I deserved Ballon d’Or, the numbers don’t lie – Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is convinced he should have won this year’s Ballon d’Or, rather than finishing as runner-up to ex-Real Madrid team-mate Luka Modric.

Luka Modric not worried about Ballon d’Or

Real Madrid and Croatia star Luka Modric is not worried about winning the Ballon d’Or, saying he had a great year whether he would be claiming the prize or not.

Modric beats Ronaldo and Salah to Fifa Best prize

Luka Modric has completed a Uefa and Fifa double of individual prizes after collecting the latter’s Best Men’s Player award.

Neymar is the Kim Kardashian of football – Barton

Joey Barton has branded Neymar ‘the Kim Kardashian of football’ and insists he could train former club Marseille ‘without any problem’.

Pogba purposely kept low-key hairstyle for World Cup

Paul Pogba intentionally toned down his usually flamboyant hairstyle during France’s road to World Cup glory.

Neymar relishes Brazil armband

Neymar believes the responsibility of leading Brazil will be good for him after the Paris Saint-Germain star was appointed captain.

Baxter, Bafana must deliver where it matters most

Amid a number of injury withdrawals and claims of nepotism directed at Stuart Baxter, Bafana Bafana need to focus on securing three points against Libya if they are to qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Mbappe reveals World Cup injury struggles

France superstar Kylian Mbappe played the final two games of their triumphant World Cup campaign with a back injury.

Neymar happy for World Cup winner Mbappe

Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar was quick to congratulate Kylian Mbappe on winning the World Cup despite dealing with the heartbreak of his nation’s own exit.

Guardiola tells Sane to use WC snub as motivation

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has encouraged Leroy Sane to use his World Cup snub as motivation this season.