Messi’s club future becomes much clearerBARCELONA boss Luis Enrique has spoken about Lionel Messi future at the Catalan giant, but was less explicit over his own future when quizzed.
Barcelona’s staggering new dealBARCELONA have confirmed their spot as one of the football’s most lucrative brands with this stunning new deal.
Crowe scouts world-class star for English giantPAPER TALK: Hollywood star Russell Crowe is a big supporter of this club. So much so that he recommended who they should buy to aid their bid for promotion.
North Korea’s outrageous plan to top MessiLIONEL Messi is the best player in the world and arguably of all time. So why do 126th ranked North Korea think they can produce better?
Spain giants troll England, Vardy after late goalEXTRA TIME: Spain had the last laugh after two late goals against England. Then they went on to give an EPIC reply to Jamie Vardy’s Mannequin celebration.
Absurd new record puts Zlatan’s efforts to shamePAPER TALK: Zlatan Ibrahimovic has played for nine clubs during his senior football career, but he’s got nothing on this former Uruguay international.
Messi’s choice sends shockwaves through BarcaEVERYBODY is talking about Lionel Messi’s possible departure from Barcelona when his contract expires in 2018. Everybody but him.
The jaw dropping wages of Jose’s underachieversMANCHESTER United have overtaken Barcelona as the best paid football team in the world in 2016, but their staggering average wage is not No.1 in world sport.
Rumour Mill: Klopp eyes Barca gun for title chargeAN out-of-favour Barcelona midfielder once admitted his “soft spot for Liverpool”. Now the Reds may want to make that soft spot into a starting spot at Anfield.
Rumour Mill: Jose eyes Barca star to end woesJOSE Mourinho is on the look for reinforcements to relaunch Manchester United’s season. His latest Barcelona target has the capacity to do just that.
Rumour Mill: Jose plots swoop for Wenger’s starARSENAL have had a superb start to the season after the hefty contribution of one key player. But if the struggling Red Devils buy him then what happens to the Gunners?
Ronaldo: Why no one else can be like meAFTER a huge week in what he declares the biggest year of his career, Cristiano Ronaldo has given an extensive interview with a very Cristiano Ronaldo declaration.
Fergie reveals truth about his infamous hairdryerPAPER TALK: Sir Alex Ferguson’s temper was infamous during his Manchester United days, but the legendary manager has revealed what really happened when he got angry.
Rumour Mill: Man United’s $284m opportunityTHERE are few more sought after players than Antoine Griezmann and speaking from France training, he has dropped a hint on his future to send the Premier League spinning.
Gallery: Every Nike boot Ronaldo has wornCRISTIANO Ronaldo has inked a deal to stick with Nike, who he has been with since 2003, for life. Here’s a look at every boot he has worn and how they have evolved.
The evolution of Messi after latest tattooLIONEL Messi has drastically changed his appearance over the last few years. Here’s how his appearance has shifted over the last decade.
How ridiculously rich Ronaldo spends his moneySOME week to be Cristiano Ronaldo. The ink is still fresh on two deals that could see the Portuguese football icon smash the $1 billion earning barrier.
Ronaldo’s gigantic Jordan-style Nike dealFRESH from signing a deal that would allow him to spend the AFL and NRL salary caps combined with loose change, Cristiano Ronaldo can now boast new endorsements too.
Brazil face Argentina, but Neymar drops off MessiTHEY may be about to lock horns, but Neymar was not about to let 102 years of South American footballing enmity get in the way of friendship.
Neymar in more hot water over corruption scandalTHE prospect of Barcelona superstar Neymar standing trial moved closer as a Madrid judge accepted an appeal by prosecutors for charges to be brought against him.
Rumour Mill: Arsenal’s secret bid for $130m manBEFORE Arsenal reinforced their attacking options in the transfer window, Gunners fans were demanding they sign a talented striker. This man would have ticked the box.
Ronaldo signals when he will retire from footballCRISTIANO Ronaldo signalled his intention to keep playing for this amount of time after signing a bumper new five-year contract with Real Madrid.
Suarez’s Sturridge confession from win over UnitedPAPER TALK: Luis Suarez’s confession from a win over Manchester United, Robin van Persie is rushed to hospital, and Bayern Munich’s garbage kit.
Video: Tantalising Messi assist after 500th goalLIONEL Messi, with his 500th Barcelona goal, and Luis Suarez saved the Spanish champions from a second defeat in six days as they came from behind to win 2-1 at Sevilla.
Ronaldo’s new deal would cover the AFL and NRLCRISTIANO Ronaldo has agreed to his club future until 2021 and he’s set to earn a staggering new wage that will make him the best-paid player in football.
Rumour Mill: Jose’s $250m swoop of La Liga giantJOSE Mourinho has work to do at Manchester United. He’s reportedly wants three players from the same club but will face competition from Premier League rivals.
Watch ‘Auba’ redeem himself with 4 in 48 minutesEUROBEAT: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores four goals in 48 minutes, Atletico Madrid suffer a title setback, and Radamel Falcao hits a brace for Monaco.
