Rumour Mill: Ronaldo wants Reds star to join RealBRAZIL legend Ronaldo says former club Real Madrid should target his countryman, while former England manager Roy Hodgson is in demand.
Barcelona superstar secures his club futureONE of Barcelona’s best players has made a decision that will shape the next five years of his football career.
Rumour Mill: Jose’s huge play to replace RooneyMANCHESTER United have been linked with a move for Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann before, but a deal looks more realistic than ever after this step up the club.
Video: Messi’s almost sick before goal on returnEUROBEAT: Lionel Messi scores on his Barcelona return, Real Madrid and Atletico’s thrashings, Bayern Munich lose to a 10-man side, and Juventus make a title statement.
Video: Ronaldo’s shocking open goal missHERE’S a collector’s item as Cristiano Ronaldo misses an open goal in Real Madrid’s match with Real Betis.
Video: Stunning Miller volley lifts RangersEUROBEAT: A perfectly-executed volley from Kenny MIller sees Rangers overcome Inverness and move up to third in the Scottish Premiership.
Video: Ronaldo’s tantrum after being nutmeggedNO one likes being nutmegged, especially Cristiano Ronaldo, who had had a meltdown at Real Madrid training after being shown up by teammate Danilo.
Rumour Mill: United’s drastic decision on RooneyRUMOUR MILL: Wayne Rooney’s status plummets to a new low while Chelsea, Tottenham and PSG have all lined up big name transfer targets.
How Buffon saved United in pursuit of De GeaPAPER TALK: David De Gea’s football career could have panned out very differently as it’s revealed how he almost followed in the footsteps of an Italian legend.
Why Australia benefits from El Clasico controversyIT’S the biggest rivalry in global football and La Liga’s chief has revealed a new strategy that has sparked attention in Europe.
Rumour Mill: Ex-teammate hints at Ibra’s next clubZLATAN Ibrahimovic will have no shortage of suitors when he leaves Manchester United. But could his next destination be an Asian club managed by a former teammate?
How Jose was offered Fergie’s job in back of vanPAPER TALK: It’s been revealed that Manchester United wanted Jose Mourinho to take over from Alex Ferguson. But the interesting part is how the Portuguese got the offer.
Rumour Mill: Ludicrous $325m bid for Neymar loomsNEYMAR is a man in demand. The latest move for the Brazilian superstar could break the world record and make him among the best paid players on the planet.
Revealed: Top 10 performing U21 players in EuropeWHO is the top performing under 21 player in Europe’s top leagues so far this season? We take a look with the help of WhoScored.com’s stats-based ranking system.
Neville: United dressing room made Ronaldo a manGARY Neville claims that Cristiano Ronaldo “became a man” due to tough treatment in the Manchester United dressing room during his early days with the club.
Ronaldo act proves he’s like every other dadCRISTIANO Ronaldo is one of the world’s most popular, accomplished and wealthiest athletes, owns multiple hotels, and still, sometimes he’s just like us.
Rumour Mill: Hart could make shock EPL returnJOE Hart only recently moved to Torino in Serie A, but already he is being linked with a return to the Premier League to one of Manchester City’s rivals.
Big Sam’s incredible troll before leaving FAPAPER TALK: Sam Allardyce may have had one of the shortest reigns in England managerial history, but he lived up to his ‘Big Sam’ mantra before leaving the role.
How England is funding German footballTHE Premier League’s recent spending is no secret, but the extent of it is staggering in new figures released after the close of the recent transfer window.
VIDEO: Barca, Real slump on same dayEUROBEAT: It doesn’t happen often, but both Barcelona and Real Madrid failed to win in La Liga this week, while Juventus just keep rolling in Serie A.
EuroBeat: Bayern stutter, shock co-La Liga leaderEUROBEAT: Real Madrid have been joined at the top of the table by a team outside of the ‘big three’, while Borussia Dortmund fail to cash in on a rare Bayern Munich slip.
Neymar sues Brazilian governmentHE’S their national icon but the Brazilian government has done something to really anger Neymar.
Rumour Mill: Liverpool target the ‘next Zlatan’LIVERPOOL and Leicester target the ‘next Zlatan Ibrahimovic’, Arsenal join the chase for a Celtic wonder kid, and the latest candidate for the England manager role.
Rumour Mill: Three EPL teams fighting over SturridgeTHE three Premier League clubs targeting Daniel Sturridge, the latest on Mesut Ozil’s new deal with Arsenal, and how Alvaro Morata could move to the EPL.
Zidane responds to Ronaldo rift rumoursAHEAD of the Champions League clash in Dortmund, Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane had addressed reports of a growing rift between himself and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Rumour Mill: First victims of Conte’s Chelsea axeFOLLOWING back to back Premier League defeats to Liverpool and Arsenal, Antonio Conte is ready to put the broom through Chelsea, starting with a club stalwart.
