How the Cristiano Ronaldo-Juventus deal came together

It began with a deal for a fullback and ended with Juventus signing Real Madrid’s greatest ever goal-scorer – here is how the stunning transfer happened.

Antonio Conte’s highs and lows at Chelsea

Antonio Conte’s long-anticipated departure from Chelsea was confirmed on Friday.

The best and worst World Cup third-place play-offs

Belgium and England meet for the second time in this World Cup on Saturday, as they face off for the bronze medal at Russia 2018.

Deschamps eschews artistry in pursuit of greatest prize

There was a pleasing reassurance to be had in St Petersburg around mid-morning on Tuesday.

Ronaldo to Juventus: Five other stars who prove there’s life after 30

Cristiano Ronaldo joins Andrea Pirlo, Frank Lampard and Leonardo Bonucci as players who have made high-profile moves after the age of 30.

Ronaldo break-up comes at right time for Madrid

A Hall of Fame baseball executive by the name of Branch Rickey once said, ‘trade a player a year too early rather than a year too late’.

Ronaldo’s record-breaking Real Madrid career in Opta numbers

Juventus’ sensational acquisition of Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid has landed them one of the greatest goal-scorers in the game’s history.

Kane, Modric lead list of Golden Ball contenders

With Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar all out of the World Cup, a number of stars will have the opportunity to make their mark by winning the Golden Ball. DEAN WORKMAN explores.

Is Modric the best midfielder in the world?

Luka Modric has carried his Real Madrid form into the World Cup, but is he really the best midfielder in the world?

Ranked! Every England player based on their World Cup displays

Aside from Jack Butland and Nick Pope, the entire England squad has seen game time in Russia – but they aren’t all of equal importance. FourFourTwo rates the players on their displays so far.