Underdog Foxes fighting for FIFA Player of YearTHREE Leicester players will try to end the eight-year grip of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on the FIFA player of the year award.
Rumour Mill: Zlatan offered United escape routeZLATAN Ibrahimovic is in some of the worst form of his career so could he leave the struggling Manchester United to take up a place at this club?
Paper Talk: Arsenal star facing prison sentenceARSENAL have started the season so well but they could be about to unravel. One of their key players may spend time in prison after accusations from Spanish authorities.
Rumour Mill: Jose to break bank for La Liga aceFRESH off spending over £150m in the offseason, Jose Mourinho is set to splash the cash again with a £50m move for one of the brightest emerging stars in La Liga.
Five of the best Mourinho meltdownsFOLLOWING Jose Mourinho’s latest brush with football authorities, we take a look back at five of the Special One’s biggest and best meltdowns.
Rumour Mill: Liverpool eye four Barca playersANOTHER Liverpool star has been linked with a move to the Nou Camp, but Klopp has his eyes on four Barcelona players. Plus the latest on Rooney and Gerrard’s futures.
Bale’s staggering salary with new Real contractGARETH Bale’s new six-year Real Madrid contract will see the Welshman reportedly rake in a massive salary.
Video: Reborn Balotelli makes it six in fiveMARIO Balotelli further underlined his real value since joining Nice on a free transfer, scoring his sixth goal in five league games.
Barca blow away United with record dealIF Manchester United needed another knock on their ego, it will come with news that Barcelona have eclipsed them with this staggering new deal.
Confirmed: Bale’s huge call on playing futureGARETH Bale is one of the world’s most sought after players and he’s just made a massive call on his future in the face of interest from Manchester United.
Rumour Mill: PL giant’s $217m swoop for SuarezIT seems this Premier League side contender will never be content. Now they have been linked with an incredible move to bring Luis Suarez from Barcelona back to England.
Video: Ronaldo terrific treble keeps Real topEUROBEAT: Cristiano Ronaldo’s terrific treble, Gonzalo Higuain’s dream winner on return to Napoli, Lewandowski and Robben dominate, Ligue 1’s surprise packet continues.
Revealed: The new Premier League winter ballPAPER TALK: The new Premier League ball revealed, the FA get upset with Manchester United, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest backer for the Ballon d’Or.
Club’s stunning gesture to help homeless manREAL Sociedad have helped out a homeless man who has been sleeping outside of the stadium for eight months.
Rumour Mill: Barca’s shock $32m move for RedLIVERPOOL are finally in great Premier League form but may face a key player raid, while elsewhere a massive $142 million bid has been tipped for Antoine Griezmann.
Ronaldo reveals truth behind Messi rivalryREAL Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has moved to play down his rivalry with Lionel Messi, while also revealing the toughest opponent he’s faced.
Bitter rival who wanted Pep as the new managerFORMER Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola was targeted by one of his biggest rivals to become the new manager. But would it have ever eventuated?
Video: Scissor-kick screamer in Real’s big winEUROBEAT: Nacho scored a contender for goal of the year with a stunning scissor kick in Real Madrid’s big win, while there was another clean sheet for Brad Jones.
Bottle-throwing fan responds to Barca theatricsTHE Valencia fan who threw a bottle at Barcelona players has broken his silence, apologising for the incident while also firing a stunning attack at Neymar and co.
Zidane baffled by fans behaviour, defends RonaldoREAL Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is a man baffled. The French boss has no idea why some Los Blancos fans have turned on Cristiano Ronaldo.
The studs, incredible flops, from ‘Golden Boy’ listWITH Bayern Munich’s Renato Sanches picking up the Golden Boy award as the best under-21 player in Europe, we take a look back at how previous winners have kicked on.
The ‘truth’ behind Ronaldo’s ‘off-side’ appealTHE football world was awash with theories that Cristiano Ronaldo actually appealed for a teammate’s goal to be disallowed. The truth was far more simple.
Video: Ronaldo’s weird appeal on Real winnerCRISTIANO Ronaldo is never too far from the spotlight, even when he’s not scoring Madrid’s goals. What was this appeal over Real’s winning goal all about?
Salty Suarez’s Ballon d’Or conspiracy theoryPAPER TALK: Luis Suarez’s Ballon d’Or conspiracy theory, Neymar loses a court battle, another blow to Abou Diaby’s career, and a player is cautioned for twerking.
Video: Outrageous volley lights up La LigaEUROBEAT: An amazing Kevin-Prince Boateng goal lights up La Liga, while Moussa Dembele’s delightful backheel seals Celtic’s spot in the Scottish League Cup final.
Messi’s foul mouthed rant after fan pelts NeymarWATCH: The usually ice cool Lionel Messi hurled expletives at Valencia fans after one pelted Neymar with a bottle as Barca celebrated his stoppage time winning goal.
Eurobeat: Monaco hit Montpellier for sixGET caught up on all the overnight scores from Europe as Monaco run riot in Ligue 1, while a Socceroo was victorious in England’s Championship.
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.
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