Video: Hart gets better of former City teammateJOE HART upset Totti’s birthday celebrations, Griezmann was the hero for Atletico, a Bundesliga club made their worst start ever, and Nice fired without Balotelli.
CR7’s mum weighs in as Spanish press backs ZizouONLY subbing Cristiano Ronaldo could cause such a national scandal, but Zinedine Zidane’s decision has sparked great debate in the Spanish press, as CR7’s mum weighs in.
Casualty Ward: Bad De Bruyne, Messi, Coquelin newsFANTASY managers alert! There’s bad news coming for Kevin De Bruyne, Francis Coquelin and Lionel Messi as their injury news comes in.
Video: Priceless joy to Ozil’s generous gestureJOHNATHAN Thurston made headlines for his classy gesture in the NRL finals on Friday. But football stars Mesut Ozil and Neymar have also shown the pure joy sport can bring.
Video: Zizou subs fuming Ronaldo, Real cop equaliserCRISTIANO Ronaldo has never been subbed at Real Madrid for tactical reasons. This big call by Zinedine Zidane backfired at Las Palmas, and the superstar wasn’t happy.
Suarez hits back at Luis’ rough treatment jibesNEVER one ot back away from a scrap, Luis Suarez has hit back at Filipe Luis’ complaints of rough treatment during the recent Barcelona-Atletico Madrid game.
Frustration for Barca as they lose Messi to injuryIT was a frustrating night for Barcelona, dropping points to a direct title rival while seeing Lionel Messi hobble off with an injury that rules him out of action.
The transfer rich list Liverpool tops since 2010IF Liverpool fans ever need a reason to think what their first XI could look like, then this statistic is it.
Rumour Mill: Arsenal eye move for Aussie teenAN Italian outlet is reporting that Arsene Wenger is considering making a play for an 18-year-old Australian talent who has previously played in England.
Ryan may overcome knee blowSOCCEROOS no. 1 Mat Ryan could be fit for next month’s World Cup qualifiers against Saudi Arabia and Japan despite injuring a knee at Valencia training last week.
Unlikely hero helps Real set record minus RonaldoEUROBEAT: Real Madrid set a new record without Cristiano Ronaldo, Inter Milan inflicted a rare defeat on Juventus, and a Bundesliga minnow kept their perfect record.
Rumour Mill: EPL giant’s move to break up MSNMANCHESTER CITY’S three approaches to two of Barcelona’s best players, Mourinho wants to sign PSG and Atleti stars, Rashford set for a new deal, the latest on Adebayor.
EuroBeat: MSN dominate with eight goals/assistsLIONEL MESSI, Luis Suarez and Neymar were all on target as Barcelona got back to winning ways in La Liga with a 5-1 thrashing at newly promoted Leganes.
Europe on alert after Simeone contract bombshellDIEGO Simeone is arguably the most sought after young coach in European football. This move will be a bombshell and throw his Atletico Madrid future into question.
Shock that could see Griezmann in the EPLSPANISH side Atletico Madrid have been rocked by an announcement that could see star French forward Antoine Griezmann leave the club, with the EPL’s giants circling.
Video: First glimpse at Neymar’s new singleBRAZILIAN superstar Neymar promised us he was releasing a single and the world has been waiting with bated breath ever since. Now, it’s here.
Euro giant’s extravagant seduction of NeymarHOW in the world did Neymar turn down this offer from a top European club? It would have garnered him way more than just being the world’s highest-paid player.
How United bombed pursuit of hot Euros gunPAPER TALK: Replacing Louis van Gaal with Jose Mourinho was meant to help Manchester United in the market - but there was one major miss that they could regret.
How the A-League caught Essien’s attentionMICHAEL Essien has played in La Liga, Serie A and the Premier League, but a fellow Ghana international has told Fox Sports what made the A-League spark his attention.
Suarez eclipses Ronaldo’s incredible recordLUIS SUAREZ has beaten Cristiano Ronaldo’s incredible record to cement his place as one of the world’s best players.
Rumour Mill: Chelsea to take Red Devils rejectJOSE Mourinho is quickly assessing his Premier League squad and there’s a first team player that Antonio Conte is very eager to take off his hands.
‘One of most beautiful men you can come across’LUIS SUAREZ has been labelled by a former manager as the best striker in the world ahead of the opening fixture of the Champions League.
Balotelli scores on debut, launches Klopp tiradeMARIO Balotelli was goaded moments before opening his Ligue 1 account within seven minutes, but has also not missed the mark when it comes to Liverpool.
Ronaldo hits back, mocks Xavi with hard truthsCRISTIANO RONALDO hit back at Barca legend Xavi, mocking the Spaniard’s inability to the win the Ballon d’Or and claiming he is the most in-demand player on the planet.
Rumour Mill: Blues eye $150m star in record dealANTONIO CONTE wants to break the transfer record to land a La Liga striker. He got good reason with Manchester United also pursuing the player.
Barca upset by minnow, Real rout equals recordEUROBEAT: Newly promoted Alaves stunned Barcelona by winning 2-1, Cristiano Ronaldo scored on return, Borussia Dortmund were upset, and Gonzalo Higuain’s Juve brace.
How beer made Jose world’s highest-paid coachPAPER TALK: Beer is more than just a drink for some. It’s made Jose Mourinho the highest-paid manager in world football. That and much more!
$280m star: United swoop bigger than PogbaMANCHESTER UNITED and Paris-Saint Germain both came ‘close’ to landing one of the world’s best players for a world record fee.
‘Unfair’ blows hit La Liga giants for a yearFIFA dismissed appeals by Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid against a ban on registering new players in the next two transfer windows.
How EPL stacks up to big leagues in FIFA 17MAN UTD striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is the best outfield Premier League player on FIFA 17 with a rating of 90. But how do the other leagues fair?
Manchester United’s crazy penny pinching policyPAPER TALK: They’re filthy rich and breaking transfer records but this new edict from Manchester United is quite bizarre.
The real reason Messi isn’t FIFA 17’s No.1?EA Sports landed their latest answer on football’s greatest debate - Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi – but the decision might not be as straight forward as it seems.
Why football’s hottest property isn’t in EPL - yetRUMOUR MILL: With the window now closed the biggest near misses are starting to emerge, while managers, clubs and players reveal their big regrets or missed chances.
Leaked: Biggest clubs’ FIFA 17 player ratingsTHE FIFA 17 leaks are coming in thick and fast - but who’s complaining? Check out the potential player ratings for the world’s biggest clubs.
Revealed: The top 50 players on FIFA 17IT’S finally here! After weeks of waiting, EA Sports have revealed the top 50 players ranked on FIFA 17. Here, we take you through the entire list.
Barca: ‘Why we rejected Pogba’BARCELONA say they had first refusal on Paul Pogba but chose to let him go to Manchester United for this reason.
The EPL problem exposed in transfer windowBUYER, beware. The English Premier League is enjoying unprecedented clout in the transfer market but with the surge of crazy fees and wages comes a dangerous trend.
10 biggest deals of the transfer windowPAUL POGBA, John Stones, Leroy Sane... We round up the Premier League’s biggest transfer deals from the 2016 summer window.
Re-live Deadline Day: Frenetic final 24 hoursCATCH up on a frenetic night across the football globe as transfer windows shut with a flurry of activity - which hasn’t finished yet as final deals trickle in.
Full list of Deadline Day Done DealsKEEP up to date with all the final Deadline Day transfer business with our comprehensive compilation of all the Deadline Day done deals.
2016-2017 Transfer Window Done DealsTHE transfer window is now in full swing as clubs across the globe finalise their squads for the 2016-2017 season. Here are all the major done deals.
Latest FIFA 17 star ratings, rankings revealedTHE countdown to FIFA 17’s release continues with EA Sports leaking some key player ratings, players 31-50, while getting star players to rate their teammates.
Deadline Day arrives: The burning questionsIF Deadline Day Eve was anything to go by, football fans are set for a busy couple of hours until the window closes on Thursday AEST. Here are the big questions.
12 EPL clubs break transfer record this windowTHE Premier League has ushered an era of crazy spending. Who has spent what, who has broken their club record and how is Europe competing?
Done deals: Chelsea strikers move to EPL clubsTWO Chelsea strikers have left the club to join another Premier League side while Barcelona complete the signing of a goalscorer.
Sturridge’s cheeky response to viral angry picturePAPER TALK: Daniel Sturridge has been the subject of intense scrutiny this season but he’s dealt with the speculation in a brilliant fashion.
Rumour Mill: Klopp’s last ditch $52m transfer playJURGEN Klopp has one major play up his sleeve that would be quite a coup, while Arsenal mightn’t be done yet, and Chelsea are on the cusp of two important deals.
10 big transfers to follow through to Deadline DayTHE transfer window closes at 8am AEST on Thursday and there’s a frenzy of final business to be done. Here are 10 compelling narratives to follow.
How a Klopp selfie influenced Liverpool’s seasonPAPER TALK: One of Liverpool’s new signings thought interest from the Merseyside giants was a joke until he received a selfie from Jurgen Klopp.
Rumour Mill: Spurs to land Galacticos playmakerTOTTENHAM have been searching for players to help mount another Premier League challenge. Mauricio Pochettino may have lucked out with this Real Madrid star.
Video: Karma strikes Barca keeper in the faceEUROBEAT: An unlikely scorer gave Barcelona second straight La Liga win to start the season, but French champions Paris Saint-Germain were upset by Monaco in Ligue 1.
Arsenal star who did Wenger’s negotiating for himGERMANY international Shkodran Mustafi is set to be the prized defender Arsene Wenger finally lands - and he can thank one of his stars for helping him seal the deal.
Rumour Mill: EPL club to smash transfer recordTHE foreign offers for Joe Hart, an EPL club is set to break their transfer record, Zinedine Zidane confirms a star will stay at Real Madrid, Spurs star to go on loan.
Video: Late winner rescues Ronaldo-less RealEUROBEAT: A Kroos winner rescues Real Madrid, Khedira helps Juventus to victory, Aubameyang hits a double for Dortmund, Lacazette scores before going off injured.
Ronaldo sets date, club for retirementHE would be the jewell in the crown for Major League Soccer or the Chinese Super League but Cristiano Ronaldo has other ideas for his future.
Rumour Mill: $150m Kane’s big call amid swoopAN offer for Tottenham star Harry Kane was bound to come in eventually. A mega rich club wants to nab the Spurs star, who has responded with a big statement on his future.
Guardiola, City looking to buck worrying CL trendMANCHESTER City have been drawn against Barcelona in the Champions League, a side City and new boss Pep Guardiola haven’t fared well against in the past.
Re-vamp set to shake up Champions LeagueDISCUSSIONS are underway regarding changes to the Champions League which could make it easier for Europe’s top clubs to qualify for the tournament’s group stage.
Video: Messi’s superb strike voted season’s bestA sumptuous team goal from Barcelona, finished off by Argentine superstar Lionel Messi has been voted as UEFA’s Goal of the Season.
Arsenal finally set for $87m double dealTHE wait looks close to over for Arsenal fans. The Gunners have agreed a deal to sign a La Liga striker and are close to capturing a defender.
Overnight done deals: Swoop seals Hart’s fateMANCHESTER CITY have completed their swoop for a goalkeeper to push Joe Hart closer to an unwanted exit from the Premier League club.
Rumour Mill: Chelsea’s final list before deadlineCHELSEA might have won three games already but Antonio Conte wants three more signings in the race to Deadline Day, while rival Arsenal has a change of plan with a week left.
More leaks: EPL, Euro big guns’ FIFA 17 ratingsTHE FIFA 17 leaks are coming in thick and fast - but who’s complaining? Check out the potential player ratings for the world’s biggest clubs.
The $1.3m sweetener that revolutionises FIFA 17GRAPHICS, game modes, and game play get better in each new FIFA edition, but this time EA Sports looks set to reach a new level of eSports professionalism.
Confirmed: Final UCL pots, 32 teamsTHE 32 teams who will enter Thursday’s draw for the 2016/17 UEFA Champions League group stage and the pots into which they have been divided have now been confirmed.
Daring play to snare Messi from BarcelonaIT would surprise the football world if Leo Messi ever left Barcelona, but a club in his native Argentina believe they can lure the superstar home.
When is the European transfer deadline in AESTTIME is running out for clubs to recruit new signings for the 2016-17 season, but when is Deadline Day and what time does the transfer window close? Find out here.
Revealed: Every PES 2017 EPL club nameAS we count down to the release of the latest Pro Evolution Soccer game, the always controversial club names for the new edition have been released.
Neymar’s wild hairdo, tattoo to celebrate Rio goldNEYMAR has made the most of celebrating Brazil’s iconic Olympic triumph, and gone all out after the iconic gold medal victory in Rio.
Rumour Mill: Klopp’s frantic bid to off-load starJURGEN Klopp says he can’t wait for the transfer window to close - but at the same time, it’s not just Mario Balotelli he’s trying to prune from his squad.
Done Deal: Chelsea finally off-load flopCLAUDIO Bravo has jetted in to Manchester to complete his move to City, while Chelsea finally off-load a player who failed to reach his potential.
11 desperate moves to watch as Deadline Day loomsTHERE’S a little over a week before the transfer window closes, and some teams and players are getting increasingly desperate to get deals before the window slams shut.
Rumour Mill: Three clubs vying to rescue MarioMARIO BALOTELLI may yet find a way to leave Anfield. Three clubs have entered the race to sign the unfavoured striker from Liverpool.
Video: Bale scores after 72 seconds for RealGARETH Bale scored twice to help Real Madrid make a winning start to the Spanish league with a convincing 3-0 victory at Real Sociedad on Sunday.