11 footballers who played through the pain barrier

FourFourTwo takes a look at 11 tough footballers from around the world who have played through the pain barrier.

Guardiola talks up Donnarumma and James

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola hailed the talents of AC Milan goalkeeping sensation Gianluigi Donnarumma and Real Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez.

Pep: Barca and Bayern would have sacked me

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes he would have been sacked at Barcelona and Bayern Munich had he gone through a season without any silverware like in his first year at the Etihad Stadium.

Zidane: Ronaldo’s just got something

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane lauded Cristiano Ronaldo, saying his superstar forward always seemed to deliver in big moments.

Year Zero: The making of Fernando Torres

FourFourTwo takes a look at the making of Spanish international Fernando Torres during his time at La Liga side Atletico Madrid.

Why Griezmann is a perfect fit for United

FourFourTwo takes a look at a few reasons why Atletico Madrid star Antonie Griezmann would make a suitable signing for Manchester United.

Mourinho: United suffered until the last second

Jose Mourinho acknowledged that Celta Vigo made Manchester United ‘suffer until the last second’ in their dramatic Europa League semi-final second leg on Thursday.

Vinícius Junior: The latest Real Madrid teenage sensation

Real Madrid have reportedly agreed a €45 million deal to sign 16-year-old forward Vinicius Junior from Flamengo, but who is this Brazilian that is being dubbed ‘the new Neymar?’

Klopp confident of Coutinho stay

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists Philippe Coutinho will remain at the club, despite reported interest from Barcelona, with the owners backing his desire to keep the star midfielder.

Atleti comeback falls short, Isco sets up Juve showdown

Atletico Madrid’s last Champions League game at Vicente Calderon ended in victory, but Real Madrid will meet Juventus in the final.