Messi gets better every day – Coutinho

Barcelona star Lionel Messi gets better every day, according to team-mate Philippe Coutinho.

McCarthy eager to gain Hunt’s respect

Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy says he is determined to beat Bidvest Wits in order to gain the respect of his former mentor Gavin Hunt.

Coutinho heaps praise on “genius” Iniesta

Barcelona attacker Philippe Coutinho hailed team-mate Andres Iniesta, labelling the club captain a ‘genius.’

I have no desire to leave City – Kompany

Vincent Kompany has no intention of leaving Manchester City even though ravaging fitness problems have ended his days of a guaranteed first-team place at the Etihad Stadium.

Chelsea will fight back – Azpilicueta

Cesar Azpilicueta believes Chelsea will recover from a poor run of form that has intensified speculation about the future of Antonio Conte.

Mbappe deny claims Ronaldo on the decline

Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe dismissed suggestions Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is on the decline.

Courtois hints at Madrid return

Thibaut Courtois is set to hold talks with Chelsea over a new contract, but the goalkeeper hinted he may seek a future move to LaLiga as his “heart is in Madrid”.

Carvajal banned for PSG clash

Real Madrid right back Dani Carvajal will miss the first leg of the Champions League last 16 tie against Paris Saint-Germain after Uefa upheld his two-game suspension.

Sanchez will bring out the best in Lukaku – Rooney

Alexis Sanchez is the perfect player for Manchester United according to former captain Wayne Rooney, who believes the Chile star will bring out the best in team-mate Romelu Lukaku.

Messi tougher to defend than Ronaldo – Thiago Silva

Paris Saint-Germain captain Thiago Silva believes it is harder to defend against Barcelona star Lionel Messi than Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo.