at Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp wants in-form midfielder Hendrick Ekstein to remain at the club, although his contract expires at the end of the season.

Mosimane: Chiefs will be a team to watch

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has expressed an admiration for Ernst Middendorp and the job he is doing at Kaizer Chiefs, saying that the Soweto giants will be a team to watch next year.

Mothiba nominated for top African award in France

Bafana Bafana and RC Strasbourg striker Lebo Mothiba has been nominated for the African Player of the Year award in the French Ligue 1 this season.

Memela doubtful for Wits clash

Orlando Pirates have revealed that Luvuyo Memela could miss their crucial Absa Premiership clash against Bidvest Wits through injury.

Guardiola warns City they could lose three trophies in a week

Pep Guardiola realises he cannot stop his Manchester City players dreaming about winning the quadruple, but the City boss will urge them to think game by game in their pursuit of an unprecedented clean sweep.

United now have little room for error – Solskjaer

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted that his side have no room for error in their top-four quest after conceding they blew it at Wolves.