No-one can compete with Messi – Bartomeu

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu lauded Lionel Messi for maintaining his “sublime level” after bringing up 100 European goals.

Ronaldo has to win Ballon d’Or, says Isco

Isco believes only Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to win the Ballon d’Or, even though he only scored his first league goal of the season on Saturday.

He is a complete forward – Zidane an admirer of Kane

Harry Kane has been linked with Real Madrid in recent months and Zinedine Zidane certainly seems to be an admirer of the Tottenham Hotspur star.

Is Lionel Messi the most unlucky player in Europe?

Barcelona star Lionel Messi would be right to wish for a change in fortunes after the woodwork denied him yet again against Atletico Madrid at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on Saturday.

Ronaldo will stabilise Real Madrid – Figo

Luis Figo expects Real Madrid to recover from a shaky start to the season with a settled Cristiano Ronaldo, following his suspension.

TBT: Barca edge Sundowns in friendly

In 2007, a star-studded Barcelona squad came to South Africa to face Mamelodi Sundowns in a friendly encounter at Loftus Stadium in Pretoria.

Neymar wants Barcelona kicked out of UCL

Brazil star Neymar has called on Uefa to expel Barcelona from the Champions League in a dispute over an outstanding loyalty payment.

Barcelona may leave La Liga if Catalonia gains independence 

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu revealed the club would have to discuss the possibility of leaving La Liga if Catalonia gained independence from Spain.

I’m going to ask Griezmann to sign for Arsenal – Lacazette

Alexandre Lacazette hopes his close friendship with Antoine Griezmann can help him convince his fellow Frenchman to join Arsenal.

Zidane blames busy schedule for sluggish Real Madrid display

Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane blamed fatigue for his side’s laboured 2-0 win over Espanyol on Sunday, and admitted his concern about further burnout during the impending international break.