Valverde praises “incredible” Messi

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde praised the “incredible” Lionel Messi after the star forward helped his side to a hard-fought win at Athletic Bilbao.

The end of Cristiano v Messi? It’s just starting, says Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo believes his rivalry with Lionel Messi has plenty of distance left to run after scooping the Best FIFA Men’s Player award in London.

Kane has proven he is a quality striker – Kroos

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos talked up Harry Kane, but he was unwilling to be drawn on whether the La Liga champions should buy the Tottenham star.

Ronaldo wins Fifa Best Men’s Player award

Cristiano Ronaldo was named as the Fifa Best Men’s Player for the second year running on Monday after helping Real Madrid to a La Liga and Champions League double last season.

Mbappe named Golden Boy ahead of Dembele, Rashford

Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe was named Golden Boy 2017 on Monday ahead of Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele and Marcus Rashford of Manchester United.

Neymar confirmed wish to leave Barcelona at Messi’s wedding – Xavi

Neymar broke the news of his desire to leave Barcelona at Lionel Messi’s wedding in June, according to former teammate Xavi.

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.