Simeone: Neymar over Mbappe

Neymar would be a better signing than Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe because he works harder for the team, according to Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone.

Atleti closer to Madrid after Ronaldo sale – Simeone

Diego Simeone says Atletico Madrid are closer to rivals Real Madrid following the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo and is baffled as to why Antoine Griezmann has been overlooked in the Best FIFA awards.

Asensio never considered Real Madrid exit

Real Madrid and Spain star Marco Asensio insists that he is happy at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Busquets: Messi has no equals

Luka Modric is a ‘spectacular’ player but does not share Lionel Messi’s class, according to Barcelona’s Sergio Busquets.

Hazard is second only to Messi – Rudiger

Cristiano Ronaldo was the 2017 Ballon d’Or winner but, according to Antonio Rudiger, Lionel Messi and Eden Hazard are the world’s best.

Alexander-Arnold respects ‘winner’ Ramos

Trent Alexander-Arnold continues to hold Sergio Ramos in high esteem despite the simmering tension between Liverpool and the Real Madrid captain.

Modric: Ronaldo congratulated me

Real Madrid and Croatia star Luka Modric revealed Cristiano Ronaldo was happy for him and said he deserved the Uefa Player of the Year award.

Ronaldo goes missing in decisive matches – Kohler

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is a ‘true champion’ but too often goes missing during the biggest matches, according to former Juventus star Jurgen Kohler.

Rakitic lauds ‘world’s best’ Modric

Luka Modric is the best player in the world and deserves a Ballon d’Or, according to Ivan Rakitic.

Talent floods La Liga in transfer market

Spain’s top-flight clubs such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Atletico Madrid have spent more money on transfers in the summer of 2018 than ever before.