There’s no comparison, Ronaldo is best – Marcelo

Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo is the best player in the world, according to Real Madrid defender Marcelo.

Madrid would make Ballon d’Or easier for Neymar – Perez

Florentino Perez has fuelled rumours linking Neymar with Real Madrid after claiming the Brazilian would have a better chance of winning the Ballon d’Or at the Santiago Bernabeu than at Paris Saint-Germain.

Ballon d’Or: The Cristiano Ronaldo years

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo pulled level with long-time rival Lionel Messi after collecting his fifth Ballon d’Or on Thursday.

Conte worried by in-form Griezmann

Antonio Conte expects Antoine Griezmann to provide Chelsea a stern test when they face Atletico Madrid at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.

I don’t see it – Suarez adamant Neymar will not join Real Madrid

Luis Suarez is adamant Neymar will not join Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain because of the “admiration” he has for Barcelona.

Real Madrid interested in Liverpool’s Salah – Cuper

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is a target for LaLiga and Champions League holders Real Madrid, claimed Egypt head coach Hector Cuper.

Zidane ‘disappointed’ for Real Madrid players

Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane says he is disappointed for his players but remains satisfied with their efforts following the 0-0 draw at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.

Madrid target Icardi ‘worth €200m’

Inter captain Mauro Icardi is courting interest from a host of leading clubs, and is worth at least €200-million in the current market, according to his wife and agent Wanda Nara.

Barcelona protected with Messi release clause – Amor

Barcelona needed to protect themselves with Lionel Messi’s release clause after Neymar’s shock exit, director Guillermo Amor said.

Messi signs new Barca deal with €700m buyout clause

Lionel Messi has signed a new deal to stay at Barcelona until 2021, with the Catalan giants inserting a €700-million buyout clause into the terms.